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Lease of Survey Vessel for Dredge Jadwin

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Object of the Scope of Work. The objective of this scope of work is to secure for the Government the rental of one diesel vessel with operating personnel. The subject vessel shall be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard as a "Vessel Carrying Passengers for Hire". The vessel shall be certified to carry a minimum of 15 passengers.

The vessel will be used on the Mississippi River between Cairo, IL, (Mile 953 AHP) and Southwest Pass (Mile 0 AHP) (to include Ports and Harbors between these river miles), Yazoo River from the mouth of the Yazoo Diversion Canal to Greenwood, MS, on the Red River from the Mississippi River to Shreveport, LA, on the Ouachita and Black Rivers from the mouth of the Black River to Camden, AR, on the White and Arkansas Rivers from the mouth of the White to Little Rock, AR, and on the West Pearl River from Gulf of Mexico to Bogalusa, LA, as may be designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in support of work units and channel patrols.

2. Inspection of Equipment.

a. Prior to award, an inspection will be made of the vessel offered to determine contract compliance. This inspection will take place where located and the bidder will be required to deliver the vessel for inspection at no expense to the Government. A secondary inspection location is not available unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The bidder will be given a one-week notice prior to the inspection. At the inspection, the vessel shall be clean, with no repair work being done, and the vessel and all associated machinery shall be in good working order. The vessel must be inspected and accepted according to United States Coast Guard guidelines found in the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

Vessel must be inpected and accepted in accordance with MVK Form 385-18-R, Safety Inspection Check List for Towboats & Tenders. Speed trials will be performed as described in paragraph 9 of this scope of work.

b. If it is found that the vessel offered is not suitable for the purpose intended, or that it is not in good working order, it will not be accepted, and the bid will be rejected as nonresponsive. If award is made, this pre-award inspection will not relieve the Contractor from continuing to meet contract requirements and the satisfactory operation of the vessel during the contract.

c. Inspections will be made at the beginning of each option year and random inspections will also be made during the life of the contract to ensure that the vessel is in compliance with the contract.

3. Delivery and Release. Delivery of the vessel shall be made afloat to the Corps of Engineers wherever requested at the time of notice to proceed along the Mississippi River between Cairo, IL, (Mile 953 AHP) and Southwest Pass (Mile 0 AHP) (to include Ports and Harbors between these river miles), Yazoo River from the mouth of the Yazoo Diversion Canal to Greenwood, MS, on the Red River from the Mississippi River to Shreveport, LA, on the Ouachita and Black Rivers from the mouth of the Black River to Camden, AR, on the White and Arkansas Rivers from the mouth of the White to Little Rock, AR, and on the West Pearl River from Gulf of Mexico to Bogalusa, LA, as may be designated by the COR, in support of work units and channel patrols. The vessel shall be delivered within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of notice to report to work. The exact date will depend on the scheduled operations of the Dredge Jadwin. The annual vessel usage is estimated not to exceed 2,500 hours with the Dredge Jadwin (though all hours in the contract are not guaranteed). The government has the right to release the vessel and crew of its duties before the 2,500 hours are completed if the vessel is no longer needed. The vessel shall report for duty by noon of the assigned day at wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located or as directed by the COR. The vessel will be released at the end of the 2,500 hours or as directed by the COR. The contract may be modified for additional hours as needed to support the operations of the Dredge Jadwin. The contractor shall not exceed 2,500 hours annually unless a modification is executed and increases the vessel hours. The vessel will be released to the contractor at the location of the job on which it was last used. If the contractor is asked to resume duties after being released, the vessel will be considered as being under contract as soon as they are inbound for the Dredge Jadwin or other location as directed by the COR and will be considered under contract until they are released from the government.

The Contractor will be allowed to substitute another vessel with identical specifications if needed at any period during the contract ONLY if approved by the COR. The new vessel is required to pass the same inspection that the first vessel had passed, but it will not be given a second opportunity to correct minor deficiencies if it does not pass inspection unless approved by the

COR.

4. Vessel Travel. Travel to and from the vessel’s home port to the site of work location, travel between work locations, and travel from a work location back to the designated home port will be made when authorized or directed by the COR.

a. Except as otherwise provided, payment will be made for the time during each calendar day, from the date of delivery to the date of release of the boat, that the boat is retained in the custody of the COR beginning when the boat reports for work each day as directed by the COR and ending when the COR informs the Contractor or Operator that further service will not be required on that particular day.

b. Payments for each day’s use will be made at the applicable hourly rate stipulated in the contract for time specified in subparagraph (a) above. Pay time will be calculated for each day to the nearest hour.

c. Reduced Price Operation. In the event that the vessel is unable to meet the contract requirements due to required mechanical repairs as determined by the COR, the payment will be reduced to fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount while the repairs are made. In the event that the repairs are not completed within three (3) calendar days of becoming inoperable, the payment will be reduced to zero percent (0%) of the contract amount until the repairs are completed or a substitute vessel is provided.

5. Crew. The Contractor shall furnish and pay all necessary operators required for the satisfactory, efficient, and safe operation of the vessel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable labor laws.

6. Operator. The operator of the work vessel shall be licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to operate motorboats carrying more than 15 passengers for hire. All operators shall be competent and satisfactory to the COR. They shall see that the plant performs efficiently, satisfactorily, and safely at all times and carry out the instructions of the COR with respect to locations and hours of work.

7. Additional Crewmen. The vessel may be directed by the COR to travel and work under conditions that will require a qualified crewman in addition to the qualified operator. It is estimated but not guaranteed that this additional crewman will be required for 200 miles of travel and 50 hours of work during the contract period. Payment for the Contractor's additional crewman, if used, will be made at the applicable rate stated in the contract for actual time worked or miles traveled on the vessel, such rate to constitute complete payment for the additional crewman. The COR may, at his or her option, send a Government employee on the vessel for short intervals, to assure compliance with Section 19.C.01 EM 3851-1, in lieu of the Contractor's additional crewman, without cost to the Contractor for any incidental service performed.

Transportation of a Government employee for this purpose will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for operation of the vessel as provided in paragraph 16 below.

8. Watchman. The vessel may be directed by the COR to travel and work under conditions that will require the services of a watchman during non- operating time of the vessel. If such a condition arises, the COR may direct the Contractor to employ a watchman on the vessel during non- operating hours. It is estimated, but not guaranteed, that the services of a watchman will be required for 200 hours during the period of the contract. Payment for the Contractor's watchman, if used, will be made at the applicable rate stated therefore in the contract for the actual hours worked by the watchman. When the vessel is placed under a watchman's rate, the watchman's duties may be supplied by a qualified crewman, such as a deckhand or Boat Operator as the needs of the vessel may require the services of a qualified crewman during this time frame.

9. Speed Trials. The average speed of 20 miles per hour for the vessel shall be determined by running a measured course downstream and upstream with the mean speed of the two courses used as the average. Speed trials will be run prior to the award of the contract and as often during the life of the contract as considered necessary by the COR to assure that the vessel is kept in satisfactory operating condition at all times. If the vessel fails to meet the speed test, the bid will be rejected as nonresponsive. Failure to meet speed trials after award will be considered grounds for termination for default.

10. Subsistence and Quarters - Diesel Survey Vessel. As part of the consideration for the rental of the vessel, subsistence and quarters will be made available on Government vessel, when the Contractor is required to work in connection with operations on which Government subsistence and quarters are available.

11. Expense of Operation and Repair. Except as hereinafter provided, the Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all operators, labor, lubricating oils, greases, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, and material and shall bear all expenses incidental to the efficient operation of the vessel in connection with the work under the contract. The Contractor shall also bear all direct overhead and collateral expenses incidental to the operation, upkeep, and repair of the vessel. He shall maintain the vessel in a good state of repair and shall arrange for a supply of renewal parts to be on hand when needed for the vessel. The fuel tanks on the vessel must be filled to the maximum capacity upon each delivery of the vessel to the COR and will be filled to the maximum capacity before each release to the Contractor.

Contract personnel are responsible for their own transportation to and from the work location, wherever located.

When the personnel of the Government unit using the Contractor's vessel are quartered and/or working in connection with the Government floating plant, the Contractor may, after obtaining the consent of the Officer in Charge of such plant, tie up to the plant while it is at anchor or tied off to the bank. If mutually agreeable to the Government and Contractor, the Contractor's vessel will be taken into tow by the Government plant; provided that it will be the responsibility solely of the Contractor to properly secure his vessel to the Government plant; and further provided that in the event the Contractor's vessel is taken in tow by the Government plant, the Contractor will have on board the tow at all times a qualified operator. If the Contractor's vessel is not taken into tow by the Government plant, it will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to see that his vessel is separated there from and moved to a safe distance prior to any movement of the Government plant. For and in consideration of this privilege, the Contractor releases and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States from any and all claims, damage, demands, actions rights of action, costs and/or charges resulting from any loss, death, injury or property damage sustained by the Contractor, or his employees, agents; representatives, heirs or assigns, or by the United States, or by any other person or persons or company arising from, incident to, or as a result of the exercise of said privilege.

12. Suspension. The Government reserves the right to suspend the use of the vessel at any time upon giving oral notice to the Contractor. The COR will give such notice. The Contractor will be given oral notice, at least two days before the vessel will be required to report back to work under the contract. The contractor will not be paid for time spent in suspension. Neither the decision to suspend nor the suspension time will form the basis for any claim against the Government.

13. Performance of Plant. Time is of the essence in the delivery of services under the Contract.

Within 7 days of notice by the COR, the contractor shall provide necessary equipment to the first work location or the Dredge Jadwin. The delivery schedule and the delivery of services performed by the vessel are crucial to the Government operations that it will be assisting, and untimely delivery of the services required under the Contract, or other unsatisfactory performance, will jeopardize the interests of the Government. Failure to timely deliver services will be cause for immediate termination of the Contract in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Termination for cause", contained in the Contract Clause entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items". If at any time during the contract period, the Contracting Officer determines that the contractor is not performing as required by the contract, the contract may be immediately terminated.

The conditions listed above are not a complete listing of causes for default termination.

The Government reserves the right to terminate the contract for any other conditions of default, or convenience, as determined by the Contracting Officer and in accordance with the termination clauses of the Contract.

14. Control and Responsibility. The vessel will be under the control of the Contracting Officer, or his representatives, only with regard to location and hours of contract work. A representative of the Contracting Officer will be present at all times to issue instructions with reference to locations and hours of work. However, the rental is to be considered as a time charter, as distinguished from a demise or bare boat charter, and the operation of the vessel shall at all times be under the direction of the Contractor or his employee or employees.

Except to respond to an immediate emergency, the Contractor shall not cease to perform an assigned mission or cease to comply with operating orders that are in effect. Nor should the vessel leave the immediate area of assigned responsibility without the approval of the COR.

15. Supervision. The Contractor will maintain proper supervision to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract and orders of the COR. No instructions of the COR, or lack thereof will relieve the Contractor from contract compliance. The COR is not authorized to waive or alter the terms or requirements of the contract, nor to make additional requirements. The COR will be designated in writing at time of contract award. The Contractor will also be notified in writing of any COR changes.

16. Licensed Personnel.

a. The operator furnished by the Contractor shall have a current boat operator's license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to cover the waters in which the vessel will be operated. Under "Objectionable Employees" clause, employees furnished by the Contractor who, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, are adjudged incompetent or otherwise objectionable shall be promptly replaced by the Contractor. Failure to provide competent and capable employees at all times will be considered a failure to provide timely services under the contract and may be grounds for default termination. If the contract is terminated for default, the Contractor will be responsible for excess re-procurement costs.

b. A copy of the current U. S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection shall be displayed inside the cabin of the vessel being bid as well as a copy of the operator’s license issued by the U. S. Coast Guard.

17. Process for Obtaining Current Requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

Contractors are required to comply with the latest version, and all posted changes, of the Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manuel in effect on the issue date of this solicitation. EM 385-1-1 and changes are available on the Internet at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (at the HQ homepage, select "Safety and Occupational Health", and then select "EM 385-1-1" for the manual or, "changes to EM" for the most recent changes to the manual). Prior to making an offer, offerors should check the referenced website for the latest changes. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, or for compliance with other safety requirements of the contract.

a. Accident Prevention Program. Within 15 days after receipt of Notice of Award of the contract, and at least 7 days prior to commencement of the work, four copies of the Accident Prevention Program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The plan shall be prepared in the following format:

1. An executed MVD FORM 358-R, "Administrative Plan" (available upon request), see Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan" of EM 385-1-1.

2. An executed MVD FORM 359-R, "Activity Hazard Analysis" (available upon request), see paragraph 01.A.09 and figure 1-1 of EM 385-1-1.

3. A copy of company policy statement regarding accident prevention.

4. When marine plant and equipment are in use under a contract, the method of fuel oil transfer shall be submitted on MVD Form 414R Fuel Oil Transfer, (available upon request). (Refer to 33 CFR 156.)

5. The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the plan has been accepted by the COR. At the COR’s discretion, the Contractor may submit his Activity Hazard Analysis only for the first phase of construction provided that it is accompanied by an outline of the remaining phases of construction. All remaining phases shall be submitted and accepted prior to the beginning of work in each phase. Also, refer to

Section 1, "Program Management", paragraph 01.B, "Indoctrination and Training" of EM 385-1-1.

b. Permits and Responsibilities. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations, applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs as a result of the contractor's fault or negligence.

c. Means of Escape for Personnel Quartered or Working on Floating Plant. Two means of escape shall be provided for assembly, sleeping, and messing areas on floating plants. For areas involving 10 or more persons, both means of egress shall be through standard size doors opening to different exit routes. Where nine or fewer persons are involved, one of the means of escape may be a window (minimum dimensions 610 mm by 915 mm or 24 inches by 36inches), which leads to a different exit route. Refer to Section 19, "Floating Plant and Marine Activities" of EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

d. Emergency Alarms and Signals.

1. Alarms. Emergency alarms shall be installed and maintained on all floating plant requiring a crew where it is possible for either a passenger or crewman to be out of sight or hearing from any other person. The alarm system shall be operated from the primary electrical system with standby batteries on trickle charge that will automatically furnish the required energy during an electrical-system failure. A sufficient number of signaling devices shall be placed on each deck so that the sound can be heard distinctly at any point above the usual background noise. All signaling devices shall be so interconnected that actuation can occur from at least one strategic point on each deck.

2. Signals.

a. Fire Alarm Signals. The general fire alarm signal shall be in accordance with Paragraph 97.13-15b of the "Coast Guard Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels", Sub-Chapter 1, 1 Sep 77 (CG 257).

b. Abandon Ship Signals. The signal for abandon ship shall be in accordance with Paragraph 97.13-15c of reference cited in paragraph "2.1" above.

c. Man-Overboard Signal. Hail and pass the word to the bridge. All personnel and vessels capable of rendering assistance shall respond.

e. Coast Guard Motorboat Operator's License. A Coast Guard Motorboat Operator's License shall be required for the operator of any motorboat 26' long or longer.

NOTE: REQUIREMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THOSE CONTAINED IN EM 385-1-1.

f. Employees under this contract will be required to wear hard hats at all times when working outside covered areas. Life preservers shall be worn at all times when working on open deck floating plant not protected by guard rails. Hard hats and life preservers shall be furnished by the contractor at his expense.

g. Section 3 of the Safety and Health Requirements provides that when a medical facility or physician is not accessible within five minutes of an injury to a group of two or more employees for the treatment of injuries, at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified to administer first aid and CPR. First aid attendants shall hold certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training from the American Red Cross, from an agency whose training is deemed equivalent by the American Red Cross, or from a licensed physician. The certification shall not be older than three years from the date of issue, unless the currency period is specified otherwise by the issuing agency. The vessel should have on board at least one sixteen-unit first aid kit. A Coast Guard Operator's License in lieu of an American Red Cross is not acceptable.

Evidence of such qualification must be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work under this contract if the work party consists of two or more employees.

18. Pollution Control.

a. Contamination of Water. The Contractor shall not pollute lakes, ditches, rivers, and reservoirs with fuel, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides, or other similar material harmful to fish, shellfish, or wildlife, or other similar materials, which may be detrimental to outdoor recreation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, Parish, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams, and protection of health, shellfish, fish and domestic. See also paragraph 16b, "Permits and Responsibilities."

b. Disposal of Materials. The methods and locations of disposal of materials, wastes, effluent, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., shall be such that harmful debris will not enter lakes, ditches, rivers, or reservoirs by erosion.

19. Diesel Survey Vessel.

The vessel shall be twin-screw propeller type, driven by two marine diesels of not less than180 horsepower each and shall be equipped with storage batteries, charging generator or alternator, and self-starter. The vessel shall be seaworthy and in good mechanical condition. The vessel shall be suitable for operation on the Mississippi River and shall be capable of being easily handled in swift currents and maneuvered in close places. The vessel shall at all times comply with the current rules and regulations of the Coast Guard and shall be currently certified for operation in the waters specified (See Paragraph 1).

a. The vessel shall be capable, when loaded with 15 passengers, in addition to the crew of the vessel, and 200 gallons of fuel, of making an average speed of not less than 20 miles per hour when tested by running a measured one-mile course downstream and upstream with the mean speed of the two courses used as the average. The vessel will be tested prior to award of the contract and as often during the life of the contract as considered necessary by the Contracting Officer to assure that the vessel is kept in satisfactory operating condition at all times.

b. The vessel shall have a separate diesel generator set of not less than 5.0 KW continuous rating.

This set will be used to operate a computer, fathometer, or a Motorola Mini-Ranger III system and data processor (Government-furnished equipment), which have an operating voltage of 120/240 VAC (Single Phase) 60HZ.

c. The vessel shall be equipped with an electrical system of sufficient capacity for the satisfactory operation of a fathometer, a ship-to-shore radio, and an FM radio over a 24- hour period. The fathometer will operate on a 12 volt DC current and will impose a load of 168 watts.

Ship-to-shore and FM radios will operate on 12, 24, or 32 volts DC, or 110 AC, and will impose a load of 900 watts. Prior to delivery of the vessel to the first work location, the Contractor shall install a well through the hull of the vessel for the mounting of the fathometer transducer. The dimensions of the well to be installed on the vessel can be obtained from the Government representative. Government-owned fathometers and radios will be installed on the vessel by Government personnel. The Government-owned and installed property will be removed from Contractor's vessel upon completion of the contract.

d. The vessel’s engines shall be muffled to reduce noise levels outside the cabin area.

e. The vessel shall have fuel tanks with a total capacity of not less than 200 gallons.

f. The vessel shall have a ventilation system (forced or natural) that will adequately exhaust all diesel fumes from the engine room.

g. The necessary equipment for sounding and all radio equipment may be left on the vessel at all times during the period of the contract. Windows and doors on the vessel shall be designed such that the vessel may be locked to safeguard the Government equipment.

h. The vessel shall conform to the following general dimensions and requirements:

1. Length - not less than 30 ft. nor more than 55 ft.

2. Beam - not less than 10 ft. nor more than 20 ft.

3. Depth of hull - not less than 4 ft. nor more than 10 ft.

4. Draft (under working conditions) maximum 5 ft.

5. Deck space forward of cabin minimum 75 sq. ft.

6. Deck space aft of cabin minimum 75 sq. ft.

7. Walk space outboard of cabin, both port and starboard, a minimum width of 18 inches.

i. False decks on bow or stern will not be considered part of the length nor used in computing the area of the decks.

20. Survey Vessel Serviceability.

a. Weekly maintenance/inspection logs shall be maintained on board at all times and shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer or their designee at any time during the performance of this contract.

b. Vessel shall be delivered ready for work to include all chipping and painting needs. All chipping and painting shall be performed during “off-season” layup. At any time during the contract period, the vessel requires immediate chipping or painting, the contractor shall seek prior approval through the Contracting Officer or their designee.

c. Weekly maintenance/inspection logs shall consist of but are not limited to the following:

1. Propulsion engine and generator fluid levels

2. Propulsion engine and generator components

3. Lifesaving/sustaining equipment

4. Steering components

5. Navigation equipment

d. Each maintenance/inspection entry into the log shall correspond with the current hour meter reading for the vessel’s equipment.

e. During the period of performance for this contract, the contractor shall maintain a current log of ALL major maintenance for the vessel.

f. If at any time during the performance of this contract equipment is discovered to be unserviceable, all replacement parts shall be of similar type and not mis- matched.

21. Survey Vessel Hull. The hull of the vessel shall be of steel or aluminum construction. The bottom of the vessel shall be of the flat bottom type. The bow of the vessel shall not be more than 4 ft. from the top of the deck to the water while sitting dead in the water. A side mounted cavel on each side of the cabin is necessary to tie the vessel alongside of work unit while laying

by. A walkway at least 18 in. in width is required for the safe passage of personnel along the side of the vessel. Boats with "v" bow, a "v" hull or catamaran will be acceptable on this contract item.

22. Survey Vessel Cabin.

a. The cabin of the vessel may be constructed of steel or aluminum.

b. The cabin shall be at least 12 feet long and 9 feet wide with at least 6 feet of height inside the cabin.

c. The cabin shall have safe storage cabinets for the Government-owned survey equipment that will be left on board the vessel while the dredge is working. At any time, the vessel is left unattended, it is the Contractor's responsibility to secure and safeguard the Government-owned equipment stored in the vessels cabin by any means and including locking all the cabins, doors, and windows and hire a watchman as necessary.

d. The cabin shall have a clear vision of the horizon for the boat operator and the passengers to the rear, front, and both sides. This clear vision is necessary for all people on board so survey alignments can be planned and discussed by the personnel making these decisions.

e. The cabin shall have doors on the front and rear for the convenient entrance or exit of personnel in the cabin.

f. The sound pressure level shall not exceed 85 decibels overall in the cabin.

g. The cabin shall have air conditioning that will cool and maintain a comfortable interior temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

h. The top of the cabin shall have a waterproof top sufficiently stable for men to walk or stand on.

i. There shall be a handrail along the entire length of the top or side of the cabin and also along the front of the cabin so personnel waking or standing on the side or front of the vessel can safely hold on to the rail.

j. The vessel shall have a radar to allow the vessel to operate in all types of weather. The vessel shall also be equipped with commercial grade electronic charting equipment such as Rose Point Electronic Charting System (ECS) or similar.

k. The cabin shall have a heating system that will heat and maintain the cabin at a comfortable interior temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in cold weather.

23. QUALITY CONTROL / QUALITY ASSURANCE.

a. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. A copy of the Contractor’s Quality Control Program must be provided to the Contracting officer for approval prior to phase-in of contract and changes occur. The program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. A method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unsatisfactory.

2. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective action taken.

This document shall be available to the Government during the term of the contract.

b. Quality Assurance. The Government may monitor the Contractor’s performance to ascertain Contractor compliance with this contract. Changes to surveillance methods and/or procedures are solely within the Contracting Officer’s discretion and control.

24. PERIOD OF CONTRACT. The contract period shall be from the date of Notice-To-Proceed through 365 consecutive days thereafter (366 in the event of a leap year), unless extended in accordance with the paragraph entitled “FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.” This is a 1- year contract containing a government option to extend it in 1- year increments for up to an additional 2 years after the first year.

25. DELIVERY AND RELEASE. Delivery of the vessel shall be made afloat and fully found to the Vicksburg Corps of Engineers Fleet, Vicksburg Harbor Project, Vicksburg, Mississippi, or the work location specified by the COR within five calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

When delivered, the vessel shall be ready for operation in compliance with the contract. The vessel will be released to the Contractor at the Vicksburg Corps of Engineers Fleet, Vicksburg Harbor Project in Vicksburg, Mississippi, or the work location specified by the COR.

26. MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.

a. Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable workmen's compensation Statutes of the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and shall furnish evidence of Employer's Liability Insurance in an amount of not less than $100,000.

b. General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence on the comprehensive form of policy and property damage liability in the amount of $100,000 per occurrence on the comprehensive form of the policy.

c. Marine Insurance. Hull policy must be endorsed for towers' liability (tow and cargo) and the amount of the policy must be supplemented by excess towers' liability in the minimum amount of $1,000,000, and also by excess protection and indemnity insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000. All policies must be endorsed for navigation limits applicable to this contract. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, must be named as an additional insured on all policies, and the policies shall contain an endorsement waiving subrogation against the United States. In the event of material changes in coverage or of cancellation of any policy, written notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to the effective date of such change or cancellation.

27. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative.

The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures, to include identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

b. Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

c. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

d. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

e. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

f. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three 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, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

g. Non-U.S. Citizens working on Government Contracts: Government Approval MUST be obtained PRIOR to any non-U.S. Citizen being permitted to work on a government contract. The Contractor must submit a letter requesting approval via the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative to the Vicksburg District Security Officer. The letter must include the contract number, period of performance, location(s) of work performance and attach a copy of the individual’s passport and visa/work authorization documents.