W9127N24R0026 SOW_ PILE DIKES IDIQ.pdf

W9127N24R0026

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

C-1. GENERAL. The Contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, must provide all labor, management, facilities, supplies, equipment, and materials (other than those to be furnished by the Government as set forth in this Contract or supporting Task Orders), as necessary to accomplish the required services. The Contractor must plan, schedule, coordinate, and ensure the full, effective, efficient, and economical performance of all services ordered under this Contract. The Contractor must provide adequate professional supervision and quality control to ensure the accuracy, quality, completeness, and timely progress of the work.

C-2. LOCATION OF SERVICES. The Contractor may be required to render services at the office(s) of various other team members, on-site at the offices of various U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) activities, or on-site at various project sites or installations, located within the States of Oregon and Washington. The location of work performed under this Contract must be stated in the individual Task Orders. The Government expects the bulk of the Task Orders to be issued by USACE, Portland District (CENWP); however, the Procurement Contracting Officer may issue written authorizations for Seattle (NWS) and Walla Walla (NWW) Districts to issue Task Orders under this Contract.

C-3. CONTRACT EFFECTIVE PERIOD(S). See Section B, Notes, for all Contract time periods.

C-4. ENGINEERING SERVICES. The Contractor must provide survey, inspection, engineering, analysis, contract development, design, and design review services for civil works projects. Examples of typical projects are as follows:

C-4.1. Pile Dike Systems. Engineering, investigation, and design for pile dike systems including repairs, extensions, replacements, and new structures and systems. Typical work for these features includes performing site investigations and surveys, performing condition inspections, preparing engineering reports such as feasibility studies, Major Maintenance Reports (MMR’s), Engineering Documentation Reports (EDR’s), & Design Documentation Reports (DDR’s), drafting plans and specifications, preparing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including completing cultural resource inventories and preparing cultural resource documents (including for National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other pertinent laws and regulations), and Section 404 and Section 401 permit documents, writing engineering considerations and instructions for field personnel, performing engineering during construction (EDC), providing current costs and quotes for procurement of materials, equipment, or labor within the scope of the design and construction process, providing estimates of quantities separated for water and land based operations, and performing socioeconomic analysis and incremental economic analysis utilizing USACE and professionally accepted computational economic analysis tools and methodologies, as defined in ER 1105-2-103. Typical engineering disciplines include hydraulic (SME, senior, and staff), coastal (junior, staff, senior, SME), geotechnical (senior and staff), structural (SME and senior), civil (senior), and environmental (senior). Typical non-engineering disciplines may also include QA/QC specialist (SME), cost estimator (senior, staff), technical writer (senior), contract administrator (senior and staff), program manager, admin assistant/clerk, biologist (SME, senior, staff), fish biologist (SME, senior, staff), cultural resource specialist (SME, senior, and staff), environmental engineer/coordinator (SME), lead surveyor, lead hydrographer, and CADD Tech/Operator(s)(senior and staff). Projects typically include a Project Manager as well. Typical projects include design or modification of features such as:

(1) Pile dikes

(2) Enhanced enrockment dikes

(3) Revetments

(4) Material off-loading facilities, temporary floating barges, access roads, staging areas, site restoration, wetland restoration, wetland mitigation plans, planting plans, river riparian restoration, and river aquatic restoration.

(5) Dredge disposal sites

(6) River training structures

(7) Navigation channels

(8) Fish habitat and passage

(9) Erosion reduction and bank stabilization

C-4.2. Value Engineering. Conduct value engineering (VE) studies for work described within this contract. Typical work includes the conducting of VE studies in accordance with the current version of USACE Engineering Regulation (ER) 11-1-321, Army Programs VE. To the extent possible, VE Studies must include Risk Assessment/Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Estimating techniques in each study. VE Studies can be conducted at planning and/or design level for construction projects.

C-4.3. Other. As part of the efforts to complete work described in C-4, work may be required in the following areas to complete the work:

a. Economic analysis

b. Topographic, Lidar, and Hydrographic surveying

c. Revit, CADD, & GIS

d. Subsurface explorations and testing.

e. Adaptive Hydraulics (AdH) Modeling

f. Bentley IMS account for ProjectWise Access to Project Files

g. ProjNet - Dr Checks

h. Engineering During Construction

C-5. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES. The Contractor must render services under this Contract on such days, continuous or intermittent, as are required by the needs of the Government and ordered by the Procurement Contracting Officer during the Contract period.

C-6. ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS & DELIVERABLES. The Contractor must provide all engineering documents and deliverables specified in this statement of work in accordance with Engineer Regulation (ER) 1110-2-1150, Engineering and Design for Civil Works Projects (31 August 1999), and other guidance as specifically cited in individual Task Orders.

C-6.1 Engineering Appendix to the Feasibility Report. The Engineering Appendix to the Feasibility Report documents the engineering and design effort during project formulation. The length and complexity of the Engineering Appendix must be appropriate with the size and complexity of the project being formulated. The content and format for the Engineering Appendix to the Feasibility Report is discussed in Appendix C of ER 1110-2-1150.

C-6.2 Design Documentation Report. The design documentation report (DDR) is a record of final design effort after the feasibility phase. A DDR is required for all engineering design products. The DDR provides the technical basis for the plans and specifications and serves as a summary of the final design.

The DDR covers the preconstruction engineering and design phase and the construction phase of the project. The DDR is not totally complete until after the plans and specifications and construction are completed. The content and format for the DDR is discussed in Appendix D of ER 1110-2-1150.

C-6.3 Engineering Documentation Report. The engineering documentation report (EDR) is prepared to support the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) when there are minor changes in design and costs from the authorizing reports. The EDR may also be used in lieu of a General Re-evaluation Report (GRR) to document other information not included in a decision document when project reformulation is not required and the changes are only technical changes. An EDR may also be prepared for individual projects, which have been authorized as part of a large system study. In these cases the EDR serves to define the specific design concept and to firmly establish the baseline cost estimate. The EDR can also be used in lieu of a decision document for projects authorized by Congress without a feasibility report when only technical decisions are required. The EDR will generally be included as an enclosure or appendix to the DDR for the project feature described in the EDR. The content and format for the EDR is discussed in Appendix E of ER 1110-2-1150.

C-6.4 Plans and Specifications (P&S). Plans and specifications must be prepared in accordance with ER 1110-2-1200, Plans and Specifications for Civil Works Projects, ER 1110-1-8155, Specifications, and UFC 1-300-02, Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard. They must contain all the necessary information required to bid and construct the plan detailed in the engineering appendix or in the DDR. The content and format for the EDR is discussed in Appendix E of ER 1110-2-1150.

C-6.5 Independent Technical Review. All engineering documents require an

Independent Technical Review (ITR). A copy of the ITR documentation along with a Statement of Independent Technical and Legal Review must be submitted with all documents forwarded for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval. See section C-22 for further specifications regarding ITR requirements under this contract.

C-6.6 Engineering Considerations and Instructions. In preparation for the beginning of each major construction contract, engineering shall prepare a report outlining the engineering considerations and providing instructions for field personnel to aid them in the supervision and inspection of the contract. This effort must be included in the Management Plan. The report will summarize data presented in the engineering document and include informal discussions on why specific designs, material sources, construction plant locations, etc. were selected. This information shall assist field personnel by providing the insight and background needed to review contractor proposals and resolve construction problems without compromising the design intent. The discussions must not conflict with the P&S. In all cases, the P&S will govern. The report shall be reasonably short and organized for quick reference in field situations. An outline to aid in preparing the engineering considerations and instructions for field personnel is presented in Appendix G of ER 1110-2-1150.

C-7. TECHNICAL CRITERIA AND STANDARDS.

C-7.1. Applicable Laws and Regulations. The Contractor must perform all work in accordance with current Federal and State laws and regulations regarding personal safety, training, report requirements, and site investigation procedures.

C-7.2. Codes and Standards. The Contractor must ensure that all work performed under this Contract complies with the latest codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the work requested, including USACE Engineering Regulations, Manuals, and Industry Codes and Standards.

C-7.3. Applicable Publications. The Contractor must comply with applicable Guide Specifications, Engineering Manuals, Engineering Technical Letters, Design Memoranda, and other technical reference materials as required. An example list of manuals, guidance, and references pertinent to this topic is provided in the table below and is not considered all-inclusive. If updated versions are available verify with the COR that the newest version should be used. Where questions arise regarding which version or publication to use or takes precedence request clarification in writing through the COR and/or Contracting Officer.

C-7.4. Professional Stamps or Seals and Signatures on Drawings. All design documents must be stamped or sealed, and signed by a professional engineer who is registered in the United States of America. The documents must include:

a. One set of properly signed, stamped, or sealed and dated drawings.

b. A certified cover document showing, for each discipline, the name and stamp or seal of the professional who supervised the work and the date stamp or seal was affixed.

C-8. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The Contractor must be responsible for its employees, assuring that they strictly observe the laws of the United States or other governing bodies affecting all operations at all sites. The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws under which it is operating, including those concerning the inspection and operation of equipment, and the licensing of all applicable personnel. It is further understood and agreed that the Contractor assumes all responsibility for the safety of its employees, plants, and materials.

C-9. COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) AND BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM)

REQUIREMENTS.

All questions regarding CAD and BIM requirements may be directed to the Portland District CAD/BIM Management team at CADD-System@usace.army.mil, and/or the project COR or TL.

C-9.1. System Approval. The contractor must develop all detailed BIM deliverables that may be required using the latest version of Revit from AutoDesk. For BIM deliverables, a Project Execution Plan (see https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/ for template and instructions) is required prior to the start of design. The plan must at a minimum document BIM uses, analysis technologies, tools, conversion processes and workflows.

The Contractor must develop all detailed design drawings on a CAD system. The CAD system must be capable of producing design drawings in the latest version of Autodesk (AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D) for 2D and 3D drawings. As part of the Contractor’s proposal for each individual Task Order, the Contractor must furnish a description of the CAD system that will be used so that compatibility can be verified with the CENWP CAD system manager. Provide CAD files that are fully interoperable, compatible, and editable with AutoDesk Software. Drawings must be delivered to the Government in the agreed format. Any conversion processes from other formats must be approved by the Government prior to submission of deliverables.

Create all drawings with AutoDesk 2022 (Inventor, Revit, C3D) using Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology and must conform to the Tri-Service A/E/C CADD Standards, Release 6.1 and A/E/C Graphics Standard Release 2.2. These CADD and graphic standards are available on the internet at https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/. Provide all drawings and sketches in PDF, and DWG format for all design review submittal phases.

C-10. CONTRACT DRAWINGS. Contract drawings developed under this Contract must contain sufficient detail to define project requirements, allow solicitation of construction bids, and permit construction of project features. The Contract drawings must conform to USACE CAD standards and be created and submitted per the specifications required within this contract or it’s individual Task Orders, with Task Order direction taking precedence to that specified here. Submitted CAD drawings (e.g., plans, elevations, sections, schedules, details) must be derived (commonly known as extractions, views or sheets) and maintained from the submitted design model(s).

Develop full-sized drawings as ANSI D sized sheets and utilize the standard US Army Corps of Engineers title block. USACE will provide the title block. Provide half-sized drawings on 11” x 17” sheets. Original drawings and details must be of adequate size, and be clear and sharp, so that the use of half-size reproductions will result in legible and easy to read copies. Properly bookmark PDF copies for ease of navigation through the document. The Sheet ID and numbering system to be used for this project can be found at https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/ and must be followed for proper coordination of the drawing package between all disciplines.

C-11. SOLID MODELS. Solid models developed under this Contract must contain sufficient detail to identify all relevant design parameters including but not limited to: datums and elevations (relative or absolute), component relations, constraints, reference planes, clearances or interferences, dimensions, mailto:CADD-System@usace.army.mil https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/ https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/ https://cadbimcenter.erdc.dren.mil/ and material properties. The deliverable 3D design model must be developed to include all systems (e.g., civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical) as they would be built and to reflect as-built conditions.

C-12. CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. Deliverables under this contract must contain sufficient information to define project requirements, provide detailed project descriptions for review by oversight agencies, allow solicitation of construction bids, and permit construction of the project features.

Specifications delivered under this contract must be in conformance with CENWP established policy. In general, the Contractor must produce technical specifications from United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and CENWP Engineering and Construction locally prepared specifications. UFGS sections can be downloaded from the web at http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3.

C-12.1 Software Requirements. The Contractor must prepare UFGS sections by using SpecsIntact software. The SpecsIntact software can be downloaded free of charge from http://specsintact.ksc.nasa.gov/. Information training for SpecsIntact is offered at CENWP periodically.

Contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative to coordinate attendance. At the completion of the design, and at a time or times noted in the schedule of the Task Order statement of work, the Contractor must provide the SpecsIntact source files (UFGS edited sections) to CENWP via email, or prearranged FTP site such as DoD Safe. The source files will become the property of the Government. The Contractor must direct questions regarding facilitation of review and publishing specifications using SpecsIntact to the CENWP-EC Specification Engineer.

C-12.2 Specification Formatting and Review. The Contractor must format UFGS specification sections in accordance with the most recent version of UFC 1-300-02 United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard and can be downloaded from the web at http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-1-300-02. Upon receipt of Contractor-developed specifications, the CENWP Specification Section will edit them for formatting and tags (non-technical only) as may be required to ensure consistency throughout the entire specification package. A working file for each specification section may receive non-technical formatting edits and may be provided to the Contractor for additional editing in response to review comments during the BCOES review process.

C-13. DESIGN CALCULATIONS. Calculations must support the design decisions and document design criteria, assumptions, methodology, code references, loadings, material selection, strength and service checks where required, and geometry. In cases where sound and prudent engineering judgment conflicts with the above guidance, the Contractor must use the guidance that is more conservative and consult with CENWP prior to using the guidance.

C-13.1. Content. The Contractor must present calculations in clear and legible format, incorporating tables showing all design loads and conditions. Calculations must be able to stand on their own; assumptions and conclusions must be clearly explained, and all references must be noted.

Formulas must be shown, logically sequenced and fully verifiable. Tabular spreadsheet results are not acceptable. The Contractor must document the performance, safety, anticipated construction/fabrication/installation methods, data sheets and/or catalog cuts of specified equipment and materials, and correspondence with CENWP and other pertinent entities as required in the detailed statement of work for individual Task Orders.

C-13.2. Verification. Calculation sheets must carry the names or initials of the individual making the calculations and the individual checking them, and the dates of the calculations and checking. If initials are used, the Contractor must furnish a separate list of the individual names and initials. No portion of the design calculations must be computed and checked by the same individual. The Contractor must check all calculations prior to submission to CENWP including placing a highlight (e.g., place a “red dot”) as outlined in ER 1165-2-217, Civil Works Review Policy.

C-14. DESIGN NOTEBOOKS. Design notebooks must document the design of the product fully. The standard for detail and documentation applied is such that a competent person in the same discipline http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3 http://specsintact.ksc.nasa.gov/ http://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-1-300-02 should be able to review the design notebook and determine how and why a design element was chosen.

Design notebooks must include calculations, relevant correspondence, guidance documentation, cut sheets, sketches, cost info, etc.

The Contractor must thoroughly document reviews, including all comments and comment responses. Red lined drawings, back checks, and similar quality control documents must be contained in a “Quality Control” section. All work must comply with ER 1165-2-217, Civil Works Review Policy.

Design notebooks must be electronic and files must be maintained in logical, organized format which can be easily navigated by a competent person. Include a table of contents file listing the directories a general locations of the info (i.e. drawings, specifications, calculations, catalog cuts, meeting minutes, trip reports, etc.). Design notebooks are deliverables and must be submitted for major milestones such as 30%, 60%, 90%, final, or similar, to be determined at the task order level.

C-15. VALUE ENGINEERING (VE). VE studies are conducted on any procurement, not just construction-related efforts. In some cases, only a team leader or team members will be required for a task.

C-15.1. VE Team Leader (Facilitator). Team Leaders must be active Certified Value Specialist (CVS) registered in accordance with SAVE International requirements. They must be experienced with similar work to the Task Order. Team Leaders must be experienced with Risk Assessment/Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Estimating techniques, including both activities, to the extent possible, in each study. In addition, Team Leaders must be responsible for vetting the VE team members identified by the Contractor and/or USACE to ensure they are appropriate to the VE Study. The Contractor must supply the Team Leader for each project with a copy of this solicitation and the statement of work for specific Task Orders.

C-15.2. VE Team Members. Team members must be senior members in each discipline; must have a minimum of 15 or more years of relevant experience and recent experience in the procurement, planning, design and/or construction of similar elements, components, facilities or structures; and be independent of the product delivery team, unless otherwise noted in the Task Order.

The Government will have the right to assign Government personnel team member(s) to the VE team representing various disciplines, project operations and/or owners, and will coordinate participation with the Contractor in advance of the study.

C-15.3. VE Study. The Contractor must conduct VE Studies in accordance with current USACE Engineering Regulation (ER) 11-1-321, Army Programs Value Engineering, and District requirements.

The VE Study Workshop phase must include Risk Assessment/Analysis and Life Cycle Cost Estimating as part of the effort. These tasks are scalable to the scope of the VE Study. The Contractor must prepare VE Study Reports according to District requirements.

C-16. COMPUTER VIRUS CHECKING. Prior to submitting an electronic file or electronic media to the Government, the Contractor must check it for viruses utilizing an anti-virus software package. The product utilized must be current. The Contractor must maintain a subscription or utilize a software product vendor who provides updates at least quarterly.

C-17. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS). The Contractor must be able to produce GIS data that meets USACE mandated Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure of Environment (SDSFIE). A free copy of this software is available at http://www.sdsfieonline.org. These GIS files must be fully compatible with CENWP Enterprise GIS (EGIS) System which utilizes Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS v10.1 File Geodatabase format. All geospatial data must also be documented through the preparation of standard metadata (data about data) descriptions. The Contractor must ensure that the metadata delivered is compliant with the ISO 19115 North American Profile (NAP) and must be created using ESRI ArcGIS ArcCatalog and compatible with version 10.1. The Standard is http://www.sdsfieonline.org/ available for purchase at: http://www.webstore.ansi.org. Additional resources regarding the ISO 19115 NAP are available here: http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/geospatial-metadata-standards#nap.

C-18. LABORATORY TESTING. Laboratory testing will be required under this Contract. The Contractor must use only a testing laboratory validated by the USACE Material Testing Center (MTC), and that laboratory must perform tests only for which is it validated. Any costs associated with validation must be borne by the Contractor and included in the Contractor’s overhead. The steps required for validation are available at http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets/FactSheetArticleView/tabid/9254/Article/476661/materi als-testing-center.aspx. A Laboratory Inspection Request form is also available at that site.

C-19. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. The supplies to be furnished and/or provided by the Contractor will be identified in the Detailed Statement of Work provided for individual Task Orders, as applicable.

C-20. SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS. Each Task Order issued under this Contract will specify products to be delivered. The Contractor must reference individual Task Orders for applicable submittal schedules.

C-21. QUALITY CONTROL. For each applicable Task Order, the Contractor must prepare and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 10 calendar days following Notice to Proceed. The QCP must be in accordance with USACE Engineering Regulation 1110-1-12, “Quality Management.” USACE Engineering Regulation 1110-1-12 can be viewed at the following website:

http://publications.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-regs/. The QCP must address the following:

C-21.1. Management Philosophy. Management approach and methodology to be followed during the performance of the work.

C-21.2. Management Structure. Description of roles and responsibilities.

C-21.3. Analysis Tools. Tools, such as computer programs, to be used in the execution of the Task Order.

C-21.4. Scheduling. The sequence of events involved in carrying out the specific tasks. Clearly show the review and correction periods scheduled prior to submittals.

C-21.5. Communication. The methods by which clear and accurate communications are to be achieved, the names of parties authorized to request modification of the work, and how much modification must be coordinated and documented.

C-21.6. Procedures. The Contractor must define the procedures for conducting reviews, which must include functional, technical, interdisciplinary, bidability, constructability, operability, and sustainability reviews.

C-22. CONTRACTOR QUALITY REVIEWS AND DOCUMENTATION OF QUALITY CONTROL.

The Contractor must perform reviews and documentation of quality control in accordance with ER 1165- 2-217.

C-22.1. Independent Technical Review. All engineering documents require an Independent Technical Review (ITR) as required under ER_1110-2-1150, including Feasibility Reports, Engineering Documentation Reports (EDR), Design Documentation Reports (DDR), and with the final Plans and Specifications (P&S) submittal. A copy of the ITR documentation created by the contractors team along with a Statement of Independent Technical and Legal Review must be submitted with all documents forwarded for COR approval.

C-22.2. Independent Technical Review Team. All products require an ITR be performed and documented per ER_1110-2-1150. The members of the ITR team may consist of contract personnel of http://www.webstore.ansi.org/ http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/geospatial-metadata-standards#nap http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets/FactSheetArticleView/tabid/9254/Article/476661/materials-testing-center.aspx http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets/FactSheetArticleView/tabid/9254/Article/476661/materials-testing-center.aspx http://publications.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-regs/ the contractor’s choice but those personnel must be independent from the team that developed the design. Members of the ITR team are required to sign ITR certifications including both design and legal staff involved with the review.

C-22.3. Independent Technical Review for Feasibility Phase. An independent technical review for the feasibility phase must, as a minimum, verify that the recommended plan satisfies engineering and functional criteria, verify that the plan meets the customers needs consistent with law and existing public policy, verify that design assumptions and calculations are correct, and verify that the level of engineering is sufficient to substantiate both the screening level comparative cost estimates and the baseline cost estimate with contingencies to support selection of the recommended plan and to establish the baseline cost estimate with contingencies.

C-22.4. Independent Technical Review Certificate for Feasibility Phase. The contractor must include a technical review certification, as described in Appendix F of ER_1110-2-1150, and findings with the final feasibility report documentation. The findings will summarize any changes made to the draft report made as a result of the review. Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150 provides guidelines for objectives and procedures appropriate for technical review of project decision documents.

C-22.5. Independent Technical Review for EDR Phase. An independent technical review for the Engineering Documentation Reports (EDR) phase must, as a minimum, verify that the recommended plan satisfies engineering and functional criteria, verify that the plan meets the customers needs consistent with law and existing public policy, verify that design assumptions and calculations are correct, and verify that the level of engineering is sufficient to substantiate both the screening level comparative cost estimates and the baseline cost estimate with contingencies to support selection of the recommended plan and to establish the baseline cost estimate with contingencies.

C-22.6. Independent Technical Review Certificate for EDR Phase. The contractor must include a technical review certification, as described in Appendix F of ER_1110-2-1150, and findings with the final Engineering Documentation Report documentation. The findings will summarize any changes made to the draft report made as a result of the review. Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150 provides guidelines for objectives and procedures appropriate for technical review of project decision documents.

C-22.7. Independent Technical Review for DDR phase. The products produced during the

Pre-construction Engineering and Design (PED) phase (DDR’s and P&S’s) are subject to an independent technical review, which is a continuing process from the start to the completion of the PED phase. The ITR team will issue periodic reports in coordination for the engineer member of the PDT. The contractors ITR team shall verify or ensure the following: That the design conforms to proper criteria; That the design conforms to the plan recommended in the feasibility report; That any deviations from criteria or the recommended plan are properly justified; That appropriate design methods have been followed; That the design office has completed an internal check of the design and has so indicated on drawings and computation sheets, and; That the completed project design is adequately documented in the DDR. The review effort should concentrate primarily on issues related to safety and function of the project. All critical portions of the design shall be addressed in the original DDR. A statement of independent technical and legal review, similar to that in Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150, will be completed for all DDR’s and P&S’s.

C-22.8. Independent Technical Review Certificate for DDR phase. The contractor must include a technical review certification, as described in Appendix F of ER_1110-2-1150, and findings with the final DDR submittal. The findings will summarize any changes made to the draft report made as a result of the review. Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150 provides guidelines for objectives and procedures appropriate for technical review of project decision documents.

C-22.9. Independent Technical Review for P&S phase. The products produced during the

PED phase (DDR’s and P&S’s) are subject to an independent technical review, which is a continuing process from the start to the completion of the PED phase. The ITR team will issue periodic reports in coordination for the engineer member of the PDT. The contractors ITR team shall verify or ensure the following: That the design conforms to proper criteria; That the design conforms to the plan recommended in the feasibility report; That any deviations from criteria or the recommended plan are properly justified;

That appropriate design methods have been followed; That the design office has completed an internal check of the design and has so indicated on drawings and computation sheets, and; That the completed project design is adequately documented in the DDR. The review effort should concentrate primarily on issues related to safety and function of the project. All critical portions of the design shall be addressed in the original DDR. A statement of independent technical and legal review, similar to that in Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150, will be completed for the P&S’s phase.

C-22.10. Independent Technical Review Certificate for P&S phase. The contractor must include a technical review certification, as described in Appendix F of ER_1110-2-1150, and findings with the final P&S submittal. The findings will summarize any changes made to the draft report made as a result of the review. Appendix F of ER 1110-2-1150 provides guidelines for objectives and procedures appropriate for technical review of project decision documents.

C-23. CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Contractor must perform a quality assurance review of each product delivered under this Contract. The review must focus on verification of assumptions and methods used in analysis and alternatives development, and the review of calculations, design criteria, and developed drawings. The review must verify the product meets the customer’s needs consistent with the requirements set forth in individual Task Orders and this Contract. The same individuals who produced the work must not complete the review. The Contractor must document all reviews and certify them as being complete for each product submittal.

C-24. DESIGN REVIEW CHECKING SYSTEM. In accordance with ER 1110-1-8159, the Contractor must utilize a Design Review and Checking System (DrCheckssm) for annotating and managing all review comments generated during Contractor ATR and USACE reviews. DrCheckssm is a free, online collaboration tool accessible via the Internet at http://www.projnet.org. The preferred minimum computer system requirement to utilize DrCheckssm is Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 (or higher) with Internet access. The Contractor must provide this capability to its staff requiring access to submit, evaluate, or back check review comments. The Contractor must initialize account set-up for DrCheckssm as follows:

a. To initialize an office’s use of DrCheckssm, choose a contact person within the office to call the DrCheckssm Call Center at (833) 389-1097 and (217) 367-3273, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central time. The point of contact will be given an office password to distribute to others in the office. Individuals can then go to the hyperlink at (http://www.projnet.org) and register as a first time user. Upon registration, each user will be given a personal password to the DrCheckssm system.

b. Once the office and individuals are registered, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project manager or lead reviewer will assign the individuals and/or offices to the specific project for review. At this point, persons assigned can make, annotate and/or close comments, depending on their particular assignment.

C-25. AGENCY TECHNICAL REVIEW (ATR). ATR is an in-depth review, managed within USACE, and conducted by a qualified team not involved in the day-to-day production of a project/product. The purpose of this review is to ensure the proper application of clearly established criteria, regulations, laws, codes, principles, and professional practices. The ATR team reviews the various work products and assures that all the parts fit together in a coherent whole. ATR teams will be composed of senior USACE personnel (Regional Technical Specialists, etc.), and may be supplemented by outside experts as appropriate. To assure independence, the leader of the ATR team must be from outside the Northwestern Division and the remaining ATR members must be from outside the Portland District. EC 1165-2-209 requires that DrCheckssm be used to document all ATR comments, responses, and associated resolution accomplished. While the Contractor is not typically responsible for performing the ATR, there may be Task Orders requesting subject matter experts to perform ATR for USACE as required. The Contractor is expected to respond to any comments in DrCheckssm for any and all products produced by the Contractor that are subject to an ATR review.

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C-26. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION. Travel will not be reimbursed at more than applicable rates cited in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), prescribed by the General Services Administration (GSA), for travel in the conterminous 48 United States (see website: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/104711).

Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate not to exceed (NTE) the rates and amounts authorized for Federal civilian employees as cited in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Volume 2 (see website:

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm). The JTR, while not wholly applicable to contractors must provide the basis for determination of reasonable and allowable travel expenses. Costs for travel must be billed in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234 and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-46 Travel Costs (subject to local policy and procedures). Exceptions to these guidelines must be approved in advance by the KO. Costs will be allowable only if the following information is documented:

Date and place (city, town, or other similar designation) of the expenses.

Purpose of the trip.

Name of person on trip and that person’s title or relationship to the Contractor.

C-27. ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY (AT/OPSEC). For applicable Task Orders, all Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees must comply with applicable facility access and local security policies and procedures; any or all of the subparagraphs listed below (C-26.1.-C-27.7.) may be required in each Task Order. If any of the following requirements have been fulfilled within one year prior to NTP of the Task Order, verification of such must be provided by the Contractor to the COR.

C-27.1. General security requirements and guidance. The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

a. Contractors Requiring Common Access Card (CAC). The Contractor and all subcontractor employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/104711 http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more.

b. Identification of Employees. The Contractor must submit, by secure means (through a password protected spreadsheet or Adobe document, or encrypted email) a complete, dated, signed list of all Contractor and subcontractor employees and their titles who will be working on the project to the COR within fifteen days prior to the commencement of the work. This listing must be revised and resubmitted with personnel changes occur. The following information must be provided:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee Employee’s birth date Employee’s place of birth Employee’s valid identification with photo

c. Non-US Citizen Employees. The Contractor must submit color photocopies of the Permanent Resident Card or passport to the COR of all Contractor employees who are non-US citizens.

The COR will provide the Portland District Security Office the submitted photocopies at least one month (30 calendar days) in advance of the start of work by the employees. Contractor personnel who are non- US citizens must not be permitted access to the Project until the Foreign Visitor Authorization is received from HQUSACE. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens must not be permitted to work on the contract at all until Foreign Visitor Authorization is received.

d. Authorized Unescorted Access Requirements. Perform a Personnel Risk Assessment

(PRA) on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse. Costs associated with the execution of the PRA must be at the expense of the Contractor. The content of the PRA is defined by the requirements as follows:

Criminal Check - Obtain a criminal background check, completed within the last seven years, on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse. A minimum of a 7-year criminal background check with the state patrol office must be performed from all states of residence and employment, for the past seven years. The Project Security Officer through the COR will approve, disapprove, or revoke authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse as a result of the 7-year background check.

Identity Verification – Contractor employees must provide positive verification of individual identity prior to authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse. Acceptable forms of identity verification are documents issued by a federal Government agency that include: the individual's photograph, name, and date of birth, such as a passport or military identification (ID) card. Additionally, a state issued driver's license or ID card in compliance with REAL ID (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id) is acceptable for identity verification.

The Criminal Check and Identity Verification must be updated at least every seven years for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse.

Escort Requirements - Contractor personnel not cleared for authorized access to the Powerhouse may be escorted by Government or Contractor personnel that have authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse. All costs related to the escorting of non-cleared personnel must be at the expense of the Contractor. Additional burden must not be placed upon the Government to provide these escorts. Prior to access, coordination with the Project Security Officer is required, including but not limited to:

o Verification of identity with photo identification https://www.dhs.gov/real-id o Name of escorting individual and verification of unescorted status o Time of entry into the Powerhouse o Time exiting the Powerhouse.

e. Security Programs.

Quarterly Security Awareness Program. Submit and maintain a quarterly security awareness program for employees requiring authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse. Security awareness documents will be furnished by the Project Security Officer and must be distributed to Contractor personnel by the Contractor. Costs associated with the distribution of the security awareness documents must be at the expense of the Contractor. These documents must be distributed using direct (email, memos, computer training, and etc.) and indirect (posters, brochures, and etc.)

communications.

Annual NERC Mandated Cyber Infrastructure Protection Training Program. Submit and maintain an annual North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Mandated Cyber Infrastructure Protection Training Program. When the Contract requires the Contractor employee to have authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse, the USACE NERC Mandated Cyber Infrastructure Protection Training must be completed by the employee prior to authorized unescorted physical or authorized cyber access to the Powerhouse. The Project Security Officer or COR will furnish the training curriculum, materials, and supplies. Costs associated with the execution of this training must be at the expense of the Contractor. A minimum of seven days prior to engaging in work, submit a complete, signed and dated, listing of all personnel who have successfully completed the USACE NERC Mandated Cyber Infrastructure Protection Training. Submit a revised listing within seven calendar days of any personnel changes.

C-27.2. Physical security and access control requirements. All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

C-27.3. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWATCH. CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). All Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees must complete the local iWATCH, CorpsWatch, See Something, Say Something program. This local 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 COR. This training must be completed within 30 calendar days of Contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The Contractor must submit a signed and dated training roster for each Contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within five calendar days after Contract/Task Order award. Estimated training time is five minutes per individual. Obtain training DVD from A/E Contract Coordinator.

C-27.4. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas. In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

C-27.5 Pre-screen Candidates using E-Verify Program. Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart

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