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W912DR-17-T-0047

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

General Information

As a result of this announcement, a total of up to ten (10) Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (Master BPAs) will be established with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. Please note no award of work or funds will result from Award of an Agreement. The Government will evaluate technical, past performance, and price to determine which contractors will receive a Master BPA.

The period of performance for each Master BPA will be five years from date of established agreement. Each agreement will have a cap of $1,000,000.00 per contractor and $150,000 per BPA call. Calls under the Master BPAs will be solicited from all Offerors holding an Agreement. Award of each call will be made on a Lowest-Price basis unless the Government has reasonable concerns about the Offerors ability to perform the work in a safe and timely manner.

Question(s) regarding this notice: Interested offerors may submit any questions concerning this notice no later than 07 February 2017 12:00PM EST. Questions shall be submitted by email only to Tolulope Olojo at tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil.

Conditions Affecting the Work: Please contact Jeffrey Meadows via email at Jeffrey.L.Meadows@usace.army.mil or via phone at (570) 275-9505 to schedule a site visit.

Required System for Award Management Registration: By submission of a quote, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this proposal. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or at:

http://www.sam.gov.

The submission shall include a cover letter on Contractor’s letterhead, signed by the representative managing the project. Include the Cage Code, Duns #, and Tax ID.

Submission Requirements & Evaluation Criteria

THE OFFEROR MUST RECEIVE AN ACCEPTABLE RATING FOR BOTH THE TECHNICAL AND PAST

PERFORMANCE FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A MASTER BPA.

FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL

Submission Requirements: The Offeror shall submit their intended approach to executing both Sample Projects #1:

Deposit Removal at Crosby Creek and Tree and Brush Removal at Hornell Lake, Hornell, NY and Sample Project #2: Emergency Debris Removal, Curwensville Lake, Curwensville, PA. Please note these are sample projects and are indicative of the type of work to be placed under these agreements. This work is not currently being requested.

The submission for this section shall not exceed 5 pages in length, excluding resumes.

Please provide the following:

1. Equipment plan: The proposed equipment list shall include the equipment to be used for each of the two sample projects. Include size, make, model, and ownership (owned or rented) of equipment.

2. Staffing plan: The proposed staffing plan shall include both numbers of personnel proposed and position titles for each of the two sample projects. Resumes for proposed key personnel, consisting of experience and other pertinent information, inclusive of superintendents, quality control inspectors, and foremen must also be submitted. The resume for at least one key personnel shall demonstrate OSHA 30-Hour training or equivalent.

3. Work plan: A work plan shall be submitted indicating how the work will be accomplished including the steps required, definable features of work, disposal method, and any erosion control or environmental installations required. An anticipated schedule of work in compliance with the the Sample Project Statement of Works shall also be provided and shall include the earliest response time from date of award.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate Offeror’s equipment, staffing, and work plans for each of the two projects for both completeness and reasonableness. A complete and reasonable equipment, staffing plan, and work plan will receive an Acceptable rating. Incomplete or unreasonable plans will receive a rating of Unacceptable. The Government will evaluate the capability of the firm to execute each of the two sample projects.

Technical Evaluation Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Submission Requirements: The offeror shall demonstrate recent, relevant experience on at least three (3) similar projects. If the offeror is a joint venture, each firm shall demonstrate experience. Submit at least 3 detailed examples of relevant work that is at least 50% completed and performed within the past 3 years.

Offerors shall complete the project description list chart below and have the customers/ clients for those projects complete the past performance questions (PPQs) also listed below and have the customers/ clients send completed PPQs directly to Tolulope Olojo at tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate how well the Offeror demonstrated their recent and relevant experience. 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 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 3 years); and (3) Firm's role and extent of work self-performed (subcontracting out all work is an examples of less relevant experience).

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Project Description List

Project #1 Project #2 Project #3

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

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 three projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Tolu Olojo, Contract Specialist, e-mail at Tolulope.O.Olojo@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. Three 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

FACTOR 3 - PRICE

Submission Requirements: Offerors shall complete the two bid schedules below. The price schedule shall clearly state the costs for labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, overhead, and profit.

Evaluation Criteria: Price will be evaluated by utilization of price analysis. The price schedule should be a realistic estimate of the Contractor’s costs to accomplish the work in each of the two sample project. The prices will only apply to the Sample Projects and will not be used as a basis for prices on calls under the Blanket Purchase Agreement. Each individual call will be competitively bid amongst all the master BPA holders. The mobilization/ demobilization costs of the sample projects will not be factored into determining the low price offerors as the geographical distance will vary based on individual BPA calls.

Bid Schedule Sample Project #1:

Deposit Removal at Crosby Creek and Tree and Brush Removal at Hornell Lake, Hornell, NY

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total Cost

0001 Deposit Removal at Crosby Creek and Tree

1 each

0002 Mobilization and demobilization for Deposit Removal at Crosby Creek

1 each

0003 Tree and Brush Removal at Hornell Lake

0004 Mobilization and demobilization for Tree and Brush Removal at Hornell Lake

TOTAL

*please provide a detailed breakdown of individual cost elements to include labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, overhead, and profit.

Bid Schedule Sample Project #2:

Emergency Debris Removal Curwensville Lake, Curwensville, PA

CLIN Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total Cost

0001 Emergency Debris Removal Curwensville Lake

1 each

0002 Mobilization and demobilization for Emergency Debris Removal Curwensville Lake

TOTAL

*please provide a detailed breakdown of individual cost elements to include labor, equipment, materials, mobilization, overhead, and profit.

MASTER BLANKET AGREEMENT

NOTE: This is the Performance Work Statement for the Master BPA and NOT for the

Sample Projects.

26 January, 2017 Performance Work Statement

Susquehanna River Project

Master Blanket Purchase Agreement Debris, Deposit, Tree and Brush Removal

General: These are general requirements for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Master Agreement for debris removal, deposit removal, and tree & brush removal. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, plant, equipment, transportation, and materials necessary to accomplish the tasks associated with these services.

1. Locations: Work may be conducted within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District operating boundaries of the Susquehanna River Project. This area of operation incorporates Local Flood Protection Projects in the municipalities of:

a. Hornell, NY

b. Canisteo, NY

c. Addison, NY

d. Avoca, NY

e. Corning, NY

f. Elmira, NY

g. Binghamton, NY

h. Whitney Point Village, NY

i. Lisle, NY

j. Oxford, NY

k. Codorus Creek, York, PA

Also included are the Flood Risk Management Dams of:

l. Almond Lake, Hornell, NY

m. Arkport Dam, Arkport, NY

n. East Sidney Dam, Franklin, NY

o. Whitney Point Lake, Whitney Point, NY

p. Stillwater Dam, Forest City, PA

q. Aylesworth Creek Lake and Mayfield Dike, Archbald, PA

r. Indian Rock Dam, York, PA

s. Alvin R. Bush Dam, Renovo, PA

t. Foster J. Sayers Dam and Howard Levee, Beech Creek, PA

u. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville, PA

v. Whitney Point Lake, Whitney Point, NY

2. Services: The following services will be solicited as needed at each location. The services listed provide a general scope of the Agreement but should not be construed to limit the tasks or equipment required to complete these services. For example some sites and services may require temporary access routes or restoration of the site to pre-work conditions including seeding and mulching of disturbed areas.

a. Debris Removal‐ Remove and properly dispose of debris from embankments, trash racks, LFPP check dams, and intake/outlet channels. Removal shall restore project to original design status for optimal performance during high water events. Debris shall be removed during low flow periods to allow for maximum access. Debris may include woody debris (sticks, shrubs, logs, or full trees) and trash of all types. Some locations may require removal of submerged debris. All debris removed shall become the responsibility of the Contractor and disposal shall coincide with all Local, State, and Federal Law.

Disposal areas may or may not be available at each site for woody debris.

b. Deposit Removal‐ Remove and properly dispose of deposits from intake channels and LFPP check dams and channels. Deposits are all gravel, soil, trash, and material carried into project during high water events which have the possibility to redirect water flows and negatively impact project features.

Removal shall restore channel or dam to original project design for maximum storage capacity and water conveyance during high water events. Removal of deposits shall be done during low flow periods and with the use of a turbidity curtain to minimize downstream impact. All deposits removed shall become the responsibility of the Contractor and disposal shall coincide with all Local, State, and Federal Law. Disposal areas may or may not be available at each site for gravel and soil deposits.

c. Tree & Brush Removal‐ Remove and properly dispose of standing trees and/or brush at Corps projects. Stumps will be ground below grade to allow the ground to be top‐soiled and seeded for future mowing operations. All tree and brush removal shall ensure there is no woody growth within fifteen feet of a levee toe or dam embankment. All tree limbs overhanging a levee or dam embankment shall not come within eight feet of that structure or inhibit proper grass growth. Tree and brush near floodwalls or channels shall be cleared to ensure no risk of channel blockage or restrictions during high water events.

3. Equipment: The Contractor shall use appropriate equipment to accomplish each service. The equipment required will vary by service and location. Equipment restrictions or recommendations will be identified in each call.

DELIVERABLES

1. Pre-Work Submittals - A paper or digital copy of the following shall be submitted within 30 days of Agreement award to the COR:

A. Accident Prevention Plan including AHAs for anticipated work

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Performance of Work: The Contractor shall perform work only during normal Corps of Engineers duty hours

(varies within 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays). Exceptions to this condition must be coordinated with and approved in advance by the Operations Manager, Susquehanna River Project. Exceptions may be listed in individual calls if emergent need of service is required.

2. 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/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.aspx Prior to commencement of work under this contract the Contractor shall furnish to the Government an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Section I, Article 01.A.12 of the EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014.

3. 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.

4. Operations and Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the Head Dam Operator.

5. 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.

6. Government Escort: 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.

7. 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.

8. Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work site and premises, any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not property of the Government. Upon completing the work the Contractor shall restore the work area to the original condition, to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

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

10. 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. The need for permits and licenses will vary by site and service.

11. Records and Reports: In addition to the administrative requirements dictated elsewhere in this contract, the

Contractor shall complete a Daily Quality Control Report form to maintain record of contract performance, accident/injury incidence, and observance of project deficiencies. Forms will be distributed at pre-work conference for each call.

12. Superintendent: The Contractor shall act as or provide a Superintendent who acts as a quality control manager whenever the work specified herein is being performed. The Superintendent shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. The Superintendent and any individual designated to act for him/her shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to the administration of the entire contract. Such authorization shall be submitted in writing to the Government representative. The Superintendent shall deal directly with the Government representative for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions. The Superintendent will be required to attend pre-work conference(s) prior to commencing work under this contract.

13. Project Operations: Each named location is a flood risk management project and the Contractor’s access to the work area and the execution of the requirements specified in each call shall not interfere with the daily operations of the project or employees. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with the COR and Point of Contact. The site of the work may be subject to flooding. The Contractor shall consider the potential for high water levels in the scheduling of the service. A specific program may be required 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 later than 15 days after 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 Call Order number Date of invoice submission Invoice 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 address for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses the Contractor shall be notified of the correct recipient.

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

ATTN: Andi Griffith 306 Railroad Street, Rear Danville, PA 17821

VIA Electronic Mail: Andi.Griffith@usace.army.mil

Period of Performance: Five years from date of agreement.

QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Master Blanket Purchase Agreement Debris, Deposit, Tree and Brush Removal

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, Susquehanna River 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. 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. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

3.1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and supplies required to fabricate and install two new elevated inspection and maintenance platforms inside the Whitney Point Dam intake tower.

4. 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) 100% Inspection: 100% inspection will be utilized for this contract and will be noted as follows: 100% inspections will be utilized for all projects. 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.

d) Surveillance Team. The surveillance team consists of the following key players: Contracting Officer Representative, Contracting Officer, Contract Administrator, and Quality Assurance Evaluators.

e) 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.

f) 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

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

Debris/ Deposit/ Tree & Brush Removal

Remove debris, deposit, and/or tree & brush in the location identified in the PWS.

Remove debris, deposit, and/or tree & brush 100% to limits identified in the PWS.

20% of invoice deduction or re-performance for failing to meet the performance threshold

Full payment of invoice

Disposal of Removed Materials

Dispose of removed materials at government disposal site or offsite area as specified in the

PWS.

Removed materials will be disposed of in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.

20% of invoice deduction or re-performance for failing to meet the performance threshold

Full payment of invoice

Report Submittals

Required reports/invoices are submitted within designated timeframe

Required reports/invoices are submitted within designated time frame 95% of the time

5% deduction from invoice for failure to meet the performance threshold

Full payment of invoice

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.

Full payment of invoice

*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.

SAMPLE PROJECT 1

SAMPLE PROJECT #1:

SCOPE OF WORK

DEPOSIT REMOVAL (CROSBY CREEK)

TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL (HORNELL LEVEE)

HORNELL, NEW YORK

Statement of work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and supplies to complete the following:

Sample Project 1: Southern New York Local Flood Protection Projects

1A: Deposit Removal (Crosby Creek):

1. Objective: The Contractor shall remove sediment from the channel.

2. Location: The location of this work will be at the Crosby Creek LFPP in Hornell, NY as shown on

Figure 1.

3. Existing Conditions: Sediment typically consists of a mix of gravel, sand and silt. The estimated quantity of sediment and debris to be removed is 4000 cubic yards.

4. Sediment Removal: The intake channel sediment shall be removed from the full width of the creek starting. Deposits will be removed down to low water levels in the center of the channel, and rise gradually to match grade at existing Creek banks. Disposal of deposits will be the responsibility of the contractor and must not impact the flood plain. All excess water shall be drained from the sediment prior to loading onto the haul units. Turbidity controls shall be installed prior to any work in the water.

Material must be removed from the project limits at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall restore channel banks to a stable slope and maintain existing roads in good condition, repairing any damage at the conclusion of hauling operations.

1B: Tree and Brush Removal (Hornell levee):

1. Objective: The Contractor shall clear and grub two large trees encroaching the levee toe.

2. Location: The location of this work will be at the Hornell LFPP in Hornell, NY as shown on Figure 2.

3. Existing Conditions: The two maple trees are approximately 30” in diameter at the trunk. The area of work may be accessed via Thatcher Street.

4. Tree Removal: Trees shall be removed completely and stumps shall be ground 6” below ground level.

Removal and disposal of all debris shall be the responsibility of the contractor and will comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. Disposal may consist of chipping, burning, and bulk removal.

Chipping and ash accumulations shall be removed from the work area prior to completion. Burning of limbs and branches less than six inches in diameter and eight feet in length is allowed by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation except between March 15th and May 15th. All other debris shall be removed from the project and disposed of at the Contractor’s expense.

5. Restoration: Following debris removal, ruts shall be repaired and the area shall be seeded and mulched. 6” of topsoil shall be applied over the ground stumps. Seed shall be a blend of 30%-40% fine fescue, 40%-60% perennial ryegrass, and 20%-30% annual ryegrass.

DELIVERABLES

Pre-Work Submittals - A paper or digital copy of the following shall be submitted within 20 days of award to the COR:

A. Accident Prevention Plan B. Work Plan indicating size and type of equipment to be used C. Manufacturer’s Product Data sheets for Grass Seed

Post-Work Submittals: A paper or digital copy of the following shall be submitted within 15 days of work completion to the COR:

A. Daily Quality Control Reports B. Sediment Volume Report with volumes in cubic yards

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Commencement of Work: Work shall commence no later than 15 days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 45 days. The start date will be coordinated with the COR and Construction Control Representative, Mr. Leon Skinner.

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, Susquehanna River Project.

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/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.aspx Prior to commencement of work under this contract the Contractor shall furnish to the Government an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Section I, Article 01.A.12 of the EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014.

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.

Operations and Storage Areas: The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the Head Dam Operator.

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

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.

Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work site and premises, any rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not property of the Government. Upon completing the work the Contractor shall restore the work area to the original condition, to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

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

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.

Records and Reports: In addition to the administrative requirements dictated elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall complete a Daily Quality Control Report form to maintain record of contract performance, accident/injury incidence, and observance of project deficiencies. Forms will be distributed at pre-work conference.

Superintendent: The Contractor shall act as or provide a Superintendent who acts as a quality control manager whenever the work specified herein is being performed. The Superintendent shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. The Superintendent and any individual designated to act for him/her shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to the administration of the entire contract. Such authorization shall be submitted in writing to the Government representative. The Superintendent shall deal directly with the Government representative for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions. The Superintendent will be required to attend pre-work conference(s) prior to commencing work under this contract.

Project Operation: The projects are flood control projects 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 project or employees. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all work with Mr. Skinner. 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 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 address for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses the Contractor shall be notified of the correct recipient.

VIA Post Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Susquehanna River Project ATTN: Andi Griffith 306 Railroad Street, Rear

SAMPLE PROJECT 2

SAMPLE PROJECT #2

SCOPE OF WORK

EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL

CURWENSVILLE LAKE

CURWENSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Curwensville Lake in Curwensville, Pennsylvania requires debris removal services at the Curwensville Dam intake channel. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete the following:

4. Objective: Remove and stack debris from the Curwensville Dam intake channel. Removal area shall consist of floating debris clogging the intake channel and submerged debris lodged in the trash racks. See the Plan View for an aerial view of the debris and disposal areas. See the attached photographs for the debris conditions on April 10, 2015.

5. Debris: Most of the accumulation to be removed is woody debris of various sizes up to full size tree trunks. A site visit to verify access and debris density is highly recommended but not required. All floating debris and submerged debris visible from land in the intake channel will be removed. The dam gates will be closed or partially opened during removal, and opened at night. The head dam tender will coordinate the gate openings.

Night openings will likely draw debris into the intake channel.

6. Submerged Debris: During the 2013 underwater inspection divers identified submerged debris at the bottom of the intake channel. The debris was described as “the full width of the intake approximately 5’-6’ deep and extend 10’-15’ from the face of the trash rack.” Submerged debris is likely around 100 cubic yards. The depth of the channel bottom is 40 feet from the top of the intake channel wall. The typical lake elevation is 31 feet above the channel bottom. A method of verifying the depth of removal shall be used. For example a crane cable could be marked or measured to determine the amount let after reaching the water level.

7. Access: The intake channel may be accessed by paved access road from SR 453.

8. Equipment: The Contractor shall use appropriate equipment to pick up the debris in the channel.

Recommended equipment is a crane with a clam bucket or similar grasping tool. Articulated arms or other equipment that scrape debris against the concrete intake channel walls must not be used.

9. Disposal: Removal and disposal of all debris shall be the responsibility of the contractor and will comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. All woody debris must be removed from the channel and placed on land in a disposal area adjacent to the channel as identified on the Plan View. Debris shall be piled at the disposal area as directed by the Head Dam Tender for burning by Corps employees.

10. Quantities: As of April 10, 2015, floating debris extended approximately 160’ from the…