W912EE-15-R-0007-0001_25Aug15.pdf

W912EE-15-R-0007

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

Reference Solicitation W912EE-15-R-0007 for Multiple Aw ard Task Order Contract (MATOC), to Supply and Deliver Crushed Limestone, Rip Rap, Sand and/or Gravel to any location w ithin the boundaries of the Vicksburg District (MVK), in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi is amended as follow s;

See Continuation Page for a Summary of Changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Aug-2015

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 W912EE-15-R-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Aug-2015

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

25-Aug-2015

CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

The proposal response date and time is amended to, Monday, 31 August 2015 at 02:00p.m. Local Time.

SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications are revised and replaced in their entirety.

Specification sections revised by this amendment have the notation “Revised by Amendment 0001” above and below the revised text.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 31-Aug-2015 12:00 AM to 31-Aug-2015 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications to Supply and Deliver Crushed Stone, RipRap, Clay-Gravel, Sand

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (MVK)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C 127 (2007) Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific

Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

ASTM C 295 (2003) Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete

ASTM D 3740 (2008) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and

Construction

ASTM D 4992 (2007) Evaluation of Rock to be Used for Erosion Control

ASTM D 5312 (2004) Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions

ASTM D 5313 (2004) Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under

Wetting and Drying Conditions

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE CRD-C 144 (1992) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Rock to Freezing and Thawing

COE CRD-C 148 (1969) Method of Testing Stone for Expansive Breakdown on Soaking in Ethylene Glycol

COE CRD-C 169 (1997) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Rock to Wetting and Drying

1.2 GOVERNMENT TESTING

1.2.1 Stone

1.2.1.1 General

All stone shall be durable material as approved by the Government representative. Stone shall be of a suitable quality to ensure permanence in the structure and in the climate in which it is to be used. It shall be free from cracks, seams and other defects that would tend unduly to increase its deterioration from natural causes. The stone shall be clean and reasonably free from earth and dust and shall contain no refuse.

1.2.1.2 Sources

Stone shall be furnished from any of the sources listed in these specifications.

a. List of Sources. On the basis of information and data available to the Contracting Officer, stone meeting the quality requirements of these specifications has been produced from the sources listed in these specifications.

b. Selection of Source. The Contractor shall designate in writing only one source or one combination of sources from which he proposes to furnish stone.

c. Acceptance of Materials. Acceptance of a source of stone is not to be construed as acceptance of all material from that source. The right is reserved to reject materials from certain localized areas, zones, strata, or channels, when such materials are unsuitable for stone as determined by the Government representative. Materials produced from a listed source shall meet all the requirements herein.

1.3 SUBMITTALS; (Delivery Orders may require the following). A Contracting Officer’s Representative may be appointed for individual task orders or portions of task orders as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Government approval is required for all submittals. The following shall be submitted: SD-06 Test Reports

Gradation Test

The gradation tests shall be submitted using the GRADATION TEST DATA SHEET enclosed at end of this section.

SD-07 Certificates

Riprap

Certificates of compliance attesting that the materials meet specification requirements shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 MATERIALS

2.1 SAND/GRAVEL

Materials shall conform to the following requirements:

2.1.1 Gravel “C”

GRAVEL "C"

PERMISSIBLE LIMITS

U.S. STANDARD SIEVE PERCENT BY WEIGHT, PASSING

1-1/2 inch 100 3/4 inch 80-100 3/8 inch 45-80 No. 4 13-45 No. 8 0-14 No. 16 0-5

2.1.2 Sand-Clay Gravel

SAND-CLAY GRAVEL

GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: The sand-clay gravel shall be composed of a natural or artificial mixture of sand-clay gravel meeting the requirements described herein. All sand-clay gravel shall be free of trash, vegetation, or other debris.

GRADATION: All sand-clay gravel shall conform to the following gradation. Also, the fraction of materials passing a No. 200 sieve shall be less than one-half that of the fraction passing the No. 40 sieve.

That portion of the binder material passing the No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit of not more than 25 and a plasticity index of not less than 6 and not more than 12, as determined by AASHTO Designation: T 89 and T 90, respectively.

Sieve Designation Percent by Weight Passing Square Sieve

(AASHTO T27 Testing Method) 2.0” 100 1.5” 95-100 1.0” 75-100 0.5” 45-90 No. 4 30-63 No. 10 21-50 No. 40 10-30 No. 200 5-15

ARTIFICIALLY MIXED MATERIALS: All artificially mixed materials: i.e., those which are altered after mining in order to meet these specifications shall be uniformly blended before the material is delivered. Such mixed material shall not contain more than 15 percent of material retained on a No. 40 Sieve.

2.1.3 Sand “B”

SAND “B”

PERMISSIBLE LIMITS

U.S. STANDARD SIEVE PERCENT BY WEIGHT, PASSING

3/8 inch 100 No. 4 90-100 No. 8 70-95 No. 30 22-57 No. 50 0-30 No. 100 0-5

2.1.4 Washed Gravel

WASHED

GRAVEL

GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: The washed gravel shall be composed of a natural mixture of gravel (washed) meeting the requirements described herein. All washed gravel shall be free of trash, vegetation, or other debris.

GRADATION: All washed gravel shall conform to the following gradation:

2” 100 1.5” 90-100 0.75” 30-90 0.375” 5-30 No. 4 0-5

2.2 LIMESTONE

STONE QUALITY: The following quality requirements apply to the stone to be supplied under the terms of this contract:

a. Hardness and Durability: All stone shall be of sufficient hardness and durability to not disintegrate under the elements or be easily broken in handling.

b. Cleanliness: All stone shall be clean and free of dirt or other foreign material.

c. Angularity: All stone shall have sharp edges as produced by normal quarrying operations.

d. Density: All stone shall have a minimum density of 155 pounds per cubic foot as determined in accordance with the procedure CRD-C-107-60, "Method for Specific Gravity, Absorption and Unit Weight of Coarse Aggregate, and Riprap."

e. Absorption: All stone shall have absorption less than 2 percent. The method of test for absorption shall be ASTM C 127 –Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate.

For riprap absorption, bulk specific gravity, SSD, the test method shall be ASTM D 6473 – Specific Gravity and Absorption of Rock for Erosion Control.

f. Soundness: The soundness loss of course aggregate shall not exceed 15 percent when subjected to 5 cycles of the magnesium sulfate soundness test in accordance with ASTM C 88 – Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate or AASHTO T 104.

g. Gradation: The stone shall be graded as specified below.

CR 610 LIMESTONE TABLE

1 ½” 100 1” 90-100 ¾” 70-100 ½” 62-90

3/8” 50-80 #4 40-65

#40 12-26 #200 5-12

NUMBER 57 STONE TABLE

1 ½” 100 1” 80-100 ½” 25-60 #4 0-10 #8 0-5

2.3 RIPRAP

2.3.1 General

Only quarried stone shall be used. Riprap quality shall be as specified in paragraph GRADATION TEST. Gradation shall conform to the table(s) below. A maximum of 10 percent flat and elongated pieces will be acceptable. A flat and elongated piece of riprap is defined as a stone with either the width or thickness of the piece being less than one-third of the length.

TABLE A

(FOR RIPRAP "R90")

PERCENT LIGHTER LIMITS OF STONE

BY WEIGHT (SSD) WEIGHT, LB.

100 90 - 40 50 40 - 20 15 20 - 5

TABLE B

(FOR RIPRAP "R140")

100 140 - 60 50 60 - 30 15 30 - 10

TABLE C

(FOR RIPRAP "R200")

100 200 - 80 50 80 - 40 15 40 - 10

TABLE D

(FOR RIPRAP "R400")

100 400 - 160 50 160 - 80 15 80 - 30

TABLE E

(FOR RIPRAP "R650")

100 650 - 260 50 280 - 130 15 130 - 40

TABLE F

(FOR RIPRAP "R1000")

100 1,000 - 260 50 430 - 200 15 210 - 60

TABLE G

(FOR RIPRAP "R1500")

100 1,500 - 600 50 650 - 300 15 330 - 100

3.0 MATERIAL TESTS (Delivery Orders may require the following):

3.1 MATERIAL QUALITY TESTING: Delivery Orders may require the following:

3.1.1 Prior to the delivery of the material, the Contractor shall submit, to the government representative for his approval, an analysis, from a State Highway Department approved independent laboratory, of the proposed material to be supplied.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall supply the original and three copies of all test results to the government representative prior to the delivery of any material. The results of the analysis shall be approved by the Government representative prior to the delivery of any material.

3.1.3 At any time during the period of this contract, the Government representative may require the Contractor to perform, at his/her own expense, quality testing of the materials furnished or proposed to be furnished with samples to be taken either at the delivery point or at the pit (as deemed necessary by the Government representative). This quality testing will include that for gradation, sieve analyses, liquid limits and plasticity index. All samples will be taken by the Contractor in the presence of a Government representative. The number and frequency of these samplings and tests will be determined by the Government representative.

3.1.4 Also, the laboratory facilities used for such testing shall be subject to inspection and/or approval by the Government representative and the Government reserves the right to be present during the performance of directed testing. From the date of receipt of notification of any requirement for such testing, the Contractor shall accomplish the testing within five (5) working days and provide the original and three (3) copies of all test results to the Government representative within seven (7) working days.

3.2 TESTS (Riprap) (Delivery Orders may require the following):

3.2.1 General

The Contractor shall perform gradation tests to assure compliance with contract requirements and shall maintain detailed records.

3.2.2 Reporting

Reporting shall be in accordance with paragraph GRADATION TEST.

3.2.3 Standard Test Method for Gradation of Riprap and Graded Stone

a. Select a representative sample (See Note No. 1), weigh and dump on hard stand.

b. Select specific sizes (see example) on which to run "individual weight larger than" test. (See Note No. 2). Procedure is similar to the standard aggregate gradation test for "individual weight retained".

c. Determine the largest size stone in the sample. (100 percent size)

d. Separate by "size larger than" the selected weights, starting with the larger sizes. Use reference stones, with identified weights, for visual comparison in separating the obviously "larger than" stones.

Stones that appear close to the specific weight must be individually weighed to determine size grouping. Weigh each size group, either individually or cumulatively.

e. Paragraph d above will result in "individual weight retained" figures. Calculate individual percent retained (heavier than) cumulative percent retained and cumulative percent passing (lighter than). Plot percent passing, along with the specification curve on ENG Form 4794-R.

NOTE NO. 1: Sample Selection: The most important part of the test and the least precise is the selection of a representative sample. No "standard" can be devised; larger quarry run stone is best sampled at the shot or stockpile by given direction to the loader; small graded stone is best sampled by random selection from the transporting vehicles. If possible, all parties should take part in the sample selection, and agree before the sample is run, that the sample is representative.

NOTE NO. 2: Selection of Size for Separation: It is quite possible and accurate to run a gradation using any convenient sizes for the separation, without reference to the specifications. After the test is plotted on a curve, then the gradation limits may be plotted. Overlapping gradations with this method are no problem. It is usually more convenient, however, to select points from the gradation limits, such as the minimum 50 percent size, the minimum 15 percent size, and one or two others, as separation points.

3.2.4 Gradation Test

The Contractor shall perform a gradation test or tests on the riprap at the quarry in accordance with “STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR GRADATION OF RIPRAP AND GRADED STONE”. The sample shall be taken by the Contractor in the presence of the Government Representative. The Contractor shall notify the Government representative not less than 3 days in advance of each test. In the event of unavailability of a Government representative; the Contractor shall perform the tests and certify to the Government representative that the riprap shipped complies with the specifications. At least one gradation test shall be performed per each 50,000 tons of each size of riprap. The gradation tests shall be reported using the forms, GRADATION TEST DATA SHEET and ENG FORM 4794-R.

The Contractor shall designate on the test form that portion in tons of the lot tested which is applicable to this contract. Any deviation from the reported tonnage shall be corrected and recorded on a revised GRADATION TEST DATA SHEET. The sample shall consist of not less than 25 tons of each size of riprap required, and shall be collected in a random manner which will provide a sample which accurately reflects the actual gradation arriving at the worksite. Failure of the test on the initial sample and on an additional sample will be considered cause for rejection of the quarry and/or quarry process, and all riprap represented by the failed tests shall be set aside and not incorporated into the work. Any additional tests required because of the failure of an initial test sample will not be considered as one of the other required tests. If collected by the truckload, each truckload shall be representative of the gradation requirements. The Government Representative may direct additional testing of the riprap at the project site if the riprap appears by visual inspection, to be out of gradation. The Contractor shall provide all necessary screens, scales and other equipment, the operating personnel, and shall grade the sample. Certification and test results shall represent riprap shipped from the quarry. Certification and tests results must be received by the Government representative at the worksite before the riprap is accepted.

GRADATION TEST DATA

SHEET

STONE WEIGHT IN LBS. PERCENT LIGHTER BY WEIGHT

400-160 100 160-80 50

80-30 15

EXAMPLE

WORKSHEET

STONE SIZE INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL CUMULATIVE PERCENT

LBS. WT. RETAINED PERCENT RETAINED RETAINED PASSING

400 0 0 0 100 160 9,600 30 30 70 80 11,200 35 65 35 30 8,000 25 90 10 <30 3,200 10 100 -

TOTAL 32,000 lbs.

NOTE: Largest stone 251 lbs.

PART 4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (MATERIALS OTHER THAN RIPRAP)

4.1 GENERAL: The inspection and acceptance procedures specified herein set forth a general policy that only the supplies meeting the requirements of this contract will be accepted. Neither the presence nor the absence of Government inspection shall relieve the Contractor from any contract requirements.

4.2 PIT VISIT: Prior to the issuance of Notice-To-Proceed, the Government may elect to visit the proposed source (pits) to inspect the materials. Accordingly, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government representative the location(s) of the pit or pits where the materials will be obtained. The Contractor shall insure that the Government has access to these pits for such inspections. If the Government elects to inspect a pit, the Contractor will be advised, and visit arrangements will be mutually compatible between the Government and the Contractor. Determinations made by the Government related to such visits shall not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirements.

4.3 MEASUREMENT:

4.3.1 Measurement for payment will be by the ton (2,000 pounds). Surfacing material shall be measured for payment by being weighed on approved scales before being placed into the work. Each truck load shall be weighed to the nearest 0.1 ton and the final quantity rounded to the nearest whole ton. All material shall be weighed commercial scales in close proximity (within 25 miles) of site of work. These scales shall furnish a computer generated certified weight certificates from a public weigh master that bears the vehicle identification number of each vehicle. The Contracting Officer may elect to accept scale weights at the jobsite in lieu of certified weight certificates furnished by a public weigh master. In this event, the Contractor shall furnish the scales and shall weigh the surfacing material in the presence of the Government representative, who will certify to the correctness thereof. Scales shall be of sufficient length to permit simultaneous weighing of all axle loads and shall be inspected, tested and sealed as directed by the Contracting Officer to assure an accuracy within 0.5 percent throughout the range of the scales. The scale's accuracy shall be checked and certified by an acceptable scales company representative prior to weighing any surfacing material and rechecked and recertified whenever a variance is suspected. The scales shall be located at the site of work. Quarry weights will not be accepted.

If the materials are unloaded and trucked from a port or location with certified scales available, a certified scale system shall be used to weigh each truck load of material and account for each truck load of stone hauled to the delivery site, with a certified scale ticket. If the barges are offloaded near a delivery site or other remote location, then barge draft measurement may be used (upon approval of the contracting officer), provided the contractor provides a “truck tracking/ticketing system” that will account for each truck load of material loaded at the barge site and unloaded at the delivery site/levee.

All barge draft measurements shall be made by the contractor in the presence of a government representative. The Initial barge measurements shall be made before moving any material from the barges. Any free or excess water in the barges shall be pumped out before the initial barge measurements. Material that is loaded out, hauled to the delivery location, and found to contain excessive moisture, or free water will be rejected.

4.4 DELIVERY/HAULING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION: To facilitate identification and logging of delivery vehicles, the Contractor shall insure that each vehicle to be used in executing deliveries has an individual identification number or license plate number; or, where trailers are to be used, individual identification numbers or license plate numbers for each trailer. If license plate numbers are used, the Contractor shall keep all license plates clean and otherwise legible. Vehicles with dirty or illegible license plates or identification numbers will not be allowed to dump until these plates or ID numbers are made legible by the Contractor. All ID numbers shall be on the sides of the delivery vehicles. Any other vehicle or trailer identification system used by the Contractor shall provide for uniform, plainly visible, and permanent numbering affixed to the vehicle or trailer. Such numbering shall make each vehicle and trailer individual with respect to delivery activities under this contract, i.e., each truck or trailer shall have its own number.

** Revised by Amendment 0001 **

4.4.1 Minimum Delivery Capability. Varying MINIMUM delivery rates, hours, and days may be required by individual delivery orders. The Contractor shall be at a minimum, capable of delivering materials under each delivery order issued under this contract, a minimum rate of 500 tons, per 8 hour day on a continuous basis until the quantity ordered has been delivered.

** Revised by Amendment 0001 **

4.4.2 Dumping Procedures. Various dumping procedures may be required under the contract, to be determined on each delivery order. The Contractor may be required to deliver material via spaced partial load dumping, tailgate spreading, and/or stockpile dumping, as specified in the scope-of-work for each delivery order.

** Revised by Amendment 0001 **

4.4.3 Liquidated Damages. Liquidated Damages (ref. clause 52.211-11) in the amount of $786.00 per day, may be incorporated into a particular delivery order, at the time the order is offered for competition, if the contracting officer determines that liquidated damages are appropriate for that individual order.

** Revised by Amendment 0001 **

4.5 DELIVERY TICKETS:

4.5.1 The Contractor shall provide serialized delivery tickets with each load delivered. These tickets shall be in duplicate and contain a carbon sheet or an equivalent method of transferring notations thereon from one ticket to its copy. At a minimum, the following information shall be shown on each ticket:

Contractor's Name Delivery Vehicle ID Number Ticket Serial Number Date of Delivery Contract Number Location of Delivery Delivery Order Number Quantity Loaded on Truck

4.5.2 In addition to this information, the ticket shall have sufficient space for the Government inspector to indicate thereon the amount measured as delivered, the time of delivery, and his/her signature.

Subsequent to delivery and measurement, the Contractor shall provide the delivery ticket to the Government inspector for this notation and signature, whereupon the inspector will keep the original and give the copy back to the Contractor. The Government inspector will not sign a delivery ticket where the material does not meet the requirements of this purchase order or under circumstances where other conditions of this purchase order were violated. Also, signatures on a delivery ticket by anyone other than the authorized Government inspector will not be accepted for payment purposes.

4.6 UNSATISFACTORY MATERIAL: Any material furnished to a delivery point that is found not to be in compliance with these specifications shall be promptly removed by the Contractor at his/her own expense. The fact that material may have been dumped before it was found unsatisfactory shall have no bearing on the Contractor's responsibility for removal under these circumstances.

PART 5 DELIVERY TIMES/LOCATIONS/POCs

5.1 Delivery locations are within the Vicksburg District boundaries located in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Delineation of the specific delivery times, locations and points of contact will be specified in the delivery orders.

PART 6 INVOICE SUBMISSIONS

Instructions for invoice submission for payment under this contract will be identified in the delivery orders.

PART 7 SAFETY. The Contractor shall strictly comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, this manual, and all subsequent revisions of the manual, as it applies to the activities under this contract. This manual is available on the Internet at:

www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs. In addition to EM 385-1-1, the Contractor is Subject to the provisions of the Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and Occupational Safety Standards, which are published by the Department of Labor under authority of Public Laws 91-54 and 91-596. The Contractor shall maintain all applicable provisions of these regulations as they relate to the activities under this contract. The Contractor shall also routinely discuss applicable provisions of EM 385-1-1, Job Hazard Analyses, and OSHA standards with employees during delivery order performance.

PART 8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. The following security measures may be required in the event the contractor must access an Army controlled installation, facility or area. For example, an Army controlled installation means the Vicksburg District Headquarters, the Harbor facility, or other areas controlled by security personnel or electronic security systems. Areas such as levees do not fall under this requirement.

a. 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 or background investigation and 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 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.

b. 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." Levees are not security restricted areas.

c. 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.

PART 9 VETERAN EMPLOYMENT.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-

52.211-11 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUPPLIES, SERVICES, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the time specified in (a delivery order, is this clause is added by the contracting officer, at the time the order is offered for competition), the Contractor shall, in place of actual damages, pay to the Government liquidated damages of $786.00 per calendar day of delay].

(b) If the Government terminates this contract in whole or in part under the Default--Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause, the Contractor is liable for liquidated damages accruing until the Government reasonably obtains delivery or performance of similar supplies or services. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(c) The Contractor will not be charged with liquidated damages when the delay in delivery or performance is beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as defined in the Default--Fixed-Price Supply and Service clause in this contract.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)