W912EK18T0045-0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The reason for this amendment is to revise Clause 52.212-2 and correct the Maximum Order Quantity from 750 units to 1,056 units.

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 11-Sep-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912EK18T0045

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Aug-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Sep-2018

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1500 ROCK ISLAND DRIVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

W912EK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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W912EK18T0045

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

Quotes must be submitted via email to elizabeth.a.dennison@usace.army.mil by 2:00 pm CT on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in order to be considered for award.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE:

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed product performance against ERDC test results found in Figure 1 below. The proposed product must meet or exceed ALL of the Minimum Standards for Evaluation in Figure 1 below. The Government will evaluate the proposed product by using the FULL Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) test report provided by each offeror.

*The seepage rates in ERDC testing are determined by using a combination of product and 6 mil poly sheeting on the water-side face.

Figure 1

Minimum Standards for Evaluation Test Units Value Footprint width feet 3 Ease of Construction Man-hours/ft 0.3 Ease of Removal Man-hours/ft 0.2 Seepage Rates gpm/ft of structure

Static Test @1 ft 0.05 @2 ft 0.10 @95% 0.15

Dynamic Test @ 66% height* w/ 2" waves 0.10 w/ 7" waves 0.15 w/ 11" waves 0.50

Dynamic Test @ 80% height* w/ 2" waves 0.25 w/ 7" waves 5.00 w/ 11" waves 10.0

Damage - Overtopping Various None Damage - Log Impact Various None

Failure to demonstrate the minimally acceptability standards under this factor will result in an

“unacceptable” rating and possible elimination from further consideration for contract award.

TECHNICAL RATINGS – Technical Performance Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

FACTOR 2 - PERSONNEL: The offeror must provide resume data for the following key personnel:

Technical Advisory Personnel

Resume information for at least three (3) Technical Advisory Personnel shall be submitted. The resumes shall be limited to no more than one (1) page per person and shall include the following information as a minimum:

(a) Name and title

(b) Years experience with this firm and with other firms

(c) Number and description of previous flood response technical advisory related deployments

(d) Other experience and qualifications relevant to same/similar work required under this contract

PERSONNEL WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

The Government will review the resumes provided in response to the Personnel Factor. Offerors must demonstrate all of the following minimum acceptability standards to receive an “acceptable” on this factor.

The offeror must demonstrate in all resumes, minimum of three, that the key personnel proposed have:

(a) a minimum of three years of specialized experience in their field; AND

(b) experience on projects same/similar to the work in this solicitation working in the position they are assigned to under this contract.

TECHINICAL RATING – Personnel Rating Description Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

*Please note that if any new Technical Advisory Personnel are proposed to be used during contract performance, a resume for that individual must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and approved by the Contracting Officer before the Technical Advisory Personnel can perform work in the field in regard to the contract and future task orders.

FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its proposal for the Past Performance Factor. Each offeror shall include, at a minimum, two PPQs of gabion baskets providing flood related protection. Each offeror shall include, at a minimum, two PPQs of gabion basket delivery intervals under urgent conditions.

Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your proposal. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Contract Specialist Elizabeth Dennison via email at elizabeth.a.dennison@usace.army.mil prior to proposal closing date. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s proposal, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.”

PAST PERFORMANCE RATING

ACCEPTABLE Based on the offeror’s performance record, the

Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort during emergencies, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown

UNACCEPTABLE Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

40.00 1,056.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

0001 40.00

1,056.00

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL.

This scope of work provides a technical specification regarding the procurement of fully textile lined gabion baskets for use during a flood event. The requirements of this contract will include procurement of supplies and field site technical advisory services. Below are the materials/specifications that shall be used.

2. DELIVERIES.

a. Fully lined gabion baskets shall be stacked 10 units high, banded, shrink wrapped, and shipped on hardwood pallets.

b. Urgent Conditions. Orders shall be delivered anywhere in the CONUS within 5 business days of receipt of delivery order. Under Urgent Conditions, business days exclude weekends and federal holidays. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders up to the maximum delivery order limit (1,056 units) for urgent deliveries anytime within a 45 day period. Once the maximum of 1,056 units has been reached, the 45 day period will reset.

b. Normal Conditions. Orders shall be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days of receipt of delivery order. The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders at any time up to the maximum order limit. This process can be repeated every ten days from issuance of the (maximum order) delivery order.

c. Deliveries during Normal Conditions shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays.

d. All deliveries shall be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for using hard cover trucks for delivery must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before shipment.

e. The Contractor shall give 48 hour notice to the COR and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The Contractor shall contact the delivery point of contact three hours and one hour prior to arrival. The delivery POC will be provided in the delivery order.

f. If significant delay occurs that will prohibit the delivery by the due date, the contractor shall immediately report the delay by phone call and email to the Contracting Officer and COR. Consideration may be deducted from the contract price relative to the delay. In each case, the price deducted shall be dependent upon the reason for the delay. The delay report shall include date, time, current location, cause of delay, and anticipated delivery time.

g. All deliveries should be accompanied by a Bill of Lading (BOL). The BOL should contain clear language as to the number of units, number of units per pallet, and total number of pallets. The BOL should also contain the contract number and the company named in the contract.

3. PAYMENTS AND INVOICING

a. Payment for supplies and services ordered under this contract shall be made upon receipt of the invoice. Invoices shall be submitted within 14 days of services rendered and shall include contract number, delivery order number, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract, and copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

b. Transportation costs will be a separate contract line item. Transportation costs will be reimbursed based on the actual cost of transportation. The Contractor shall add a line item to the invoice for transportation costs if internal contractor owned transportation is utilized. If a transportation subcontractor is utilized, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the subcontractor invoice.

c. All invoices shall be submitted to the COR appointed on the delivery order.

4. QUALITY CONTROL

a. The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for the construction of fully textile lined gabion baskets and its operations to assure compliance with contract requirements and maintain records of its quality control for all operations including but not limited to the following:

1) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to select the material for samples to be tested.

2) Copies of these records and tests as well as the records of corrective action taken, shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contractor shall make as many additional tests under the Contractor’s quality control program as are needed to ensure requirements are met. If materials fail to meet requirements, the Contractor shall adjust its operation and verify with tests that acceptable materials are being produced. Failure to meet requirements will result in removal of materials already in place which the failed test represents. A copy of these records and tests, as well as the records of corrective action taken, shall be furnished to the Government.

PROVISION OF FULLY GEOTEXTILE-LINED GABION BASKETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers provision of fully geotextile-lined gabion baskets.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A856 Standard Specification for Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Carbon Steel Wire

ASTM D4355 Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus

ASTM D4491 Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity

ASTM D4632 Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles

ASTM D4751 Standard Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile

ASTM D6241 Standard Test Method for Static Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTION OF GABION BASKETS (FULLY GEOTEXTILE-LINED)

Fully geotextile-lined gabion baskets shall be produced in accordance with the following specifications.

In addition, the basket design must have undergone testing by the U.S. Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The Contractor shall provide a copy of the ERDC developed test results/report at the time of proposal.

2.1.1 Geotextile Lining Material.

The geotextile shall be non-woven and meet the following requirements:

a. Meet the following requirements in temperatures ranging from -50 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Grab tensile strength greater than 120 lbs, tested in accordance with ASTM D4632.

c. High UV resistance (greater than 70% retained after 500 hrs, tested in accordance with

ASTM D4355).

d. Permittivity must be a maximum 1.7 sec-1, tested in accordance with ASTM D4491.

e. Maximum Apparent Opening Size (AOS) no greater than a 0.212 mm bead size (70 US

Std. Sieve), tested in accordance with ASTM D4751.

f. Static (CBR) Puncture Strength greater than 300 lbs, tested in accordance with ASTM

D6241.

2.1.2 Steel Wire for Mesh, Coil, and Connecting Pins.

The wire shall meet the following requirements:

a. Steel Properties: Zinc-5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Carbon Steel Wire (ASTM A856), with a minimum diameter of 0.148-inch (3.76 mm).

b. Coating Weight: ASTM A856, Class 3 or A (0.90 oz/ft² [275 g/m²] or heavier).

c. Wire Tensile Strength: ASTM A856, Hard Temper (80 ksi [550 MPa] to 110 ksi [760 MPa]).

2.1.3 Mesh Panels and Spacing.

a. Mesh Weld Tensile Strength: Minimum average of 70% of wire tensile strength, with no single value below 50% of the wire tensile strength.

b. All mesh shall be spaced not more than 3”× 3”, with a 1/8” tolerance.

c. Squareness: Diagonals shall have no more than a 5/8” variance.

2.1.4 Coils

The coils shall be fabricated with a pitch of 1 coil per inch of length.

2.1.5 Connecting Pins.

The contactor shall provide six connecting pins per unit.

2.1.6 Zip Ties.

The contractor shall provide the requisite 8-inch long, 0.30-inch wide UV black nylon zip ties with a minimum tensile strength of 120 pounds (534 N) for better connection of multiple units during deployment and use.

2.1.7 Reusability.

The product shall be constructed such that it can be disassembled after use, and reassembled for multiple uses.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Inspection/Acceptance

a. See clause 52.212-4(a).

b. Title will pass to the Government after final inspection and acceptance by the Government at destination.

c. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall submit certification that the fully textile lined gabion baskets meet all the specifications.

3.1.2 Workmanship

The fully textile lined gabion baskets shall be uniform in size and color, and free of any extraneous material.

3.2 PACKAGING.

3.1.2 Shrink-wrapping and Palletization.

a. All units shall be covered with a UV resistant heat-shrink plastic top cover and palletized to allow for safe delivery and handling.

b. Pallets shall contain 10 units each; each pallet shall contain units of same dimensions and type.

Units shall be folded flat, stacked neatly and strapped for rigidity, with no spacing or packaging material between. Pallets shall be of sufficient strength to support stacking three high. Pallets shall be new construction, treated lumber capable of multiple handlings.

3.1.3 Dimensions/type.

One unit consists of five preassembled cells (4’X’3’X15’ per unit) accompanied by joining pins and zip ties. The unit is constructed so as to allow easy take-down by a two man team. This unit will be 48 inches (4’) tall. The geotextile fabric will line the interior of each cell. There will be a flap of geotextile on the two ends of the unit to prevent sand from escaping the unit. Contractor shall provide shipping specifications to include fully assembled shipping package (pallet, units, and other packaging material) weight, dimensions, and units per package.

3.1.4 Labeling Pallets.

a. The exterior of all shrink-wrapped pallets shall be marked on all four sides. Line 1 shall be 4 inch letters, and remaining lines shall be 2 inch lettering. Letters shall be all capitals without serifs and numerals shall be Arabic per industry specifications and standards. The shrink-wrapping shall be marked on all four sides as shown below.

1) Line 1 shall be marked with: USACE [Contractual Delivery Date mo/dy/yr]

2) Line 2 shall be marked with: Product Type and number of units per pallet: (e.g. 10 Units)

3) Line 3 shall be marked with: Product Dimensions (e.g. 4’x3’x15’).

4) Line 4 shall be marked with: Weight of the pallet, in lbs. (e.g. 1200 lbs)

PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers provision of technical advisory services.

PART 2 SERVICE

2.1 TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES

2.1.1 Technical Advisory Services

The contractor will furnish and provide Technical Advisory (TA) services at the request of the Contracting Officer. Services provided shall include training on proper setup, utilization during an event and teardown/repackaging after the event. TA services will be provided to local, state and federal entities identified by the USACE POC. The USACE POC shall oversee and direct the TA services. The number of advisors shall be determined by consensus of the contractor, COR and Contracting Officer. If no consensus is reached the decision of the Contracting Officer is final. TA services may be requested at any time, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

2.12 Field Report

Upon completion of services, the technical advisor shall develop a field report documenting the technical advisory services performed. The field report shall contain dates of service, contact information for personnel and/or agencies supported, location of support, type of TA provided, concerns (i.e. adequate high ground to tie-in, enough product, adequate manpower, etc.), and recommendations. The field report shall be provided to the COR with the invoice. The Contracting Officer, or COR may request submission of weekly field reports based on the size of the event. If requested these weekly reports shall be submitted to the COR every Saturday by 1800.

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed for the field reports such as laptop computer, paper, etc.

2.1.2 Field Location

The contractor will furnish and provide Technical Advisory (technical advisory services throughout the CONUS which may include multiple sites for multiple events at the request of the Contracting Officer or COR. These services may be required in remote locations and in austere conditions.

2.1.3 Qualifications

Contractor shall provide qualifications of technical advisors and 24 hour contact information to the Contracting Officer and COR. Minimum qualifications are: 3 years’ experience in real world installation of the product, able to walk five miles, lift 50 lbs., valid driver’s license and can provide their own Personal Protective Equipment to include: safety boots, hard hat, reflective safety vest, personal floatation device, safety glasses, proper clothing for the environment, gloves, and hearing protection. The technical advisor selection shall be determined by consensus of the contractor, Contracting Officer and COR. If no consensus is reached, the decision of the Contracting Officer will be final.

2.1.4 Duration

The duration of technical advisory services will be specified by the consensus of the contractor, Contracting Officer and COR. If no consensus is reached, the decision of the Contracting Officer is final.

2.1.5 Safety Requirements

The contractor shall perform work in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual 385-1-1.

Per Section 01.F, Emergency Operations, it states “In addition to the other pertinent parts of this manual, Civil Disaster Emergency Operations for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters shall be conducted in accordance with this manual, generally and with Appendix B specifically, for…Contractor activities.” The contract shall follow Appendix B of EM 385-1-1.

3. PAYMENTS AND INVOICING

a. Payments for Technical Advisory Services rendered under this contract will be made upon receipt of invoice and should be submitted with the following documentation:

1) Technical advisor(s) name

2) Dates of services provided and the location

3) Time sheet(s)

4) Travel expenses, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR);

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

5) Certified by a responsible party on behalf of the Contractor to be factual and accurate

6) Technical advisor’s field reports (see section 2.12)

b. Technical Advisory Service labor will be reimbursed based on hours worked beginning with transportation to the specified site, and ending with transportation back to permanent duty station per the hourly rate in the schedule of prices.

c. Technical Advisory Service travel expenses will be paid in accordance with the current JTR;

http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.

d. All invoices shall be submitted to the COR appointed on the delivery order. The invoice shall be submitted with all documentation identified in section 3.c., items 1-6, above.

Security Clause 2 for Contracts requiring access to the Rock Island Arsenal.

For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District 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.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall follow RIA installation policy and procedures in place of the background check conducted by a bonded third party for off Island Government property access, which will include but is not limited to completing the NCIC III background check conducted by the Rock Island Arsenal. (Details for Rock Island Arsenal Access can be found at:

http://www.usagria.army.mil/AccessRequests/).

Address to the Visitor Center to have the background checks completed is:

Visitor Center 23 Prospect Ct Rock Island Arsenal, IL

Security Clause 2(b).

For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District 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.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge shall have the following items shown, the employee’s picture, employee’s name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer (KO). Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving under the influence or public intoxication records; or

(3) Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g. drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the Contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee from working on a contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions which may require a contract modification, and the contractor is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government’s review of the background check and the Contractor shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

1) Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) Employee is escorted while on site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security Office NLT 30 days prior to arrival on site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

1) Foreign national employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

Personnel Change Request Form Contract #_______________ Date___________ We, _____________________, respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date): ________________

(Insert signature block)

Security Clause 15.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor 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. Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial Notice to Proceed.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification must be given/coordinated with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.