Performance Work Statement.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR TOWBOAT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE

JUVENILE FISH TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR WALLA WALLA DISTRICT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. LOCATION AND EXTENT OF WORK

1.2. JUVENILE FISH TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

1.3. TOWBOAT REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1. TOWBOAT INSPECTIONS

1.3.2. BARGE PUSHING REQUIREMENTS

1.3.3. FISH BARGE TRANSPORT

1.3.4. REPLACEMENT TOWBOATS

1.3.5. TOWBOAT LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS

1.3.6. COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

1.3.7. ELECTRICAL AND COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS FOR

TOWBOATS

SECTION-2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.2.1. CONTRACT MANAGER

2.2.2. CONTRACT PERSONNEL

2.2.3. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFFING.

2.3. SAFETY DOCUMENTATION

2.3.1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

2.3.2. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

2.3.3. MISHAP REPORTING

2.4. MEETINGS

2.4.1. PRE-TRANSPORT AND SAFETY MEETINGS

SECTION-3 TRAINING AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.1. HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL PROGRAM

3.2. AT LEVEL I TRAINING

3.3. OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) TRAINING

3.4. ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND

PROCEDURES

3.5. CONTRACTORS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE COMMON ACCESS

CARD (CAC) BUT REQUIRE ACCESS TO A DOD FACILITY OR

INSTALLATION

3.6. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS TO DOD FACILITY OR INSTALLATION

3.7. SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING TRAINING

3.8. ESCORTS IN RESTRICTED AREAS

3.9. PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

SECTION-4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

SECTION C-5 BARGES

5.1. FISH BARGES

5.2. BARGE ACCESS

5.3. BARGE OPERATION

5.4. BARGE FUELING

SECTION-6. RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1.1. TIMEKEEPING & RECORD KEEPING

6.1.2. LOG BOOKS

6.1.3. FUEL, OPERATING SUPPLIES, LUBRICATION, ETC.

6.1.4. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

6.2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

6.2.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

6.2.2. MISPLACED MATERIAL

6.2.3. MARINE RISK

6.2.4. SIGNAL LIGHTS

6.2.5. CREW ASSIST

6.2.6. EXCLUSION

SECTION-7 PAYMENTS

7.1. INVOICES

7.2. RATES

7.3. BREAKDOWN

7.4. MEALS

7.5. DEADHEAD RATES

7.6. MISCELLANEOUS COSTS

7.7. TOWBOAT CREWS

7.8. FUEL

SECTION-8 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION

8.1. COMMENCEMENT

8.2. PROSECUTION

8.3. COMPLETION

SECTION-9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

SECTION-10. DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

SECTION-11 ATTACHMENTS

11.1. Map

11.2. Accident Prevention Plan Format

11.3. Activity Hazard Analysis Format

SECTION-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. LOCATION AND EXTENT OF WORK

Work will be performed on the Snake and Columbia rivers in the area between Lower Granite Reservoir (near Lewiston, ID) and Portland, OR. The Contractor shall provide equipment and perform services for the following operations:

1.2. JUVENILE FISH TRANSPORTION PROGRAM

The Contractor shall provide four towboats, each staffed with crews for 24-hour per day operation, to transport Government-owned fish barges from Lower Granite Juvenile Fish Facility to fish release areas below Bonneville Dam (see map – Attachment 1). Stops will be made at Little Goose and Lower Monumental dams to load additional fish or to pick up an additional fish barge for transport to the release site. The initiation of barging operations is based on runoff and fish outmigration projections. Barging of fish may begin as early as 21 April during low flow or drought years and as late as May 2 during years when runoff is forecasted to be near or above normal or average runoff. Transporting of fish by barge from Snake River dams will therefore begin sometime between April 21 and May 2, as directed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and could last through August 14 or 15 but could end as early as June 20 depending on fish collection numbers or as coordinated with regional fish managers. Transporting of fish by barge from Snake River dams will therefore begin sometime between April 21 and May 2, and last up to mid-August but typically ends earlier. The COR shall give the Contractor no less than 7 days (168 hours) notice for end of fish transport by barge operations for the year.

Transport barges will depart from fish loading facilities daily or on alternate days, depending on fish abundances. In recent years, transport has been daily at the start of the season and transitioned to occurring on alternate days mid-season. In the case of everyday transport occurring at the beginning of the season, four towboats are required so that a towboat and barge leave Lower Granite Dam daily. In the case of every-other-day transport at the beginning of the season, two towboats may alternate, leaving Lower Granite Dam every-other-day for the trip downriver. If beginning with every-other-day transport and fish numbers increase, two additional towboats will be placed in service so that a towboat and barge leave Lower Granite Dam daily.

Later in the season, when fish numbers decrease, the program will begin or return to the every-other-day operation. Since every-other-day or daily barge operations begin April 21 or later at Snake River dams, the Corps may direct a towboat to barge fish once a week from Lower Granite Dam in support of fish research until the start of daily or every other day transport. The transport of research fish may begin as early as April 1 and will cease at the direction of the Corps or when every-other-day or daily barge operations are in progress. The Government may direct-load fish barges at Little Goose Dam. If this occurs, the Contractor will transport a loaded fish barge from Lower Granite Dam, stop and pick up a loaded fish barge at Little Goose Dam, stop and load additional fish at Lower Monumental Dam and then continue the trip downstream to the release site. On return trips back to Lower Granite Dam, one of the empty barges will be left at Little Goose Dam. Direct loading of fish at Little Goose Dam may also take place during part of the every-other-day barging operation. The Contractor will be notified at least 14 days before the start of the season regarding the proposed transport schedule. Barging may continue until approximately mid-August or when fish numbers decline to where trucks will be used for their transport or based on regional agreements regarding the start and ending of fish transport by barge.

Additionally, a stop at Lyon’s Ferry Hatchery may be required during one or more downriver trips to pick up fish from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

1.3. TOWBOAT REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1. TOWBOAT INSPECTIONS. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the towboat is in compliance with the standards set forth under 46 CFR Subchapter M at all times. The Contractor vessel must maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) according to 46 CFR Part 91, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard with appropriate vessel route and conditions to serve this contract. Post a copy of documentation in a public area on board the vessel. The Contractor must also submit a copy of the Certificate of Inspection (COI) to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) annually before beginning work on this contract. A copy of any USCG Form CG-835F (Facility Inspection Requirements) issued to the vessel in the preceding year shall be provided to the COR and keep a copy on board the vessel before beginning work on this contract. The Contractor is responsible for inspections on all towboats considered for use under this contract, including all towboats that may be used as spare towboats, prior to beginning work on this contract. The inspection shall determine seaworthiness, capability of meeting contract requirements, and that towboats provided are safe to operate under weather, wind, and flow conditions prevalent on the Columbia and Snake rivers during the contract period. All towboats or other equipment which do not pass the safety inspections must be modified to meet the requirements. Towboats that do not meet the requirements of this contract may not be used by the Contractor for work performed under this contract. The Contractor must complete all modifications to towboats to correct deficiencies noted in inspections and provide written notice of those modifications to the COR prior to towboats going into service under this contract. Inspection reports and correction of deficiencies must be approved by the COR prior to the use of any towboat on this contract. If a vessel has been modified, repowered, or have been involved in an accident or incident resulting in damage to the towboat since the initial certification, then another inspection and recertification will be required. Re-inspection results documentation must be provided to and reviewed by the COR prior to the vessel returning to service.

1.3.2. BARGE PUSHING REQUIREMENTS. Each towboat provided shall have a minimum total of 1,350 shaft horsepower, be equipped with at least two engines and two propellers, have watertight hatches on main decks. Each towboat shall be capable of routinely moving two to four fully loaded Government owned fish-hauling barges, in any combination of sizes, downstream simultaneously as well as moving up to four empty barges upstream. Other combinations of up to four barges may be moved to and from moorage spaces or to and from dams within the contract area as requested by the COR.

1.3.3. FISH BARGE TRANSPORT. Towboats shall be capable of maintaining a round trip time from Lower Granite Dam to the release site below Bonneville Dam (Skamania Light/Warrendale area) and back with fish barges not to exceed 80 hours total time. This 80-hour turnaround time shall include up to 3 hours loading time at Little Goose Dam and up to 3 hours at Lower Monumental Dam. Deducting loading time allows 74 hours to progress downstream through seven reservoirs and seven navigation locks to the release site below Bonneville Dam, unload fish, and to return upstream to Lower Granite Dam. Fish releases will be made at dusk or after sunset to minimize exposure to avian predation. In addition to total turn-around time, the contractor must complete the downstream run from Lower Granite Dam to Little Goose Dam in 5 hours or less and from Little Goose Dam to Lower Monumental Dam in 4 hours or less. The Contractor must consider the fact that substantial river flows, high flow velocities, inclement weather, and strong winds can be anticipated during the contract period. Any delays caused by flow or weather conditions are to be reported immediately to the COR or their designee the barge rider. Lock operators at all Corps dams in the contract area will be notified that fish-hauling barges shall receive first priority when using the various navigation locks. Lockage, fueling, and crew replacement times are to be considered in the 80-hour transit time. Towboat captains are to request priority lockage on all fish-hauling trips. Any delays in movement of towboats and fish barges caused by the Government will not be charged to the 80-hour turn-around time. Partial trips may be necessary when transiting to Lower Granite Dam from the contractor home point of origin when beginning service ("Deadhead" or not in tow), transitioning to home point of origin upon completion of service ("Deadhead" when not in tow), or when directed to move or transfer barges to a designated moorage location before going out of service. If the duration of the operation is less than 40 hours, then the government shall be invoiced at half the rate of a single trip. If the operation takes 40 hours or more to complete, then the government may be billed for a single trip. The government shall not be invoiced for partial trips resulting from contractor negligence or equipment failure or for circumstances beyond government control such as inclement weather. A partial trip may also result from special purpose barge movement for repairs or for a special run to return barges to Lower Granite Dam.

1.3.4. REPLACEMENT TOWBOATS. In the event the Contractor's towboats are not meeting the maximum turn-around times, the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide alternate towboat(s) that meet the minimum requirements specified in this contract. If the Contractor cannot supply satisfactory replacement towboat(s), the Government reserves the right to supply a replacement and deduct the cost from moneys due to the Contractor.

1.3.5. TOWBOAT LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS. Each towboat shall have fully equipped sleeping, cooking, and dining facilities adequate to house a full operating crew and one assigned representative of the Government (barge rider). Towboats shall be equipped with both hot and cold potable water for showering, washing hands in restrooms, cooking, drinking, and washing dishes. The Government representative (barge rider) shall have a private stateroom or bunk room to ensure privacy. The Contractor shall also be responsible for providing all meals for the Government representatives (barge riders) on the towboats. It is acceptable to add temporary living space for the Government representative provided that the living space is secure from weather and elements, securely fastened to the deck, heated and air-conditioned, and not exposed to any more noise and fumes than would be encountered in the boat's normal crew quarters.

Research or news media personnel may accompany some transport trips however, they would not require overnight accommodations because they would be onboard for less than a day.

1.3.6. COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. Towboats shall be equipped with adequate communications equipment, including cellular telephones, to ensure contact with the onboard

Government representative, navigation locks, and emergency services at all points within the contract area.

1.3.7. ELECTRICAL AND COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWBOATS.

Towboats are required to supply 120-volt AC power to the barges for running navigation lights, cabin lights, and engine alarms. All towboats must have correct wiring (polarity) as indicated by checking with an approved circuit tester made by a company such as Hubbell, Ideal, or Leviton.

Towboats shall provide compressed air to the barges on an as needed basis if required for operating the fish hold opening mechanisms.

SECTION 2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor, towboats, barges, and any other equipment provided by the Contractor shall comply and/or meet all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE/SAFE), and National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) standards as well as United States Department of Transportation laws and regulations, United States Coast Guard (USCG) laws and regulations and the 2024 Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements found in the EM 385-1-1 Manual (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer- Manuals/u43544q/454D203338352D312D31/). Contractor personnel and equipment shall be subject to safety inspections by Government personnel.

2.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

2.2.1. CONTRACT MANAGER. The contractor shall designate an on-site Contract Manager and alternate to be responsible for overseeing work performance and safety. The individual(s) shall be present during all hours of operation discussed in sections 1.2., 1.3.3., 2.4.1., 5.2., 5.3.,

5.4. and 6.2. The contract manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters related to daily operation and safety related to and within this contract.

The individual(s) shall be available during normal business hours and is expected to provide call back within the same day to discuss issues related to this contract. The name, contact/cell phone number and e-mail address of the individual(s) must be designated in writing and provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the pre-work meeting. The Contract Manager and alternate shall be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.

2.2.2. CONTRACT PERSONNEL. Officers and crew must possess a current, valid USCG credential and/or correctly endorsed document according to 46 CFR 15.401 that must be posted in a public area on board the vessel. To minimize risk, the contractor shall not employee persons for work on this contract if the COR considers such person a risk to the health, safety, security or well-being of the public, Government employees, or mission of the Government. The contractor personnel and subcontractor shall ensure that all personnel wear appropriate work attire for work activities as outlined in the EM-385-1-1 (www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer- Manuals/u43544q/454D203338352D312D31/). The contractor shall ensure that all personnel have appropriate training and necessary certificates to conduct work as outlined within the contract to ensure the safety of human life and to prevent damage to government property.

2.2.3. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFFING. The following shall be provided to the COR prior to start of transport season; Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience, and certifications) of those to perform work on this project to include the designated Contract Manager and other competent and qualified personnel to be used. Specify the duties of each position.

2.3. SAFETY DOCUMENTATION

2.3.1. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP). The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with the format and requirements to cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements found in Chapter 2-7.b of the EM 385-1-1 (www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer- Manuals/u43544q/454D203338352D312D31/). The APP must document project, contract, and job-specific potential hazards in the workplace, and the company policies, controls, and work practices that will be used to minimize those hazards. The APP must be reviewed and approved by the Contract Manager. Upon contractor approval, the plan must be submitted to the COR three (3) work days prior to the date of the prework meeting and accepted prior to the performance of any work. No contract work can begin without a COR accepted APP. Follow the mandatory ENG Form 6293, Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet (Attachment 2).

2.3.2. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA). Develop AHAs according to 2-6 of the EM 385-1-1 (www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer- Manuals/u43544q/454D203338352D312D31/), as applicable. AHAs should identify locations and controls for operations where deck-edge perimeter protection is not present (see para 19-8.j) and include the locations and restricted activities for safe zones adjacent to Red Flag ships (see para 19-8.o). AHAs must be developed by the Prime Contractor or subcontractor and provided for Prime Contractor review and approval before submitting to the COR. AHAs must be signed by the Contract Manager and/or subcontractor Foreman performing the work. Submit the AHA for review at least one (1) government working day prior to the start of each activity task. The Contractor can use ENG Form 626, Activity Hazard Analysis (Attachment 3) as a format example. Each employee performing work as part of an activity, must review the AHA for that work and sign a signature log specifically maintained for that AHA prior to starting work on that activity. The Contract Manager must maintain a signature log on site for every AHA.

2.3.3. MISHAP REPORTING. A mishap constitutes an incident, near miss, or accident involving the Contractor or subcontractors, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. This includes injuries to Contractor employees, Corps employees, members of the public, or damage to Government or personal property. The Contractor shall notify the COR by telephone of any Mishap as soon as reasonably possible but no later than the end of the day, followed by a written report.

Within notification include Contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation, or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (for example, type of equipment and PPE used). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted. Assist and cooperate fully with the Government's investigation(s) of any mishap.

A written report shall be provided to the COR within seven (7) calendar days following the occurrence of accident or injury. The report shall include, but not be limited to, location, nature of the injury or accident, name(s) of injured party(ies), conditions/circumstances surrounding the occurrence, cause of the occurrence, parties notified, and actions taken. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs, drawings, and photographs, as needed.

2.4. MEETINGS

2.4.1. PRE-TRANSPORT AND SAFETY MEETINGS. The Contractor shall attend a pre-transport meeting at a location agreed to with the COR to ensure that all parties involved are aware of the safety requirements and fish transport procedures. This meeting will be held prior to the start of the transport operations at a date each year to be decided.

The Contract Manager or alternate who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention and the development of the APP must attend a pre-work meeting. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures, and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the COR as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the COR’s review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the start of work. All Contractor employees shall attend a project orientation meeting prior to the collection and transportation season and weekly safety meetings while they are working at the operating projects.

In addition, conduct safety meetings with all applicable contract staff to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade) and APP, establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent safety training and motivation. Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location. The Contract Manager or alternate must conduct safety meetings for all crew members at least once a week. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the COR on request.

SECTION-3. TRAINING AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.1. 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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). 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 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 COR. 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—this includes 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.

3.2. 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.

3.3. 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 COR representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). 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. Access to the iWATCH videos are posted at the following website:

https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Contracting/AT-OPSEC-for-Contractors/

3.4. 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.

3.5. 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.

3.6. HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL PROGRAM.

All Contractor work on site shall meet the requirements of "Safety and Occupational Health Office; Safe Clearance Program for the Control of Hazardous Energy, NWWP 385-1-20" which can be found on the Walla Walla District Internet site at:

http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Portals/28/docs/contracting/OP385120.pdf

Contractor, subcontractor, vendors, and visitors shall take the appropriate level of HECP Procedure training commensurate with their job duties. Training and written tests for the modules below shall be completed on-line prior to commencing on-site work. Time estimates for training follow:

Awareness Level Training: Approximately 1 hour (non-working personnel, vendors, and visitors).

Affected Persons: Approximately 2 hours in addition to Awareness Level training.

All costs for this training shall be considered incidental to the work, and therefore, no additional payment will be made. Training is an annual requirement and will expire one year from completion date. Training is provided by Vivid Learning Systems and is available online at http://Hecp.vividlms.com. Cost for the training is displayed on the home page. Submit the training completion certification a minimum of seven days prior to the individual’s arrival at site.

Maintain training documentation on site, including the individual's name and date of training completion, in accordance with NWWP 385-1-20.

Violations will be reported to the Issuing Individual and violations may result in disciplinary action ranging from retraining to removal of safe clearance authorization.

SECTION-4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP).

The Government will furnish to the Contractor the following property. The Contractor shall check the quantity and condition of such Government-furnished property when delivered and shall acknowledge receipt thereof in writing to the Contracting Officer, and, in case of damage to or loss of such property, the Contractor shall, within 24 hours, report in writing such damages and/or loss to the Contracting Officer. At the conclusion of the contract, the Contractor shall return these items to the Government.

Fish Barge Description, Number, and Acquisition Cost:

Item Description Barge

Number Acquisition

Cost Acquisition

Year Estimated

Replacement Cost

Fish Barge Sockeye 2127 $500,000 1978 $9,000,000 Fish Barge Blueback 2817 $500,000 1978 $9,000,000 Fish Barge Steelhead 4382 $910,000 1982-1984 $9,000,000 Fish Barge Coho 4394 $910,000 1982-1984 $9,000,000 Fish Barge Chinook 8105 $1,340,000 1989 $9,000,000 Fish Barge King 8106 $1,340,000 1989 $9,000,000 Fish Barge 8107 $1,700,000 1996-97 $9,000,000 Fish Barge 8108 $1,700,000 1996-97 $9,000,000

The acquisition cost shall not be included by the Contractor in the contract proposed prices.

SECTION-5 BARGES

5.1. FISH BARGES.

The Government owns eight barges that will be used for transporting fish during the course of this contract. Two of the barges (SOCKEYE barge number 2127 and BLUEBACK barge number 2817) have a fish carrying capacity of 23,000 pounds and are double bottom three-compartment steel barges, approximately 130 feet long, 30 feet wide, with three diesel-driven pumps and attendant equipment. They weigh approximately 165 tons empty. Two barges (STEELHEAD barge number 4382 and COHO barge number 4394) have a fish carrying capacity of 50,000 pounds and are four-compartment steel barges, approximately 150 feet long, 35 feet wide, with three diesel-driven pumps, and weigh approximately 250 tons empty. The other four barges (CHINOOK barge number 8105, KING SALMON barge number 8106, and barges 8107 and 8108) each have a fish carrying capacity of 75,000 pounds and are six-compartment steel barges, approximately 196 feet long, 40 feet wide, with four diesel-driven pumps, and weigh approximately 450 tons empty. All barges draft approximately 2 feet when empty and 5 feet when loaded. Pushing knees have been installed on the bow and sterns of all barges to facilitate hooking barges together. The Contractor shall provide pushing protection on the towboat(s) to prevent any damage to the barge(s) while being pushed. The Contractor will be required to provide protection to structural members inside the barge(s) if necessary. The Government furnished fish barges are supplied with wire rope on winches and mooring ropes (poly) for lashing barges to each other or to the towboat.

5.2. BARGE ACCESS.

Any required walkways or handrails from the towboat(s) to barge(s) shall be furnished and installed by the Contractor. The contractor shall follow applicable USCG and EM 385-1-1 section 19 rules and regulations for walkways and handrails. This shall include adequate provisions at the crossover point between the towboats and barges to afford safe passage for the Government barge rider. Safe access to the barge is needed at all hours of the day or night and under all weather conditions. The Contractor may be required to provide assistance, such as having a crew member present during crossovers by the Government barge rider.

5.3. BARGE OPERATION.

The Contractor shall provide a mechanic or deckhand to assist the Government representative on board the barge(s) in operation and maintenance of the barge engines and/or pumps, if requested.

This shall include starting up and shutting down the diesel pump engines, minor lubrication, and any maintenance of the pump engines, shafts, and machinery on the barges during fish transport and the return trip upriver. The towboat operators shall assist the Government representative on board the barge(s) in monitoring the engines, gages, alarm systems, and subsequent notification of the towboat(s) mechanics in the event abnormal conditions are displayed. If mechanical problems with barge engines and/or pumps are beyond the Contractor's immediate capabilities, the COR shall be notified. Cost of mechanical services incurred by the Contractor shall be included in Item numbers 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006.

5.4. BARGE FUELING.

The Contractor shall provide all diesel fuel for operation of the diesel-engine driven pumps on the Government-owned fish barges. The Contractor shall refuel towboats and barges on the return trips from the release site back to Lower Granite Dam. In April, May, and June, the barges shall be refueled on each return trip. In subsequent months (July and August), barges shall be filled every other trip or on an alternate schedule provided to and approved by the COR. All barges shall be completely refueled (“topped off”) on the return trip to Lower Granite Dam when being taken out of service for the season (as required under section (8.3. COMPLETION). The 23,000-pound capacity barges have a fuel holding capacity of 500 gallons, the 50,000-pound capacity barges have a fuel holding capacity of 750 gallons, and the 75,000-pound capacity barges have a fuel holding capacity of 1,650 gallons. After refueling a barge, the Contractor shall inform the Government representative on board the towboat of the number of gallons of diesel fuel added to each fish barge. Cost of fuel and fueling service incurred by the Contractor shall be included in Item numbers 0005, 1005 and 2005.

SECTION-6. RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1.1. TIMEKEEPING & RECORD KEEPING. The COR will be responsible for keeping the official record of operation of the Contractor's equipment and approve the Contractor's invoices for payment.

6.1.2. LOG BOOKS. The COR, or the authorized representative (barge rider), will certify the Contractor's log (Captains log book) of trip details including arrival and departure times, fish release times, delays encountered, and barge refueling.

6.1.3. FUEL, OPERATING SUPPLIES, LUBRICATION, ETC. All fuel, lubrication, operating supplies, etc., necessary for the operation of the towboat(s) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall also provide all diesel fuel for the diesel-powered pumps on the Government-owned fish barges. Lubricants and other operating supplies for the diesel-powered pumps on the Government-owned fish barges will be provided by the Government.

6.1.4. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL. The Government will have one representative on board each barge during fish loading and transportation operations. It shall be the responsibility of the Government representative to monitor the condition of the fish. Additional Government personnel or authorized visitors may also be on the barge periodically to assist in loading operations, ride along as observers, or for training.

6.2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

6.2.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the prosecution of the work, including all applicable oil spill contingency plans and training. They shall similarly be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of their fault or negligence. They shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and the property of others. Failure to obtain necessary permits and licenses shall be cause for termination. The Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages caused by the Contractor or their employees to Government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds.

6.2.2. MISPLACED MATERIAL. Should the Contractor lose, dump, throw overboard, sink, or misplace any material, plant, machinery, or appliance during the progress of the work, which in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative may be dangerous to or obstruct navigation then the Contractor shall recover and remove the same with the utmost dispatch. The Contractor shall give immediate notice, with description and location of such obstructions, to the COR or inspector, and when required shall mark or buoy such obstructions until the same are removed. Should they refuse, neglect, or delay compliance with the above requirements, such obstructions may be removed by the Contracting Officer, and the cost of such removal may be deducted from any money due or to become due the Contractor. The liability of the Contractor for the removal of a vessel wrecked or sunk without fault or negligence shall be limited to that provided in Section 15, 19, and 20 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899 March 03. (33 U.S.C.

410 et seq.).

6.2.3. MARINE RISK. The Contractor shall assume all usual risk, including all risks or liability for breach of law or statues for damage caused to other vessels, persons, or property.

6.2.4. SIGNAL LIGHTS (2014 Jan.). The Contractor shall display signal lights and conduct his operations in accordance with the General Regulations of the Department of the Army and of the Coast Guard governing lights and day signals to be displaced by towing vessels with tows on which no signals can be displayed, vessels working on wrecks, dredges, and vessels engaged in laying cables or pipe or in submarine or bank protection operations, lights to be displaced on dredged pipelines, and day signals to be displaced by vessels of more than 65 feet in length moored or anchored in a fairway or channel, and the passing by other vessels of floating plant working in navigable channels, as approved by the Secretary of the Army (33 C.F.R. 207.718) and the commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security (33 C.F.R.83.20 - 84.24).

6.2.5. CREW ASSIST. In the event the Government personnel require assistance on the fish barge(s), towboat personnel may be called upon to render such assistance as necessary. Crews may also be needed during fish loading to help with loading line set up. If a fish barge is moored at a site other than a fish loading facility and the towboat released from service, the Contractor will be responsible for transporting the Government personnel on board to lodging, specified by the COR or their designee, in Cascade Locks, Oregon or at a mutually agreed upon location.

Cost of these services incurred by the Contractor shall be included in Schedule Item numbers

0001AA, 0002AA, 0003AA, 0004AA, 0006, 1001AA, 1002AA, 1003AA, 1004AA,1006,

2001AA, 2002AA, 2003AA, 2004AA and 2006.

6.2.6. EXCLUSION. The Contractor shall have no responsibility for condition of the fish.

SECTION-7. PAYMENTS

7.1. INVOICES.

The Contractor shall submit itemized invoices to the addresses shown below. The invoices shall utilize separate line items for each CLIN, show the number of trips by each towboat and type of trip, and the number of gallons of diesel fuel added to each fish barge daily. In addition, copies of fuel invoices for fueling the barges will be included with the itemized invoices. Invoices should cover the towboat cost and fish barge fuel for the same periods of time. Invoices shall be submitted via email to the following personnel:

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Tiffany Stoeckig-Dixon; tiffany.m.stoecig-dixon@usace.army.mil

7.2. RATES.

All costs, including miscellaneous costs, associated with services provided by the towboat(s) Contractor (furnished barge, moorage, food, fuel, captain, crew, meals, and accommodations) shall be included in Item numbers 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006 and are included with the bid price.

7.3. BREAKDOWN.

No payment will be made for a towboat idled by breakdown of Contractor's equipment when the breakdown exceeds 12 hours. If a towboat breakdown exceeds 12 hours the Contractor shall replace the disabled towboat with a towboat meeting minimum contract requirements. The replacement towboat shall meet all safety and performance requirements of the original towboats (the Contractor may want to have one or more extra towboats certified at the beginning of the contract). In the event the Contractor cannot supply a replacement towboat for the disabled towboat, the Government will replace the disabled towboat with a similar towboat obtained from others. The cost of the replacement towboat will be deducted from the proceeds due the Contractor, until the Contractor can again provide a towboat meeting minimum requirements acceptable to the COR.

7.4. MEALS.

Meals for barge riders are to be included in towboat rates. Barge riders will be present on all fish transport trips.

7.5. DEADHEAD RATES.

All costs connected with movement of Contractor's equipment without tow will be paid at the deadhead rates shown in the contract. These rates are applicable when towboats are required to travel from the Portland, Oregon area (or equivalent distance) to the location where Government-owned barges are picked up for the start of fish-hauling operations. Deadhead rates will also apply if barges are moored at any upstream point at end of operation and towboats are required to return to Portland area with no tow. Deadheading from points more distant than the U.S.

Government moorings at Portland, Oregon will be at Contractor's expense. Deadhead rate (Item numbers 0001AC, 0002AC, 0003AC, 0004AC, 1001AC, 1002AC, 1003AC, 1004AC, 2001AC, 2002AC, 2003AC and 2004AC), shall be paid from Portland, OR or equivalent distance to Lower Granite or Bonneville Dam to the point where the contractor begins providing primary towboat service.

7.6. MISCELLANEOUS COSTS.

The Contractor shall assume expenses and miscellaneous costs for fish barges that must be moored for discontinued or intermittent service, or for scheduling purposes to make the best use of towboats and barges.

7.7. TOWBOAT CREWS.

A "Full-Operating Crew" for the towboats pushing fish barges is defined as the number of personnel necessary, under U.S. Coast Guard and other industry regulations, to operate the towboat on a 24-hour basis, including at a minimum two ship operators and two deck hands (four people). Two deck hands must be present during all barge tie-ups and departures from fish loading facilities. Government personnel assigned to the barges will not participate in handling lines or any other operation associated with barge tie-up or departure. A "Minimum-Operating Crew" is defined as the number of personnel required to maintain the towboat in a standby status to permit full operation on 24 hours’ notice. All towboat crew changes, replenishment of supplies, and towboat refueling shall be made on upstream bound trips. Towboat crew changes and replenishments of supplies shall be made within a 1.5-hour time period, if separate from refueling operations.

7.8. FUEL.

The Contractor shall provide all diesel fuel for operation of the towboats and diesel-engine pumps on the Government owned fish barges (Item numbers 0005, 1005, and 2005). Cost of fuel for the towboat incurred by the Contractor shall be included in cost of Item numbers 0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AC, 0002AA, 0002AB, 0002AC, 0003AA, 0003AB, 0003AC, 0004AA, 0004AB, 0004AC, 0005, 0006, 1001AA, 1001AB, 1001AC, 1002AA, 1002AB, 1002AC, 1003AA, 1003AB, 1003AC, 1004AA, 1004AB, 1004AC, 1005, 1006, 2001AA, 2001AB, 2001AC, 2002AA, 2002AB, 2002AC, 2003AA, 2003AB, 2003AC, 2004AA, 2004AB, 2004AC, 2005 and 2006. The Contractor shall provide itemized billing for the fish barge fuel and shall list date, fuel invoice number, barge number, number of gallons, wholesale price, sales tax, and total cost for each fish barge on a daily basis.

SECTION-8. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

8.1. COMMENCEMENT.

This contract shall become effective on the date of award and shall continue in full force and effect to and including August 15 of the contract year, unless otherwise provided.

Commencement and effective term of the contract shall be the same for any option year if the Government elects to exercise that option.

8.2. PROSECUTION.

The COR shall give the Contractor no less than 3 days (72 hours) notice to provide Towboat 1 at Lower Granite Dam, or other location as specified by the COR, for the beginning of research operations (Item numbers 0001, 0006, 1001, 1006, 2001 and 2006). Once research operations have started, additional towboats (Item numbers 0002, 0003, 0004, 1002, 1003, 1004, 2002, 2003 and 2004) shall be provided at Lower Granite Dam within 2 days (48 hours) after notification by the COR. Deadhead rates as specified in section 7.5. shall be paid for the travel of towboats to where they will connect to Government-owned fish barges.

8.3. COMPLETION.

Primary towboat services (Item numbers 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006) shall be paid at rates shown from the time and date the Contractor's towboat connects to a Government-owned fish barge. Service shall cease when the barge(s) are returned from the fish transportation operation to location(s) specified by the COR.

Demobilized barges shall be returned to Lower Granite Lock and Dam or to other sites as specified by the COR arriving between 0800 hours and 1300 hours Monday through Thursday to ensure sufficient project staff are available to coordinate end of the season moorage. When barges are returned to Lower Granite Dam, they shall be moored at the project mooring facility, fully fueled, in the orientation and position specified by project personnel. Deadhead rates as specified in section 7.5. shall be paid for the return of towboats to home ports.

SECTION-9. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

The Contractor service requirements are summarized below into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The Performance Standard briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service for each requirement. The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) indicates the maximum percentage defect that will still ensure mission success and is based on observed defects (or projected defects, if random sampling is used) per total service days in the given month. The Contractor is responsible to meet all the requirements of this contract.

Sectio n Product Standard AQL Method of

Surveillance Remedy

1.3.1. Towboat

Inspections

Meets US Coast Guard and OSHA safety requirements.

Meets latest USACE Safety Manual (EM 385 1-1, 30 November 2014) requirements. Pass inspection for power, propulsion, stability, and other requirements.

100%

Inspection Certification documents provided to COR prior to start of service.

Towboat does not enter service. Seek service from another vendor until this requirement is met.

1.3.2. Barge Pushing

Requirements

Towboats have minimum of 1350 shaft HP, minimum 2 engines and 2 propellers. Capable of pushing 2 to 4 fully loaded government barges.

100%

Inspection Certification documents provided to COR prior to start of service.

Towboat does not enter service. Seek service from another vendor until this requirement is met.

1.3.3.

Fish Barge Transport – 80 Hour Round Trip

Round trip duration from Lower Granite dam to fish release point and return to Lower Granite Dam less than 80 hours.

90%

Barge Rider and fish facility records.

Contact Contractor Supervisor, reduction in payment.

Sectio n Product Standard AQL Method of

Surveillance Remedy

1.3.3.

Fish Barge Transport – Travel time between Lower Granite and Little Goose dams.

Downstream travel from Lower Granite to Little Goose dams less than 5 hours.

90%

Barge Rider and fish facility records.

Contact Contractor Supervisor, reduction in payment.

1.3.3.

Fish Barge Transport – Travel time between Little Goose and Lower Monumental dams.

Downstream travel from Little Goose to Lower Monumental dams less than 4 hours.

90%

Barge Rider and fish facility records.

Contact Contractor Supervisor, reduction in…