DR18Q0028_Amendment_One_042018.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 this amendment is to update the instruction to Offerors section, evaluation criteria, ordering procedures, price schedule, SOW, respond to the RFI's, extend the solicitation due date till 05/21/2018 and add the OPSEC. All changes have been made in red. All other terms and conditions remains the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 22

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Apr-2018

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 W912DR18Q0028

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Mar-2018

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

20-Apr-2018

CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE DISTRICT

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

ROOM 03-G-01

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:

W912DR18Q0028

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

OPSEC

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

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

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

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

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. ." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

RFI'S

20 April 2018 Questions and Answers

# Question Answer

The bid is a solicitation for 5 year prices – can you please explain how the award will be determined.

Will it be determined based on the total of all 5 years or will it be an average, or will it be based on the first year pricing, etc….

The award will be determined based on the total of all 5 years.

The pricing for the 5th year may be high due to unknown market conditions at the time. Can the offeror recommend a mechanism to determine the 4th or 5th year prices based on market conditions along with the prices stated. (For example, the prices may be bid as being a high price for the 5th year, however, market conditions may show the opposite and prices are less)

This contract is firm-fixed priced. The Offeror is advised to use business acumen to determine pricing.

Assumptions maybe submitted to substantiate any elements of the Offeror’s quotation.

The bid requires a letter stating that the contractor is able to provide an uninterrupted supply of phosphoric acid. May we suggest that the letter be required from the manufacturer of the phosphoric acid?

The letter of uninterrupted supply must be from the Offeror. The Offeror may also include a letter from the manufacturer, but it is not required.

4 Does the APP need to be submitted along with the bid package.

Yes, the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) shall be submitted in accordance with the solicitation.

5 The bid states that the “Quotes shall be submitted via email ONLY. Does this pertain to both Volume 1 and Volume 2 information to be submitted at the same time and via email ONLY?

Email submissions are the only quotation submssions accepted by the Government.

For Volume 1- Technical Proposal it states to include technical information as stated in factor 1, evaluation criteria document. That in turn states to submit information as shown in scope of work. This cannot exceed 10 pages. From what I understand this information that is being requested is what is referenced under Scope of Work #4, Proposal Submittal. The SDS alone is 9 pages and the NSF listing is 5 pages. This does not include the other information requested. Can you please clarify what exactly is being requested in Volume 1. It also references text font and single spaces on 8.5x11 size paper. What is supposed to be submitted on that paper?

There is no page limitation. Please see amendment.

Revisions have been made.

The Past Performance Questionnaire is to be submitted in Volume 1 as well. Does this have to be filled out by the client? Under Basis of Award it states to forward to you at least 2 days prior to the solicitation closing date. Please clarify when/how this should be sent. Also, is this different than the 2 references being requested in Factor II?

Solicitation amended. See revision.

Volume II - Price Proposal. Is the only document to be submitted the Price Schedule? What about the Form 1449? When is that to be submitted?

Price Schedule belongs in Volume II.

9 How are the two Volumes to be submitted? Separate emails? Can the price schedule be emailed?

See response to Question 5. Volumes I and II shall be two separate files. (i.e. VolumeI.pdf; Volume II.pdf)

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION CRITERIA

I. INTRODUCTION

The intent for this Request for Quote is to solicit quotes for a contract to fulfill the requirements of the Scope of Work attached to this solicitation. The Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant has a requirement for Phosphoric Acid for use at the Washington Aqueduct’s water treatment plant (WTP), Dalecarlia WTP

Offeror’s are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

Offerors shall submit in their proposal all requested information specified in this section of the solicitation at or before the exact time specified. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain and error, ambiguity, omission or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful quotes.

II. BASIS OF AWARD

The Government will award this contract on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Contract will be consist of a five (5) year ordering period. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract.

The evaluation factors are as follows:

Factor I – Technical Capability: the Offeror must provide information as specified in the attached Scope of Work.

Each submittal will be evaluated to ensure requirements are met.

Factor II – 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 of 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 Contacts Questionnaire (attached) and information requested on this document must be submitted. The Offeror shall submit at least two references, including point of contact name, email address and phone number, that can verify past performance listed in this paragraph. This shall be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist via email at tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil. Failure to do so will deem Offeror non-responsive.

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 may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist (via email) at least 2 days prior to the solicitation closing date. 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.

Offerors may 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.

mailto:tolulope.o.olojo@usace.army.mil

The Government may review any other sources available to retrieve past performance information. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, ast 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.

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.

Factor III – 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 Sodium Hypochlorite requirements. Markups are defined as all other direct and indirect costs, management, supervision, contractor furnished equipment, material, and supplies, travel, overhead and profit.

The absence of any information required to support the evaluation factors herein and as described below will result in disqualification from competition, as that offer will be found non-responsive and unacceptable. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for the Factors I and II.

III. EVALUATION RATINGS

The following ratings, as defined, will be assessed to the evaluations factors as indicated below.

FACTOR I – Technical Capability Rating Definition

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the RFQ

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the RFQ

FACTOR II – Past Performance Rating Definition

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.

* 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.”

FACTOR III – Price Price will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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 or have unacceptable past performance cannot be selected for award, regardless of Price. The Contract will be consist of a five (5) year ordering period. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract.

The evaluation factors are as follows:

- Factor I – Technical acceptability

- Factor II – Past performance

- Factor III – Cost

Factor I - Technical Acceptability

To be technically acceptable, the Offeror must provide information as specified in the attached Scope of Work.

Technical acceptability will be determined in accordance with Table A-1 below.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptability Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the requirements of the Scope of Work Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the requirements of the Scope of Work

Factor II – 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 (from the solicitation issue date) on at least two (2) water treatment chemical contracts of equal or greater complexity to this solicitation. This information must be provided in the table below. The price range of these two (2) contracts must be similar to the annual price proposal for this solicitation. Past performance information shall be provided in Table A-2 below. Failure to provide this information shall result in the offeror being deemed non-responsive.

Table A-2. Chemical Contract Past Performance

Client Organization (e.g., water utility) and address

Client Organization Point of Contact (email, phone number)

Chemical(s) Delivered

Contract Values

Date of Contract Comments

EXAMPLE UTILITY

100 Main Street Middle, KS

John Doe jdoe@utility.org 202-000-0000

Water Treatment Chemical A

Water Treatment Chemical B

$1,000,000

$500,000

Jan 2013- Dec 2016

Jan 2013- Dec 2016

In addition, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluation past performance. 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.

mailto:jdoe@utility.org

Past performance shall be deemed acceptable or unacceptable in accordance with Table A-3 below.

Table A-3. 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.

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.

Factor III – Cost

Offerors shall insert proposed pricing in the Price Schedule (Table A-4) below, proposing a price on all items.

Failing to propose a price on all items may result in an offeror being deemed non-responsive. The unit prices shall include all markups for providing the specified chemical requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Offerors shall submit technical and price quotes 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 factor I as stated in the Evaluation Criteria document. This volume shall not exceed 10 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 I – Technical Proposal

Volume I shall include all technical information in response to the Scope of Work and past performance documented in Table 4-A. There is no page limitation to this volume.

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, 10 April 2018. Monday, 21 May 2018

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Reference the Bid Submittal information in section 4 a-b of the Statement of Work. 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. Quotes shall be submitted via email ONLY to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Tolu Olojo, see block 8 of the SF1449. 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.

ORDERING PROCEDURES

H.1 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Contracts

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.

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.

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. This contract shall be used for work at the Washington Aqueducts sites only.

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 – All other basic organic chemical manufacturing with a size standard of 1000 employees.

H.2 Ordering Procedures

a. The Government shall have the right to award task orders in the cumulative amount of up to 3300 4,000 dry tons during the life of this contract.

b. The Contracting Officer will notify the SATOC holder 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

PRICE SCHEDULE

PHOSPHORIC ACID

Revised Price Schedule 1 – 20 April 2018

CLIN Description Annual Quantity

Unit of measure Unit Price Total

Phosphoric Acid, Bulk Dalecarlia

425 Dry Ton $ $

0002 Phosphoric Acid, Bulk McMillian

375 Dry Ton $ $

Dalecarlia

425 Dry Ton $ $

1002 Phosphoric Acid, Bulk

Dalecarlia

425 Dry Ton $ $

2002 Phosphoric Acid, Bulk

Dalecarlia

425 Dry Ton $ $

3002 Phosphoric Acid, Bulk

Dalecarlia

425 Dry Ton $ $

McMillian

375 Dry Ton $ $

TOTAL for Year Five (5)

4,000 Dry Ton Grand Total $

The contract capacity shall not exceed 4,000 dry tons for the five (5) year period of performance.

SPECIFICATIONS - SOW

SPECIFICATIONS - SCOPE OF WORK

PHOSPHORIC ACID (ORTHOPHOSPHATE) – 75%

(H3PO4) (BULK LIQUID)

26 March 2018

Summary This is a requirements contract for the supplies specified and effective for the period stated, in the CLIN(s). The quantities of supplies specified in the CLIN(s) are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated’’ or “maximum” in the CLIN(s), that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies specified in the CLIN(s) and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause.

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 Phosphoric Acid 1, 6

Strength 75% as H3PO4 1, 6a

Projected annual quantity 660 Dry tons 3

Unit of measure for invoicing Dry tons 13a

Delivery form (tote vs. bulk) Bulk 8

Delivery load size 45,000 pounds (wet) 8b NSF/ANSI Certification 60 7

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 Phosphoric Acid (Orthophosphate) 75%

(H3PO4) in accordance with these specifications. This will be an IDIQ type of contract. Phosphoric Acid is used at Washington Aqueduct’s two water treatment plants (WTP’s), Dalecarlia WTP and McMillan WTP. Phosphoric Acid shall conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 60.

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

3 Government Projected Requirements:

Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 360 425 dry tons per year. Estimated quantity of 1,800 2,125 dry tons during the entire period of performance.

McMillan WTP: Approximately 300 375 dry tons per year. Estimated quantity of 1,500 1,875 dry tons during the entire period of performance.

The total contract capacity shall not exceed 3,300 4,000 dry tons for the five (5) year 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 Phosphoric Acid 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.

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

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 in section 5d:

TO BE FILLED IN AT CONTRACT AWARD

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 d 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

Washington Aqueduct Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant 5900 MacArthur Blvd. NW Washington, DC 20016-2514

Title Name Phone Email COR Alexander Gorzalski 202 764-0037 Alexander.S.Gorzalski@usace.army.mil Chief, Dalecarlia Section J. Woody Peterson 202 764-0009 John.W.Peterson@usace.army.mil Foreman, Dalecarlia Sec. Ricky Davie 202 764-2729 Ricky.A.Davie@usace.army.mil Plant Ops Engineer Anne Spiesman 202 764-2703 Anne.L.Spiesman@usace.army.mil

Washington Aqueduct McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Chief, McMillan Section L. Jay Nolan 202 764-0169 Leo.j.nolan@usace.army.mil Foreman, McMillan Sec. Mark Aronhalt 202 764-0168 Mark.a.aronhalt@usace.army.mil

6 Physical / Chemical Requirements – a Phosphoric Acid supplied shall conform to the following requirements:

Physical / Chemical Characteristics

Parameter Minimum Required Maximum Allowed

Specific Gravity and Reference Temperature 1.574 at 25 degrees C 1.65

Density, lbs/gal 13.1 13.2

Equivalent H3PO4 Content, % (w/w) 75.0 --

Freezing Point, degrees C -17.5 4.6 b The Phosphoric Acid supplied shall be in liquid form.

c The Phosphoric Acid supplied shall contain no soluble material or organic substances in quantities capable of producing harmful health effects on those consuming water properly treated with the orthophosphate.

d Phosphoric Acid supplied shall be mixed prior to delivery. Mixing in the delivery truck is prohibited.

e Phosphoric Acid supplied shall not precipitate out during normal handling and storage.

7 Quality Assurance Requirements – a Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water – Phosphoric Acid 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 12 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 Ordering Procedures –

As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer will issue a delivery order. The authorized representative(s) of the Washington Aqueduct shall call in shipments against the delivery order not to exceed the required amount as reflected on the delivery order.

Delivery– Note: This is an IDIQ type of contract

a. The authorized representative(s) of the Washington Aqueduct will coordinate delivery date, time, and specific quantities required with the Contractor one (1) week in advance of the required delivery date.

b. Quantity - The Contractor shall make Phosphoric Acid deliveries upon request, in single-unit tank trucks, in quantities of 45,000 pounds (wet), plus or minus 10%. Tank trucks 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. Tote Bin Retrieval - Not applicable to deliveries of Phosphoric Acid.

d. Cargo Trailer Enclosure - Not applicable to deliveries of Phosphoric Acid.

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

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

Chief, Dalecarlia Section J. Woody Peterson 202 764-0009 John.W.Peterson@usace.army.mil Foreman, Dalecarlia Sec. Ricky Davie 202 764-2729 Ricky.A.Davie@usace.army.mil

Deliveries to the McMillan WTP

McMillan Water Treatment Plant 2500 First Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Chief, McMillan Section L. Jay Nolan 202 762-0169 Leo.j.nolan@usace.army.mil Foreman, McMillan Sec. Mark Aronhalt 202 762-0168 Mark.a.aronhalt@usace.army.mil

McMillan Filter Operators McMillan Operator 202 762 -0165 operator@usace.army.mil g Documentation Required for Each Delivery-

The Contractor shall email the personnel listed I (f) above the following information prior to each delivery leaving the manufacturing facility:

1. Chemical Product Name/Manufacturer Name

2. Bill of Lading Numbers

3. Departure Date & Time

4. Expected Delivery Date & 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.

a Date of Manufacture b Date of Shipment c Equivalent H3PO4 Content, % (w/w) d 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 Phosphoric Acid 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 5d.

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 Phosphoric Acid.

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

n All deliveries of Phosphoric Acid 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 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.

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 Phosphoric Acid shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Phosphoric Acid.

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 tons of Phosphoric Acid 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 and 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.

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.

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