W912HP-15-R-0016-0005_Amendment _Various_Chgs__2015.11.16.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

SAD REAT IDIQ MATOC for ECS

The purpose of this amedment is to make changes as specified in the follow ing pages. Most of these changes are a result of the bidder inquiries posted via ProjNet. The ProjNet bidder inquiry period is now closed and all inquiry replies are posted. Offerors are advised that, in the event of a percieved ambiguity or contradiction betw een any response provided via ProjNet and the the RFP as amended, the RFP as amended shall govern.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Nov-2015

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912HP-15-R-0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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 is extended, X 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

16-Nov-2015

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHARLESTON

DISTRICT, CONTRACTING DIVISION

69-A HAGOOD AVENUE

CHARLESTON SC 29403

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

IDIQ PRICE SCHEDULE

IDIQ Price Schedule

1. Offerors responding to the MATOC solicitation shall propose their labor, overhead, and corporate G&A rates for each of the years 1-5 in the price schedule below. Each successful Offeror will have a completed price schedule incorporated into their contract resulting from the MATOC solicitation.

2. The rates in the IDIQ price schedule shall be used as a basis for negotiating task order proposals.

These rates will be the maximum rates that can be proposed at the task order level. A contractor may propose to utilize lower rates during the task order proposal process.

3. The base contract period duration includes the first three years (365 days each) following the date of IDIQ award. The option ordering period includes the fourth and fifth years following the date of IDIQ award. Task orders will utilize the rates in effect at the time the task order is issued. Modifications to task orders will utilize the rates in effect at the time the modification is issued.

4. The minimum guaranteed amount to be ordered under each IDIQ contract resulting from this solicitation, in accordance with FAR 52.216-22, is $2,500. Normally, the Government will satisfy the minimum order via the issuance of a task order during the base ordering period. In the event a task order is not issued during the base period, the Government will issue a task order to satisfy the minimum guarantee.

5. Labor rates shall include all costs associated with payroll plus benefits and other indirect labor expenses.

6. Other indirect costs such as company overhead and G&A shall not be included in the labor rates as they are separate line items. Overhead and G&A rates shall be proposed as a percentage and shall be applied to all direct costs on task order proposals.

7. Travel costs and profit shall be negotiated per task order. Do not include travel costs or profit in the price schedule.

8. Other direct costs for specialized equipment, materials and supplies, subcontracting costs, and other labor disciplines not listed in the schedule shall be negotiated for each task order, as required.

Rates Base Period Option Period

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

LABOR RATES ($ / hr)

Contract Manager

Program Manager Project Manager Quality Control Manager Task Order Level Project Manager Safety & Health Manager Site Safety & Health Officer Senior Contracts Manager Geologist Geologist – Junior Hydrogeologist Hydrogeologist – Junior Geophysicist Geophysicist – Junior Chemist Chemist – Junior Risk Assessor/Toxicologist Risk Assessor/Toxicologist – Junior Civil Engineer Civil Engineer – Junior Environmental Engineer Environmental Engineer – Junior Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineer – Junior Geotechnical Engineer Geotechnical Engineer – Junior Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer – Junior Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer – Junior Cost Engineer Cost Engineer – Junior Engineering Technician Engineering Technician – Junior Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist – Junior Biologist Biologist – Junior Industrial Hygienist (IH) Industrial Hygienist (IH) - Junior Regulatory Specialist Regulatory Specialist – Junior Archaeologist Archaeologist – Junior Historian

GIS Specialist Estimator Site Superintendent/On-Site Supervisor Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Field Technician Hazardous Waste/Transportation Specialist CADD Operator Word Processor Clerical Data Processor Community Relations Specialist Topographic Survey – 4-Man Crew Topographic Survey – 3-Man Crew

INDIRECT COST RATES (%)

Company Overhead Corporate G&A

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

IDIQ PWS

IDIQ

PERFORMANCE

WORK

STATEMENT

(PWS)

SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION (SAD) REGIONAL

ENVIRONMENTAL ACQUISITION TOOL (REAT)

INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY

MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT

(MATOC)

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES (ECS)

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

Vision Statement

This Regional Environmental Acquisition Tool (REAT) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) performance-based Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Environmental Consulting Services (ECS) will support work assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), South Atlantic Division (SAD) for various Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency and International Services (IIS) customers and programs, to provide an adequate contract tool that will satisfy requirements for support and advice on multimedia environmental and occupational health and safety-related services, as well as full environmental compliance services.

1. Introduction

This contract will be awarded as an IDIQ, Performance-based, FFP MATOC in support of the environmental mission for the five Districts within SAD, their customers and stakeholders, including but not limited to environmental cleanup for various Military and Interagency and International Services (IIS) customers, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), environmental stewardship, support to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund and Brownfields programs, Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) for various DoD customers and other environmental-related regulatory programs.

1.1. Mission

The mission of the REAT and the contracts developed within that regional tool is to provide the remediation and support services necessary to maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including Executive Orders, which mandate a wide range of environmental actions and services while providing protection to humans, natural resources and property.

1.2. Background

In order to better serve the SAD region, the five districts within the Division (Charleston, Jacksonville, Mobile, Savannah and Wilmington) are currently executing a regional environmental mission. Environmental Consulting Services (ECS) are an important component of the regional environmental mission that will provide multimedia environmental and occupational safety- and health-related services to USACE and its customers.

1.3. Scope

This ECS MATOC will provide multimedia environmental and occupational safety- and health- related services to USACE for Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal agencies, for the purpose of providing advice and assistance on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances and hazardous materials, through problem identification, risk measurement and evaluation and recommendation of solutions, using a multi-disciplined staff of scientists, engineers and other technicians with expertise in areas, such as air and water quality, asbestos contamination, remediation, and environmental law. The term “multimedia” refers to the need for services in all major Federal, State and local environmental, occupational and safety and health regulatory areas.

The general types of consulting and compliance services supported through this MATOC are:

Environmental and Occupational Services and Support Base Technical Support and Services Environmental Planning Services and Documentation Environmental Compliance Services Waste Management Services and Support Environmental Conservation Services and Support Database Management

Basic support services within the requirements of this MATOC include but are not limited to the following:

Office automation Customer interface Technical assistance and support General administrative support Repository and official filing system maintenance Documentation and justification input for procurement actions Assistance in monitoring contract durations Database maintenance Data gathering and entry into various enterprise database tracking programs.

Technical document reviews Preparation of scopes of work and estimates Preparation of statistical reports

The services supported through this MATOC involve environmental support that will not require the Contractor to perform or undertake actual remediation efforts. Specific types of consulting and compliance services supported through this MATOC include but are not limited to the following:

Air emissions management Air quality management

Air emissions inventories Air permit applications Cultural, archeological and historic resources management Facility response plans Fire management plans for ranges Hazardous materials management Hazardous waste management Hazardous and/or non-hazardous exposure assessments Natural resources management Watershed management Pesticide management Petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) management Permitting Solid waste management Special pollutants (e.g. polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), asbestos, lead based paint, adon gas, etc.) management Natural resources inventories Noise management Underground/above-ground storage tank management UST/vaulted AST cathodic protection management Water quality management Water quality evaluations Wetlands management Radioactive materials management Storm water management Compliance monitoring and reporting Asbestos sampling Environmental electronic data management Mitigation planning National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State

Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit applications & monitoring

Spill prevention and response plans Spill prevention and protection inspections Advisory Services for ongoing advice and assistance with data and information in support of agency environmental programs involving areas such as hazardous material spills

Environmental compliance assessment system audits Environmental monitoring system support Tier I (installation), Tier II (state), and Tier III (regional) reporting Partnering support to include facilitation, public meeting support, and preparation/presentation of reports and management support Community right-to-know act reporting

Consumer confidence reporting (Safe Drinking Water Act) Environmental compliance training National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and reporting Environmental assessments (EAs) development Environmental impact statement (EIS) Environmental baseline surveys (EBS) Preliminary assessment/site inspection Solid waste management plans Hazardous waste management plans Subtitle C and Subtitle D (40 CFR 264/265 and 40 CFR 258) landfill operations plans Hazardous waste reporting Landfill closure plans Biological assessments Endangered species management plans (ESMP) National Historic Preservation Act studies Historic building surveys Historic building guides Data recovery and mitigation plans Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Integrated Cultural Resources Management plans Pollution prevention opportunity assessments Pollution preventions plans life cycle cost analysis Ecological risk assessments Environmental fate studies Providing support for any work being done in sensitive areas Long term monitoring Methane sampling Resource Conservation and Recovery Act/Comprehensive Environmental

Response Compensation and Liability Act (RCRA/CERCLA) site investigations Wastewater management Waste characterization and source reduction studies Review and recommendation of waste tracking or handling systems Review of technologies and processes impacting waste management Consulting services for active environmental remediation efforts Vulnerability assessments Planning & documentation services for development, planning, facilitation, coordination, and documentation of and/or for environmental initiatives in areas of chemical, radiological, and hazardous materials

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and sustainable performance measure development

Environmental Information hotlines

1.3.1. Performance-Based Contract (PBC) Task Orders

This MATOC and all awarded task orders are defined as performance-based contracts (PBC) and are, or will be, structured to meet the following criteria:

(1) Describe the requirements in terms of results required rather than methods of performing the work; and

(2) Use measurable performance standards (e.g., terms of quality, timeliness, quantity, etc.)

PBC methods are intended to ensure that required performance quality levels are achieved and that the Government’s total payment is commensurate with the quantity and quality of services received. Performance-based contract task orders, with a tailored task order-specific Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), will be issued per Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR)

37.102 against the awarded contracts under this MATOC, unless the required approval is received in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(AFARS) 5137.170-2.

1.3.2. Task Orders

Task orders awarded under this MATOC will support existing and future USACE customers primarily throughout the USACE SAD area of responsibility (AOR). Task orders will be awarded as FFP contracts, based on the requirements of the PWS developed for each specific task order. Task order scope will be consistent with the MATOC scope. Task orders will be awarded under the MATOC base and option performance periods but shall have periods of performance specific to the awarded task order. The Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) managing the task order will provide the Contractor with any site-specific information and requirements with the task order solicitation.

1.3.3. Performance Work Statements (PWS)

FAR 2.101 defines Performance Work Statement (PWS) as “a statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific and objective terms with measurable outcomes.” The PWS is used in solicitations when the Government intends to provide the maximum flexibility to each Offeror to propose an innovative approach.

PBCs tend to require more technical support than traditional prescriptive contracts, because PBCs specify the final goal of a project but not how it is to be accomplished. The PWS describes the end result the Contractor is required to achieve, but does not tell them how to complete it, thus allowing for maximum flexibility for Offerors to propose innovative approaches. PWSs emphasize performance that can be contractually defined so that the results of the Contractor's effort can be measured in terms of technical and quality achievement, schedule progress or cost performance. Under a PWS, milestone payments occur only when the results meet or exceed the stated objectives. Simply meeting the Milestone/Objective, (i.e., document submittal for review) is not the same as completion of the Milestone/Objective, (i.e., document approval and acceptance). Only upon the completion, approval and acceptance of a Milestone/Objective will the Government pay for that Milestone/Objective, unless the task order PWS and (QASP) defines other requirements for payment. For a PBC task order, the Contractor will be required to use its expertise and develop the means and methods to achieve the required end result. The requirement for a QASP for service contracts is set forth in FAR Subpart 37.6 and FAR 46.103.

A PWS for a Task Order will:

Define desired results/outcomes Define what level of performance is expected (and ensure it is meaningful and fair) Define performance standards, support by a QASP Provide all information known about the site(s) or where it can be located and accessed by the Contractor Define clear, concise measurement terms, using clear and concise language avoiding vague or broad statements.

1.3.4. MATOC PWS

The PWS for this MATOC provides a general understanding of the Contractor functions to be performed and requirements to be met for individual task orders that will be awarded under this MATOC. Awarded task orders will contain the specific performance-based requirements.

Technical requirements described in this MATOC in no way limit the activities that may be required under the terms of this MATOC.

2. General Requirements

The contracts within this MATOC will provide Environmental Consulting Services (ECS) to customers supported by the five (5) Districts in the SAD AOR.

2.1. Description of Services.

The Contractor, operating independently and not as an agent of the Government, shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools materials, supervision and other items necessary to fulfill the objectives of this MATOC and awarded contracts and specific to the requirements described in individual awarded task orders. The Contractor may be required to perform work under multiple task orders at different sites simultaneously. The Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring and maintaining the latest version of all applicable regulatory or agency guidance supporting work accomplished under this MATOC.

The Contractor shall be cognizant of all appropriate laws, regulations and guidance. The Contractor shall ensure that all work activities performed by Contractor personnel, subcontractors and suppliers are executed as required by these laws and regulations. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the KO and/or the COR managing the task order by written notice. Nothing in this contract shall relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to comply with these laws and regulations. Any conflicts between laws/regulations and contract/task order requirements shall be brought to the attention of the KO and/or COR.

2.2. Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required task orders executed under this MATOC. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to or prepare work schedules for individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the KO immediately.

2.3. Period of Performance

The period of performance of this MATOC will include a base period of three (3) years, with one two (2)-year option period from date of award. In no event will the MATOC period exceed five

(5) years duration. Total MATOC value will not exceed $30,000,000.00 over the five (5)-year life of the MATOC. Awarded task orders’ periods of performance may extend beyond the expiration date of the MATOC, provided that the task order was awarded within the MATOC PoP and subject to Contracting Officer (KO) review and approval.

2.4. Recognized Federal Holidays

For the purposes of this MATOC and awarded task orders, all recognized U.S. Federal holidays are considered non-work days. Depending on the urgency of the work required by specific task orders under this MATOC, the Contractor may be required to perform services on these holidays. Specific coordination with the KO and/or COR for the awarded task order is required to approve work on these holidays and ensure Government staff is available, as required.

2.5. Hours of Operation

The Contractor is responsible for conducting business during normal workdays, Monday through Friday, except U.S. Federal holidays noted above, and work hours between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. The Contractor may not be able to conduct business when a Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government-directed facility closings, subject to coordination with the Government. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks orders awarded under this MATOC when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

2.6. Location of Work

Work under this MATOC and awarded task orders will be accomplished at a variety of locations throughout the SAD AOR, including project sites, Contractor facilities, subcontractor facilities, and Government facilities located within the Continental United States (CONUS), Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

2.7. Travel/Temporary Duty (TDY)

The Contractor shall perform all travel to project sites, contractor and government facilities or other locations required to support this MATOC or as defined in specific awarded task orders, including all meetings necessary for completion of required work. The Contractor will identify all travel costs necessary to successfully execute task order-related work and attend required meetings, conferences and training. The Contractor will be authorized travel expenses in accordance with the applicable Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and FAR 31.205- 46(a) (2) provisions, consistent with per diem rates established at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/. Air travel shall (if possible) be planned in advance in order to acquire the best prices available.

Privately owned vehicles shall be paid at the current Government mileage rate in accordance with the JTR. All travel requires Government approval/authorization by and notification to the COR.

2.8. Permits

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations and obtain permits and licenses necessary to conduct the work required by this MATOC.

Rights-of- entry on and off Government and/or privately-owned property may be required to support specific awarded task orders. The Contractor shall obtain all written permits and permissions from property owners to access their property prior to start of any field work.

2.9. Data Ownership and Data Rights

Ownership of all reports and data in all formats, including all electronic data and software, generated under this MATOC will be determined by negotiation in accordance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Pursuant to DFARS 252.227-7017 and to the extent known, when submitting proposals, Offerors shall identify all technical data or software that will be delivered with restrictions on its use, release or disclosure.

2.10. Security and Safety

For work awarded by this MATOC at the task order level, in order to ensure the security, safety and orderly project execution, any contractors, consultants or visitors who wish to gain access to project sites will need to follow procedures established for each project. Details of access procedures and safety requirements will be provided to the Contractor at the task order level.

For this MATOC, the Contractor may be required to obtain security clearances for work required by specific task orders. The clearance level, access requirements and instructions for obtaining required security clearances will be defined in the task order. The Contractor must be in a position to obtain such clearances at time of the proposal submission for the task order and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the task order. The Contractor shall demonstrate the capability to provide personnel that are able to have access to classified information or work at secure, classified project locations. In the event that a project supported by an awarded task order is determined to be of a classified nature or require access to classified information, the Contractor shall provide adequate security and clearance documentation, including completed basic DD Forms 254, for all Contractor personnel supporting the task order. All contractor personnel with access to unclassified information systems, including e-mail, shall have, at a minimum, a favorable National Agency Check (NAC).

2.11. Government-Furnished Items and Services

If the Government provides any services, facilities, utilities, equipment or materials, this will be mentioned in the specific awarded task orders. Specific Government-furnished information relevant to the task order PWS for each item of work will be described in the awarded task orders. When work is performed at a Federal, State or local installation or facility, the Contractor shall comply with all security requirements of that installation or facility. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.12. Environmental Requirements

The Contractor shall fully comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations and shall perform assigned work in accordance with them. Any incident of noncompliance noted by the Contractor shall immediately be brought to the attention of the COR. Nothing in this MATOC shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to comply with applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall investigate the requirements for each awarded task order and obtain all permits, licenses, approvals and/or certificates necessary to accomplish the work specified. When the work to be performed requires clearances, such as digging permits, the Contractor shall comply with the substantive requirements of such clearances and/or permits, including all utility checks, prior to initiation of any associated (e.g., digging, drilling, etc.) operations. The Contractor shall comply with site-specific time and procedural requirements (Federal, State and local) described in any permit requirements.

2.13. Protection of Property

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused to property by the activities of the Contractor under this MATOC and awarded tasks orders and shall exercise due diligence in the protection of all property located on the premises against fire or damage from any and all other causes. Any property damaged or destroyed by the Contractor as a result of actions related to work under this MATOC and awarded task order shall be promptly repaired or replaced by the Contractor to a condition satisfactory to the Government or reimbursement shall be made by the Contractor in an amount necessary to restore or replace the property to a satisfactory condition.

2.14. Safety and Health Program (SHP)

For the purposes of this MATOC and awarded task orders, the Contractor shall establish that they have in place a Safety and Health Program (SHP) that meets the requirements of the Federal, State and local laws and regulations in place for the work accomplished under this MATOC and awarded task orders, supported by an organizational structure that fully support focus on safety and health requirements. Each awarded task order may further require development and submittal of a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) specific to the work required by the task order. The Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors, suppliers and support personnel follow all safety and health provisions established in the approved SSHP for each awarded task order. USACE reserves the right to stop work under this MATOC and awarded task orders for any violations of the SSHP at no additional cost. Once USACE verifies that corrective action has been implemented, the Contractor will be able to continue performance under the MATOC and awarded task orders. As a minimum, the SSHP shall be prepared in accordance with latest version of Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and shall contain the following elements:

Site description Safety and health hazard(s) assessment and risk analysis Safety and health staff organization and responsibilities Site specific training and medical surveillance parameters Personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination facilities and procedures to be used (when applicable) Monitoring and sampling required Safety and health work precautions and procedures Site control measures On-site first aid and emergency equipment Emergency response plans and contingency procedures Safety logs Safety reports Safety record keeping.

2.15. Quality Control Program (QCP)

For the purposes of this MATOC and awarded task orders, the Contractor shall establish that they have in place an effective QCP, supported by an organizational structure that fully support focus on quality control requirements. The QCP shall be adequate to cover all required work products and operations. The QCP shall include policies and procedures to identify, prevent and ensure non-recurrence of defective and/or deficient services. The QCP shall include inspections and tests as described in awarded task orders. The Contractor shall maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall include the work of subcontractors and suppliers. The Contractor shall notify the KO of any detected noncompliance of work performed with established quality control criteria. The nonconformance report shall include the cause of the nonconformance, proposed corrective action(s) and affect on the nonconformance.

2.15.1. Quality Management Plan (QMP)

To support the Contractor’s QCP, the Contractor shall establish that they have in place a QMP for this MATOC that documents the Contractor’s overall commitment to the quality control organization, processes and procedures used to ensure the quality of all activities performed and deliverables produced through this MATOC. The Contractor’s QMP should be the basis for all Quality Control Plans (QC Plans) developed for awarded task orders. The QMP should identify quality objectives and thresholds expected by the Contractor’s management team. The QMP should identify the organizational structure that the Contractor proposes to support this MATOC. The QMP should define the quality control system, consisting of plans, procedures and organization, necessary to produce an end product that complies with governing regulations and task order requirements. The Contractor shall have the QMP available for Government review upon request and shall be prepared to review and update the QMP at least annually through the MATOC period of performance or as needed to support changes required from resolution of field-level quality issues.

2.15.2. Quality Control Plan (QC Plan)

The Contractor’s QC Plan is the task order-specific quality control component of their QCP.

The Contractor shall develop a QCP for each awarded task order, as required and defined in the task order PWS. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor ensures that work performance complies with the requirements of awarded task orders. Submittal requirements for the Contractor’s QC Plans will be defined at the task order level. Task order activities will be permitted to begin only after Government approval and acceptance of the QC Plan or of an interim QC Plan applicable to a specific activity defined within a task order

PWS.

2.16. Quality Assurance (QA)

The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance on a periodic basis under this MATOC to ensure that the Contractor’s quality management structure, processes and procedures are effective in maintaining the quality standards the Government expects from performance under this MATOC. Government QA may include periodic review of the Contractor’s QMP. These quality standards will be developed in a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The MATOC will have a broad, general QASP, and each awarded task order under this MATOC will have QASP specific to the task order PWS. Government QA is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the MATOC and awarded task order performance standards.

2.16.1. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s performance under this MATOC at the task order level in accordance with the Government’s QASP. This plan will outline the procedures and guidance that the Government will utilize in evaluating the technical, quality and safety performance of the Contractor. The QASP defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance and the minimum acceptable quality/performance levels. The plan will also outline procedures for correcting deficiencies and/or violations in the Contractor's performance. Contractor’s performance includes the performance of all subcontractors, suppliers and other personnel supporting an awarded task order.

2.17. Business Relations

The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the requirements of this MATOC. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness and quality of proposal submittals for advertised task orders and deliverables associated with awarded task orders. The Contractor shall provide timely identification of issues and corrective action plans necessary to remedy issues. The Contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction for all awarded work under this MATOC. The Contractor shall ensure the professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel assigned to support this MATOC and awarded task orders.

2.18. Contract Administration and Management

For the purposes of this MATOC and contracts awarded for this MATOC, the KO retains overall administration and management authority for the requirements established by this MATOC and awarded contracts. Only the KO has the authority to modify the provisions of this MATOC. For task orders awarded through this MATOC, KOs and CORs will be assigned at the task order level and will be responsible for the administration and management of awarded task orders under their purview.

2.18.1. Contracting Officer’s Authority

In accordance with USACE Acquisition Instruction (UAI) 1.604-100, ONLY a Charleston District- warranted KO has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this MATOC. KOs at other USACE districts may only modify task orders that they have issued. If an individual other than these assigned individuals attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this MATOC or awarded task orders, the Contractor shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the KO.

2.18.2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

Prior to award of a task order, the KO will designate by letter an authorized COR to interact with the Contractor to provide any required Government-furnished data, services, documents, equipment or other items necessary to support the awarded task order. Contractor interpretation and associated guidance and direction from the Government shall not be official unless specifically provided by the COR or the KO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the task order and assists in task order administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

Ensure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the task order

Perform inspections necessary in connection with task order performance

Maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the task order

Issue written interpretations of technical requirements

Monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies

Coordinate availability of Government-furnished property

Provide site entry for Contractor personnel

A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, will state the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR will seek timely progress of the work and its satisfactory completion. The COR does not have authority to modify any provision of this MATOC, awarded contracts or awarded task orders. Any request for deviation from the terms of this MATOC, awarded contracts or awarded task orders must be submitted to the KO for contractual action.

2.18.3. Government Project Manager (PM)

A Charleston District PM will be assigned to manage this MATOC. For each awarded task order under this MATOC, a PM will be assigned to manage the task order. The PM for the awarded task order will likely be assigned as the COR to assist the KO with coordination of the task order and task order management. The PM will serve as the primary POC for the customer for which the awarded task order is being executed, interpreting customer requirements and ensuring that those requirements are effectively applied within the scope of the awarded task order. The PM has overall responsibility for timely and successful execution of the awarded task order, ensuring customer coordination throughout the task order period of performance. The PM will coordinate all required customer and Government reviews of task order deliverables and ensure timely completion of reviews, submittal and resolution of comments on deliverables, and Government approval of deliverables.

2.19. Contract Management

The Contractor shall establish clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility to ensure effective management of this MATOC and awarded task orders. The Contractor must maintain continuity between the support operations at the corporate office level and the field level. The Contractor shall submit a management plan that clearly defines the organizational structure, primary roles and responsibilities, key personnel and lines of authority supporting this MATOC and awarded task orders.

2.20. Contract Administration

The Contractor shall establish processes and assign appropriate resources to effectively administer the requirements of this MATOC. The Contractor shall respond to Government requests for contractual actions as required by the KO or COR. The Contractor shall identify a Contract Manager for this MATOC, responsible as the single point-of-contact (POC) between the Government and Contractor personnel assigned to support this MATOC or awarded task orders.

2.21. Personnel Administration

The Contractor shall provide the following management and support as required:

Define work schedule requirements for employees during designated Government non- work days or other periods where Government offices are closed due to weather or security conditions.

Maintain the currency of their employees’ qualifications

Make necessary travel arrangements for employees

Provide necessary infrastructure to support administration of this MATOC and awarded task orders.

2.22. Subcontract Management

The Contractor shall be responsible for any subcontract management necessary to integrate work performed through this MATOC and all awarded task orders. The Contractor shall be responsible and accountable for subcontractor performance on this MATOC and all awarded task orders. The Contractor will manage work distribution to ensure there are no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations. Contractors proposing on task orders to be awarded under this MATOC will be required to identify key subcontractors that will be performing significant portions of or critical elements of task order PWS requirements.

2.23. Contractor Key Personnel

The Contractor shall provide the experienced personnel, resources and infrastructure necessary to manage, perform and administer this MATOC and awarded task orders to provide a variety of environmental consulting and compliance services. The Contractor or Contractor and Subcontractor Team jointly, if established, must have the necessary qualifications to provide these services. For the purposes of managing this MATOC, the Government has identified the following key personnel as necessary to the successful execution of this MATOC and awarded task orders. Labor rates for these MATOC-level positions shall be identified in the labor rate table. Additionally, the Contractor shall identify a labor rate in the labor rate table for a task order-level Project Manager.

Contract Manager/Alternate Contract Manager. The Offeror shall designate one (1) individual to perform the function of Contract Manager for this MATOC and awarded task orders who will ensure that all acquisition and contract management actions for this MATOC are performed in accordance with all terms of this MATOC. Where applicable, the Contract Manager shall ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The Contract Manager will be responsible for the complete coordination of all work developed under this MATOC and awarded task orders. The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily management of this MATOC and awarded task orders. The Contract Manager shall be available during normal work hours, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons and shall also be available after normal working hours for emergency response situations. The Offeror shall identify an alternate individual who shall act for the Contractor when the Contract Manager is not available. This individual can be one of the other KP positions in this MATOC. The Alternate Contract Manager shall have the same qualifications as the Contract Manager and shall have full authority to act for the Contract Manager on all contract matters relating to daily management of this MATOC and awarded task orders.

Program/Project Manager. The Offeror shall designate one (1) individual as the

Program/Project Manager. The Program/Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of the contract including cost, schedule and technical quality. The Program/Project Manager shall be competent, experienced and knowledgeable in the full range of environmental consulting and compliance activities supported through this MATOC and awarded task orders. The Program/Project Manager shall take immediate corrective action when performance is not acceptable to USACE.

Industrial Hygienist. The Offeror shall designate one (1) individual as an Industrial

Hygienist (IH) to support the environmental consulting and compliance services provided through this MATOC and awarded task orders. The IH is responsible for management of the Contractor’s overall Safety and Health Program, the plan for which will be used to develop and maintain site-specific safety and health plans (SSHPs) for awarded task orders. The IH is responsible for maintaining appropriate safety measures during field investigations and insuring that the SSHPs are effectively implemented in the field. The IH shall demonstrate the authority to shut down active task order work if or when health and safety issues are identified. The IH shall be familiar with and able to apply EM 385-1-1 requirements. The IH shall be able to periodically visit project sites to ensure the audit readiness of the SSHP and to respond to site-specific emergencies, if required. The IH shall have the authority to approve SSHPs and shall report to a senior company officer, as shown in the organizational chart. The IH shall be certified by the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Quality Control Manager. The Offeror shall designate one (1) individual as a Quality

Control Manager (QCM) that is responsible for the Offeror’s overall Quality Control Program (QCP). The QCM shall have the authority and responsibility for all quality control matters. The QCM is responsible to ensure overall compliance with the quality control requirements identified in the PWS for each awarded task order and shall coordinate with the assigned site-specific Contractor Quality Control specialist to develop and implement a site-specific quality control plan for each awarded task order.

The following key personnel positions shall be employed by the Contractor: Contract Manager/Alternate Contract Manager, Program Manager/Project Manager. Other key personnel positions may be subcontracted. The Contractor must identify the key personnel to be assigned to the Contract by name, position and firm (if other than prime contractor, show address (city/state) where the firm is located) in an organization chart. Key personnel positions may be combined and supported within the Contractor’s existing management structure, as long as the qualifications and experience of the selected personnel supports the requirements of the combined positions.

The KO shall approve all Replacement Key Personnel. Resumes of these individuals shall be required as part of task order proposals or whenever a change in personnel supporting management functions occurs in order to verify the replacement meets the qualifications of this MATOC or awarded task orders.

The Offeror shall maintain or have direct access to a multi-disciplined technical staff that meet or exceed industry standards for qualifications and experience. The KO may request resumes of any of these personnel to verify that they meet the requirements before task order award.

Specialized disciplines may be required by specific awarded task orders, for which the Offeror shall submit resumes for KO approval for the specific task order. Each individual shall be trained and have the requisite experience within their discipline to ensure activities, to include planning, field activities, report writing, design recommendations, etc., are of the quality to meet task order requirements. Professional technical staff for task order-level assignment will meet the qualifications and experience criteria established in the task order PWS.

2.24. Public Relations

If required, public relations and associated activities will be performed by the USACE Public Affairs Officer (PAO) at the KO District office. The Contractor shall have personnel qualified to provide community/public relations support to the PAO, if required in support of the awarded task orders. In the event of the need to provide such support, the awarded task orders will reflect those services as required.

2.25. Post-Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced in adhering to MATOC or awarded task order requirements. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. Meetings for MATOC-level discussion will be held at least annually and may be supported either in person at the KO’s District Office or by conference call, at the discretion of the KO. Task order-level meetings will be held as defined in the task order PWS at the location identified in the PWS.

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