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W912DR18Q0026 04-Apr-2018

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

410-962-3455

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 02 May 2018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

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

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DR9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MICHAEL J GETZ

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

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

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

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE DISTRICT

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

ROOM 03-G-01

BALTIMORE MD 21201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 410-962-2196 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,000

NAICS:

325180

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

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

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

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

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

Quotes shall be submitted electronically only via e-mail to Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil only.

This procurement is being conducted utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. There shall be no trade-offs. Responsibility determination will be made in accordance with FAR 9.1. Note that offers that are not Technically Acceptable cannot be selected for award, regardless of Price.

1) Technical Acceptability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements

2) Past Performance

3) Cost / Price

Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email no later than 18-APR-2018 at 12:00 PM EST. This will allow responses to be posted on FBO prior to solicitation closing.

Email: Michael.J.Getz@usace.army.mil

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation factors

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Offerors shall submit technical proposals addressing the Evaluation Factors 1, 2, and 3 identified in paragraph below. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors.

This procurement is being conducted utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. There shall be no trade-offs.

Responsibility determination will be made in accordance with FAR 9.1. Note that offers that are not Technically Acceptable cannot be selected for award, regardless of Price.

Proposal shall Include Information Submitted with Proposal

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

2. A certified laboratory report for a representative sample of the product demonstrating compliance of the Contractor’s product with requirements of Section 5 and 6 of SOW (Physical/Chemical Requirements)

3. Certification by a certification organization accredited by the American National

Standards Institute stating the product meets the NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for addition to drinking water

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

1910.1200

5. Offeror shall respond with written statement on company letterhead signed by senior level company official that states Contractor is able to provide an uninterrupted supply of Sodium Permanganate to Washington Aqueduct for the assigned period of performance

6. Information demonstrating past performance as described in clause 52.212-2

Evaluation Factors for Award:

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Factor 3 – Cost/Price

Factors 1, 2, and 3 will be evaluated as “Acceptable or Unacceptable.” The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. To receive an overall acceptable rating and be eligible for award, the offer must be technically acceptable for Factors 1, 2, and 3.

Technical Proposal Submission: Offerors shall submit a technical proposal addressing Factors 1, 2, and 3, as follows:

a. Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability: To be technically acceptable, the Offeror must provide information as specified in the attached Scope of Work under sections 5 and 6. Each submittal will be evaluated to ensure requirements are met. The responsiveness and quality of information delivered by the Technical Service Department contacts provided shall also be considered in evaluating technical acceptability.

b. Factor 2 – Past Performance: An acceptable rating is required to be considered for award. The Offeror must provide information demonstrating that they have already successfully performed as a prime contractor within the last five (5) years* at least two (2) chemical contracts of equal or greater complexity to this solicitation in the minimum price range of $100,000 - $500,000. This information shall be submitted on the Past Performance Questionnare provided and must include the Name of the company provided the chemical, the chemical provided, and a current POC at the company with contact information.

An Offeror’s proposal shall consist of all information and material submitted in writing for evaluation in response to this solicitation. The submission of false or misleading information shall be grounds for disqualification of the proposal. The proposals must be in an 8-1/2” x 11” format. The minimum acceptable type size is eleven (11) point with a minimum of one inch margins on all sides. The total number of pages must not exceed 20 pages in the aggregate. Offerors may distribute the pages among the Factors at their discretion. If the Offeror exceeds the page limitation, then the excess page(s) after page 20 will not be evaluated.

*The five (5) years shall be calculated from the solicitation issue date.

(1) The Past Performance Questionnaire included in this solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the Contract Specialist for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal for Factor 2 – Past Performance. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact.

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) should be submitted with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before solicitation closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the quote the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires.

Questionnaires will be submitted directly to the Contracting Specialist, Michael Getz. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFQs. However, this does not preclude the Government’s from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

(2) Include performance recognition documents received within the last 5 years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

(3) In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluation past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the Offeror.

(4) While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

c. Factor 3 – Price: Offerors shall insert proposed pricing in the Price Schedule, proposing a price on all proposed items. The unit prices shall include all markups for providing the specified chemical requirements. Markups are defined as all other direct and indirect costs, management, supervision, contractor furnished equipment, material, and supplies, travel, overhead and profit.

RATING DEFINITION

Table A-1. Technical Acceptability

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the RFQ Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the RFQ

Table A-2. 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. (See note below.)

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.

Note: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “neutral.”

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 Michael Getz, Contract Specialist, e-mail at michael.j.getz@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 (3) 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 janitorial service.

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.

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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?

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

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

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks.

Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

PRICE SCHEDULE

WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT DIVISION

PRICE SCHEDULE -- CAUSTIC SODA

CLIN Contract Year Supply Max QTY UOM Unit Price Cost

0001 Base Contract - Year 1 Caustic Soda, Bulk 1,170 Dry Short

Tons

1001 Base Contract - Year 2 Caustic Soda, Bulk 1,170

Tons

2001 Base Contract - Year 3 Caustic Soda, Bulk 1,170

3001 Base Contract - Year 4 Caustic Soda, Bulk 1,170

4001 Base Contract - Year 5 Caustic Soda, Bulk 1,170 Dry Short

TOTAL

Government Projected Requirements:

Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 600 dry short tons per year (estimated at 11.5 dry short tons per week). Estimated quantity of 3,000 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during the entire period of performance.

McMillan WTP: Approximately 570 dry short tons (estimated at 11 dry short tons per week). Estimated quantity of 2,850 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during the entire period of performance.

Minimum Guarantee Amount: $3,000

Maximum Amount: Dalecarlia WTP - 3,000 dry short tons McMillan WTP – 2,850 dry short tons

The contract shall not exceed 5,850 dry short tons, as broken out above.

SCOPE OF WORK

SPECIFICATIONS - SCOPE OF WORK

SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) – 25%

(NaOH) (BULK LIQUID)

Summary

The summary table references the location of specific information within this Scope of Work. The Contractor must comply with all requirements listed herein, regardless of inclusion in the summary table.

Section(s)

Chemical name Caustic Soda 1, 6

Strength 25% as NaOH 1, 6a

Projected annual quantity 1,170 dry short tons 3

Unit of measure for invoicing dry short tons 13a

Delivery form (tote vs. bulk) Bulk 8

Delivery load size Dalecarlia 4,200 gallons McMillan 4,000 gallons

8b

NSF/ANSI Certification 60 7

AWWA Standard B501 6a

Physical/chemical requirements Various 6

Bid submittal requirements See section 4

Contract award submittal requirements See section 5

Delivery requirements See sections 8-12

Delivery documentation See section 8g

1 Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Caustic Soda 25% (NaOH) in accordance with these specifications. This will be an IDIQ type contract. Caustic Soda is used at Washington Aqueduct’s two water treatment plants (WTP’s), Dalecarlia WTP and McMillan WTP. Caustic Soda shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B501, latest revision, for Caustic Soda, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

2 Period of Performance – IDIQ type contract, Five (5) calendar years

3 Government Projected Requirements:

Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 600 dry short tons per year (estimated at 11.5 dry short tons per week).

Estimated quantity of 3,000 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during the entire period of performance.

McMillan WTP: Approximately 570 dry short tons (estimated at 11 dry short tons per week). Estimated quantity of 2,850 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during the entire period of performance.

4 Proposal Submittal -a Proposal Submittal shall include the following information:

Information to be Submitted with Proposal

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 60 for addition to drinking water.

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

5. Offeror shall respond with written statement on company letterhead signed by company official that says, “Contractor is able to provide an uninterrupted supply of Caustic Soda to Washington Aqueduct.”

6. Information demonstrating past performance as described in paragraph (c) of this section.

b. If the product of more than one facility or manufacturer may be supplied to fulfill this contract, the information described in Section 4a must be submitted for each separate facility and manufacturer.

Any request to change the product and/or manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval to Contracting Officer’s Representative and no change shall be made without a modification to the contract executed by the contracting officer.

b. 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.

5 Information Required Upon Contract Award -a The following information is required no later than 14 days after contract award to the individuals listed below:

TO BE FILLED IN AT CONTRACT 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

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 60

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

CFR 1910.1200

b The Contractor shall provide a completed, signed Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Part 1910, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and EM 385-1-1, 15 Sep 08, for approval. A template is provided as Appendix A.

c 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 individuals listed below:

Information Required Upon Change in Dispatcher and/or Delivery Personnel

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

6 Physical / Chemical Requirements – a Caustic Soda shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B501, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B501, latest revision. Caustic Soda supplied shall conform to the following requirements:

Physical / Chemical Characteristics

Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed

Anhydrous Sodium Hydroxide, percent (w/w) 24 26

Sodium Chloride - 0.5

Iron (Fe), mg/L - 4

Temperature - 100 degrees F upon delivery b The Caustic Soda supplied shall be in liquid form.

c The Caustic Soda shall not contain particles or gelatinous material in sizes that will clog metering pumps and appurtenances. Caustic Soda supplied shall not contain insoluble particulates which significantly increase the turbidity of treated water.

7 Quality Assurance Requirements – a Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water – Caustic Soda 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 60 (NSF/ANSI Standard 60), Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects.

b Maximum Usage Level (MUL) for NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification shall be greater than or equal to 200 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 60.

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.

8 Delivery – Note: This is an IDIQ type of contract

The Caustic Soda supplied shall be in liquid form

Deliver to Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 600 dry short tons per year (estimated at 11.5 dry tons per week). Estimated quantity of 3,000 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during period of performance.

Deliver to McMillan WTP: Approximately 570 dry short tons per year (estimated at 11 dry tons per week). Estimated quantity of 2,850 dry short tons (as dry short tons caustic soda, NaOH) during period of performance.

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

b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Caustic Soda deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks, in quantities as listed below

Dalecarlia: Each tanker truck delivery is limited to 4,200 gallons.

McMillan: Each tanker truck delivery is limited to 4,000 gallons.

c. Tote Bin Retrieval - Not applicable to deliveries of Caustic Soda.

d. Cargo Trailer Enclosure - Not applicable to deliveries of Caustic Soda.

e. 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.

f. Security Tags – Each tank truck unloading hose coupling, manway, and hatch shall be sealed and include a security tag number (see NSF/ANSI Standard 60 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

Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC 20016

Deliveries to the McMillan WTP

McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 g 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, cargo trailer operator shall present to on-site personnel the

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

2. Machine stamped weight certificate following items: 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

Water-insoluble matter

Percent by weight of Anhydrous Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Sodium Chloride (NaCl), and Iron (Fe)

Iron-soluble iron

Specific gravity and reference temperature h The Contractor shall notify the control room (Dalecarlia telephone 202-764-2700 and the email recipients (as listed above in item 8F) of any changes in the driver, cargo trailer, and or delivery schedule.

i Routine Deliveries – The Caustic Soda 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 8F.

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

k 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.

l Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Caustic Soda.

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

n All deliveries of Caustic Soda shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facilities:

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

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 And Washington Aqueduct McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 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

Directions to the McMillan WTP:

From 495 take the Georgia Ave. exit (South) towards Washington, D.C.

Turn left on to Harvard St.

Turn left on to 5th St. then keep to the right around the reservoir Turn right on to 1st St.

Turn right at the McMillan WTP gate

9 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 samplecontainer 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.

10 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.

11 Condition of Delivery Vehicle a Chemical compatibility - The Caustic Soda shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Caustic Soda.

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.

12 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 or the McMillan WTP 202-762-0166 (as applicable).

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.

13 Invoicing a Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry short tons of Caustic Soda delivered FOB destination. 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:

5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 2 0016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services, COR (to be named at contract award)

APPENDIX A

OUTLINE FOR LIMITED-SCOPE CONTRACTS

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available on the work site.

The Contractor’s site-specific APP shall include the following.

1. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

2. Background Information to include: Contractor; Contract number; Project name; Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location.

3. Statement of Safety and Health Policy detailing their commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees.

4. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include a statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program and identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety.

5. Training – All contract and sub-contract personnel shall have completed required safety training before coming on-site. Provide a list of required training. Provide certification of training for employees prior to arriving on-site.

6. Procedures for job site inspections - assignment of responsibilities and frequency.

7. Procedures for reporting and investigating any accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.

8. Emergency Planning: Identify plan for contract and sub-contract employees working alone to be provided with an effective means of emergency communication. This may be cellular phone, two-way radio or other acceptable means. The selected means of communication must be readily available and must be in working condition.

9. Personal Protective Equipment: Identify personnel protective equipment to be provided.

(a) WORK CLOTHING - Minimum Requirements. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for the weather however minimum requirements for work shall be short-sleeve shirt, long pants (excessively long or baggy pants are prohibited) and leather work shoes. If analysis determines that safety-toed (or other protective) footwear is necessary they shall be worn.

(b) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed.

(c) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities.

(d) Head Protection. Hard hats shall comply with ANSI Z89.1 and shall be worn by all workers when a head hazard exists.

(e) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.

(f) Gloves of the proper type shall be worn by persons involved in activities that expose the hands to cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns and chemical irritants.

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10. Hazardous Substances: A hazard communication program must be provided and in effect. MSDSs shall be available at the worksite. Employees shall have received training in hazardous substances being used. When the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to corrosives, irritants or toxic chemicals, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within 10 seconds of the worksite.

ORDERING PROCEDURES

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) SATOC

a. The contract type is an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), pursuant to FAR Part 16. Task orders will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

b. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award on IDIQ SATOC, as a small business set aside.

c. The minimum guarantee is $3,000. The Basis of Award for the SATOC is Lowest Price Technically

Acceptable.

d. Contract Rates: The Contractor shall use the contract rates established on the Price schedule on all task orders under the base IDIQ. The Contractor may propose less than the contract rate on task orders, but must not exceed the rates established on the base IDIQ contract.

e. Performance shall be authorized only by issuance of task orders by the Government Contracting Office; the procedures are discussed in H.2 Ordering Procedures, in the Section titled “Special Contracting Requirements” in the solicitation. No work will be performed before a written and signed (by a warranted Contracting Officer) task order. Task orders may be issued by facsimile or electronic mail (e-mail).

f. Except for the limitations stated FAR 52.216-19, there is no limit on the number or size of task orders that may be issued except that a task order or (multiple task orders) may not be issued over the IDIQ contract capacity. The Government may issue simultaneous task orders requiring performance at multiple locations within CONUS. No work outside CONUS is required.

g. Task orders must be issued within the ordering period of the base IDIQ. The task order period may extend beyond the end of the ordering period. However, issuance of a new task order may not occur after the expiration of the base ordering period. The ordering period shall not exceed five (5) years.

h. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 325180 – Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufactuing with a size standard of 1000 employees.

Ordering Procedures

a. The Government shall have the right to award task orders in the cumulative amount of up to 5,850 dry short tons during the life of this contract.

b. The Contracting Officer will notify the SATOC holders of an existing requirement by issuing a delivery order, specifying quantity of delivery and delivery date.

c. The time set for delivery will be set in each delivery order.

d. Task orders will be issued by a Contracting Officer using a Department of Defense form 1155. Each task order will include the following information at a minimum:

(1) Date of delivery order

(2) Contract and delivery order numbers

(3) Fixed price of the delivery order

(4) Delivery requirements

(5) Accounting and appropriation data

(6) Chemical Specifications

(7) Any other pertinent information.

e. e. A warranted KO may, at any time, prior to award of the task order, determine that the task order is not in the best interest of the Government and not issue the task order. No liability (except the guaranteed minimum amount identified in the solicitation) will accrue to the Government.

a. As stated in FAR 16.505(a)(10), no protest under FAR Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of an under a task-order contract or delivery-order contract, except for–

(1) A protest on the grounds that order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract; or

PRIMARY CONTRACTING OFFICER

The primary Contracting Officer (KO) for this action is La Shura Johnson, however; any Contracting Officer holding the appropriate warrant authority in the Baltimore District can serve as the Contracting Officer for this contract.

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

SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

Unit of measure for payment shall be: Dry tons of Alum delivered FOB destination. 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:

5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 2 0016-2514 Attn: Support Management Services, COR (to be named at contract award)

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

February 12, 2018

Bulk Chemicals – Caustic Soda

Contract Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District is procuring bulk water treatment chemicals.

Contractor’s name: TBD

1. PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. This QASP explains the following:

Confirm that the action is conducted utilizing proper procedures and in accordance with the approved work and safety plans.

Define the roles and responsibilities of participating Government officials.

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