A.07.24_Amendment_04_SF30.pdf

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

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

This solicitation is being amended to revise the performance w ork statement. Revisisons to the PWS are highlighted in yellow .

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

For a proposal to be responsive, signed copies of all SF-30’s must be submitted w ith the proposal.

The POC for this amendment is Patrick Collins 503-808-4594, patrick.collins@usace.army.mil.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Dec-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 W9127N-17-R-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Nov-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 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

05-Dec-2016

CODE

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

W9127N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127N-17-R-0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

JOHN DAY AVIAN ARRAY PHASE I ROPE REPLACEMENT

JOHN DAY LOCK AND DAM, RUFUS, OR

1.0 General Statement

Avian lines were built in 2010 at John Day Lock and Dam in Rufus, OR. They are part of an array which improves survivability of juvenile salmon passing the dam by reducing avian predation. Over time some of the lines have failed and require replacement. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to replace selected avian lines and install wire rope slings on the array at John Day Lock and Dam in Rufus, OR.

This firm fixed priced service contract has a Period of Performance from the Date of Award, 11 January, 2017, to Close of Business, 01 May 2017. In that time, the Contractor shall have access to in-water work with restrictions until March 28. Work required after shall be completed out of the water. There are no option years or optional items associated with this contract.

2.0 Definitions: Throughout this contract terms are defined as follows:

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the contracting officer’s representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE): The Government employees responsible for checking Contractor performance.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE), Attachment B.

3.0 Government Shall Furnish

The Government shall furnish without cost to the Contractor unspliced 3/16” Vectran Rope to replace selected avian lines for this contract; no other equipment or materials will be furnished by the Government.

See Attachment D for quantity and length of line. Contractor’s employees shall NOT operate Government-owned transportation vehicles or other project equipment without prior and specific written authorization by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4.0 Contractor Shall Furnish

The Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform the work required under these specifications. This includes all labor, equipment, and tooling required to splice, install, and tension the lines and miscellaneous materials (shackles, thimbles, cable slings, small lengths of wire rope) that may be required at the anchor points.

All equipment and activities shall meet the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385- 1-1.

5.0 Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements

The Contractor shall perform all required services as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Contractor shall submit an Avian Array Repairs (AAR) Work Plan within 10 days of contract award for approval. No site work will be performed until the AAR Work Plan is approved. The Contractor will provide materials, labor, and equipment to perform the tasks:

5.1 Contractor shall replace avian lines #10, #11, #12, #39, #45, #54, #56, #59, #60, #61, #63, #68, #70, #73, #77. Lines will have end attachments between towers S2 and S3 and S4 on the South Shore and Navigation Lock, Spillway, and Peninsula on the North Shore. Lines shall be replaced using Government supplied material, 3/16” Vectran Rope, in stock at John Day Dam. The Contractor shall provide miscellaneous labor and materials required to complete splices and anchorages at the south end in fashion as the currently installed adjacent lines. Rope splicing shall be performed by a skilled laborer. The laborer shall perform 2 successful splice tests prior to splicing rope for the array. The contractor shall submit results of each splice test to the COR for approval; a successful splice test shall meet the required minimum breaking strength of the rope. Minimum line elevation shall be set not less than 185' mean sea level (MSL) after being tensioned and re-tensioned. The lines shall be installed with final adjustments made between contract award and 01 May 2017.

5.2 Contractor shall submit a Boat Restriction Zone (BRZ) Permit Request, 15 days in advance of planned work. Boat work within the BRZ shall fully comply with JD Work Over-Water Policy Requirements (See Attachment C). Prior to work commencement, contractor shall coordinate a meeting with John Day Operation Staff and COR to discuss installation plan and possible/necessary safety PH and Spillway outages. From commencement of work to 28 February 2017, Contractor may use an unrestricted boat work inside of the JD BRZ. After 28 February, Contractor may work in water in the BRZ, if dam operations allow for safe boating conditions. All in-water work outside of JD BRZ is allowed without coordination. After 01 April, Contractor shall perform all work out of water until 01 May, 2017. Access to the channel behind the downstream Navigation Lock Guide Wall is available from Date of Award to 19 March, 2017 with coordination from the COR.

5.3 Contractor shall survey the reinstalled lines and record minimum elevations 7 to 14 days after installation. The current tailrace elevation will be provided as a reference. Adjust line tension using cranks or adjustable leaders on the south shore to bring minimum elevation of each line to not less than 185’ MSL. Some lines may need to be re-spliced shorter to allow adjustment to the correct elevation.

The Contractor shall submit a report documenting the minimum elevation of each reinstalled line before and after adjusting. This work may be completed between contract award and 01 May, 2017.

5.4 See Attachment A for the drawings of the avian array system and details for avian line replacement.

6.0 Performance Requirements

6.1 It is intended to ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted. The Government will only pay for services received. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements.

6.1.1 If the Contractor fails to perform at any time and the work is deemed critical by the COR, Government forces may be assigned to perform the work. If this occurs, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Government for the full costs of the work performed including labor, materials, transportation, and supervision.

6.1.2 Performance Requirements Summary These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Allowed Number of

Discrepancies Surveillance

Validated Complaints

Avian lines #10, #11,#12, #39, #45, #54, #56, #59, #60, #61, #63, #68, #70, #73, #77 are replaced.

Lines are in place, with wire slings installed and final adjustments completed by Close of Business 01 May 2017.

NONE 100% visual inspection to verify completion.

NONE

6.2 Surveillance. Random inspections by the COR and designated QA personnel and verification of completion of each task required by the PWS will serve as the surveillance method. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will pass them on to the Contractor's Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for correction.

6.2.1 Quality Control. The Contractor, not the government is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Contractor shall develop and submit his Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government approval after award in compliance with the PWS.

Once accepted, the QCP becomes a part of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP is made part of the solicitation but not a part of the resultant contract. The QASP is not a contractual instrument and may be changed at the Contracting Officer’s discretion. The Contractor then uses the QASP to guide and document the implementation of the required management and quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. Non-conforming services shall be rejected. -

6.2.2 Unacceptable Performance. When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary, the Government Quality Assurance Evaluator (GQAE) will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report, (Attachment B). By initialing and dating the form, the Contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the contracting officer.

The GQAE will notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

(a) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or

(b) Issue Cure Notice

(c) Terminate the contract for Government Convenience.

(d) Terminate the contract for Cause.

6.2.4 Correction of Non-Performance of Work. The Contractor shall ensure that any lines found to be out of compliance, and therefore not acceptable, be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work prior to 01 May 2017 and verified by the COR.

6.2.5 Standard. Recurring defects are not permitted for any of the above service items. For example, if the COR discovers that lines are not adjusted to set the specified height, the Contractor is required to adjust the lines.

No defect is recorded against the Contractor's performance. However, if the lines are not installed at the right height then a defect will be recorded and reported to the Contracting Officer for appropriate action in accordance with FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997).

6.3 Work Scheduling

Work scheduled shall be coordinated with the COR prior to commencing work onsite through a pre-work coordination meeting held onsite at John Day Lock and Dam in accordance with section 5.2.

6.4 Verification of Work. The Contractor shall provide a schedule of their activities at the beginning of work and will notify the COR prior to completion of work in order to secure any payment. Any schedule modifications shall be provide to the COR to allow verification of work in progress and completion.

6.5 Damages Caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractors or their employees.

6.6 Interference with Government Operations. The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

6.7 Other Contracts at the Contract Site. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and Government employees and carefully fit its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which shall interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

7.0 Safety and Environmental Regulations

7.1 The Contractor shall follow all safety regulations as set by OSHA, Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM

385-1 and project safe clearance procedures. Where conflicts in safety regulations occur, the COR shall designate the applicable regulation to be followed. In accordance with EM 385-1, the Contractor shall prepare a Job Safety Activity Hazard Analysis an Accident Prevention Plan for approval by the COR prior to commencement of work. The online link to the 2014 Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1 is as follows: http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/.

7.2 An additional site shown below contains many tools in helping fill out the safety and health program forms.

http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/Home.aspx. This site will contain a link to any interim changes to the 2008 safety manual as well as any global interpretations and/or questions that have been asked about the EM. Forms for required Activity Hazard Analyses and Position Hazard Analyses are available via this site as well.

7.3 The Contractor shall determine those areas and activities in which possible safety hazards exist during the on-site work and note such information on the Activity Hazard Analysis (example in EM-385-1). When completed, the Contractor shall identify hazards in each phase of services performed, what preventative measure the Contractor proposes to take to prevent such accidents and then return to the COR to retain on file.

7.4 Accidents

The Contractor or the Contractor’s employees shall report any circumstances of needed repair of the facility or grounds which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthful or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with the work caused by the employees or the Government.

In the event that an accident or injury occurs to Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall first notify the John Day Control Room, and then the COR.

The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident. The report shall include, but not be limited to; location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs/drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours.

8. Antiterrorism/Operations Security AT Level I Training. All Contractor employees, to include subContractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

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 or background investigation and 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 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.

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.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). 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.

For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new Contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Pre-screen 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." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative.

This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

9. Security Procedures

9.1 Project Security

9.1.1 John Day Lock and Dam is not open to the public. Security gates are locked and the Oregon access gate is manned 24/7. Certain internal gates are locked at all times and require approved access to pass through.

After crossing through any gate that is locked and unattended, all personnel shall wait for the gate to close before proceeding. All personnel shall notify the Control Room if the gate fails to close.

9.1.2 The Contractor shall submit the intended working hours of staff on site and identify employees working in any capacity in accordance with Paragraph 9.2, Identification of Contractor’s Employees. Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews shall be coordinated with the Project Staff through the COR.

The working hours of the Project Staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Fridays are non-working days. Working hours that extend past 5:00 p.m. weekdays or on weekends and holidays shall be coordinated through the COR and approved by the Project Staff.

9.1.3 Security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this Contract, until the Government accepts furnished items, shall be the Contractor's responsibility. Onsite storage of equipment owned by the Contractor shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall provide a list of all equipment stored onsite to the COR. The list shall include the make, model, serial number and description of each item. All equipment owned by the contractor shall be removed from the project upon completion of the contract.

9.1.4 All Contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, suppliers, etc. shall comply with the Project's security policies and shall be reviewed and explained to the contractor by the COR. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment shall not be permitted inside the Project. Costs associated with Contractor failure to comply with the Project security policies shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

The Government may require the Contractor to discontinue using any employee in the performance of the work specified in this contract determined by the Government to be unsatisfactory.

9.1.5 The Contractor may erect signs outside the project containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of the signs shall be approved by the COR prior to erection. Posts or other means of support, if required, shall be provided by the Contractor and removed by the Contractor when the Contract is completed. Any open post holes shall be suitably backfilled prior to the end of the shift in which posts are removed, and all damage shall be repaired to preconstruction conditions.

9.2 Identification of Contractor’s Employees

9.2.1 The Contractor, before initiating the performance of work, shall provide the COR with a list of all employees who shall perform work under this contract. The list shall include the full name, aliases, social security number, and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any addition, deletion or change in work assignment within one day of such change. Upon completion or reassignment individuals are required to return access cards/keys to the designated COR

The Government shall provide the Contractor access to areas necessary for this PWS. The Contractor shall be subject to all Government rules and regulations while working at the Government installation. Access by the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall only be permitted during designated work hours.

Contractor employees shall not be permitted to bring guests, family members, pets, or non-employees to the job site at any time.

9.2.2 Foreign Born and Non-US Citizen Employees

The Contractor shall submit photocopies of the green card work permits and/or passports of all Contractor employees who are foreign born and have non-citizen status to the COR at least one month (30 calendar days) in advance of the start of work by the employees. This allows the USACE District Security Office sufficient time to run a security check on these affected personnel.

Contractor personnel who fit the above description of non-citizenship shall not be permitted to work until they pass the security check in addition to other requirements of this Contract. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted access to the Project until the Foreign Visitor Authorization is received from HQUSACE.

9.2.3 Government-prescribed cards/keys:

(1) The contractor shall obtain the Government-prescribed cards/keys from the Project Security Office prior to engaging in work on the project. The contractor shall submit a Project-approved access request form for each employee requiring Government-prescribed card/key to the COR at least 15 days in advance of commencing work with a list of information including, but not limited to, the following:

Name of Contractor

Name of employee Employee's birth date

Employee's place of birth

Employee's valid identification with photo

Other employee information as needed based on security level

(2) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) – All personnel, including visitors, shall provide positive verification of individual identity, in the form of a valid government-issued photo ID prior to being granted access to federal facilities and installations. Driver licenses that do not comply with the REAL ID Act of 2005 cannot be used as the sole source for identity proofing, and a second form of photo ID shall be required. For details and current information, see the Department of Homeland Security website: https://www.dhs.gov/secure-drivers-licenses

(3) Personally Identifiable Information (PII) – All transmissions containing PII shall be encrypted or the document(s) containing PII shall be encrypted or password protected. All documents containing PII shall be sent directly to the Project RCC and/or Security Specialist.

(4) Return of Government-provided security items:

• Contractor personnel who will be on site intermittently (less than once per week) shall return their security items to the security office for safekeeping when offsite.

• Contractor shall notify the Project security office immediately in the event of a termination for cause, reassignment, or a lost or stolen security item.

(5) Within 24 hours of personnel changes or the release of any employee, and within seven days of the end of construction completion or termination of Contract, the Contractor shall collect and return all Government-prescribed cards/keys to the Project Security Office.

Failure to return any Government-prescribed cards or keys will result in a $250 per item charge to the Contractor and may delay final payment. These fees shall be deducted from the Contractor's final payment at no additional cost to the Government.

9.2.4 Identification of Contractor Vehicles:

All Contractor vehicles used for prosecuting the work shall have a Contractor sign or other permanent identification and shall carry the required insurance (See Insurance – Work on a Government Installation under INSURANCE in the contract and FAR Clause 52.228-5). Private vehicles not owned by the Prime Contractor or subcontractors shall not be used for prosecuting the work.

All vehicles used by Contractor personnel on project shall bear suitable company identification to enable project personnel to identify such as authorized for access. Vehicles shall be in good working condition, not dripping oil, etc. Safety features on vehicles shall be working

9.2.4.1 Use of Private Vehicles:

Private vehicles of the Contractor and its employees shall enter and leave the project as directed. Parking is restricted to authorized areas.

10. Subcontracting The Contractor shall notify both the KO and the COR in writing, of any work to be subcontracted.

Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

There is a NO SMOKING policy in all Government buildings.

11. Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-

O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract.

A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm

12. Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13 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 Heroes Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hiring Our Heroes http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

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