W12DR-17-Q-0009.pdf

PROJECT: NORTH & SOUTH TAILRACE ASPHALT ROAD REHABILITATION COWANESQUE LAKE, LAWRENCEVILLE, PA

NAICS CODE 324121

SIZE STANDARD 500 EMPLOYEES

Maginitude of Construction: Betw een $25,000.00 to $100,000.00

This requirement is 100% Small Business Set Aside

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI's) WILL NOT BE EXCEPTED AFTER JULY 20, 2017, 1200 NOON EST. RFI's shall be submitted to Lillian Lamb by email only at lillian.lamb@usace.army.mil.

LILLIAN LAMB 443-853-2060

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

13-Jul-2017

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________60 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________Section 00720

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________27 Jul 2017 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE DISTRICT

10 S. HOWARD ST

ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 410-962-2196 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Offeror is required to submit a proposal to Contract Specialist, Lillian Lamb, via e-mail at lillian.lamb@usace.army.mil or fax at (410)-962-2001, ATTN: Lillian Lamb or via mail to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, Simplified Acquisition Team, ATTN: Lillian Lamb, 10 South Howard Street, 7th floor, Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201-2530.

The offeror must complete all line items to be considered for award. All line items must be priced. Quotes providing partial pricing shall be considered non-responsive.

Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted by email no later than July 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM EST to lillian.lamb@usace.army.mil

Offeror Submission Requirements:

I. TECHNICAL:

A. Submission Requirements: This information consists of the offeror’s intended approach to executing the contract. The submission for this section shall not exceed 5 pages in length, excluding resumes.

Equipment plan: The proposed equipment list should only include the equipment which will be used on this contract. Equipment listed should be identified for use on roadways. Include size, make, model, and ownership (owned or rented) of equipment.

B. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will check Offeror’s equipment and staffing plans for each project for completeness and reasonableness. A complete and reasonable equipment plan and staffing plan will receive an Acceptable rating. Incomplete or unreasonable plans will receive a rating of Unacceptable. Government will evaluate the clarity and strength of the overall organization and how well it is organized and structured to execute the entire scope of work. The Government will evaluate the capability of the firm to execute the project. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s resources to determine if it has the capability to self-perform the required amount of the project, in accordance with public policy to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work.

II. PAST PERFORMANCE:

A. Submission Requirements: The offeror shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on similar projects. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall demonstrate experience. Submit at least 3 detailed examples of relevant work that are currently well underway or performed within the past 10 years. Work experience shall be demonstrated for at least 5 years.

B. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror demonstrated their recent (within three years of the issue date of the RFQ), relevant experience with similar projects. If the Offeror is a joint venture, each entity must demonstrate qualifying experience comparable to its role on the project. The Government reserves the right to verify the experience record of cited projects or other recent projects or to interview owners or references. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information.

A rating of Unacceptable will be given to an Offeror who cannot demonstrate a history of recent, relevant experience. The Government will consider extent of recent experience, degree of relevance of such experience to this project, demonstrated familiarity with similar sites and local conditions. Some examples of relevancy to this project may include, but not be limited to: (1) Number, size, type work, location; (2) Dates (completion within last 10 years); and (3) Firm's role and extent of work self-performed (subcontracting out all work is an examples of less relevant experience).

III. PRICE:

Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.402. The government may require additional pricing information to assist in determining the extent to which the price is fair and reasonableness and the pricing information shall be provide if requested. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total of all CLIN mailto:lillian.lamb@usace.army.mil prices to ensure that pricing is not unbalanced.

NAVFAC/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 projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Lillian Lamb, Contract Specialist, e-mail at lillian.lamb@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. 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 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 asphalt road rehabilitation work. References must be recent within the past 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.

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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 cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

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

E VG S M U N

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.)

E VG S M U N

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.

E VG S M U N

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):

OPSEC

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.

Will be escorted 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.

BID SCHEDULE

TIOGA-HAMMOND & COWANESQUE LAKES

TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA

NORTH & SOUTH TAILRACE ASPHALT ROAD REHABILITATION

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION COST

0001 SWEEP/CLEAN ROADWAY $_____________

0002 APPLY SHIM COAT $_____________

0003 APPLY TACK COAT $_____________

0004 INSTALL 1.5 INCH TOPCOAT $_____________

TOTAL $_____________

STATEMENT OF WORK

COWANESQUE LAKE

LAWRENCEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

NORTH & SOUTH TAILRACE ASPHALT ROAD REHABILITATION

PROJECT SCOPE

Within North Tailrace, there are two separate sections of road requiring rehabilitation that amount to 1,065 feet in length by 20 feet in width by 1 ½ inches in depth. Within South Tailrace there are two separate sections of road requiring rehabilitation that amount to 900 feet in length by 20 feet in width by 1 ½ inches in depth. The project will require (1) sweeping entire roadway ensuring all dirt or debris is removed; (2) applying shim coat to repair potholes, low spots or large cracks in existing asphalt; (3) applying tack coat which acts as a binder between existing asphalt and finished top coat; (4) and laying 1 ½ inches of top coat over existing roadway using a roller for final compaction of new asphalt. Approximately 4913 cubic feet of asphalt will be laid. All construction will meet Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) specifications.

STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete the following work associated at Cowanesque Lake.

1. Sweep and clean all sections of roadway, amounting to 39,300 square ft., ensuring all dirt and debris is removed prior to the following steps.

2. Apply asphalt shim coat to repair existing potholes, large cracks or low spots in existing asphalt, per

PennDOT Publication 408.

3. Apply tack coat which will act as a binder between existing asphalt and finished top coat, per PennDOT

Publication 408.

4. Lay 1 ½ inches of asphalt top coat over existing roadway, amounting to 4,913 cubic ft. of total asphalt, using a roller for final compaction of new asphalt, per PennDOT Publication 408.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Commencement of Work: Work shall be completed within 60 days after the award date of the contract during the time period of 1 October – 30 November 2017. The start date will be coordinated with Maintenance Supervisor, William Allen.

2. Performance of Work: The Contractor shall perform work only during normal Corps of Engineers duty hours 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays). Exceptions to this condition must be coordinated with and approved in advance by the Operations Manager, Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project.

3. Accident Prevention: In performing this contract the Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, including Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385- 1-1 and shall comply with any subsequent changes. Information regarding acquiring the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1 may be found on the USACE Headquarters website at:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirem entsManual.aspx.

Prior to commencement of work under this contract the Contractor shall furnish the following for approval by the Government:

A. Accident Prevention Plan Section I, Article 01.A.11, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 Sep 08.

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx

B. Activity Hazard Analyses Section I, Article 01.A.13, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 Sep 08.

4. Accident Reporting: In the event of an accident or injury involving contractor personnel or equipment in performance of work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government representative by the most expedient means feasible. The Contractor shall complete forms furnished and/or provide a written description of the incident within 24 hours of notification to do so.

5. Operations and Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the Maintenance Supervisor. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor’s performance.

6. Environmental Protection: The Contractor is required to comply with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.

7. Permits and Licenses: The Contractor shall, at his/her own expense, obtain any license or permits required to perform the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

8. Project Operation: Cowanesque Lake is a flood control project and the Contractor’s access to the work area and the execution of the requirements specified herein shall not interfere with the daily operations of the projects or employees. The site of the work is subject to flooding. The Contractor shall consider the potential for high water levels in the scheduling of this contract. A specific program shall be established by the Contractor to evacuate personnel, equipment, and materials as necessary in the event of high water.

INVOICES AND PAYMENT

1. Invoices: The Contractor shall submit itemized invoices no sooner than 5 days from the completion of the contract activity and no later than 15 days from the completion of the total contract activity. The invoice shall accurately reflect work completed. Each invoice at a minimum shall contain the following information:

• Contractor name and address, exactly as it appears on the contract

• Contract number

• Date of invoice submission

• Invoice or Call Order number

• Invoice total

2. Corrections: Incorrect invoices will be returned to the Contractor for correction before processing payment.

Corrected invoices shall be re-dated to reflect the new submission date.

3. Remittance: Invoices shall be submitted via post-mail and/or electronic mail to the following addresses for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses the Contractor shall be notified of the correct address:

VIA Post Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Cowanesque Lake ATTN: Lisa Mosser

710 Ives Run Lane Tioga, PA 16946

VIA Electronic Mail: Lisa.A.Mosser@usace.army.mil mailto:Lisa.A.Mosser@usace.army.mil

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Cowanesque Lake

North & South Tail-Race Asphalt Road at Cowanesque Dam

31 May 2017

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

(QASP)

1. INTRODUCTION:

1.1. Purpose. The role of the government in quality assurance is to ensure contract standards are achieved. The purpose of the QASP is to identify the methods and procedures the government will use to evaluate contractor actions while performing the requirements in the contract specifications.

It is designed to provide an effective surveillance method by monitoring contractor performance for each service listed in the contract specifications for the subject contract.

1.2. The QASP provides a systematic method to evaluate the services the contractor is required to provide. The QASP is based on the premise that the government desires to maintain a high quality standard for services for which it has contracted.

1.3. This QASP has been developed by the requiring activity, Cowanesque Lake Project. It is designed to provide direction to personnel performing “on the ground” contract administration and quality assurance. Personnel monitoring the contract terms, conditions, and specifications will periodically review the QASP throughout the life of the contract.

2.0. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR is responsible for quality assurance guidance and to ensure that contract quality requirements, specifications, standards, and thresholds are defined, practical, enforceable, necessary, and verifiable.

2.2. The COR evaluates and documents contractor performance in accordance with the QASP and contract specifications. The COR will utilize Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE) to perform the hands on day to day quality surveillance of the contractor. QAE’s are nominated by the COR, subject to Contracting Officer approval and designation. COR’s may utilize other surveillance support personnel as authorized in AR 70-13.

2.3. The COR informs the contractor of the names, duties, and limitations of authority for all quality assurance personnel assigned to the contract.

2.4. The COR notifies the Contracting Officer of any significant performance deficiencies.

2.5. The COR maintains surveillance documentation and recommends improvements to the QASP throughout the life of the contract.

2.6. Contracting Officer (KO). The Contracting Officer is responsible to safeguard the interests of the United States in contractual relationships. Only the contracting officer is authorized to bind the government and then, only to the extent of the authority delegated to them through the issuance of a warrant.

2.7. The KO delegates authority for inspection and/or acceptance in accordance with terms of the contract.

3.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

3.1. Scope of Work. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items necessary to provide paving services at the Cowanesque Dam North and South Tail-Races Lawrenceville, PA. See PWS section 4.2

4.0. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Quality Control Program. The contractor, not the government, is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract.

4.2. The quality control program is the driver for quality. The contractor is required to develop a comprehensive program of inspections and monitoring actions. The first major step to ensuring a “self-correcting” contract is to ensure that the quality control program, discussed and agreed to at the beginning of the contract, provides the measures needed to lead the contractor to success.

4.3. Once the quality control program is accepted, careful application of the process and standards presented in the remainder of this document will ensure a consistent quality assurance program.

5. SURVEILLANCE:

5.1. Surveillance Schedule. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will work with assigned quality assurance evaluators to develop a surveillance schedule. Changes to the surveillance schedule will be discussed in advance with COR. Surveillance documentation will be kept in the official electronic contract file and/or the official hardcopy contract file.

a) Surveillance Methods. This QASP will incorporate 100% inspections as the approach to ensure the contractor complies with the contract requirements. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance.

b) Validated Customer Complaint. This contract will be inspected for quality assurance using the validated customer complaint surveillance method. Anyone who observes unacceptable services, either incomplete or not performed, should immediately contact the COR. The COR will conduct an investigation to determine the validity of the complaint. If the COR determines the complaint to be valid, the COR will document the findings and notify the customer and the contractor. The COR will retain a copy of the written complaint for the government’s files. If the complaint is valid, the contractor will be given the opportunity to correct the defect.

c) Periodic Surveillance: All or a portion of this contract may be inspected for quality assurance using the periodic surveillance method. This type of surveillance is random and shall be determined as follows: N/A

d) 100% Inspection: If 100% inspection is utilized for this contract it will be noted as follows:

100% of the paved areas will be inspected to determine that the performance standard has been met. This type of surveillance overrides periodic surveillance. However, validated customer complaints are still utilized. Under the 100% surveillance method all contract performance requirements are inspected for quality assurance at every occurrence within the contract schedule.

e) Surveillance Team. The surveillance team consists of the following key players:

Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer, Contract Administrator, and Quality Assurance Evaluators.

f) Unacceptable Performance. If the number of complaints/defects exceeds the performance threshold for any requirement, the COR will determine the possible cause of this unacceptable performance. Government-caused complaints/defects shall not be counted against the contractor.

The same applies to any other requirement of the contract when Government-caused complaints/defects are the cause of unacceptable contractor performance. If the contractor’s performance is judged unacceptable by the COR for any requirement, the COR will inform the contractor’s on-site representative, and request acknowledgement of the unacceptable performance. Unacceptable performance will normally result in the contractor being required to re-perform the unacceptable work. If the work is not able to be re-performed according to specification, the COR will consult with the Contracting Officer to determine the appropriate resolution. If the contractor disputes the results of surveillance, the COR must refer the contractor to the contracting officer for resolution.

g) Revisions. Revisions to this QASP are the responsibility of the requiring activity. However as a result of partnering with the contractor, surveillance checklists may be revised jointly by COR personnel and contractor personnel. The Contracting Officer must approve any revisions that are significant enough in nature to impact the quality expectations of the contractor.

6. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 The COR is responsible for maintaining a Surveillance Folder at a designated location either hardcopy or electronic, which may also be a part of the COR’s official contract file. The following information should be contained in the Surveillance Folder:

a. QASP

b. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan, if required.

c. Contract Documents, to include the contract, specifications, modifications, and delivery orders.

d. Appointment Letters and Training Certificates of the COR and other Surveillance

Personnel if applicable.

e. Surveillance Checklists/Inspection Forms.

f. Quality Assurance Surveillance Schedules, if applicable.

g. Corrective Action Notes/Log

h. Invoice and payment documents

i. Meeting Minutes/Memo’s/Miscellaneous Correspondence

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7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY: This summary identifies critical success factors for the contract. It identifies both the performance objectives for those factors and the performance threshold required for each performance objective. The Government reserves the right to inspect all services called for in the contract to determine whether or not the performance objectives and goals were met. The Performance Requirements Summary is an integral part of the QASP.

Performance Objective

Performance Standard Performance

Threshold

Disincentive

Incentive

Paving 100 % of areas paved are within specifications of the PWS and ASTM International Road Standards and Paving Standards

100 % areas paved are within specifications as described in PWS and ASTM International Road Standards and Paving Standards

Re-performance for failing to meet the performance threshold or negative remarks in CPARS

Positive remarks in

CPARS

Report Submittals

Required reports/invoices and completed notifications are submitted within designated timeframe

Required reports/invoices and completed notifications are submitted within 95% designated timeframe re-performance for failing to meet the performance threshold or negative remarks in CPARS

Positive remarks in

CPARS

Safety Maintained during operations

No accidents or incidents due to contractor’s failure to take safety precautions

No accidents or incidents due to contractor’s failure to take safety precautions

5% deduction from invoice for safety violation.

Positive remarks in

CPARS

*The absence of any contract requirement from the PRS shall not detract from its enforceability nor limit the rights or remedies of the Government under any other provision of the contract including the clauses entitled “Inspection of Services” and “Default”.*

7.1 Performance Evaluation and Re-Performance. Performance of a service will be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance threshold. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance. The contractor shall provide the Government written or verbal response why the performance threshold was not met, how performance will be returned.

PRIMARY CONTRACTING OFFICER

The primary Contracting Officer for this action is Colette B. Day, however any Contracting Officer holding the appropriate warrant authority in the Balitmore District can serve as the Contracting Officer.

Also, please note that any time the primary Contracting Officer changes, it will be incorporated into the contract via unilateral modification to the contract.

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

(a) Original invoices for services performed under the contract will be submitted to and payment will be made by:

USACE FINANCE CENTER

ATTN: DISBURSING

5722 INTEGRITY DRIVE

MILLINGTON, TN 38054-5005

(b) One copy of all invoices shall be forwarded to the following for review and certification:

VIA Post Mail:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cowanesque Lake

ATTN: Lisa Mosser 710 Ives Run Lane Tioga, PA 16946 VIA Electronic Mail: lisa.a.mosser@usace.army.mil mailto:lisa.a.mosser@usace.army.mil

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements MAY 2014 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee SEP 1996 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-11 Pledges Of Assets JAN 2012 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-

Price) (Apr 2012) - Alternate I

SEP 1996

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.209-7006 Limitations on Contractors Acting as Lead System Integrators JAN 2008 252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels DEC 1991 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.237-7009 Permits DEC 1991 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal SEP 2016 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014 252.247-7024 Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea MAR 2000

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity;

or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 year.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 1 year.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

1.2% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is NY Chenango; NY Delaware; NY Otsego; NY Schuyler; NY Steuben; NY Tompkins; PA Bradford; PA Tioga (End of provision)

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4) such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor…