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W912DR-16-T-0006 25-Nov-2015

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

410-962-0788

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 09 Dec 2015

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DR9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

TAMARA C UDASCO

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BALTIMORE DIS

10 SOUTH HOWARD STREET

ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201-2536

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 443-853-2061 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

SIZE STANDARD:

$38.5 Million

NAICS:

488310

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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ITEM NO.

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District has a requirement for Dredge Cable Maintenance/Repairs.

The Government is using FAR Subparts 12 and 13 and will award a firm-fixed-priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Lowest Price (Cost) Technically Acceptable contractor, i.e. to the contractor with the lowest evaluated realistic price of quotes meeting the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for the Technical factor. Award will be made with appropriate consideration given to the three evaluation factors: Factor 1-Technical, Factor 2 - Past Performance, and Factor 3-Cost/Price.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without questions to contractors.

Therefore, the initial quote should contain the contractor's best terms from a Technical and Cost standpoint. Unclear quotes may not result in questions for clarifications. Offers with an omission or unclear quote may be judged to mean the contractor does not fully understand the requirements or understand what it takes to meet the requirements, regardless of the proposed cost/price and will be rated unacceptable. In that case, the contractor may be found unacceptable, and ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to ask questions of contractors if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

Offerors must be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. In order to be eligible for award, a contractor must be determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104.

Quotes shall be submitted via e-mail to tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil ATTN: Tamara Udasco, no later than the time and date specified on Standard Form 1449, Block 8. Unclear quotes may not result in questions for clarifications.

Quotes received after the required time and date deadline will not be evaluated.

QUESTIONS

Inquiries to end users or any personnel regarding this project are not permitted. Please direct any inquiries concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 12:00PM (EST). Email: tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil. No questions will be taken after that time.

No assumptions, conditions, caveats or exceptions submitted with quotes in response to this solicitation will be accepted or incorporated into the awarded contract. Any and all assumptions must be addressed and/or resolved through the use of the question and answer period specified above.

The offer shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. All pages shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. Factor 1 – Technical shall not exceed 25 pages; Factor 2 – Past Performance: See Questionnaire for more instruction and not to exceed 10 pages; Factor 3 – Price – no page limit. All files shall be submitted as either a Microsoft Excel (.XLS) file, Microsoft Word, or Acrobat (PDF) file as indicated in the table.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Quotes shall contain the following:

Cover letter on quoter’s letterhead, summarizing the pricing total and outlining quote terms and conditions, signed by the representative managing the project. Include Cage Code, DUNS # and Tax ID. Price Schedule completed with all pricing.

a) Introduction: The contractor’s quote shall be submitted via electronically to tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil. NOTE: Files shall not contain classified data or hyperlinks.

b) Each contractor is required to submit a quote consisting of three (3) volumes.

Volume 1 – Technical (no pricing information shall be included) – Technical submissions shall include the following and comply with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 (dated 30 November 2014):

o Work Plan - Provide a written plan of means, methods, manpower and equipment for conducting the work according to the Performance Work Statement. Quote shall provide enough information to determine whether the contractor’s methods and approach to meeting the requirement provides the Government with a high level of confidence of successful completion. The evaluation will also consider the realism of the allocated hours, labor categories, materials, and item prices being quoted.

o Commercial Warranty.

Volume II – Past Performance (No pricing information shall be included)

PAST PERFORMANCE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Past performance information is required for this solicitation. Past performance information refers to the Contractor’s recent and relevant projects, as well as to the quality of the experience from the Customer’s perspective. In this solicitation, “recent” is considered to be within the past three (3) years, and “relevant” is considered to be “of similar size, scope and complexity” to the current requirement.

The Contractor shall:

1. Complete the table below for three (3) recent and relevant projects. In the last row of the table, provide contact information (name, organization, phone number and email address) for a Customer who is able to provide a reference for the specific project identified.

2. Provide a narrative, for each project listed in the table, which describes the project and outlines the relevancy of the project to the current Performance Work Statement (PWS). All similarities to the current PWS shall be highlighted in yellow in the narrative.

3. Send the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), provided as part of this solicitation, to each of the references identified and request that the reference complete the PPQ by the deadline stated in Box 8 of the solicitation. The completed PPQ’s must be returned by Customer directly to Tamara Udasco, Contract Specialist, e-mail at tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil. The Government will not release completed questionnaires to the contractor at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments.

4. Contractors without recent or relevant past performance information should clearly state this in the quote and refer to the “Evaluation” section for additional information.

Project #1 Project #2

Contract Number

Project Location

Contract Amount

Contract Type (e.g., firm fixed price, cost)

Who was the Prime Contractor?

Recency: Was the period of performance within the last 3 years? (Y/N)

Did this project involve a subcontractor agreement?

(Y/N)

Did this project involve a teaming arrangement? (Y/N)

Customer/Reference Contact Information

- Name

- Organization

- Phone number

- Email address o Volume III – Cost/Pricing. No pricing information shall be in the

Technical Volume submission.

Contractors shall include a Price Schedule complete with all pricing, inclusive of installation, material, project management and other cost. Note: Material and installation should be for the total project as this will be a fixed-price contract.

Each contractor should also include a cover letter on company letterhead, summarizing the pricing total and outlining the contractors terms and conditions, signed by the representative managing the account. Include the contractor’s CAGE Code, TAX ID #, DUNS #, and SIN #.

The total price shall be equal to the sum of the total of all of the cost elements (Specified items, Labor, and Materials). The Government will verify the contractors calculation of the total offered price. The prime contractor and each subcontractor shall provide their labor rates for each of the labor categories contained. Each labor rate shall be multiplied by its corresponding level of effort (hours) for the contract period of performance.

The contractor shall ensure that the rates proposed for all of the labor categories subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) comply with the minimums specified by the applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination.

Each volume shall be submitted via separate files. Any pages that are changed (as a result of quote revisions) shall be dated. Each volume shall be clearly named with its Title, Submission Date, Solicitation Number and copy number.

The following volumes of material shall be submitted Volume I- Technical, limit 25 pages via email. (No pricing information shall be listed). Volume II

– Past Performance, limit 10 pages via email. Volume III – Price, No page limitation via email.

Specific Requirements: A quote will consist of all information and material submitted via email for evaluation in response to this RFQ. The submission of false or misleading information will be grounds for disqualification of the quote. Information requested that is missing may be ground of disqualification.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

PAST PERFORMANCE SUBMISSION: (See Attached Past Performance Questionnaire)

Submission Requirements: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two (2) projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return to Tamara Udasco, Contract Specialist, and e-mail tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references.

Ensure the reference is clearly marked for the applicable Offeror at submission. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. Two (2) references from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Relevant work is defined as cable repair/installation services. References must be recent within the past three (3) years.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will assess the degree of success of Offeror’s recent, relevant past performance. Owners/references will be asked to comment on items such as, timeliness, management of subcontractor work, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between customer and contractor, level of support for such things as correcting errors. Any offeror who has demonstrated satisfactory past performance will be considered eligible for award. Any offeror who demonstrated unsatisfactory past performance will not be considered eligible for award. If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the offeror through other sources, or if the offeror has no past performance record and cannot tie significant, relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project to cited experience, past performance will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably

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

1. Contractor Information

Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain)

Percent of project work performed:

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

3. Contract Information

Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

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

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine

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

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

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

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

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two (2) projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Tamara Udasco, Contract Specialist, e-mail at tamara.c.udasco@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references.

Ensure the reference is clearly marked for the applicable Offeror when submitted. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Offeror at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. Two (2) references from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Relevant work is defined as emergency service notification. References must be recent within the past three (3) years.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

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

Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

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

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

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

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

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

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

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

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

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

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

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

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

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

E VG S M U N

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

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

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

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

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

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

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

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

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

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

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced E VG S M U N cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

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

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR USACE BALTIMORE DISTRICT

DREDGE CABLE REPLACEMENT AND TENSIONING

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT

November 5, 2015

1. Introduction: River solids, removed during the water treatment process, are deposited continually in sedimentation basins. The solids residuals are collected from each of the two Georgetown Reservoir basins using 60 HP electric driven auger dredge manufactured by Liquid Waste Technologies, Inc. (LWT). These dredges move through the basins using a tensioned steel cabling system. The tensioned steel cable system that the basin two dredge rides along has frayed, making the dredge unsafe to operate. Water treatment residuals in the basin cannot be removed and are accumulating. The non-removal of water treatment residuals will eventually adversely affect the treatment process causing water quality issues. The Washington Aqueduct has an urgent requirement for servicing of the dredge cabling system to allow for the continued operation of the dredges.

2. Background: The Washington Aqueduct (WA) is a critical infrastructure that operates two water treatment plants (WTPs), the Dalecarlia WTP and the McMillan WTP. Raw water solids are removed during the water treatment process. As part of the Washington Aqueduct’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, residual solids are collected and transferred to the Residuals Processing Facility (RPF). Residuals are collected from each of three Washington Aqueduct facilities – Dalecarlia Sedimentation Basins, Georgetown Reservoir basins and the Dalecarlia Forebay.

Collected residuals are then transferred to the RPF for dewatering and disposal. At the Georgetown Reservoir, the residuals collection equipment consists of automated self-propelled, cable driven, dredges. The dredges operate on a cable multiple winch positioning system. The transverse cables in basin #1 and basin #2 must be replaced and all cable systems re-tensioned.

3. General Requirements: The Washington Aqueduct has a requirement for acquisition of services to replace the dredge transverse cables in basins #1 and #2, and inspect, tension, and grease the entire tensioned cable system at Georgetown Reservoir.

Non-Personal Services. The Government shall neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, If the contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

3.1. Period of Performance: The work shall be completed within 35 days from award.

3.2. Site Security. All personnel working on this project will be required to follow all security and access rules and regulations (i.e., physical access and/or network access requirements) as set forth by the US Government in order to gain access to the USACE offices and/or systems to perform work assignments and/or for the delivery of equipment.

The Washington Aqueduct has been designated a Critical Infrastructure Facility under the National Critical Infrastructure Program which was outlined in Presidential Decision directive 63. All Contractor and sub-contractor personnel must consent to a review of public records and screening of personal background information before access is granted to Washington Aqueduct facilities. Failure to provide requested information may result in denial of access to facilities. No information will be released to outside agencies. The following major types of adverse information may exclude a Contractor from gaining access to restricted areas or general unescorted access to Washington Aqueduct property. Each case will be reviewed on its own merit:

a. Illegal use or abuse of drugs or alcohol, theft or dishonesty, unreliability, instability, use of force, violence and weapons related incidents that indicate a general disregard for the law.

b. Aberrant, deviant sexual behavior or bizarre sexual conduct. Contributing to the delinquency of minors, child molestation, and/or rape. Records or testimony of employment, education or military service where the individual was involved in serious offense or incidents that would reflect adversely on the honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, or stability of the individual.

c. Excessive indebtedness, bad checks, financial difficulties or irresponsibility.

d. Failing or refusing to sign the proper authorization documents to conduct the background screenings.

e. Knowingly providing false information on Official Government Documents.

Each employee assigned to this project by the Contractor and subcontractors shall be required to display at all times, while on the project site, an approved form of identification provided by the Contractor, as an authorized employee of the Contractor/subcontractor. In addition, on those projects where identification is prescribed and furnished by the Government, it shall be displayed as required and it shall immediately be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for cancellation upon release of the assigned employee and or completion of project.

3.2.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

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

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

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT five (5) calendar days after the completion of the training.

Escorts in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

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

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

3.3. Location of Work Performance: Work will be performed at the Georgetown Reservoir located at 4600 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

3.4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall inspect all Services performed by the Contractor under this PWS through the final reports and provide feedback and acknowledgement of acceptance by the customer of the deliverables.

Washington Aqueduct Technical POC: TBD E-mail address: TBD@usace.army.mil

Washington Aqueduct Contracting Officer’s Representative: TBD E-mail address: TBD@usace.army.mil

3.5. Delivery: Delivery of all materials will be coordinated with the Washington Aqueduct Technical POC; Delivery will be made to the physical address identified in 3.3 as the place of work performance.

4. Performance Requirements:

4.1 Inspect, Re-tension, and Grease the following cable systems:

a. Two (2) 3/8” diameter closed loop (lateral positioning) cables for Georgetown Basin #1, and Two (2) 3/8” diameter closed loop (lateral positioning) cables form Georgetown Basin #2.

b. Two (2) 1 ½” diameter Static Cables for Georgetown Basin #1, and Two (2) 1 ½” Static Cables for Georgetown Basin #2 shall be tensioned to 76,000 lbs utilizing the turnbuckles on both ends of each cable equally.

c. Grease trolleys, sheaves, and cables for Georgetown Basins #1 & #2, including the Static, Closed Loop, and new Traverse Cables, with vegetable grade lubricant, Clarion ET EP Grease, No. 2, or equal.

d. Following the inspections of the cable systems, the Contractor shall submit a detailed report with photographs documenting the extent of any damage found, repair parts required and the price for their procurement and installation within 5 days of inspection

4.2 Furnish a new 3500 linear foot long, 3/8” diameter, 6 x 37 Independent Wire Rope

Core, Extra Improved Plow Steel, galvanized, weld-less, or extra high strength grade conforming to Standards ASTM A 363, ASTM A 475, ASTM Method A90, steel cable. Minimum Breaking Load shall not be less than 15,000 lbs. Supply manufacturer’s technical data and reel tests indicating the new cable exceeds the minimum strength characteristics.

4.3 Install and rig a new Traverse Cable to the traverse and tensioning winches, pulleys, and trolleys, for Georgetown Basin #1 and #2 in accordance with the manufacturer’s O&M manual (attached). The Contractor will be responsible for all cutting, fastening, tensioning and measurements, as well as reconnection of all end stops, tensiometers, and appurtences on the traverse cable. The Contractor shall be responsible for field measuring and cutting the cable to provide a continuous un-spliced length for the whole range of lateral movement cabling, supports, details, and winch layout shown on the Attachments, plus at least 30 additional feet extra length to accommodate terminations and drum wrap. Traverse cable shall be rigidly connected to a trolley, riding on a static cable at one end, connected to and moved by the closed loop cable and winch system. Other end of traverse cable shall run through/around a sheave on a trolley, riding on a static cable at the opposite side of the water body, connected to and moved by the closed loop tensioning cable attached to its associated winch. The traverse cable shall be brought onto the drum using the manual override switches located on the electrical enclosure of the associated winch and maintained in light tension while spooling the drum wrap.

Georgetown Basin #1 shall be calibrated to 4,000 lbs. tension and Georgetown Basin #2 shall be calibrated to 3,000 lbs. tension.

5. Special Requirements:

5.1. Quality Control: The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all the Contractor’s operations, both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed maintenance sequence. The site superintendent will be held responsible for implementing the quality control of work on the job and is subject to removal from this project by the Contracting Officer’s Representative for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and shall be responsible for all maintenance activities at the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for its work and every part thereof, and for all material, tool, equipment, appliance, and property of any and all description used in connection therewith. The Contractor assumes all risk of direct and indirect damage or injury to the property or persons used or employed on or in connection with the work contracted for, and of all damage or injury to any person or property wherever located, resulting from any action, omission, commission or operation under the contract.

5.2. Work and Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and submit, with the quote, a Work Plan, Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis, which are subject to approval by the Government. In performing this contract, the contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, including EM385 1-1 (Attachment C) and comply with subsequent changes. The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring all equipment needed to perform this work including a suitable man lift. This equipment shall be listed in the Work Plan and included in total price on the Price Schedule.

The Contractor shall submit the following within ten (10) calendar days of award. The

Notice to Proceed (NTP) will not be issued until these documents have been provided. All corrections are due within three (3) business days. The Contractor will do no work on-site until the Accident Prevention Plan is approved.

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The period of performance includes the time required for submission and the contractor shall complete the service within the time specified.

5.3. References/Warranty: The Contractor shall provide in the quote, the details on warranty for the work being performed.

5.4. Equipment: Equipment used in contact with the water shall not be diesel or gasoline fueled.

Only propane or electric motors shall be allowed.

5.5 Work Hours: Regular working hours shall consist of an 8 1/2 hour period, between

7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer’s Representative approval. The Contractor may request to work outside these hours and shall submit such requests three calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress. Provide specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, sufficient lighting shall be provided as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

6. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

6.1 Performance Requirements Summary

6.2 Attachment A – Dredge Traverse Cabling O&M Manual

6.3. Attachment B – General Arrangement of Cabling System at Georgetown

Reservoir

6.4 Attachment C – US Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

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

Performance Objective

(The Service required— usually a shall statement)

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

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide documentation that the closed loop cables are tensioned to specification- PWS para 4.1(a)

The contractor provided documented measurements indicating that the cable is tensioned to the specified force.

Shall be delivered by email to the

COR

76,000 lbs tension and equivalent cable Deflection.

100% Inspection

PRS # 2

The contractor shall provide documentation that the static cables are tensioned to specification- PWS para 4.1(b) indicating that the cable is tensioned to the specified force.

Shall be delivered by email to the

COR

2,000 lbs tension and

PRS # 3

The contractor shall lubricate the cable system.

PWS para 4.1(c)

Contractor shall provide technical data for the lubricant and apply the lubricant to the cable system.

COR within 14 days of award.

Contractor shall lubricate cable components, sheaves, and pulleys.

PRS # 4

The contractor shall provide documentation indicating the results on the cable inspection.

PWS para 4.1(d)

Contractor shall provide a report of the deficiencies observed during the inspection and additional data as indicated in the PWS.

Submission of an acceptable inspection report.

PRS # 5

The contractor shall provide new cable to specification PWS para 4.2

Contractor shall submit technical data and test dSAata for the furnished materials.

Shall be delivered by email to the COR

Contractor to supply acceptable documentation indicating the materials meet the characteristics and quantities indicated in the PWS.

PRS # 6

The contractor shall install a new traverse cable for Georgetown Basin #2 PWS para 4.3

Cable installation in working order. Contractor to make all connections, and alignments to sheaves, winches, pulleys, tensiometers, and trolleys without binding, and demonstrate smooth movement over the limits of travel and correct tensioning and deflection on the cable of 3,000 lbs and equivalent cable deflection.

PRS # 7

The Contractor shall install a new traverse cable for Georgetown Basin #1

Cable installation in working order. Contractor to make all alignments to sheaves, winches, pulleys, tensiometers, and trolleys without binding, and demonstrate smooth movement over the limits of travel and correct tensioning of and deflection on the cable of 4,000 lbs and equivalent cable deflection.

QASP

PERFORMANCE-BASED QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

FOR

DREDGE CABLE REPLACEMENT

AND TENSIONING AT:

GEORGETOWN RESERVOIR

WASHINGTON, DC

SERVICED BY THE WASHINGTON

AQUEDUCT

1. INTRODUCTION

This Performance-Based Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) has been developed pursuant to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Contract No. (TBD) – Dredge Cable Replacement and Tensioning for the USACE Baltimore District. This plan sets forth procedures and guidelines that the USACE will use in evaluating the technical and safety performance of the Contractor. A copy of the Performance Metrics is furnished in the PWS so that the Contractor will be aware of the methods that the Government will employ in evaluating their performance on this contract.

2. PURPOSE OF THE QASP

The QASP is intended to accomplish the following:

a. Define the roles and responsibilities of participating Government officials;

b. Define the types of work to be performed with required end results;

c. Document the evaluation methods that will be employed by the Government in assessing the Contractor’s performance;

d. Describe the process of performance documentation.

e. Outline quality assurance procedures to be employed by the Government during performance of this requirement to confirm that the site characterization is conducted utilizing proper procedures and in accordance with the approved work and safety plans.

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

The USACE Project Managers: TBD

• Reports problems or discrepancies to the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting

Officer as soon as possible.

• Reviews contractor submittals.

• Project Manager may use the below Contracting Officer Representative to assist in these tasks.

• Ensures contractor complies with the work plans and safety plans through random and continuous surveillance activities while in the field.

• Monitors contract performance

The USACE Contracting Officer Representative(s): TBD

Responsible to overall project direction, including technical, contracting and customer-related issues

• Responsible to reporting all findings (to include successes, as well as problems and discrepancies) to the USACE Contracting Officer as soon as possible.

• Provides quality assurance oversight to ensure the customer’s requirements are met or exceeded Reviews vouchers and makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer for payment action based on completion of designated milestones and helps to ensure schedules are maintained.

• Provides input to the contractor’s past performance evaluation.

Initiates periodic contractor evaluations.

Oversees the implementation of the QASP

• Monitors contract performance

The USACE Technical Monitors: TBD

• Monitors contract performance onsite.

• Reports all discrepancies with performance to the COR as soon as possible.

• Supports all on-site QA activities.

The USACE Contracting Officers Sharon Alexander/ Colette Day/ Ida Ryan:

• Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to change terms and conditions of the contract.

The USACE Contract Specialist(s): Tamara Udasco

• Liaison between the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contracting Officer.

The USACE Invoice Processing Team: TBD

• Reviews vouchers and makes recommendations to the Contracting Officer for payment.

• Reports problems or discrepancies to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible.

4. METHODOLOGIES TO BE USED TO MONITOR THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

The Contracting Officer’s Representative will monitor the contractor’s performance, which will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer using the Performance Metrics listed in the

PWS:

Performance Requirements Summary

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

Performance Objective

(The Service required— usually a shall statement)

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

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide documentation that the closed loop cables are tensioned to

PWS para 4.1(a) indicating that the cable is tensioned to the specified force.

76,000 lbs tension and

PRS # 2

The contractor shall provide documentation that the static cables are tensioned to

PWS para 4.1(b) indicating that the cable is tensioned to the specified force.

2,000 lbs tension and

PRS # 3

The contractor shall lubricate the cable system.

PWS para 4.1(c)

Contractor shall provide technical data for the lubricant and apply the lubricant to the cable system.

COR within 14 days of award

Contractor shall lubricate cable components, sheaves, and pulleys.

PRS # 4

The contractor shall provide documentation indicating the results on the cable inspection.

PWS para 4.1(d)

Contractor shall provide a report of the deficiencies observed during the inspection and additional data as indicated in the PWS.

Submission of an acceptable inspection report.

PRS # 5

The contractor shall provide new cable to specification

PWS para 4.2

Contractor shall submit technical data and test data for the furnished materials.

Contractor to supply acceptable documentation indicating the materials meet the characteristics and quantities indicated in the PWS.

PRS # 6

The contractor shall install a new traverse cable for Georgetown Basin #2

Cable installation in working order.

Contractor to make all alignments to sheaves, winches, pulleys, tensiometers, and trolleys without binding, and demonstrate smooth movement over the limits of travel and correct tensioning and deflection on the cable of 3,000 lbs and

PRS # 7

The Contractor shall install a new traverse cable for Georgetown Basin #1

Cable installation in working order.

Contractor to make all connections, and alignments to sheaves, winches, pulleys, tensiometers, and trolleys without binding, and demonstrate smooth movement over the limits of travel and correct tensioning of and deflection on the cable of 4,000 lbs and

W912DR-16-T-0006

Quality Assurance Surveillance Activities

In general, the work will be evaluated in terms of how well the requirements of the task order are satisfied as reported to the COR by the Technical Monitors on site. At the discretion of the COR or the Contracting Officer or Project Manager, other government officials approved by the Contracting Officer or COR may be asked to evaluate a particular task or set of tasks. Quality Assurance included but is not limited to the following:

Performance of duties on each scheduled visit – inspect and measurement of the workmanship for defects, binding, or slack. Exercising the winch system to ensure full range of motion within the cable traverse system. Review submitted paper work and documentation.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORTING FORMS

Performance and Non-Performance will be documented on Memorandums for Record and other written correspondence to the COR who will then provide written documentation to…