A.07.24_Solicitation_Amendment_0002.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 Instructions and Evaluation Criteria as w ell as include the question and answ er for the Quicklime IDIQ solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-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 W912DR18Q0042

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 is extended, X 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

11-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:

W912DR18Q0042

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:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Washington Aqueduct Quicklime IDIQ Contract

Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant, Washington, D.C.

Requests for Information Answers

11 April 2018

1. Would it be possible for me to receive the last bid tabulation for the quicklime?

Answer: The previous Quicklime Contract, Contract: W912DR-15-P-0063, was executed in May 2015, was awarded to Tricon Chemical, and the awarded amount was $466,977.50.

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Revision 1: 11-April-2018

I. INTRODUCTION

The intent for this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals 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 Quicklime for use at the Washington Aqueduct water treatment plants (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 proposals.

II. BASIS OF AWARD

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 or have unacceptable past performance, 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

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, The evaluation factors are as follows:

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) at least two (2) water treatment 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 Questionnaire 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. 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.

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.

This shall be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist via email at carrie.vien@usace.army.mil. Failure to do so will deem Offeror non-responsive.

Factor III Price

Offerors shall insert proposed pricing in the Price Schedule, proposing a price on all proposed 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. 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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

In both volume, the Offeror shall identify primary and alternate points of contact for this effort. The information shall include: the name of the POC, office telephone numbers, email and email addresses. Both volumes shall easily identify the Offerors CAGE Code, DUNS and Federal Tax Identification Number.

Volume I – Technical Proposal

Volume I shall include all technical information in response to evaluation factor I as stated in the Evaluation Criteria document. There is no page limitation.This volume shall not exceed 20 pages excluding tables of contents, charts, tables, figures, schedules or cover page. Text shall be no smaller than 11 font, single spaces on 8.5 x 11 size paper.

Past Performance Questionnaire documentation is excluded from the page count.

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

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

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

The Government will honor Requests for Information regarding this procurement. Should the Offeror choose to submit questions, questions must be received by the Contract Specialist via email no later than 12:00 PM EST on Tuesday, 10 April 2018.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Reference 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) in this solicitation. Offers shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions, providing all required information in the specified format. If any exceptions or deviations to the solicitation requirements are taken, these exceptions shall be clearly noted in the offeror’s cover letter. Proposals shall be submitted via email ONLY to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Carrie Vien, 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.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Price Schedule Quicklime (Bulk)

Revised: 11-April-2018 LIN Supplies Annual

Quantity Unit of measure

Unit Price Total

Provide bulk Quicklime Dalecarlia

WTP

1,100 Dry Tons

TOTAL for BASE YEAR

Provide bulk Quicklime Dalecarlia

WTP

1,100 Dry Tons

TOTAL for YEAR ONE (1)

Provide bulk Quicklime Dalecarlia

WTP

TOTAL for YEAR TWO (2)

Provide bulk Quicklime Dalecarlia

WTP

TOTAL for YEAR THREE (3)

Provide bulk Quicklime Dalecarlia

WTP

TOTAL for YEAR FOUR (4)

Grand Total: $

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

LIME (QUICKLIME)

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 Quicklime 1, 6

Projected annual quantity 1,100 dry tons 3

Unit of measure for invoicing dry tons 12a

Delivery form (tote vs. bulk) Bulk 7

Delivery load size ~20 dry tons (<22 dry tons) 7b

NSF/ANSI Certification 60 6

AWWA Standard B202 5a

Physical/chemical requirements Various 5 and 6

Delivery requirements See sections 7-11

Delivery documentation See section 7g

1 Requirement – Furnish all of the Washington Aqueduct’s Quicklime in accordance with these specifications.

Quicklime is used at Washington Aqueduct’s Dalecarlia water treatment plant (WTP). Quicklime shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard B202, latest revision, for Quicklime, except as modified or supplemented herein, and shall conform to NSF/ANSI Standard 60

2. Period of Performance –Five (5) year IDIQ contract

3. Government Projected Requirements:

Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 1,100 dry tons per year (21 dry tons per week). Estimated quantity of 1, dry tons (as dry Quicklime) during period of performance. Each year will have the same estimated requirement. The Contract capacity shall not exceed 5500 dry tons for period of performance of this contract.

4. Information Required Upon Contract Award -

a. The Contractor shall provide the following information immediately upon contract award and at least 14 days prior to initial delivery to the parties listed below. Names and contact information will be filled in upon 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

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- One set of reproducible originals (along with reproduction rights)

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. Upon contract award, prior to the first chemical delivery and each time there is a change in dispatcher and/or delivery personnel the Contractor shall forward the following information to the parties listed.

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 shall be emailed to: To be provided upon award of Contract.

c. 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 to the individuals listed no later than 14 days after contract award. A template is provided as Appendix A

5. Physical / Chemical Requirements –

a. Quicklime shall meet or exceed the ANSI/AWWA Standard B202, latest revision except as modified or supplemented herein. All sampling and testing shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard B202, latest revision. Quicklime supplied shall be crushed and screened and shall conform to the following requirements

Parameter Requirement

Amount remaining on ¾” sieve None

Amount passing No. 100 US standard sieve < 2%

Amount passing a 1/8” sieve < 10%

Loss On Ignition (LOI) per current ASTM test < 1.5%

The supplied Quicklime shall be “a high-reactive lime” demonstrating the following as defined by Section 5.4 AWWA B202-07.

Temperature rise of 40°C (72°F) in 3 minutes or less and the reaction will be completed within 10 minutes

Water soluble Calcium Oxide (CaO) content, (w/w) per the current ASTM test.

> 90%

Magnesium content per the current ASTM test < 2%

Insoluble material content per Section 5.5

AWWA B202-07.

< 5.0%

b. The Quicklime supplied shall be in solid form.

c. Quicklime supplied shall contain no substances in quantities capable of producing harmful health effects on those consuming water that has been properly treated with Quicklime.

d. The Quicklime delivered in bulk shall be freshly burned, and substantially free from carbonate solids and siliceous residue.

e. The lime shall be high quality pebble Quicklime that shall be “quick slaking” which readily disintegrates into a suspension of finely divided material when in the slaker

6. Product Quality Requirements –

a. Certification of Suitability for Drinking Water - Quicklime 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 300 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.

e. If the product of more than one facility or manufacturer is used to fulfill this contract, separate technical documentation as outlined in the instructions to offerors must be submitted for each separate facility or manufacturer. Any request to change the product and/or manufacturer during the contract period must be submitted for approval to Contracting Officer’s Representative

7 Delivery –

Deliver to Dalecarlia WTP: Approximately 1,100 dry tons per year (21 dry tons per week). Estimated quantity of 1, dry tons (as dry Quicklime) during period of performance. Each option will have the same estimated requirement as the base.

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

b. Quantity - The contractual weight per delivered load shall be approximately 20 net dry tons but will not exceed 22 net dry tons. Tank trucks shall be weighed prior to each delivery and the net wet weight of delivered product, in pounds, shall be machine stamped on each delivery ticket.

c. Tote Bin Retrieval - Not applicable to deliveries of Quicklime.

d. Cargo Trailer Enclosure - Not applicable to deliveries of Quicklime.

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.

g. Documentation Required for Each Delivery- Documentation shall be emailed to the following individuals. Names and contact information will be filled in at contract award.

Deliveries to the Dalecarlia WTP:

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

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514

Title Name Phone Email Address Ch., Dalecarlia Sec.

Foreman, Dalecarlia Sec.

Asst Foreman, Dalecarlia Sec.

Dalecarlia Filter Operators

Security Officer

h. Documentation Required for Each Delivery Documentation Required for Each Delivery

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

1. Chemical Product Name/ Manufacturer Name

2. Bill Of Lading Number

3. Departure Date And Time

4. Expected Delivery Date And Time

5. Hauler’s Company Name

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

7. Truck License Number

8. Cargo Trailer License Number

9. Seal Numbers For All Hatches and Doors

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

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

2. Machine stamped weight certificate

3. Certified manufacturer’s laboratory report for the specific load of chemical delivered. The report shall contain the following data:

Date of Manufacture

Date of Shipment

Available Calcium Oxide (CaO) content(% w/w)

Magnesium content (% w/w)

Reactivity

Sieve Analysis Results (Gradation) i 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.

j Routine Deliveries - The Quicklime 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 7g.

k Emergency Deliveries – Not applicable to delivery of Quicklime.

l 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.

m Holding time prior to delivery - Not applicable to delivery of Quicklime.

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

o All deliveries of Quicklime shall be freight prepaid, F.O.B. to the following Government facility:

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

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514

p. Directions:

Directions to the Dalecarlia WTP:

From 495 take the River Road exit towards D.C. Take a right on to Goldsboro (614) Take a left on to Massachusetts Avenue At the Westmoreland Circle take the 2nd right on to Dalecarlia Parkway Merge right on to Loughboro Road Take a right on to MacArthur Blvd. Take a left at the Dalecarlia WTP gate

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

b. Sampling and Testing Prior to Offloading. At the sole discretion of Washington Aqueduct, the Contractor’s delivery personnel (driver) may occasionally be asked to provide a sample of the chemical from the delivery vehicle before unloading the cargo. Washington Aqueduct will supply the sample container and the driver shall collect the sample from the transportation equipment and turn it over to a Washington Aqueduct representative. Alternatively, the Contractor shall allow Washington Aqueduct to collect a sample of the Contractor’s product from Washington Aqueduct’s transfer piping at the beginning of the offloading process, and the collected sample shall be considered representative of the Contractor’s product. Washington Aqueduct reserves the right to subject samples of the chemical to quick tests to ensure that product meets basic conditions of these Specifications. The Contractor shall allow 60 minutes for this testing to be completed.

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

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

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

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

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

9 Rejection of Deliveries

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

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

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

10 Condition of Delivery Vehicle

a. Chemical compatibility - The Quicklime shall be delivered in tank trucks dedicated only to transporting Quicklime.

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

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

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

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

11. Spillage

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

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

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

12. Invoicing

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

b. The Contractor shall mail the original delivery invoices to:

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

And a copy to:

Washington Aqueduct 5900 MacArthur Blvd., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20016-2514 Attn: Support Management Section

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 Z89.1and 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.

(End of Summary of Changes)