W9128F-17-R-0064_Solicitation.pdf

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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W9128F-17-R-0064

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Work Plan

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Work Plan for the Base Year IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG71222474

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG71222474

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Fieldwork

FFP

The Contractor shall perform fieldwork for the Base year IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job Investigative Reports

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Investigative Reports for the Base Year IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

0004 1 Job Geospatial Data

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Geospatial Data for the Base Year IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

0005 1 Job Travel - Base Year

FFP

Travel in support of Base Year.

FOB: Destination

1001 1 Job OPTION Work Plan

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Work Plan for Option Year One IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

1002 1 Job OPTION Fieldwork

FFP

The Contractor shall perform fieldwork for Option Year One IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

1003 1 Job OPTION Investigative Report / Form Preparation

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Investigative Reports / Form Preparation for Option Year One IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

1004 1 Job OPTION Electronic Data

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Electronic Data for Option Year One IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

1005 1 Job OPTION Travel - Option Year One

FFP

Travel in support of Option Year One.

FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION Work Plan

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Work Plan for Option Year Two IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

2002 1 Job OPTION Fieldwork

FFP

The Contractor shall perform fieldwork for Option Year Two IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

2003 1 Job OPTION Investigative Report / Form Preparation

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Investigative Reports / Form Preparation for Option Year One IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

2004 1 Job OPTION Electronic Data

FFP

The Contractor shall provide Electronic Data for Option Year Two IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

2005 1 Job OPTION Travel - Option Year 2

FFP

Travel in support of Option Year Two.

FOB: Destination

QUOTE SHEET

Quote Sheet Base Year: Ground-based Geophysics Survey

CLIN 0001 – Work Plan Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician Clerical Other (Specify) Other (Specify)

TOTAL

CLIN 0002 - Fieldwork Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Equipment Costs Other (Specify)

CLIN 0003 – Investigative Reports Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Duplication Fees Other (Specify)

CLIN 0004 – Geospatial Data Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Other (Specify)

CLIN 0005 – Travel Total Costs Travel in support of Base Year.

Quote Sheet Option Year One: National Register Testing & Evaluation / Form Prep

CLIN 1001 – Work Plan Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician Clerical Other (Specify)

CLIN 1002 - Fieldwork Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Equipment Costs Other (Specify)

CLIN 1003 – Investigative Reports

/ Form Preparation Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Duplication Fees Other (Specify)

CLIN 1004 – Electronic Data Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician

GIS Technician

CLIN 1005 – Travel Total Costs Travel in support of Option Year One.

Quote Sheet Option Year Two: National Register Testing & Evaluation / Form Prep

CLIN 2001 – Work Plan Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician Clerical Other (Specify)

CLIN 2002 - Fieldwork Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Equipment Costs Other (Specify)

CLIN 2003 – Investigative Reports

/ Form Preparation Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Principle Investigator Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician Duplication Fees Other (Specify)

CLIN 2004 – Electronic Data Hourly Rate Hours Total Costs

Archeologist GIS Specialist Archeologist Technician GIS Technician

CLIN 2005 – Travel Total Costs Travel in support of Option Year Two.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 1003 Destination Government Destination Government 1004 Destination Government Destination Government 1005 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 2003 Destination Government Destination Government 2004 Destination Government Destination Government 2005 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Ground-Based Geophysics Investigation, National Register Testing & Evaluation, and Form Preparation of Identified Sites at Lake Sakakawea/Garrison Dam, North Dakota

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Background. In order to meet the Department of the Army’s Federal preservation legislation and associated implementing regulations, the US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has a need to procure specific services.

The pertinent legislation/regulations are:

a. Public Law 74-292, Historic Sites Act of 1935, as amended;

b. Public Law 89-665, National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended;

c. Public Law 91-190, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended;

d. Public Law 95-341, American Indian Religious Freedom Act;

e. 36 CFR Parts 60 and 61 Appendix A; and

f. 36 CFR Part 800; Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Bulletin 38.

Contractors working under this contract are considered to be carrying out official agency duties under Federal direction, associated with the management of archeological resources and therefore are exempt from obtaining an Antiquities Permit per Section 5(c) of 32 CFR Part 229 - Protection of Archaeological Resources Uniform Regulations.

1.2 Scope of Work. This is a non-personal services contract to provide cultural resource services on lands currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam. Services include performing ground-based geophysics surveys, register testing & evaluation, and form preparation. 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. This is a fixed priced, performance based service contract where the government defines and measures desired outcomes, while contractor methods are generally not constrained or directed.

1.3 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The performance shall be a one-year period from the date of award of the base and subsequent Options.

1.4 Contractor Personnel, Subcontracting, Key Personnel, and Special Qualifications

1.4.1 The contractor shall perform all work under this contract using his or her own forces except as provided in Paragraph 1.4.2 Subcontracting. Employees who perform this work shall be qualified persons on the contractor’s own payroll.

1.4.2 Subcontracting. The contractor shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting Officer. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.4.3 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Principal Investigator, Project/Program Manager. Key personnel shall be identified before contract award. The Contractor shall provide the names and qualifications of contracted personnel. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of this 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. The manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays.

1.5 Quality Control

1.5.1 The contractor shall designate, in writing, an employee who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or nonperformance of the required work stated in this PWS. The employee(s) shall be qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the contractor as necessary to insure that the required work is performed in accordance with the standards contained herein. The contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than the first day of work. The contractor shall include the name(s), address(s), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s).

1.5.2 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he considers not capable to perform the work required. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of any disapproval to the contractor.

1.6 Quality Assurance. The government will use a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government may use Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE(s)) to provide assistance with the quality assurance methods.

1.6.1 The government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not delay the work.

1.6.2 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services in conformity with contract requirements and at no increase in cost. If the contract requirements are not met after a second attempt the government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.6.2.1 Upon verification of a validated customer complaint or corrective action report, the COR will notify the contractor that they are required to re-perform specific services.

1.6.3 The government may take action, if the contractor fails to perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance is in conformity with the contract requirements. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government that related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part

1.6.4 The contractor is responsible to replace/repair any damage to government property due to negligence, at his or her own cost. The government may take action, if the contractor fails to replace/repair any damage to government property. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, replace/repair damaged government property and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government to replace/repair any damage.

1.7 Hours of Operation. N/A

1.8 Pre-Work Meeting/Periodic Meetings. Prior to commencing any activities, the contractor shall arrange a Pre-work Meeting with the COR. The Meeting shall discuss the work requirements, scheduling, submittal process, review of the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAP). At least one (1) week prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall coordinate their proposed work schedule with the COR. The Contractor may be required to participate on conference calls post award.

1.9. Submittals. Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the COR for review and approval:

a. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA);

b. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

c. List of who will perform work on this contract;

d. Proof of Insurance for Contractors and Subcontractors;

1.10 Standards and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply will all applicable regulations. Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects EP 1165-2-316 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2- 316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670)

b. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated November 2014; http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

c. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910);

1.10.1 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Paragraph 01.A.14 or 01.A.15 of the EM 385-1-1. If using Paragraph 01.A.15, prepare the AHA IAW Figure 1-2.

Note: Contractors and other individual employer’s typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools. The government considers equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the contractor is performing.

1.10.2 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). EM 385-1-1 in its entirety may be too complex for the type of work performed under these contracts; contractors may reference Appendix A, for abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall only need to submit items in Appendix A that are pertinent to the contract. The contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and supplemented herein. The contractor shall sign and submit the APP for approval prior to the start of work onsite.

1.11 Physical Security

1.11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government facilities, property, and materials provided for contractor use. The contractor shall secure at all times all government facilities, property, and materials. Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense, and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The contractor shall abide by these changing conditions at all times, as applicable.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

1.11.2 Key Control. N/A.

1.12 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements

1.12.1 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐ verify Program (http://www.dhs.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 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 three (3) business days after the initial contract award.

1.13 Payment

1.13.1 The government will make payment upon completion of all services, after the government has inspected and accepted the services, and the government has reviewed, approved, and processed the contractor’s invoice. The contractor shall submit the invoice to the COR and/or any other person that has been designated in the contract to receive the invoice.

1.13.2 The contractor must provide the contractor’s name, address, contract number, period of services completed (i.e., for the month of January or for the period of performance of January 1 through February 23), CLIN number and specific quantities of work performed (i.e., 1 Month, 40 days, 100 acres, etc.), and total requested, for an invoice to be considered proper. The contractor shall submit the invoice by the fifth (5th) of the month for services completed the previous month or submit the invoice upon completion of all services, in accordance with the period of performance stated in the CLIN.

1.14 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel for the Literature and Records Search and during the Field Investigations. This travel schedule shall be determined by the Contractor and identified in the Work Plans.

1.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.16 General Information: The Contractor is expected to pursue the study in a professional manner to meet the target dates identified in work plans. Neither the Contractor nor his representatives will release or publish any sketch, photograph, report, or other material of any nature obtained or prepared under this contract without specific written approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Government may, at any reasonable time, inspect the progress of the work. Such inspection, however, shall not be performed in such a way as to unduly affect the progress of the work. Final acceptance of the work will be made upon successful completion of the work required under the contract. The investigations shall be conducted on lands managed by the Corps and currently owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District (Corps).

1.17 General Safety Requirements: The Service Contract General Provisions Section 41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, subparagraph (g) requires the contractor not to permit work under this contract in unsanitary or dangerous locations. Proper health and safety standards (29 CFR 1925) are to be followed for the duration of the contract.

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may have access to or participate in the development of information or analyses, which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.0 Definitions. The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word(s) or phrase(s) is/are stated in this PWS:

Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP): The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot considered satisfactory on the average. The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the government will reject the specific service.

Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or services to the government. The Term used in the contract refers to prime.

Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

Performance-Based Contract (FAR 2.101): Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable level of performance (ALP) for each work requirement.

Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services

3.1. Upon contract award, the Omaha District will provide a GIS Projection File.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials and related services necessary to research and prepare a final inventory report.

4.3 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to meet the requirements identified in the

PWS.

5.0 Specific Tasks and Deliverables

5.1 Basic Services. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the investigations.

• Base Year- Ground-based geophysics survey of nine (9) sites.

• Option Year 1- National Register Testing & Evaluation of three (3) sites and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria.

• Option Year 2- National Register Testing & Evaluation of 10 sites and form preparation for sites meeting the National Register Criteria.

5.2 Fieldwork Requirements - Base and All Options. No fieldwork may begin for the base year or option years until the COR accepts the work plan, and an onsite meeting with Lake Sakakawea/ Garrison Dam personnel is held.

During fieldwork, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable preservation laws & regulations. Field crews shall be subject to periodic onsite inspection by the COR or QAE(s) without prior notification. The contractor shall keep clear, legible, standard field records available and current. These records shall include but shall not be limited to field notebooks, excavation forms, field maps, and photographs. All vehicular traffic within the project area shall be restricted to existing roads.

If human remains are discovered all work shall stop. The Contractor shall immediately contact the Human Remains Discovery hotline 1-888-761-2772. The Contractor shall also contact the COR. The COR will provide further instructions if notified.

The Contractor shall submit weekly field progress reports to the COR, which will detail the activities completed during the week and proposed activities for the upcoming week. The contractor shall submit the report by the close of business every Friday.

All fieldwork information shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance and then be submitted for inclusion in the Omaha District Archeological GIS database. The information will be accessible through GIS and transmitted on compact disc or other electronic media that is compatible with the current Omaha District database. Collected and generated GIS data will comply with federal geospatial data standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for

Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata.

5.3 Base Year: Ground-Based Geophysics Survey. The Contractor shall survey the nine (9) sites listed below (approximately 12.5 acres). The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas and any ground preparations necessary to perform the geophysical analysis (ex: mowing area). Please also refer to the attached maps.

Site Number

Work Type Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32ML0617 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1-3 Public access road.

32ML0576 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Lake access boat required. In vicinity of Wolf Creek.

32WI1117 Testing & Evaluation.

Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1 Private access on Quarry Road.

32MN0234 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

6-8 Lake access boat required. Gain access from Sanish Bay or Four Bears.

32ME1021 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1.25 Lake access boat required. Gain access from

Beaver Creek Bay.

32ML0369 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

1 Public access road.

32ML0439 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

2 Public access road.

32ML0273 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Lake access boat required. Gain access from Indian Hills or McKenzie Bay.

32DU0782 Gradiometry, GPR, resistivity, conductivity.

.5 Public access road.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate.

5.3.1 The proposed investigation will utilize ground penetrating radar (GPR), magnetic gradiometry, conductivity, or electrical resistance methods to identify areas that exhibit anomalies indicative of subsurface features. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of fieldwork identified in paragraph 5.2.

5.4. Base Year: Ground-based Geophysics Report. The Contractor shall prepare a draft and final comprehensive report, which will detail the work completed at the nine sites identified above and any sites identified during the Testing & Evaluation., The report shall state the investigation results, site descriptions, and details of the processes and methodologies used throughout the project. The report shall state the confidence or accuracy of project findings as it relates to its identified type and geographical location and list the capabilities and limitations of software/ hardware used during the project. The report shall summarize the results of the project, research assumptions/ considerations, and professional recommendations. All data collected by the contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance. Collected and generated geospatial raster/vector data will comply with Federal Geospatial Data Standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) and National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) where applicable. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata. All raw geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in its native coordinate system. All processed geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 14 North as defined by ESRI. Both raw and processed geospatial data will be provided in a format compatible with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop version 10.2 or earlier. All information and data shall be submitted on an external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

5.5. Base Year: Ground-based Geophysics Geospatial Data. The contractor will delineate the location of anomalies within the defined area of interest(s). The final deliverable shall come in the form of a single ESRI feature class or shapefile with each anomaly represented by an individual polygon feature encompassing the entire extent of the identified anomaly. The associated attribute table shall include all pertinent information related to that feature including but not limited to the approximate depth of the anomaly. All data collected and ultimately used by the contractor for its delineation, as part of the scope of this project, will be delivered per the stated geospatial data requirements. Furthermore, all data collected by the contractor shall be done in accordance with industry standards and best practices suited for the given geospatial task with procedures and methodologies captured in the metadata where applicable. All data collected by the contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance. Collected and generated geospatial raster/vector data will comply with Federal Geospatial Data Standards, including the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) and National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) where applicable. Associated metadata will comply with Federal Geographic Data Committee Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata. All raw geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in its native coordinate system. All processed geospatial raster/vector data collected shall be delivered in UTM NAD 1983 Zone 14 North as defined by ESRI. Both raw and processed geospatial data will be provided in a format compatible with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop version 10.2 or earlier. All information and data shall be submitted on an external hard drive, which will become U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District property.

5.6. National Register Testing & Evaluation and Form Preparation: (Option Year 1 – 3 sites and Option Year 2 – 10 sites). The Contractor shall survey the sites listed below. The Contractor is responsible for transporting all equipment to the survey areas. Testing & Evaluation shall be conducted on the sites below and National Register Nomination forms shall be prepared for sites meeting the National Register Criteria. Please also refer to attached maps.

Option Year 1 – 3 sites

Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32ME0543 80 Public access road- Hazen Bay boat ramp.

32ML0624 3.5 Corps access road.

32MN0225 1.5 Public access road.

85 Total Approximate acres.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate.

Option Year 2 – 10 sites

Approximate (acres)

USACE Opinion of difficulty to access area (contractor is responsible for investigating topography)

32MN0381 4.75 Lake access boat required- White Earth.

32MN0220 11 Lake access boat required- White Earth.

32WI1113 20 Public access road.

32ML0616 17 Public access road.

32ML0623 7 Public access road.

32ML0653 1.5 Public access road.

32MN0142 1 Public access road.

32ML0386 1.5 Public access road.

32ML0618 20 Public access road.

32ML0622 3 Public access road.

86.75 Total Approximate Acres.

Note: Due to fluctuating lake elevation all acreages provided are an estimate.

5.6.1 The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of fieldwork identified in paragraph 5.2. For Testing and Evaluation the Contractor shall document, digitally photograph, and GPS record all diagnostic artifacts. At least one wall of each hand or mechanically excavated unit displaying stratigraphic breaks and/or from which cultural materials have been retrieved shall be profiled. The elevation of stratigraphic breaks and cultural features shall be indicated on these profiles; all excavated fill shall be dry or wet screened by stratigraphic or arbitrary levels for recovery of artifacts, faunal, and floral material. If features are found, samples should be collected for flotation, pollen, and radiocarbon analysis. The size and selection of these samples shall be at the discretion of the Principle Investigator. However, the size of samples shall remain constant so that comparisons can be made. Any cultural features excavated (e.g., postholes, hearths, cache pits) shall be recorded in terms of the test unit in which they were encountered, the stratigraphic, or arbitrary, level(s) in which they occur, and elevation. All features should be digitally photographed, but not completely excavated.

5.6.2 All shovel tests will be backfilled. All materials and information that are uncovered will be processed and analyzed in such a manner as to determine site integrity, and to provide sufficient data to assess the site against National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. Analysis of the artifacts and data shall be conducted by, or under the direct supervision of, a qualified professional of the appropriate discipline (e.g. prehistoric archeologist for prehistoric artifacts; and historic archeologist for historic artifacts). If potential unmarked graves or other anomalies are identified during the course of the National Register evaluations, the contractor is expected to provide geophysical analysis at the location of the feature(s).

5.6.3 Site forms will be electronically recorded utilizing GPS equipment. All required site form fields shall be filled out. The Contractor shall record any diagnostic artifacts. After documentation all diagnostic artifacts shall be replaced in original location. All shovel test units will be backfilled. Identified sites will be mapped by use of GPS equipment and the coordinates reported in UTMs. This will include the surface/subsurface extent, shovel test units, artifact locations, and topographic elevations.

5.6.4 The Contractor shall prepare a draft and final comprehensive report, which will detail the work completed at the sites listed above (Option Year 1 – 3 Sites and Option Year 2 – 10 Sites) and the investigation results, site descriptions, and national register recommendations. The report shall be organized so that sensitive maps and site forms may be removed from the report for review by the public. The Report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following sections:

a. Title Page. This will contain the title, study type, location, project name and counties, report date, name of Contractor, author/Principal Investigator, and Corps of Engineers contract number.

b. Abstract. This is a brief synopsis of the work conducted, number and types of cultural resources identified and overall significance, and a summary of the management recommendations, which shall not exceed 150 words.

c. Introduction. Identify the Corps of Engineers and contractor and the purpose for the investigation, discuss the type of investigation performed and location, and indicate the disposition of original records or other data. Discuss the report organization.

d. Regional Location and Environment. This is a description of the site location, including physical features and terrain, past and present vegetation and fauna, field conditions, past and present land uses, and weather conditions during fieldwork. The study area must be discussed within the larger framework of the physical region.

e. Previous Work. This will contain an enumeration and description of all previous cultural resources investigation(s) conducted in the study area, name(s) of Principal Investigator(s), dates of the studies, study results, and an overview of the general adequacy and deficiencies of the past work.

f. Overview. Detail the relationship of the cultural history study area to the regional cultural history.

g. Methods. Present the procedures used to accomplish the work. Discuss how the fieldwork was organized, scheduled, and how the information was used. Detail the methods used to analyze the data examined in the field.

h. Results. The information provided in this section shall include:

• Site names, site numbers, and site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound, etc.);

• Component(s) or probable component(s),

• Elevation;

• Verbal description of the topographic position of the site, site size (horizontal and vertical);

• Present vegetation;

• Ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent), condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts);

• Discussion of the artifact and other analyses;

• Describe features and their distribution by component; and

• Display site and important feature maps. Colored photos shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date.

i. Recommendations. The results of the recommendations will be used to determine the integrity of the site(s) and supplement what is presently known.

j. References. Use the American Antiquity format for every publication, work, or interview cited in the report.

k. Appendices. Completed site forms used during the investigation, maps, photographs, and artifact catalogues.

l. National Register Nomination Form(s). The contractor shall complete forms for each site recommended eligible for listing on the National Register.

m. Electronic Data. All site data collected by the Contractor shall undergo appropriate quality control/assurance and then submit for inclusion in the Omaha District Archeological GIS database. The information will be accessible through the GIS system without any technical difficulties. The Shapefile shall be in decimal degrees WGS84. Upon award, the Corps shall provide a list of acceptable shapefiles and field information.

n. Hardcopies. The report will be prepared using Microsoft Word as follows:

• Report is divided into easily discernible chapters, with appropriate page separations and headings;

• Report is printed single-spaced on good quality bond paper, 8.5 inches by 11.0 inches, with 1.5 left, bottom margins, and 1-inch top and right margins;

• The month and year of the report reflected in a footer on each page of the report. In addition, the footer will also reflect the Chapter number and name;

• The main report produced in one volume, boldly and clearly indicating that the document is not for public release;

• Site forms and Maps shall be produced in separate volumes and shall boldly and clearly indicate that the volumes contain protected sensitive information and are not for public release;

• The report will use correct English grammar, and there will be no typographical errors. The documents will be edited for major spelling and grammatical errors before submittal for review and comment or it will be returned for correction;

• All pages numbered consecutively, including the bibliography and attachments;

• Any illustrations included must be clear, legible, self-explanatory, and of sufficiently high quality to be reproduced easily by standard photocopy equipment;

• All photographs should be clear, distinct prints or copies with captions and a bar scale;

• Maps shall be clean, clear, and easily reproducible. Maps labeled with a caption/description, north-oriented to the top of the page, and will contain a scale, north arrow, legend, township and range, map size and date, and map source (USGS quad name or published source). The features illustrated, such as site locations, shall stand out clearly against the other features on the map;

• The report shall be organized in such a way that sensitive maps and information are contained in the appendix, and can be removed from the report for review by the public;

• Any photographs taken shall be of good composition and identified as to subject, location, and date;

• The contractor will reproduce all graphics for the report, such as maps, drawings, pictures, etc. in standard graphics formats such as .GIF, tiff, jpeg, .bmp, etc.

o. Electronic Files. Electronic site attribute table with required fields completed. The electronic files shall include:

• Site numbers, site types (lithic scatter, farmstead, mound etc.);

• Component(s) or probable component(s);

• Elevation;

• Description of topographic position of the site, site boundary, and site impacts;

• All features recorded in GPS;

• Site visit date;

• Present vegetation;

• Ground surface visibility at time of field investigation (in percent) condition (discuss the known past, present, or projected impacts);

• Discussion of the artifact and other analyses;

• Describe features and their distribution by component, and display site and important feature maps;

• Digital photos shall have caption identifying site and a bar scale, location, and date.

• Electronic Site Forms shall also be in electronic pdf format identified by site number.

• Electronic National Register Nomination form(s) shall be provided in electronic pdf format identified by site number.

5.7 Deliverables

5.7.1 Work Plan (s): For the base year and subsequent option years, the contractor shall provide a description of the work to be completed. After award of the base and each option year, the Contractor shall have 30 calendar days to complete a draft work plan. The plan shall provide a detailed schedule of the background research, fieldwork schedule, report preparation, and dates the contractor will provide the deliverables to the Government. The plan should include a work schedule, safety plan, PRAs and Quality Control Plan. Contractor shall submit a complete, updated, and signed list of all contractor and subcontractor personnel who will be conducting the fieldwork, including their titles and intended working hours, prior to arrival and the start of work. The contractor shall revise and resubmit the list when personnel changes occur. The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy (pdf format) of the Draft Work Plans to the COR.

5.7.1.1 The Government shall have a maximum of 20 calendar days to review and comment. The Contractor shall have 10 calendar days to correct and submit a final work plan. The Government shall have 10 calendar days to review and accept the final work plan.

5.7.2 Fieldwork: The Contractor shall perform fieldwork for the Base and subsequent options. Upon award, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Corps on all portions of the project and shall follow the fieldwork schedule identified in the work plans. The Contractor shall meet the requirements identified in paragraphs 5.2, 5.3, and 5.6.

5.7.3 Draft and Final Reports: The Contractor shall prepare draft and final reports for the Base Year, Option Year 1, and Option Year 2. The Contractor shall meet the requirements identified in paragraphs 5.4 and 5.6.4.

5.7.3.1 The Government shall have 40 calendar days to review and comment on the draft reports. The Contractor shall have 40 calendar days to make corrections and submit the final reports.