Amendment 0002.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EUROPE DISTRICT

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

07 April 2021

SUBJECT: Amendment 0002 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Environmental Compliance Multiple Award Task Order Contract

Potential MATOC Contractors:

The purpose of this amendment is to provide a revised Performance Work

Statement for the FY21-Benelux Brunssum (Netherlands) Ecological Services & Conservation Support - United States Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux- Brunssum, the Netherlands.

Please acknowledge all amendments with your proposal submission. All other terms, conditions and instructions remain unchanged.

Your point of contact for this contract action is SFC Eliud Temblador Contract Specialist Eliud.Temblador@usace.army.mil. As an alternate, please feel free to contact the undersigned at Christopher.Brackett@usace.army.mil.

Sincerely, Chris Brackett Contracting Officer

Enclosures:

1) Revised PWS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EUROPE DISTRICT

ATTN: CENAU-PP-EN

CMR 410, BOX 4

APO AE 09049-0004

CENAU-PP-E 10 February 2021 Revised 2 April 2021

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Required for

PROJECT: FY21-Benelux Brunssum (Netherlands) Ecological Services & Conservation Support LOCATION: United States Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux- Brunssum, the Netherlands

1. INTRODUCTION

Background: This project covers requirements contained in Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4715.05, Management of Environmental Compliance at Installations outside the United States, 1 November 2013, as well as the Dutch Natural Protection Act, and its required natural resources surveys, exemptions, work protocol, procedures, to support any construction permit submission in order to support the DoD mission. These requirements include compliance with the Dutch & United States standards for conservation of land, surface water, groundwater, forest, and wildlife, natural resources at DoD installations overseas, and compliance with environmental protection and management regulations/standards.

The scope of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) includes tasks to review and update plans and develop work protocols and plans which support waivers, as required by the Dutch Natural Protection Act and the Final Governing Standards for the Netherlands (FGS-NL), and Dutch Host Nation (HN) standards. In order to provide for effective ecosystem management as an integral part of the installation environmental program, the FGS-NL, Chapters 12 and 13, require the preparation and update of several plans, to include an Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), and Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) survey, management plans, and the development of a natural resources work protocol for Army Pre-position Site (APS) Eygelshoven and USAG Benelux Brunssum (Central-East).

Objectives: The main objectives of this task order are to provide the required services to the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux to support their effective management of natural and cultural resources and threatened and endangered species; and; to ensure the maximum degree of compliance with applicable DOD policy, guidance and regulations, to include FGS and Dutch standards concerning the management of natural resources and conservation as applicable in order to accomplish the mission.

The goal for this effort is to promote the long-term sustained use of the installation for its mission requirements while at the same time protecting the existing natural and cultural resources to the greatest extent possible. The subject plans and work protocols outline and assign responsibilities, identify projects for environmental rehabilitation, identify concerns, and, establish standard operating procedures for the management of natural resources on USAG Benelux- Brunssum installations.

Project Location: Location of services is USAG Benelux-Brunssum including all the locations within its footprint. The Contractor will routinely visit units, activities, and tenant organizations that compose the USAG Benelux-Brunssum community. The Contractor is responsible for transportation among these various locations.

USAG Benelux Brunssum Sites USAG Benelux Brunssum – Central (The Netherlands) USAG Benelux Brunssum – East (The Netherlands) Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site (APS) (The Netherlands)

References: The Contractor, in the performance of the tasks of this PWS, shall abide by all applicable regulations, rules, guidance, policies, legislation and laws governing U.S. operations in the Netherlands to include at a minimum, but not limited to, the following:

• AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 26 October 2007 http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r200_1.pdf

• Executive Order 13101, Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition, 16 Sep 1998 https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/executive-order-13101-greening-government-through-waste-prevention-recycling-and

• AER 200-1, Army in Europe Environmental Quality Program, 8 May 2012 http://www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/EMDAER200-1.pdf

• AER 55-50, Command Dangerous Goods Program, 2 Feb 2010 http://www.eur.army.mil/aepubs/publications/AER55-50.pdf

• USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual (EM-385-1-1; 30 Nov 2014) http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and OSHA equivalent regulations https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

• AR 700-141, Hazardous Materials Information Resource System, 30 Sep 2015 http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r700_141.pdf

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and OSHA equivalent regulations https://www.osha.gov/

• Integrated Environmental Performance Standard (IEPS), 28 Nov 2016 http://iep-berlin.de/

• Garrison’s environmental policy, procedures, and requirements http://www.wiesbaden.army.mil/policies/22EnvironmentalManagementSystem.pdf

• Executive Order 13693 “Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade”, 25 March 2015 https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/eo_13693_federal_fleet_guidance.pdf

• DODI 4715.04, “Pollution Prevention”, 18 June 1996, and Administrative Reissuance

Incorporating Change 1, 06 July 1998 https://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/01/f34/eo_13693_federal_fleet_guidance.pdf

• DODI 4715.05-G, Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document May 1, 2007, or most current version http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/471505g.pdf

• Executive Order 12856 “Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements”, 03 August 1993 https://www.epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program/toxics-release-inventory-laws-and-regulatory-activities

• Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 710-7, “Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP),” 25 June 2013. http://www.apd.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/p710_7.pdf

• Applicable Host Nation (HN) statutes/standards related to environmental compliance, protection and management, and pollution prevention.

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/471505g.pdf

• Memorandum, DACS-ZB, 25 Feb 2002, subject: Installation Environmental Compliance.

• Final Governing Standards (FGS) for the Netherlands http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/471505p.pdf

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Acquisition instruction and Desk Guide, 25 January 2017.

http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Contracting/UAI_Version%203__1%20NOV%202014.

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• Dutch Natural Protection act Soortinventarisatieprotocollen (versie juli 2017) in het kader van de Wet natuurbescherming')

2. WORK COVERED UNDER TASKS

TASK 1: CONSERVATION PLANS UPDATE AND TRAINING

Conduct Field Survey Work for Updating the Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Management Plan the development of the natural resources work protocol for APS Eygelshoven and USAG Benelux Central and East Brunssum, as well as perform conservation training. For the execution of sub-tasks 1.1 through 1.6, the Contractor shall provide all personnel, supplies and equipment to conduct the required field-surveys. The Contractor shall carry out an initial site visit upon the award of this task order to identify and locate the plots to be surveyed. It is anticipated that up to two (2) site visits will be requires for each plot survey. Refer to Attachments 1-2 for the ecological site maps of APS Eygelhoven, Central and East Brunssum.

1.1 Fauna & Flora Survey: The Contractor shall review all existing surveys and conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of new Dutch Natural resources Work Protocols (sub-task 1.8). The field work shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and standards, including applicable Dutch requirements. The required surveys are to be conducted within the boundaries of each installation. The findings shall be recorded in relation to landmarks such as a structure or street name/numbers, etc. The field effort for the locations listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots per location.

It is anticipated that one (1) site survey per plot will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species. Required field surveys shall be conducted at the following facilities:

1.1a Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.1b USAG Benelux-Brunssum Central: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.1c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: five (5) plots, five (5) survey (one per plot)

1.2 Bird Survey: The Contractor shall review all existing surveys and conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of new Dutch Environmental Work Protocols (sub-task 1.8). The field work shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and standards, including all applicable Dutch requirements. The required surveys are to be conducted within the boundaries of each installation. The findings shall be recorded in relation to landmarks such as a structure or street name/numbers, etc. The field effort for the locations listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots per location. It is anticipated that one (1) site survey per plot will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species. Required field surveys shall be conducted at the following facilities:

1.2a Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.2b USAG Benelux-Brunssum Central: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.2c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot)

1.3 Butterfly Survey: The Contractor shall conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of Dutch Environmental Work Protocols (sub-task 1.8). The field work shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and standards and meet all applicable Dutch requirements. The required surveys are to be conducted within the boundaries of each installation. Findings shall be recorded in relation to landmarks such as a structure or street name/numbers, etc. The field effort for the locations listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots per location. It is anticipated that one (1) site survey per plot will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species.

Required field surveys shall be conducted at the following facilities:

1.3a Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.3b USAG Benelux-Brunssum Central: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot) 1.3c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys (one per plot)

1.4 Reptile Survey: The Contractor shall review all existing surveys and conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of Dutch Environmental Work Protocols (sub-task 1.8). The field work shall be conducted in accordance with Dutch Species protocol 2017 Dutch Natural Protection act. The required surveys are to be conducted by the Contractor within the boundaries of each installation. The field effort for the locations listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots per location. It is anticipated at six (6) site surveys per plot at APS Eygelhoven, two (2) surveys per plot at USAG Benelux Brunssum Central and one (1) survey per plot for USAG Benelux Brunssum East will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species. Required field surveys shall be conducted at the following facilities:

1.4a Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, 30 surveys total (inspection of amphibian screens) 1.4b USAG Benelux-Brunssum Central: five (5) plots, ten (10) surveys total 1.4c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys total

1.5 Bat Survey: The Contractor shall conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of Dutch Environmental Work Protocols using the Dutch BAT Work protocol 2018 (sub-task 1.8). The field work shall be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and standards and meet all applicable Dutch Nation requirements. The required surveys are in semi urban areas; in lieu of transects. The findings shall be recorded in accordance with Dutch Bat Work protocol. The field effort for the locations listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots per location. It is anticipated that one (1) site survey per plot at APS Eygelhoven, two (2) site surveys per plot at USAG Benelux Brunssum Central, and, six (6) site surveys per plot for USAG Benelux Brunssum will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species. Required field surveys shall be conducted at the following facilities:

1.5a Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys total 1.5b USAG Benelux-Brunssum Central: five (5) plots, ten (10) surveys total 1.5c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: five (5) plots, thirty 30 surveys total

1.6 Beaver Investigation/survey APS Eygelshoven (Wurm river area):

The Contractor shall conduct all field surveys required for the preparation of survey reports needed for the TES plan update and the development of Dutch Environmental Work Protocols (sub-task 1.8). The purpose of this survey is to determine if the lights on the installation fence have a negative effect on beavers and to recommend possible alternatives. The field work shall be conducted in accordance with Dutch Species Protocol 2017 Dutch Natural Protection act. The required surveys shall be conducted outside the fence of the installation. The field effort for the location listed below is estimated to require approximately five (5) plots for this location. It is anticipated that one (1) site surveys for each plot will be required. Surveys shall be accomplished during the optimal season for detection of the species.

Required field surveys shall be conducted at following facility:

1.6 Eygelshoven Army Pre-position Site: five (5) plots, five (5) surveys total

1.7 Review and Update Existing Plans & Development of Host Nation Conservation Management Plans: The Contractor shall prepare four (4) natural resource plans listed below:

• Review and update of the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), and the

• Review and updated of the Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Management Plan,

• Development of two (2) New Compensation & Mitigation Plans (Natuurtoets) for Brunsssum and

Eygelhoven.

This task involves reviewing the current plans and associated files, maps, and graphics. It also involves cross referencing of maps using information from the latest conservation-related data and planning level surveys conducted at the USAG Benelux during the review the contractor will note areas that require updating and shall list them accordingly. This list shall be presented to Corps of Engineers Europe District Project Manager (CENAU PM) and the USAG Benelux Environmental. Division (Env. Div) Chief for approval no later than 60 days from award of this task order. Upon approval, the contractor shall begin updating the plans. The Contractor shall also review current U.S. Army regulations and guidance in relation to nature protection act that support waiver and the HN requirements for the development of new compensation and mitigation plans. Upon the review, the Contractor shall develop two (2) new compensation and mitigation plans (Natuurtoets) one each for APS Eygelshoven and Brunssum in Dutch language. All draft plans must be submitted to the CENAU PM and the USAG Benelux Brunssum Env.

Div. for review. Final plans must be completed no later than 270 days from award

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

1.7 a Review of Current Conservation Management Plans & associated documentation: one(1) list

1.7 b Update & Review Management Plans (INRMP & TES): two (2) plans

1.7 c Development of Host nation Management Plans (Natuurtoets): two (2) plans

1.8 Development of Dutch Work Protocols: The contractor shall develop two (2) work protocols, one

(1) each for Eygelshoven and one (1) for Brunssum. Refer to Attachment 3 for an example of the work protocol that will be developed. The two (2) work protocols shall be in English and Dutch languages. The work protocols shall be developed based on the field surveys from Sub-task 1.1, Sub-task 1.2, Sub-task 1.3, Sub-task 1.4, Sub-task 1.5, and Sub-task 1.6 above herein. Work protocols must meet Host Nation (HN) requirements in order to receive final certification. The Contractor shall submit work protocols to the CENAU PM and the USAG Benelux Env. Div. Chief for approval.

Summary of Specific Deliverables

1.8 Work Protocol and certification: two (2) total, one for each Eygelshofen and Brunssum, both in Dutch and English

1.9 Develop USAG Benelux Brunssum Natural Resources Monitoring Log book (Mitigation Measurements): The Contractor shall create two (2) new logbooks, one (1) for Eygelhoven and for one (1) for Brunssum, for maintaining all the mitigation measurements of the ecological habitats in USAG Benelux – Central and East Brunssum and APS Eygelshoven sites. The logbooks shall be in the approved format of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environments of the Netherlands (Rijkswaterstaat).

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the logbooks and making sure that the updates are done according to the current conditions. The Contractor shall conduct quarterly sites inspected at the ecological habitats listed below and shall document finding and current situation of the habitats in the logbook. The Contractor shall also report any work performed or mitigation action carried out onsite during the inspection in the logbook. The Contractor shall provide recommendations outlining a set of mitigation actions or operations required for the proper management of the habitats to USAG Benelux Brunssum Env Div Chief. The Contractor shall inspect the following ecological habitats and include them in each logbook:

Amphibian screens, Birdboxes, Dead hedges, Bat boxes, Frog Pools, Monastery wall, Waterbuffers, Reptile ladders, Ecological and non-ecological areas concerning mowing, and, Butterfly boulevards.

Summary of Specific Deliverables

1.9a Natural resources mitigation logbooks: one (1): Eygelshoven, one (1) Brunssum 1.9b Inspection of ecological habitats: Quarterly

1.10 Environmental Conservation Services Training Support: The Contractor shall develop and provide natural resources training based on the requirements of the updated Natural Resources Management and Ground Maintenance Plans. The topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to:

TES survey, tentative endangered species habitats, mowing, and ground maintenance. The training audience mainly includes, but is not limited to, Department of Public Works (DPW) personnel and grounds maintenance staff.

The Contractor shall plan for 12 training sessions of eight (8) hours each. The training materials and the training language shall be in English. However, the presenter shall have sufficient Dutch language skills to present the training topics also fluently in Dutch, if there are only Dutch speaking personnel in the audience. The training shall be delivered by a person with natural resources experience and educated in this field. The number of attendees shall be approximately 20 persons per session.

The Contractor shall manage registration, arrange for classroom facilities, prepare all required projection and hand-out materials, coordinate, deliver the lectures, facilitate the training, track attendance and issue completion certificates. The Contractor shall provide completion reports (one after each session) including date of session, number of attendees, summary of training activities and topics, etc. The report shall be sent to the CENAU PM and USAG Env. Div Chief.

Summary of Specific Deliverables

1.10a Natural Resources Training: 12 sessions 1.10b Natural Resources Training Materials and Coordination: 12 events 1.11c Natural Resources Training Report: 12 reports

TASK 1 Deliverables Summary

Task / Sub-task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

1.1a/1.1b/1.1c Fauna & Flora Survey for Eygelshoven APS, Brunssum Central and East

15 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

TASK 1 Deliverables Summary Task / Sub-task Description Quantity Schedule

(calendar days) 1.2a/1.2b /1.2c Birds Survey for Eygelshoven

APS,Brunssum Central and East 15 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

1.3a/1.3b/1.3c Butterfly Survey for Eygelshoven APS, Brunssum Central and East

15 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

1.4a/1.4b/1.4c Reptile Survey Update for Eygelshoven APS, Brunssum Central and East

45 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

1.5a/1.5b/1.5c Bat Survey Updates for Eygelshoven APS, Brunssum Central and East

45 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

1.6 Beaver Investigation for Eygelshoven

APS

5 surveys During the optimal season for species detection

1.7 a Inventory and status of Conservation Management Plans and associated documentation Inventories

1 list Completion 30 days after award

1.7 b Management Plans update 2 plans Completion NLT 270 days from award

1.7 c Development Host Nation Plans (Natuur toets)

2 plans. Completion 30 days before task order expires

1.8 Development Dutch work protocol 2 protocols

each in both English and

Dutch (4 total)

NLT 180 days from award

1.9a Development of logbooks for the (Brunssum Central & East and APS Eygelshoven

2 logbooks NLT 30 days from award

1.9b Inspection of ecological habitats 4 inspections Quarterly 1.10a Natural Resources Training 12 sessions. 15 days after government request 1.10b Natural Resources Training Materials and

Coordination 12 sets of materials and events.

30 days prior to the training

1.10c Natural Resources Training Report 12 reports. NLT 7 days after completion of the training

TASK 2 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SUPPORT

From the information obtained during the field surveys in sub-tasks 1.1 through sub-task 1.6, the Contractor shall review the existing GIS layers at the USAG Benelux, Brunssum, determining which layers need updating and which new layers need to be developed. The Contractor shall update up to 60 GIS layers and develop up to 60 GIS layers for the USAG Benelux Brunssum, to include TES survey data. Required development and updates shall be coordinated with the Env. Div. Chief and CENAU PM.

A list of all developed and updated layers shall be submitted to the USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div.

Chief and CENAU PM no later than 45 days before task order expires. GIS geodatabases or data-layers must be maintained and/or developed to interface with the current USAG Benelux GIS system and must meet the requirements of Attachment 4 of this PWS.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

2.1a Geographical information layers: 60 data layers updates, 60 layers development 2.1b Final list: one (1) List

Task 2 Deliverable Summary

Task / Sub-task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

2.1a Geographical information layers update and development

120 data layers total (60 update & 60 new)

Completed 45 days before task order expires

2.2b Final list 1 list NLT 45 days before task order expires

TASK 3 NATURAL RESOURCE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The Contractor shall support USAG Benelux Brunssum in determining natural resource management goals and objectives and shall support in the implementation of four (4) of the objectives determined, such as update of the tree inventory, catching and releasing of endangered species, and development of ecological habitats. The Contractor shall make recommendations regarding which objectives are achievable. A final determination shall be made in coordination with the USAG Env. Div. Chief and CENAU PM. This task includes close coordination with USAG DPW Master Planner, Range Operators, Env. Div. staff, and CENAU PM to ensure protection of identified natural and cultural resources while supporting the military mission.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

3.1a Determination of Objective: one (1) report 3.1b Plan-objectives Implementations: four (4) ea.

Task 3 Deliverables Summary

Sub-task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

3.1a Natural Resource Objectives Recommendation 1 report 60 days after award 3.1b Objectives Implementation 4 ea. Completed within

360 days after award

TASK 4 PROJECT REVIEWS (CONSERVATION ASPECTS)

4.1 Evaluate work orders for environmental compliance and impacts to natural resources: The Contractor shall evaluate/review approximately 150 Project Work Orders (PWO) and 300 Demand

Maintenance Orders (DMOs), provided by the USAG Env. Div. Chief or other DPW Divisions. These evaluations shall done on the Record of Environmental Review ( RER) form and attached to the PWO and DMO request upon completion and presented to the Env. Div staff. These reviews shall be brief and precautionary in nature. Evaluations will serve only to identify potential conflicts with known conservation protection/sensitive areas. These evaluations shall include identification of potential impacts to protected natural resources, including TES species for all locations within the footprint of USAG Benelux-Brunssum. Potential conflicts shall be brought forward to the attention of the Env. Div.

Chief and CENAU PM in writing.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

4.1 a Project Work-Order evaluations: approximately 150

4.1 b Demand Maintenance Orders: approximately 300

4.2 Perform Environmental Reviews (ER) on Garrison projects (environmental effects abroad): The Contractor shall perform six (6) detailed environmental reviews on projects of concern identified from Task 4.1. These reviews shall be conducted by using the established Environmental Review Guide (ERG) software program developed for garrison use. These ERs will include a record of consideration (REC) for USAG Benelux Environmental Division Chief to review/revision. Copies of the software will be provided by the Garrison. The Contractor shall provide electronic copies of all ER reports to the USAG Benelux Environmental Division and CENAU PM. The Contractor shall provide completion statistics and summarize the ER into the quarterly status reports.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

4.2 ProjectsERs: six (6) total

Task 4 Deliverables Summary Task/ Sub-task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

4.1a Project Work- Order evaluation 150 Within seven (7) days of received project info

4.1b Demand maintenance Orders 300 Within five (5) days of received project info

4.2 Projects ER 6 ea. Within 14 days of

received project info

TASK 5 – NITROGEN DEPOSITION CALCULATIONS

The Contractor shall calculate the nitrogen emissions for up to 55 projects planned for execution at Eygelshoven APS, Brunssum Central and Brunssum East over the course of the next five (5) years. A nature protection permit is required before the HN can authorize the commencement of the projects. The Contractor shall obtain and study the scope of work (SOW) of all 55 projects from the USAG Benelux- Brunssum DPW Division personal in coordination with Environmental Division. The Contractor will conduct site surveys at all anticipated construction sites to evaluate the locations. Upon studying the SOW and conducting site visit, using the information obtained, the Contractor shall calculate the anticipated nitrogen deposition that might occur at the sites during the construction of the projects using the 2019 AERIUS Calculator. Numerical results shall be provided to two (2) decimal places.

The exact size and type of projects may vary slightly, but the following provides the yearly breakout and typical example projects anticipated for each location:

Location: Eygelshoven, 35 total / 7 projects per year. Example projects:

Install Hardstands, each measuring approx. 200 x 100 meters;

Fuel station, 40,000 liter JP 8 and 1,000 liter DF2;

Hazardous waste storage area, approx. 10,000 kg hazardous waste;

Railhead repairs and certification, 900 meters of rail;

Install rail gate;

Upgrade warehouses (approx. 7), warehouse measurements approx. 100 x 60 meters o Example upgrades: repair floors, replacement of the Cr6 metal panels, install ventilation, upgrade high and low voltage, replacement of dehumidifier.

Upgrade high voltage lines, 2,000 meters;

Upgrade sewer lines, 250 meters;

Upgrade drinking water lines, 250 meters;

Removal of asbestos within several buildings; and Install signal lines, 200 meters.

Location: Brunssum Central, 10 total / 2 projects per year. Example projects:

Upgrade warehouses (approx. 4), warehouse measurements approx. 100 x 60 meters o Example upgrades: repair floors, replacement of the Cr6 metal panels, install ventilation, upgrade high and low voltage, replacement of dehumidifier.

Install Gas storage facility, 800 gas bottles;

Install high voltage cables, 100 meters; and Install sprinkler lines, 350 meters.

Location: Brunssum East, 10 total / 2 projects per year. Example projects:

Install Hardstands, each measuring approx. 10,000 square meters;

Install wash rack;

Upgrade warehouses (approx. 6), warehouse measurements approx. 100 x 60 meters o Example upgrades: repair floors, replacement of the Cr6 metal panels, install ventilation, upgrade high and low voltage, replacement of dehumidifier.

Install high voltage cables 1,000 meters;

Install sprinkler lines, 1,000 meters; and Install sewer lines 1,000 meters.

From the results obtained, the Contractor will prepare three (3) reports (one for each of the locations listed below). Calculation Reports shall be prepared each year of the task order. The reports shall be submitted to the USACE PM and Environmental Division Chief USAG Benelux Brunnsum.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

5.a Eygelshoven Army Pre-Position Site: 35 projects, one (1) report per year 5.b Brunssum Central: ten (10) projects, one (1) report per year 5.c USAG Benelux-Brunssum East: ten (10) projects, one (1) report per year

Task 5 Deliverable Summary

Sub– task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

5.a Nitrogen Deposition Calculation Report APS Eygelshoven

1 ea. Within 270 days from award

Task 5 Deliverable Summary

Sub– task

Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

5.b Nitrogen Deposition Calculation Report USAG Benelux- Brunssum Central

1 ea. Within 270 days from award

5.c Nitrogen Deposition Calculation Report USAG Benelux- Brunssum East

1 ea Within 270 days from award

TASK 6 – DOCUMENT ANALYSIS, TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS, MEETING

SUPPORT, AND WAIVER PREPARATION

6.1 Provide Analysis, Technical Recommendations, Meeting Support, and Waiver Preparation:

The Contractor shall ensure all applicable regulations are identified and incorporated into the appropriate plans and provide recommendations to the Env.Div. Chief for further coordination with Installation Management Command - Europe (IMCOM-E) program manager and Dutch authorities to ensure proper implementation of the natural resource programs at the Garrison.

The Contractor shall review and analyze up to ten (10) pieces of correspondence to address concerns and providing recommendations in a written report to the CENAU PM and Env. Div Chief for consideration. The Contractor shall support the USAG Benelux Brunssum in preparing for HN meetings by performing tasks such as slide preparation, updating attendance lists, meeting minutes and coordinating meeting locations for up to ten (10) events. The Contractor shall also prepare up to two (2) Dutch Nature Conservation Act waivers in the Dutch Language. The Waivers shall be submitted upon completion to the CENAU PM and Env. Div Chief for review and approval.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

6.1a Review and analysis of correspondence: ten (10) pieces 6.1b Prepare recommendations: ten (10) reports 6.1c Support meeting preparations: ten (10) events 6.1d Prepare Dutch Nature Conservation Act Waiver: two (2) waivers

6.2 Support the Preparation of Briefings, Conduct Inspections and Attend Meetings: The Contractor shall support the preparation of Ecological briefing packages for up to ten (10) USAG Benelux Brunssum quarterly Environmental Information Board (EIB), and Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC) meetings. This shall include drafting slides, coordination of attendees, accompanying USAG environmental personnel in attending meetings, presenting briefing slides, and, providing meeting minutes. The Contractor shall also accompany USAG Environmental Division personnel at up to ten (10) Garrison and Headquarters level meetings as a subject matter expert on to the Conservation Program.

The schedules for this meetings shall be identified during the kick off meeting and the contractor will be notified no later the two (2) weeks prior to the meetings.

Summary of Specific Deliverables (up-to):

6.2a Briefing package preparation: ten (10) sets 6.2b Briefing attendance and coordination: ten (10) events

Task 6 Deliverable Summary

Sub-task Description Quantity Schedule

(calendar days) 6.1a Review and analysis correspondence 10 Pieces NLT 3 days upon request 6.1b Prepare recommendations in English 10 reports. NLT 7 days upon request 6.1c Support HN meeting preparations in Dutch and English 10 set 14 days prior to briefing 6.1d Prepare Dutch Nature Conservation Act

Waivers in Dutch 2 waivers Complete days after request 6.2a Briefing Preparation for EIB and EQCC in

English 10 sets Quarterly

6.2b Briefing attendance (with USAG Env. Div.

personnel) and coordination

10 sets 14 days prior notification is required

TASK 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND OUTREACH

SUPPORT

7.1 Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS): USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div conducts an annual EPAS audit as required by the FGS-NL. The Contractor shall support USAG Benelux Brunssum in the preparation for this effort by reviewing Natural and Cultural Resource requirements for the Garrison audit and coordination with other stakeholders within the DPW. The Contractor shall focus of the Natural Resource and Cultural Resources Chapters of the FGS-NL. The Contractor shall provide analysis and recommendations for to up to 20 EPAS findings involving impacts/conflicts to the Garrison Conservation and Cultural Programs. This shall include conducting inspections, based on the documented negative finding description prepare a conflict resolution recommendations reports including suggested corrective action on all locations within the footprint of USAG Benelux-Brunssum. A Final report for each incident shall be presented to the CENAU PM and USAG Benelux Env. Div. Chief

Summary of Specific Deliverables (up-to):

7.1a EPAS Finding Analysis and Recommendations: 20 analyses with recommendations 7.2b Incident resolution reports EPAS: 20 report.

7.2 Awareness and Outreach Program: The Contractor shall develop natural resources/conservation-related awareness documents and articles for Brunssum and APS Eygelshoven. Each document shall be in both English and Dutch languages. The Contractor shall research all required information and develop environmental/natural-resources awareness oriented articles. The USAG Environmental office will use this information for publication in the USAG Benelux gazette. These publications will be developed in accordance with the external EPAS findings for all sites within the USAG Benelux-Brunssum footprint. It is anticipated that the Contractor will prepare information for two (2) articles and 12 awareness flyers during the performance period.

Summary of Specific Deliverables:

7.2a Natural-resources Awareness Documents: 12 flyers 7.2b Natural-resources Awareness Articles: two (2) articles

Task 7 Deliverable Summary

Sub-task Description Quantity Schedule

(calendar days) 7.2a Natural Resources Awareness Documents 12 flyers monthly 7.2b Natural Resources Awareness Articles 2 articles NLT 14 upon request

TASK 8 ANCILLARY WORK ITEMS

8.1 Work Plan and Health and Safety Plan: The Contractor shall submit a draft Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for review and approval within seven (7) days from award. The Contractor must prepare and submit a Work Plan including schedule and Quality Control (QC) plan. The work plan must cover all aspects of the required task order work and meet the minimum following requirements:

- Explain the Contractor’s approach in executing the task order, data gathering, project coordination, lines of communication, field work and submitting all deliverables in a timely manner with appropriate quality control.

- List task order personnel assignments, including all subcontractors, their responsibilities, functions, qualifications, certification, and relevant experience.

- Include a work schedule highlighting milestones.

- Internal QC procedures to ensure validity of deliverables. The QC plan must describe the policies, organization, objectives, functional activities and specific QC activities to ensure that technical data generated are accurate and satisfy all legal U.S. and HN requirements, and accepted standards of the technical profession.

The Health and Safety Plan will comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, most current version), HN and local regulatory requirements. The Health and Safety Plan shall include an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and address potential hazards that the task order activities may present to the Contractor’s personnel as well as to the USAG Benelux community. The plan will detail personnel training and responsibilities, project equipment, necessary personal protective equipment, first aid, decontamination, medical surveillance, route to nearest hospital, and other applicable procedures and protocols for maintaining complete project safety and avoiding accidents. Any actions required to protect the surrounding community and other third parties (e.g. visitors) will be discussed.

Final version of the plan shall be delivered seven (7) calendar days after all the comments and recommendations are provided.

For option years: new plans are not required, the base year plans shall be updated as necessary.

8.2 Kick off Meeting: A kick-off meeting will be held within ten (10) days of award. The Contractor shall organize the meeting and provide a draft agenda to all parties three (3) days prior to meeting. The Contractor, USACE PM and USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div. Chief will attend the kick off meeting, which will be held at the project location. The Contractor shall take meeting minutes. The Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor team members that will be working on the above tasks are present as well as the task order project manager. The Contractor shall submit kick-off meeting minutes NLT (10) days after the meeting.

8.3 Exit Document and Meeting: One (1) week before the completion of the task order, the Contractor shall provide a document that describes what has been accomplished under this task order, its status and recommendations. In addition, the recommendation of what work needs to be accomplished but has not started (provide rational description of the work). Finally, all work (on-going and new) shall be prioritized based on what work is most critical to the success of the Environmental Program at USAG Benelux Brunssum. The Contractor shall also meet with the Corps and Env. Div Chief to discuss the document.

The Contractor shall make corrections to the document based upon comments received at the exit meeting. The final document shall be delivered no later than the task order period of performance completion date.

The Contractor shall compile a final project CD containing all working deliverables developed under this PWS. To include sustainment and optimization plan, training materials, regulations, monthly progress reports, environmental corrective actions, EPAS recommendations, and the final implementation report.

Final CD shall be delivered to USACE PM and USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div Chief.

8.4. Bi-weekly Planning meeting: The Contractor shall attend a weekly planning meeting with the USACE PM/COR and the USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div team. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss priorities, expectations, review the deliverable status including actions to start, actions in progress, actions/products submitted/completed. The Contractor will expand the task order bid schedule for use in this effort and discussions will take place on the sub-task level. An additional Word document can be attached if needed to articulate issues or additional information.

8.5. Monthly Status Reporting: The Contractor shall prepare and distribute Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) to the CENAU PM with a copy to the USAG Benelux Brunssum Env. Div Chief and POC for billing purposes, to track project progress, and communicate project challenges. The submittal shall be electronically via email. MSRs shall include the expanded bid schedule titled sub-task level and identify the actual prospect for each sub-task listing all deliverables, # of each product completed, and status of all the tasks. These reports are due on the last day of the month and shall be submitted with and be consistent with the Contractors invoice.

TASK 8 – Deliverables

SubTASK Description Quantity Schedule (calendar days)

8.1 Work Plan and Health and Safety

Plan (Draft/Final)

1 Draft seven (7) days after award

8.2 Kick off meeting agenda and

meeting minutes

1 Agenda 3 days prior to meeting Meeting within 10 days from award minutes NLT 10 days after

8.3 Exit Document and Meeting/ Final

Project CD

1 NLT 365 days from award

8.4 Bi-weekly planning meeting 28 Weekly

8.5 Monthly Status Reports 12 Monthly

OPTION 1 Benelux Brunssum Ecological Service and Conservation Support for Additional Twelve (12) Months. The Contractor shall provide the support as described in Task 1-8 above, subsequently following the support provided under the base task order.

OPTION 2 Benelux Brunssum Ecological Service and Conservation Support for Additional Twelve (12) Months. The Contractor shall provide the support as described in Task 1-8 above, subsequently following the support provided under Option 1.

OPTION 3 Benelux Brunssum Ecological Service and Conservation Support for Additional Twelve (12) Months. The Contractor shall provide the support as described in Task 1-8 above, subsequently following the support provided under Option 2.

OPTION 4 Benelux Brunssum Ecological Service and Conservation Support for Additional Twelve (12) Months. The Contractor shall provide the support as described in Task 1-8 above, subsequently following the support provided under Option 3.

3. GENERAL TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Reporting of Problems: Within five (5) Calendar days of discovering a problem, the Contractor must notify the CENAU PM of any circumstances that may delay the project. Notification will be via telephone or brief email. If notification is made verbally, then the individual making the notification shall be an English-speaking individual. The Contractor shall describe the problem as well as present a proposed solution. The Contractor shall not incorporate such information into the project without first notifying the CENAU PM and obtaining written authority from the Contracting Officer. In situations requiring quick action, the Contracting Officer can provide verbal authority, followed by written confirmation

Format of Deliverables - Hard and Electronic Copies: All documents produced under this task order shall be in English. Deliverables shall be delivered to the CENAU PM by e-mail in the format listed below. The Contractor shall deliver hard copies (when requested) and electronic copies of all deliverables to the USAG Benelux Brunssum Env Div. Chief and the CENAU PM simultaneously. All hard copies shall be printed double sided. The electronic copy of written documentation shall be provided on CD ROM in the following formats, in their latest version as applicable:

1. Text: Microsoft Word®

2. Spreadsheets: Excel®

3. Graphics: PowerPoint®

4. Project Management: MS Project®

5. Database: Access®

6. Arc GIS or equivalent currently used program

Contractual Relationship and Unauthorized Services: The contractual relationship shall be directly between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District and the Contractor. The Contractor shall not communicate directly with the USAG Benelux Brunssum staff on contractual issues/matters. In particular, the Contractor shall not discuss any modification to cost, schedule, or scope of the task order with the USAG Benelux Brunssum staff. If the Contractor receives any request for changes to this task order, he shall immediately notify the KO. The Contractor shall not undertake, or endeavor to undertake, any work outside the scope of this task order until the Contracting Officer has approved such work.

4. QUALITY CONTROL

Quality Control on all Submittals: It is expected that all submittals, at a minimum will be run through computer-driven spell check and grammar check programs. Additionally all English written documents must be reviewed by a native English speaker or equivalent in proficiency. Any substandard documents will be rejected by the Government, and corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

The U.S. Government will review submittals for technical content and conformance with contract/task order specifications as detailed in each task delivery table. Comments will be provided to the Contractor by the CENAU PM in accordance with the approved deliverable schedule task tables. The Contractor shall accept review comments only from the USACE.

Substandard Submittals: The CENAU PM/COR and USAG Benelux Brunssum Env.Div Chief, may require a resubmission of any documents or electronic files that are determined to be inadequate for the intended submittal purpose. The Contractor shall correct and resubmit the rejected documents within the Government specified timeframe.

Electronic Deliverables: All electronic deliverables shall be prepared so that the user can easily print the documents in a presentable and readable format.

5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

Skills Requirements:

The Government requires that Contractor personnel executing this task order have the necessary qualifications and experience to successfully perform the work required. For example:

• Has completed Hoger Beroepsonderwijs (HBO) (Higher professional education) or equivalent university degree, with a focus on (Dutch) ecology processes or and has completed Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs (MBO) (Senior secondary vocational education) education, with the emphasis on the Nature Conservation Act, species recognition and careful action in relation to these species and works for an ecological consultancy firm, such as a bureau that is affiliated with the Green Bureaus Network within the Netherlands. (Required by Dutch Authorities)

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English. The Contractor is expected to present and coordinate training sessions, proposed actions, opinions and other issues during meetings and conversations with an English speaking audience.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak Dutch. The contractor is expected to present and coordinate training sessions, proposed actions, opinions and other issues during meetings and conversations with a Dutch speaking audience (local workforce, Host Nation Governmental Agencies, etc.).

• Knowledge and education in fields such as environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or related areas.

• Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, doctrine, and technology related to environmental management.

• Knowledge of Final Governing Standards for the Netherlands (FGS_NL) and Dutch and U.S.

environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of Army organization, mission, and functions at the installation-level.

• Advanced experience in working with ArcGIS software or equivalent currently used program.

• Environmental background and knowledge sufficient to support the remaining work listed in the

Supplemental Price Schedule including environmental compliance inspections, update of management plans/SOPs, etc., environmental impact assessments, public speaking and senior leadership briefings, preparation of training materials and other public relations materials, support to military troops, etc.

Furthermore, the Contractor personnel shall have all necessary documents, Army training certificates, clearances, background checks, etc. completed, to start providing the required support at the required performance level within one (1) week after start of performance period.

Contractor Personnel Identification (AER 27-715): To avoid misunderstandings and problems, the policy in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), paragraph 37.114(c), will be followed that requires Contractors to:

(1) Identify themselves as contractors or take other actions to ensure that, when attending meetings on behalf of their…