B3_Amendment_0001.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 revise the PWS, QASP, Bid Schedule Numbering and CLIN Numbering. See all references in RED to Amendment 0001.

POC: Gloria Gonzales, 817-886-1082 or via email: gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 42

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Oct-2016

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 W9126G-16-T-0184

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Oct-2016

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 X is extended, 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

19-Oct-2016

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, RM 2A17

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:

x 1

Instructions to Offerors has been added.

W9126G-16-T-0184

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 24-Oct-2016 10:00 AM to 26-Oct-

2016 10:00 AM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 1001.

CLIN 0002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 2001.

CLIN 0003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 3001.

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications

JAN 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items OCT 2015 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 DEC 2015 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

DEC 2015

252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure SEP 2011 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

MAY 2016

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM MONITORING AND ANALYSES CONTRACT AT BENBROOK LAKE

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide drinking water (ground water wells) monitoring, sample collection, and analysis at Benbrook Lake. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222‐38, FAR Clause 52.222‐35, FAR Clause 52.222‐37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set‐aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts: Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/Army Wounded Warrior Program

– http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.htmlU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation– Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Materialhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council _-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf (Amendment 0001)

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform water system monitoring, drinking water sample collection, and analysis at Benbrook Lake as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Scope: Contractor shall supply all tools, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for monitoring, sampling, and testing analysis of public drinking water as mandated by Texas Commission on Environmental (Quality (TCEQ) at Benbrook Lake in accordance to the following specifications. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not limited to, all job planning, scheduling, administration, collection, and inspection necessary to accomplish the required work, including performance of sample testing at a TCEQ-approved lab. (Amendment 0001). Contractor shall assure that all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract specifications, all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Task Specifications:

1.3.1 Sample Technician: The contractor shall provide a qualified sample collection technician, licensed appropriately by TCEQ. The sample technician shall supply all tools, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to inspect systems, collect samples and properly submit them to a qualified lab for analysis. The sample technician’s work and responsibility shall include, but not limited to, all job planning, scheduling, administration, collection, and inspection necessary to accomplish the required work. The contractor is responsible for all collection and analysis costs.

1.3.2 Closures: The government reserves the right to close any Public Water System (PWS) as necessary.

Typical reasons for closures would be flooding conditions, seasonal closures, construction, or budget constraints. TCEQ and the contractor will be notified by the Lake Office of closures. Any well marked as inactive will not be monitored or sampled during that time. The contractor will not invoice the Government for wells in closed parks. Park closures will not be grounds for a claim. Systems re-started after a prolonged closure may have additional TCEQ re-start procedures resulting in increased effort for the system. Contractor shall follow these TCEQ procedures when required. Estimate no more than 1 restart per year per system, and should be factored into your bid for each system. (Amendment 0001)

1.3.3 TCEQ Requirements: Contractor shall be responsible for water system monitoring, reporting, testing, and analysis of all water well samples as mandated by TCEQ for the following PWS’s: 2200008, 2200212, 2200213, 2200214, 2200215, 2200216, 2200217, 2200218, 2200219, 2200220, 2200221, and 2200222.

Contractor shall be responsible for reporting test results to TCEQ and the Lake Manager. Testing and reporting may include, but not limited to, weekly flow readings, weekly residual chlorine reading, monthly total coliform, e-coli, nitrate/nitrite analysis, and any required annual tests or reports. Contractor will be responsible for ensuring TCEQ requirements and regulations are followed, and will remain current on all policies. Analysis of all water samples will be in accordance with TCEQ requirements for non-community ground water public water systems, and the government will incur no additional costs for analysis.

1.3.4 Reports and additional responsibilities: In addition to the TCEQ required testing and reporting above, the contractor will be responsible for providing the following activities and reports:

a. Weekly: the contractor will track each well’s flow meter reading and residual chlorine reading weekly during normal office hours. The contractor will adjust the chlorine injector pumps as needed to generate a suitable residual chlorine reading, per TCEQ requirements. Chlorine sample will be collected at a point within the system, but not at the well. It may be necessary to flush lines to obtain a reading. During this period the contractor will inspect all PWS well equipment and report and maintenance issues to the lake office immediately. Contractor will be responsible for keeping the inside of well houses clean and free of insects, debris, vermin, and nests. Solution tanks will be kept covered, and all equipment kept clean.

Contractor is responsible for maintaining an appropriate chlorine level suitable for the injection pumps provided.

b. Monthly: Contractor will submit to the lake office legible copies of all monthly reports submitted to TCEQ. All weekly readings in paragraph a above will be reported to the Lake Office monthly.

Contractor will also submit a work log detailing work and any well adjustments accomplished during the month. Monthly samples will be taken at sites designated in the Lake’s Sample Monitoring Plan as submitted to TCEQ.

c. Annual: Contractor will compile and submit any and all required annual reports and testing results to TCEQ and the Lake Office as required above. In addition, the contractor will be required to drain and inspect the interior and exterior of all holding tanks and submit a condition assessment report (Potable Water Storage Tank Inspection) with pictures and maintenance recommendations to the Lake Office. This should be scheduled after 1 November each year, but before 1 March, and scheduled in advance with the Lake Office. Additionally, all PWS’s will have their lines flushed annually in the Spring at the terminal point in the system, to be identified by the Lake Office.

1.3.5 Repeat Samples: Should any PWS test positive for total coliform, the PWS will be retested in the time and quantity required by TCEQ regulations (MC 155), per the Lake’s Sample Monitoring Plan. Any additional sampling, analysis, and reporting will be the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Raw water sample collection and test may be required per TCEQ regulation, at no additional cost to the government. Positive test results will be immediately reported to the Lake Manager for potential impacts to park visitors. Positive results for e-coli will be reported to TCEQ and the Lake Manager immediately for action and TCEQ regulations will be followed to take corrective action. The Lake Manager will be responsible for any required public notices.

1.3.6 TCEQ Fines: If the contractor fails to take appropriate action on repeat samples, or is in violation of TCEQ regulations, the contractor may be held liable for any applicable TCEQ fines.

1.4 Period of Performance: The period of Performance, 1 Nov 2016 – 31 Oct 2019 - shall comply to the laws and regulations set forth by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Assurance: The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.2 Government Holidays: The contractor shall not collect samples on government holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.3 Hours of Operation: Collection Samples shall be taken within The Benbrook Lake Office hours of operation are between 7:30am and 4:00PM Monday-Friday. (Amendment 0001).

1.5.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at various well sites around Benbrook Lake. The Benbrook Lake Office is located at 7001 Lakeside Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76132.

1.5.5 Type of Contract: The government will award a Purchase Order Firm Fixed Price Contract.

(Amendment 0001).

1.5.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR, if required, will be identified by separate letter. The COR, or Lake Manager monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR or Lake Manager is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR or Lake Manager is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.5.8 Contractor Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer and Lake Manager.

(Amendment 0001). The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.5.9 Contractor Travel: Travel costs shall be included in the total price of sample collection and analysis.

1.6 SECURITY

1.6.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.1.2 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.6.2 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: 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.

1.6.3 Escort: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.6.4 Prescreen Candidates Using E-Verify Program: 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.

1.7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

1.7.1 Facilities: Wells, well houses and distribution line.

1.7.2 Equipment: Pumps, chlorinators (injection pumps), all lines and parts. The government will be responsible for repairs to equipment.

1.7.3 Materials: None

1.8 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.8.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 1.3 of this PWS.

1.8.2 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide any equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

1.8.3. Materials: The Contractor shall provide any materials necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS, including but not limited to: suitable chlorine solution, cleaning materials, and lab testing materials.

1.9 Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

1.9.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

1.9.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

1.1.1.1 Standard Performance Threshold

(This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall conduct and provide all monthly and annual analysis reports to include all TCEQ mandated test for each required Public Water System. Paragraphs 1.3.4.b, 1.3.4.c, and 1.3.5

The contractor provided legible and properly formatted analysis reports for each Public Water System required with the correct testing mandated by TCEQ.

There may be zero deviations from the standard.

100 Percent Inspection

PRS # 2.

The contractor shall monitor all Public Water Systems weekly for proper operation and maintain weekly logs per the Performance Work Statement.

Paragraph 1.3.4.a

The contractor provided legible and proper monthly reports of weekly well operation status summaries, weekly flow meter reading, and weekly residual chlorine readings.

There may be zero deviations from the standard.

100 Percent Inspection

PRS # 3.

The contractor shall conduct annual inspections of the potable water tanks at each system and provide a proper report. Paragraph 1.3.4.c

The contractor provided a legible and proper annual report of all potable tank condition assessments.

There may be zero deviations from the standard.

100 Percent Inspection

PRS # 4.

The contactor shall ensure all water systems are functioning properly and are clean; and stocked with an appropriate amount of chlorine. The contractor shall report maintenance issues with the well immediately.

Paragraphs 1.3.3 and 1.3.4.a

The contractor will keep the inside of well houses clean and free of insects, debris, vermin, and nests. Solution tanks will be kept covered, and all equipment kept clean.

The contractor will maintain an appropriate chlorine level suitable for the injection pumps provided, and will report all maintenance issues to the lake office.

There may be zero deviations from the standard.

100 Percent Inspection

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

The contractor shall provide a final analysis report to include all TCEQ mandated test for each required Public Water System.

Paragraph 1.3.3, 1.3.4.b., and 1.3.5.

As needed. At least monthly, possibly more if repeat samples are required.

1 per System Mail Hard Copy (Amendment 0001)

ATTN: Jason Owen Benbrook Lake PO Box 26619 Fort Worth, TX 76126-0619

The contractor shall provide reports of all weekly operation and maintain activity and logs per the Performance Work Statement.

Paragraph 1.3.4.a

Monthly 1 per System Mail or email.

Digital file in MS Office format (Excel or Word) (Amendment 0001)

ATTN: Jason Owen Benbrook Lake PO Box 26619 Fort Worth, TX 76126-0619 Jason.w.owen@usace.

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The contractor shall provide legible and proper annual report of all potable tank condition assessments.

Paragraph 1.3.4.c.

Annual 1 per System Mail or email Hard Copy inspection or .pdf with .jpg digital photos.

(Amendment 0001)

ATTN: Jason Owen Benbrook Lake PO Box 26619 Fort Worth, TX 76126-0619 Jason.w.owen@usace.

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The contractor shall provide copies of the technician’s TCEQ license and a copy of the lab’s TCEQ certification before the first month’s sample is collected.

PWS 1.2 and 1.3.1.

(Amendment 0001)

Once – start of Contract (Amendment 0001)

1 per technician and lab (Amendment 0001)

Mail or email.

.pdf or hardcopy (Amendment 0001)

ATTN: Jason Owen Benbrook Lake PO Box 26619 Fort Worth, TX 76126-0619 Jason.w.owen@usace.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: 26 October 2016, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time POINT OF CONTACT: Gloria Gonzales

Phone: (817) 886-1082 EMAIL: gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil

Proposals will be accepted via “EMAIL ONLY,” no fax, mail, express mail, or hand carry, “NO EXCEPTIONS.” Subject line of email must include the solicitation number.

For additional help contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC).

Centers were created by Congress to assist businesses seeking to compete on federal contracts.

Services are generally free; however, a small fee may be charged for certain services. Please use website http://www.aptac-us.org/new/ to contact a center near your business to assist you in the preparation for a federal contract, registering in SAM or other required systems.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) is REQUIRED to receive an award on all federal government contracts. Therefore, contractors are encouraged to begin this process sooner rather than later. If already registered, please ensure your registration is ACTIVE. The website to register with SAM is: www.sam.gov.

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) is REQUIRED. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a DUNS Number, a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of your business. DUNS Number assignment is FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants in the System for Award Management (SAM see below).

Click here to request your D-U-N-S Number via the Web. If one does not exist for your business location, it can be created within 1 business day. The website to obtain your DUNS number:

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform . For technical difficulties, contact govt@dnb.com

ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS (ORCA)

allows contractors to complete a one-time certification and representations for your use on any solicitation. The website to complete ORCA is available at the System for Award Management (SAM): www.sam.gov. The information previously maintained in CCR, FedReg and ORCA now is contained within the Entity Management area in SAM. Legacy EPLS information resides in the Performance Information area of SAM. Contractors MUST be certified in the NAICS Code and Size Standard applicable with this solicitation.

WAGE RATES: The Service Contract Act applies (see attached wage rates). Note: Does not apply to Contractors registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as Sole Proprietorships.

Below is a checklist to assist you to ensure all the proper documents are returned for consideration on this solicitation. Only those items checked as “required” must be returned.

Required Contractor Item

Complete page 1 of Solicitation. Must include a signature in block 30.

Complete Bid Schedule(s):

Include your firm’s Tax ID Number (TIN) under

Clause 52.212-3 Alt I OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2015)

Include an active email address. You will be notified of your Selection/Non-selection by this method!!!

Complete clauses 52.212-3 Alt I of the solicitation OR submit a complete ORCA profile

You must have an active SAM registration prior to award Include a print out of the first page of YOUR profile.

Provide two (2) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) completed by employer/s or references who can vouch for your work capability, and have them send the PPQ’s to the CT Specialist. Please ensure that references submit the form to the specified email addresses and make sure they reference the solicitation number in the email subject line.

PPQ forms must be submitted by proposal due date to be considered for evaluation.

Scan all documents into a single .pdf file (Call your local library, copy centers, or PTACs if you need assistance)

EMAIL YOUR PROPOSAL to gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil:

SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL MUST INCLUDE THE

SOLICITATION NUMBER AND YOUR COMPANY NAME

** There will be on an as needed site visit at Benbrook Project Office, 7001 Lakeside Drive Fort Worth, TX, 76126. POC: Mr. Jason Owen - (817)-292-2400. No date is scheduled.

** Please see Clause 52.228-5- Insurance for specific insurance requirements.

** Please see FAR Clause 52.212-2 for proposal evaluation criteria

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNS Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of Project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy) Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNARIE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNARIE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATION.

CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

AFTER COMPLETION, PLEASE EMAIL TO: gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil. Ensure the former employer references the solicitation number in the email subject line.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATIONOF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating.

Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract.

There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, corrective actions appear or were ineffective. however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive or negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance.

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes; responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer? E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and /or labor force? E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain qualified workforce to this effort

E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirement and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program) E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agree price(s)? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor Proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports. Budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) In the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section. YES NO

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

YES NO

f) Have there been any indication that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below. YES NO

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To What extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements, regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies etc )

AFTER COMPLETION, PLEASE EMAIL TO: gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil.

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (Please attach additional pages if necessary):

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall furnish the original of his Insurance Certificate directly to the Contracting Officer, Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESWF-CT-S, P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300.

Or email to: gloria.gonzales@usace.army.mil; 817-886-1082

The Contractor shall maintain, during the entire period of his performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance requirements:

(a) Comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence. No property damage liability is required.

(b) Comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract in the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 per accident for property damage.

(c) Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.00, or in compliance with applicable State statutes.

(d) An endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer.

NOTE:

It is recommended that the contractor furnish a copy of the foregoing requirements to his insurance company in order to assure that an Insurance Certificate is issued meeting the minimum requirements shown. The Insurance Certificate shall also show the contract number to which it applies as well as a brief description and location of the work.

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM MONITORING AND ANALYSES CONTRACT AT BENBROOK LAKE

2 INTRODUCTION

This quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) is pursuant to the requirements listed in the performance work statement (PWS) entitled Drinking Water Monitoring, Sample Collection, and Analyses. This plan sets forth the procedures and guidelines United States Army Corps of Engineers at Benbrook Lake will use in ensuring the required performance standards or services levels are achieved by the contractor.

2.1 Purpose

2.1.1 The purpose of the QASP is to describe the systematic methods used to monitor performance and to identify the required documentation and the resources to be employed. The QASP provides a means for evaluating whether the contractor is meeting the performance standards/quality levels identified in the PWS and the contractor’s quality control plan (QCP), and to ensure that the government pays only for the level of services received.

2.1.2 This QASP defines the roles and responsibilities of all members of the integrated project team (IPT), identifies the performance objectives, defines the methodologies used to monitor and evaluate the contractor’s performance, describes quality assurance documentation requirements, and describes the analysis of quality assurance monitoring results.

2.2 Performance Management Approach

2.2.1 The PWS structures the acquisition around “what” service or quality level is required, as opposed to “how” the contractor should perform the work (i.e., results, not compliance). This QASP will define the performance management approach taken by the COR to monitor and manage the contractor’s performance to ensure the expected outcomes or performance objectives communicated in the PWS are achieved. Performance management rests on developing a capability to review and analyze information generated through performance assessment. The ability to make decisions based on the analysis of performance data is the cornerstone of performance management; this analysis yields information that indicates whether expected outcomes for the project are being achieved by the contractor.

2.2.2 Performance management represents a significant shift from the more traditional quality assurance (QA) concepts in several ways. Performance management focuses on assessing whether outcomes are being achieved and to what extent. This approach migrates away from scrutiny of compliance with the processes and practices used to achieve the outcome. A performance-based approach enables the contractor to play a large role in how the work is performed, as long as the proposed processes are within the stated constraints. The only exceptions to process reviews are those required by law (federal, state, and local) and compelling business situations, such as safety and health. A “results” focus provides the contractor flexibility to continuously improve and innovate over the course of the contract as long as the critical outcomes expected are being achieved and/or the desired performance levels are being met.

2.3 Performance Management Strategy

2.3.1 The contractor is responsible for the quality of all work performed. The contractor measures that quality through the contractor’s own quality control (QC) program. QC is work output, not workers, and therefore includes all work performed under this contract regardless of whether the work is performed by contractor employees or by subcontractors. The contractor’s QCP will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. The contractor will develop and implement a performance management system with processes to assess and report its performance to the designated government representative. The contractor’s QCP will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. This QASP enables the government to take advantage of the contractor’s QC program.

1.3.2 The Government representative(s) will monitor performance and review performance reports furnished by the contractor to determine how the contractor is performing against communicated performance objectives. The government will make determination regarding incentives based on performance measurement metric data and notify the contractor of those decisions. The contractor will be responsible for making required changes in processes and practices to ensure performance is managed effectively.

3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 The Contracting Officer (KO)

The Contracting Officer (KO) is responsible for monitoring contract compliance, contract administration, and cost control and for resolving any differences between the observations documented by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the contractor. The KO will designate one full-time COR as the Government authority for performance management. The number of additional representatives serving as technical inspectors depends on the complexity of the services measured, as well as the contractor’s performance, and must be identified and designated by the KO.

3.2 The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The COR, if needed, is designated in writing by the KO to act as his or her authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. COR limitations are contained in the written appointment letter. The COR, or Lake Manager if no COR is appointed, is responsible for technical administration of the project and ensures proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The COR or Lake Manager is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. Any changes that the contractor deems may affect contract price, terms, or conditions shall be referred to the KO for action. The COR or Lake Manager will have the responsibility for completing QA monitoring forms used to document the inspection and evaluation of the contractor’s work performance. Government surveillance may occur under the inspection of services clause for any service relating to the contract.

2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF REQUIRED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS/QUALITY LEVELS

The required performance standards and/or quality levels are included in the PWS and in Attachment 1, “Performance Requirements Summary.” If the contractor meets the required service or performance level, it will be paid the monthly amount agreed on in the contract. Failure to meet the required service or performance level may result in a deduction from the monthly amount.

4 METHODOLOGIES TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE

4.1 Surveillance Techniques

In an effort to minimize the performance management burden, simplified surveillance methods shall be used by the Government to evaluate contractor performance when appropriate. The primary methods of surveillance are

100% Inspection – Each month, the COR, or Lake Manager is no COR is appointed, shall review the generated documentation and enter summary results into the Surveillance Activity Checklist.

4.2 Customer Feedback

The contractor is expected to establish and maintain professional communication between its employees and customers. The primary objective of this communication is customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is the most significant external indicator of the success and effectiveness of all services provided and can be measured through customer complaints.

Performance management drives the contractor to be customer focused through initially and internally addressing customer complaints and investigating the issues and/or problems but the customer always has the option to communicate complaints to the COR, Lake Manager, or KO as opposed to the contractor.

Customer complaints, to be considered valid, must set forth clearly and in writing the detailed nature of the complaint, must be signed, and must be forwarded to the COR, Lake Manager, or KO.

Customer feedback may also be obtained either from the results of formal customer satisfaction surveys or from random customer complaints.

4.3 Acceptable Quality Levels

The acceptable quality levels (AQLs) included in Attachment 1, Performance Requirements Summary Table, for contractor performance are structured to allow the contractor to manage how the work is performed while providing negative incentives for performance shortfalls. For certain critical activities such as those involving Drinking Water Sample Collection and Analyses, the desired performance level is established at 100 percent QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

4.4 The Performance Management Feedback Loop

The performance management feedback loop begins with the communication of expected outcomes.

Performance standards are expressed in the PWS and are assessed using the performance monitoring techniques shown in Attachment 1.

4.5 Monitoring Forms

The Government’s QA surveillance, accomplished by the COR, or Lake Manager is no COR is appointed, will be reported using the monitoring forms in Attachment 2. The forms, when completed, will document the Government’s assessment of the contractor’s performance under the contract to ensure that the required results are being achieved.

4.5.1 The COR or Lake Manager will retain a copy of all completed QA surveillance forms for review.

5 ANALYSIS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSESSMENT

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