W912dR-17-T-0086_SF1449amend1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of the amendment revised Performance Testing Information, Date of submittal for samples, to extend the Proposal due date.

Changes in the Statement of Work and Evaluation Criteria are identified in red, bold font. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Apr-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DR-17-T-0086

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Apr-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Apr-2017

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE DISTRICT

10 S. HOWARD ST

ROOM 7000

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DR-17-T-0086

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-May-2017 02:00 PM to 09-May-2017 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

Washington Aqueduct – Dalecarlia Treatment Plant Powder Activated Carbon

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

31-March-2017 – Rev. 0

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Offerors shall submitted technical and price proposals in two volumes. Technical proposal shall not contain any pricing information

In both volume, the Offeror shall identify primary and alternate points of contact for this effort. The information shall include: the name of the POC, office telephone numbers, email and email addresses.

Both volumes shall easily identify the Offerors CAGE Code, DUNS and Federal Tax Identification Number.

Volume I – Technical Proposal Volume I shall include all technical information in response to evaluation factors I through IV as stated in the Evaluation Criteria document. This volume shall not exceed 20 pages excluding tables of contents, charts, tables, figures, schedules or cover page. Text shall be no smaller than 11 font, single spaces on 8.5 x 11 size paper. Past Performance Questionnaire documentation is excluded from the page count.

Volume II – Price Proposal Volume II shall include the price schedule included in this solicitation. Supporting documentation may be submitted for price and costs elements. There is no page limitation for this volume. Any assumptions made regarding price shall be included in this volume.

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, all potential or real Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)’s must be identified and evaluated as early in the acquisition. The offeror shall provide a certification that to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it is not aware of any existing potential organizational conflict of interest. If the offeror is aware of any existing potential organization conflict of interest, the contractor shall provide disclosure of the potential organization conflict of interest and a mitigation plan in its proposal for evaluation by the Government. If the Contracting Officer determines that a potential conflict exists, the offeror shall not receive award unless the OCI is resolved. All OCIs that may arise during the performance of this effort shall be disclosed to the Government as soon as identified.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

The Government will honor Requests for Information regarding this procurement. Should the Offeror choose to submit questions, questions must be received by the Contract Specialist via email no later than 12:00 PM EST on Tuesday, 18 April 2017.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Offers shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions, providing all required information in the specified format. If any exceptions or deviations to the solicitation requirements are taken, these exceptions shall be clearly noted in the offeror’s cover letter. Proposals shall be submitted via email ONLY to the Contract Specialist, Ms. La Shura Johnson, no later than 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday 02 09 May 2017. The Offeror shall request and document timely submission of proposal from the Contract Specialist the time of submission. Official submission will be documented in accordance with the date and time stamp of the email submission.

SCOPE OF WORK - SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS - SCOPE OF WORK

POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON (BULK)

31 March 2017

1. Requirement – Furnish a maximum of 150 dry tons of Powder Activated Carbon (PAC) annually to the Washington Aqueduct. Powdered Activated Carbon is used at Washington Aqueduct’s, Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The PAC shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B600, latest revision, for Powdered Activated Carbon, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

2. Period of Performance This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base year and four option years

3 Physical/Chemical Requirements

Powder Activated Carbon shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B600, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B600, latest revision.

Section(s)

Chemical name Powdered Activated Carbon 1

Projected annual quantity 150 1

Unit of measure for invoicing dry tons 12

Delivery form (tote vs. bulk) Bulk 7

Delivery load size 15 tons (±10%) 7b

NSF/ANSI Certification 61 4

AWWA Standard B600 3

Physical/chemical requirements See section 3

Quote submittal requirements See section 4, 5

Contract award submittal requirements See section 4

Delivery requirements See sections 7-11

Delivery documentation See section 7f

4. Quality Assurance Requirements – a Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Powdered Activated Carbon supplied under this contract is a direct additive used in the treatment of potable water and shall be certified as suitable for treatment of drinking water by an accredited certifying organization in accordance with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation / American National Standards Institute Standard 61 (NSF/ANSI Standard 61), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.

b Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 61 certification shall be greater than or equal to 250 mg/L.

c Certification shall be performed by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and evaluation shall be accomplished in accordance with requirements that are no less restrictive than those listed in NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

d Contractor shall inform Washington Aqueduct that certification has been revoked or has lapsed within 7 days of the time the Contractor receives oral or written notification from the certification organization. Loss of certification after Contract award shall constitute sufficient grounds for termination of the Contract by the Government.

e Performance Testing - A MIB/geosmin test shall be completed to assist the Government in choosing the most effective PAC for taste-and-odor removal and the lowest necessary dosage required to meet treatment objectives. These activated carbon tests shall be completed using the water from the Washington Aqueduct.

These tests are necessary to reflect the actual conditions under which the activated carbon will be used.

i) Bid Sample Performance Testing: Prospective Contractor shall submit sample of Powdered Activated Carbon to the Approved Testing Agency no later than two weeks prior to solicitation closing date no later than 28 April 2017. Failure of any bidder to provide its product sample to the Approved Testing Agency by the deadline will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive

ii) Sample shall be labeled as follows: “For evaluation using Washington Aqueduct source water”.

iii) The Approved Testing Agency is listed below:

Engineering Performance Solutions, LLC 5510 SW 41st. Blvd., Suite 205 Gainesville, FL 32608

3161 St. John Bluff Road, S.

Suite 3 Jacksonville, Florida 32446 Phone: 855-338-7770 Email: info@epslabs.com

iv) All costs associated with bid sample performance testing shall be borne by the Prospective Contractor.

v) The bid sample(s) shall be representative of the product to be furnished. If, during the period of performance, Contractor acquires PAC from a different manufacturing facility and/or alters the manufacture process, a representative sample from the new source must be submitted for testing and accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to delivery. If the product of more than one manufacturer may be supplied to fulfill this contract, the information described in Section 4a must be submitted for each separate manufacturer. Any request to change the product and/or manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval Contracting Officer’s Representative.

vi) Testing Impact on Award – Cost factors will be calculated by the Approved Testing Agency according to the procedure described in AWWA Standard B600-16 Appendix B and will be provided to the Contracting Officer and the Washington Aqueduct. The Performance Factor determined by the test will be multiplied against the Cost per Ton submitted by the prospective contractors and will result in a Weighted Cost. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible quoter, with the lowest Weighted Cost, not the cost submitted.

5. Submission Requirements

Offerors shall include the information listed in the following table. Failure to provide the information below with quote submittal will result in the offerors quote being deemed non-responsive.

Information to be Submitted with Quote

1. A product information sheet (product bulletin) issued by the product manufacturer

2. A certified laboratory report for a representative sample of product demonstrating compliance of the Contractor’s product with the requirements of Section 6 (Physical / Chemical Requirements)

3. Certification by a certification organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute stating that product meets the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for addition to drinking water

4. A safety data sheet (SDS) that complies with paragraph (g) of 29 CFR 1910.1200

5. Written verification of the Contractor’s ability to provide an uninterrupted supply of Powdered Activated Carbon to Washington Aqueduct

6. Information demonstrating past performance as described in paragraph (c) of this section b If the product of more than one manufacturer may be supplied to fulfill this contract, the information described in Section 4a must be submitted for each separate manufacturer. Any request to change the product and/or manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

c Past performance will be evaluated as either “Acceptable or Unacceptable.” Bidders who do not include information demonstrating past performance will be deemed as having “Unacceptable” past performance.

Bidders shall submit the following information for representative chemical delivery projects of similar size and scope during the past 5 years: name of project, contract or project number, dollar amount of project, project completion date, project location, customer point of contact, and email address and telephone number for customer point of contact.

6. Information Required Upon Contract Award -a Immediately upon contract award, and at least 14 days prior to the initial delivery, the Contractor shall forward the following information to the parties listed below:

WA personnel will be added here upon award

Information Required Upon Contract Award

Sales Office Information Address

Email Address

Telephone number(s)

Normal working hours

Responsible personnel

Ordering Office Information

Telephone number(s) During working hours During non-working hours

Email address

Normal working hours

Responsible personnel

Technical Services Department Information

Address

Email Address

Telephone number(s)

Normal working hours

Responsible personnel

Chemical-Emergency Assistance (24 hours a day)

Telephone number(s)

Responsible personnel

Product Information for the Chemical Supplied

Product information bulletin from product manufacturer

Certification from accredited certification organization of compliance with NSF/ANSI 61

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that complies with paragraph (g) of 29

CFR 1910.1200

b Prior to the first chemical delivery and each time there is a change in dispatcher and/or delivery personnel the Contractor shall forward the following information to the parties listed below:

Information Required Upon Contract Award

Dispatcher Information Address

Email Address

Telephone number(s)

Normal working hours

Responsible personnel

Cargo Trailer Operator Documentation

Names and photographs of the cargo trailer operators making deliveries

7. Delivery – a Delivery date and time shall be arranged upon placement of order.

b Quantity - The Contractor shall provide PAC deliveries upon request, in single-unit cargo tanker in 15 ton quantities (plus or minus 10 percent). Cargo tanker shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net weight of delivered product, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.

c All delivery drivers shall possess a valid commercial driver’s license with the proper Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) endorsements accepted by District of Columbia. All delivery personnel must have company cell phones to facilitate deliveries.

d Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Section 3.9.3.1). The security tag numbers shall be e-mailed to Washington Aqueduct personnel below after each cargo trailer has been loaded and is ready for shipping.

Deliveries to the Dalecarlia WTP:

e Documentation Required for Each Delivery-

Documentation Required for Each Delivery

Each Delivery - The Contractor shall e-mail the personnel listed in (f) above the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:

1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name

2. Bill Of Lading Number

3. Departure Date And Time

4. Expected Delivery Date And Time

5. Hauler’s Company Name

6. Driver/ Operator’s Name And Driver’s License State And Number

7. Truck License Number

8. Cargo Trailer License Number

9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors

Upon arrival at the facility, the cargo trailer operator shall present to on-site personnel the following items:

1. Bill of lading including lot number or identification of the specific load of chemical delivered

2. Machine stamped weight certificate

3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered.

The report shall contain the following data:

Date of Manufacture

Date of Shipment

Moisture content, % by weight, at time of shipment

Apparent density

Internal surface area

Iodine Number (determined in accordance with ASTM Method D 4607)

Tannin Value (determined in accordance with AWWA Standard B600)

Percent ash f The Contractor shall notify the control room (Dalecarlia telephone 202-764-2700; McMillan telephone 202-762-0166) and the email recipients (as listed above in item 5) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.

g Routine Deliveries - The Powdered Activated Carbon delivery shall be between 0700 and 1400 hours Monday through Friday except federal holidays. Any exception to this requirement must be approved by one of the individuals listed in Section 5A.

h Emergency Deliveries - Emergency deliveries may be required within 24 hours after notification and might include holiday and night hours.

i In the event that the load is rejected, the Contractor shall have 24 hours to supply another shipment. In the event that the Contractor is unable or unwilling to supply another shipment within this time period, Washington Aqueduct has the right to procure a shipment from another source.

j Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Powdered Activated Carbon.

k The Contractor is responsible for assuring delivery quantities do not exceed the current funded delivery order.

l All deliveries of Powdered Activated Carbon shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facility:

Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 m Directions:

Directions to the Dalecarlia WTP:

From 495 take the River Road exit towards D.C.

Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd.

Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate

8. Offloading Requirements a Removal of security tags - Upon arrival, security tags are to be removed from hose coupling, manways, and hatches in presence of Washington Aqueduct personnel after seal numbers are verified by Washington Aqueduct personnel to assure the cargo has not been tampered with.

b Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product.

Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.

c Filling appropriate tanks - Washington Aqueduct’s representative will identify the proper storage tank(s) to fill for each delivery. Contractor shall be responsible for transferring chemical from the delivery vehicle into the storage tanks at the delivery site and shall observe the entire filling operation at each delivery site.

Contractor shall be responsible for the accidental discharge of the product into the wrong storage tank(s).

d Air padding system - Contractor shall provide an air padding system (an air compressor and pumping system) to be used (at Washington Aqueduct’s sole discretion) as an alternative to Washington Aqueduct’s transfer system. Contractor shall furnish a Washington Aqueduct- approved, leak-free connection device between the vehicle and Washington Aqueduct’s intake receptacle (a quick disconnect coupling compatible with the WTPs’ couplings). Contractor shall provide all necessary hoses, fittings, air-padding, etc. required to safely and efficiently offload the chemical into designated storage tanks.

e Contractor shall be reimbursed for industry-standard demurrage charges incurred as a result of delays caused by the Washington Aqueduct whenever unloading has not started within (2) two hours after arrival.

f Contractor shall ensure delivery personnel’s compliance with all OSHA requirements, including personal protective equipment for Contractor delivery personnel.

9. Rejection of Deliveries a Failure to provide required documentation upon delivery constitutes grounds for rejection of deliveries.

b Any load tested by Washington Aqueduct that fails to comply with these Specifications shall constitute grounds for rejection of that load.

c Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to reject any delivery that has been contaminated.

10. Condition of Delivery Vehicle a Chemical compatibility - The Powdered Activated Carbon shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Powdered Activated Carbon.

b It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the cleanliness of the transporting equipment before loading.

The transporting equipment shall be clean and free of residue that may contaminate the product or impede the unloading process. All appurtenant valves, pumps, and discharge hoses used for the delivery of bulk chemicals shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be clean and free from contaminating material.

c All delivery vehicles used for the chemical delivery, under this agreement, shall be in good mechanical order and shall be in full compliance with the applicable requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations of the Department of Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations, as currently issued.

d Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to refuse any deliveries made with equipment that is poorly maintained and/or leaking chemical. Any cargo trailer found leaking chemicals is considered an emergency situation requiring immediate attention by the Contractor and shall not be allowed to depart until the Contractor or his designated representative makes appropriate repairs.

11. Spillage a The Contractor shall immediately report any spills caused during the filling operations to the operations control center of the Dalecarlia WTP 202-764-2700.

b The Contractor shall take immediate and appropriate actions to clean up any spill. The Contractor shall be responsible for all clean-up of spillage and contaminated matter in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any spills or hazardous chemical releases resulting from the failure of its or its subcontractor’s delivery equipment or from failure of attendant delivery personnel in the proper performance of their duties.

c If a spill is not cleaned up, Washington Aqueduct may hire a certified hazardous material handling company to clean up the spill, and the cost of such service will be charged to the Contractor and deducted from the amount due to the Contractor.

12. Invoicing a Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry tons of Powdered Activated Carbon delivered FOB destination.

b The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:

USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 Attn: EFT/Disbursing

And a copy to:

Washington Aqueduct 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services, Mable Barnes

(End of Summary of Changes)