W912P6-19-R-0004.pdf

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W912P619R0004 12-Feb-2019

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502.315.6172

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 26 Feb 2019

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912P69. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

STEPHEN J SCHWARTZ

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W81G6683533997

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

327991

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

1.Government Requirement: By way of this Request for Proposal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, is seeking proposals for the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MANUFACTURED / PROCESSED STONE

MATERIALS FOR BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR, PORTAGE, IN; INDIANA HARBOR, EAST CHICAGO,

IN, AND THE CHICAGO HARBOR STONE STORAGE DOCK. - THE EXECUTION FOR THIS WORK IS

DESCRIBED IN SECTION C (SCOPE OF WORK) OF THIS SOLICITATION.

2. System for Award Management (SAM): Contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive the resultant award for this acquisition. Its active registration shall include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code of 327991. Registration can be completed free of charge at https://www.sam.gov.

3. Competition Method: COMPETITION FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS FULL AND OPEN, UNRESTRICTED TO BUSINESS SIZE. In consideration of this particular acquisition method, a HUBZONE price evaluation is included hereunder; contractors shall refer to FAR Clause 52.219‐4 at Section K of this Solicitation.

4. Option Provisions: Within 10 calendar days following the contractor’s acceptance of the award, the Contracting Officer may exercise any, all or none of the option items under the Bid Schedule (Section B). Any option awarded will be exercised at the prices included/awarded under the Contract’s Section B.

5. Submittal Instructions and Due Date:

(See also Section L, Clause 52.212-1, and Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Item)

a. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:

(1) A signed Proposal (Page 1 of this Solicitation, blocks 30a, 30b, & 30c).

(2) A fully completed Section B with a price provided for ALL LINE ITEMS, INCLUDING THE OPTION ITEMS. (3) Fully completed “Representations and Certifications” (Section K of this Document). Should the contractor have its representations and certifications on line at the System for Award Management (SAM), the contractor shall check the appropriate block at Section K of this Solicitation and the Government will obtain their representations and certifications from the SAM.

(4) Bid Bond in the amount of 20% of its proposed price or $3M, whichever is less (refer to FAR Clause 52.228-1 at Section L of this Solicitation).

b. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Regardless of the method of delivery (mailed or hand‐carried), proposal packages shall be enclosed and sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked time.

(1) Mailed Proposals: It is the responsibility of each offeror to ensure that its proposal is received by the Chicago District’s – USACE Contracting Branch, located at 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 prior to the date and time set for the response.

(2) Hand carried Proposals: The Offeror may hand carry its proposal. Once reaching the District office located at 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604, the offeror shall CONTACT Mr. Harrell Hooks at phone number 312‐846‐5376, or Mike Jones at phone number 312‐846‐5373 to retrieve its PROPOSAL from the Lobby Area of the USACE’s office location.

(3) RESPONSE DUE DATE AND TIME: Submittals are required no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on February 26, 2019.

6. BASIS FOR AWARD: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, THE CONTRACTOR MUST FULLY

COMPLYWITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AT SECTION L OF THIS SOLICITATION – REFER TO

“SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.”

The GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD ONE SINGLE FIRM‐FIXED PRICE SUPPLY CONTRACT resulting from this Solicitation. Once determined by the Contracting Officer, an Award will be made to the responsive, responsible Contactor submitting the lowest offer, in aggregate price, that is fair and reasonable, for the items included in the Bid Schedule (SECTION B). THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ANTICIPATE MAKING

SPLIT OR MULTIPLE AWARDS FROM THIS ACQUISITION.

7. POINT OF CONTACT:

Harrell Hooks, Contract Specialist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 312‐846‐5376 Harrell.a.hooks@usace.army.mil

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 20,000 Net Ton

(2,000

LB).

BASE WORK - BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR

FFP

Furnish & Deliver to Burns Waterway Harbor Stone: 500 pounds to 2,000 pounds size (0.25-1 ton) per Section C.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81G6683533997

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6683533997

NET AMT

0002 2,500 Net Ton

BASE WORK - INDIANA HARBOR

Furnish & Deliver to Indiana Harbor Armor Stone: 6,000 pounds to 14,000 FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81G6683533997

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6683533997

0003 1 Lot

BASE WORK - PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND

FFP

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEMS 0001 & 0002

THIS IS A COST-REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM - The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payments bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will modify to adjust the line item accordingly.

FOB: Destination

OPTION OPTION WORK - BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR (A)

FFP

This Line Item 0004 represents the Parent Line Item for the Option Work of the Contract; accordingly, it directly relates to Sub-Line Items 0004AA through 0004AB. In this respect, the prices for the option work items are to be contained at their respective Sub-Item level (00004AA through 0004AB). Therefore, this Parent Item is not to be separately priced.

0004AA 2,500 Net Ton

OPTION OPTION WORK - BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR (A)

Furnish & Deliver to Burns Waterway Harbor Stone: 500 pounds to 2,000 pounds size (0.25-1 ton) per Section C

0004AB 1 Lot

OPTION OPTION WORK - PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND

FFP

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEM 0004AA

THIS IS A COST-REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM - The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payments bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line item amount, the contract will modified to adjust the line item accordingly.

OPTION OPTION WORK - BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR (B)

FFP

This Line Item 0005 represents the Parent Line Item for the Option Work of the Contract; accordingly, it directly relates to Sub-Line Items 0005AA through 0005AB. In this respect, the prices for the option work items are to be contained at their respective Sub-Item level (00005AA through 0005AB). Therefore, this Parent

0005AA 2,500 Net Ton

OPTION OPTION WORK - BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR (B)

Furnish & Deliver to Burns Waterway Harbor Stone 500 pounds to 2,000 pounds size (0.25-1 ton) per Section C

0005AB 1 Lot

OPTION OPTION WORK - PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND

FFP

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEM 0005AA

THIS IS A COST-REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM - The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payments bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line

OPTION OPTION WORK - INDIANA HARBOR

FFP

This Line Item 0006 represents the Parent Line Item for the Option Work of the Contract; accordingly, it directly relates to Sub-Line Items 0006AA through 0006AB. In this respect, the prices for the option work items are to be contained at their respective Sub-Item level (00006AA through 0006AB). Therefore, this Parent

0006AA 2,500 Net Ton

OPTION OPTION WORK - INDIANA HARBOR

Furnish & Deliver to Indiana Harbor Armor Stone: 6,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds size (3-7 tons) per Section C

0006AB

OPTION OPTION WORK - PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND

FFP

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEM 0006AA

THIS IS A COST-REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM - The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payments bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line

OPTION OPTION WORK - CHICAGO AREA STONE DOCK

FFP

This Line Item 0007 represents the Parent Line Item for the Option Work of the Contract; accordingly, it directly relates to Sub-Line Items 0007AA through 0007AB. In this respect, the prices for the option work items are to be contained at their respective Sub-Item level (00007AA through 0007AB). Therefore, this Parent

0007AA 2,500 Net Ton

OPTION OPTION WORK - CHICAGO AREA STONE DOCK

Furnish & Deliver to Chicago Area Stone Dock Armor Stone: 6,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds size (3-7 tons) per Section C

0007AB 1 Lot

OPTION OPTION WORK - PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND

FFP

APPLICABLE TO LINE ITEM 0007AA

THIS IS A COST-REIMBURSABLE LINE ITEM - The Government will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of acceptable performance and payments bonds, upon receiving evidence of payment (paid invoice) from the bonding company or agency, not to exceed the total amount of the contract line item. The Government will not pay more than the total line item amount for the performance and payment bonds. If the actual cost of the bonds is less than the line

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE

PROPOSED PRICING FOR BASE CONTRACT LINE ITEM NOs (0001 THROUGH 0003):

PROPOSED PRICING FOR OPTION CONTRACT LINE ITEM NOs (CLINS 0004AA THROUGH 0007AB):

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICING FOR ALL THE AFOREMENTIONED CONTRACT LINE ITEM NOs.:

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE

1.0 GENERAL C-1

1.1 SCOPE C-1

1.2 REFERENCES C-1

1.3 COORDINATION C-2

1.4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE C-2

1.5 SUBMITTALS C-2

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT C-6

1.7 METHOD OF PAYMENT C-7

2.0 PRODUCT SOURCE CONTROL C-8

2.1 PREPRODUCTION QUALITY CONTROL C-8

2.2 QUALITY CONTROL STAFFING C-9

3.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS C-10

3.1 STONE MATERIALS C-10

3.2 STONE GRADATIONS C-11

3.3 STONE TESTING C-11

3.4 STONE MATERIAL SOURCES C-12

3.5 QUARRY OPERATIONS C-12

3.6 PRODUCTION QUALITY CONTROL C-13

3.7 STONE TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING C-13

3.8 DELIVERIES TO CALUMET HARBOR C-14

W912P619R0004

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 GENERAL

The stone material acquired by this purchase will be used for maintenance and repair work at Burns Waterway Harbor and Indiana Harbor. The 500 pounds to 2,000 pounds (quarter ton to one ton (0.25 – 1) stone material will be utilized to repair scour holes at Burns Waterway Harbor located in Portage, IN. The three to seven (3 – 7) ton stone material will be used to rubblemound the Easterly Breakwater Structure at Indian Harbor located in East Chicago, IN. The scope of work includes the furnishing and delivering of quarter to one (0.25 – 1) ton stone materials to Burns Waterway Harbor. The scope of work also includes the furnishing and delivering of three to seven (3 – 7) ton non-sedimentary armor stone materials to Indiana Harbor and possibly the Chicago Area Stone Storage Dock. All days referenced within this specification are calendar days unless specifically defined otherwise.

Notwithstanding other provisions of this contract, all Armor Stone (3 tons to 6 tons gradation) provided shall be crystalline non-sedimentary rock type(s). This restriction does not apply to the smaller sized stone.

C.1.1 SCOPE

The work to be completed includes the supply and delivery of granite, quartzite, gabbro, diabase, basalt, or granodiorite stone materials. The stone material includes quarter to one (0.25 – 1) ton (500 pounds o 2,000 pounds) stones and three to seven (3 -7) ton (6,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds) stone. The Contractor shall deliver stone only by means of marine transportation to these locations.

The Contractor will deliver the various stone materials acquired by this purchase to three different sites. The points of delivery include Indiana Harbor Easterly Breakwater Structure, Burns Waterway Harbor, the Chicago Area Stone Storage Dock

Burns Waterway Harbor - This delivery site is located on the north side of the Burns Waterway Harbor channel entrance; the nearest street address of this location is 6625 South Boundary Drive, Portage, IN 46368. This is the location of the Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor. If the Contractor requires landside access to this point of delivery for any reason, the Contractor must contact the Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor in advance to obtain access to the site.

Indiana Harbor - This delivery site is located at the easterly breakwater structure located on the east side of the of the Indiana Harbor entrance channel; the nearest street address of this location is 3210 Watling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312. This is the location of ArcelorMittal’s Indiana Harbor Long Carbon Facility. If the Contractor requires landside access to this point of delivery for any reason, the Contractor must contact ArcelorMittal in advance to obtain access to the site.

Chicago Area Stone Storage Dock - This site is located on the north side of the mouth of the Calumet River; the nearest street address of this location is 8555 South Green Bay Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. This is the location of the public street intersection is East 86th Street, and South Green Bay Avenue in the City of Chicago. If the Contractor requires landside access to this point of delivery for any reason, the Contractor must contact the Technical POC in advance to obtain access to the site.

All contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by

DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

C.1.2 REFERENCES

The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to thereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by reference thereto:

USACE Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1, 30 November 2014

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM C 127 (1988; R1993) Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse

Aggregate

ASTM C 295 (1998) Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregate for Concrete

ASTM C 535 (1996e1) Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

ASTM D 653 (1997) Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock & Contained Fluids

ASTM D 4992 (1994) Standard Practice for Evaluation of Rock to be used for Erosion Control

ASTM D 5312 (1992; R1997) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions - 35 Cycles

ASTM D 5313 (1992; R1997) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Wetting and Drying Conditions - 80 Cycles

ASTM C 42 (1994) Standard Test Method for Obtaining and testing Drilled Core and Sawed Beams of Concrete

CORPS OF ENGINEERS’ ROCK TESTING HANDBOOK (RTH)

RTH 102 (1993) Recommended Practice for Petrographic Examination of Rock Cores

RTH 103 (1993) Preparation of Test Specimens

RTH 106 (1993) Method for Determination of the Water Content of a Rock Sample

RTH 108 (1993) Method of Determining Density of Solids

RTH 109 (1993) Method of Determining Effective (as Received) and Dry Unit Weights and Total Porosity of Rock Cores

C.1.3 COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate the deliveries of all stone materials with the contract Technical Point-of-Contact (TPOC). The TPOC is Adam Borrelli, or any other individual subsequently designated by the Contracting Officer.

Mr. Borrelli’s contact information is: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Operations Branch, 231 S.

LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60660, phone no. 312-846-5336, cell phone 312-859-0063, or adam.p.borrelli@usace.army.mil.

C.1.4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor’s performance regarding the quality and quantity of stone materials delivered, and any documentation or written material in support thereof, shall be subject to inspection, review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.1.5 SUBMITTALS AFTER AWARD

The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified, if a situation arises and additional submittals are deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager, and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC System Manager indicating action taken. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Two

(2) copies of each submittal shall be sent to the following address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, 231 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604.

1.5.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

The following provisions govern the review process for all submittals provided to the Government by the Contractor:

1.5.1.1 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only.

1.5.1.2 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general materials, details, or other pertinent information is satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that may exist, as the Contractor is responsible for satisfying the conditions presented within this contract.

1.5.1.3 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer, and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause "Changes" shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer.

1.5.1.4 SCHEDULING

Adequate time (a minimum of 14 calendar days exclusive of mailing time) shall be allowed for review and approval of all submittals. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals by the Contractor.

1.5.1.5 GOVERNMENT APPROVED SUBMITTALS

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being so stamped and dated. One (1) copy of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer, and one (1) copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.5.1.6 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally, submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract requirements. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the specifications, will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming stone material provided by the Contractor, and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

1.5.2 SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL ITEMS

The following documents shall be submitted:

SD-01 PRE-CONTRACT EXECUTION SUBMITTALS

C.1.5.2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN; G

The Contractor shall submit an acceptable accident prevention plan that includes a hazard analysis, within ten (10) calendar days after the award of this contract. Refer to paragraph H.8 of this specification for further information regarding the requirements for this submittal.

C.1.5.2.2 CERTIFICATE(S) OF INSURANCE; G

The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Insurance within seven (7) calendar days after the award of this contract.

Refer to paragraph H.7 of this specification for further information regarding the requirements for this submittal.

C.1.5.2.3 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN; G

The Contractor shall submit an acceptable Quality Control Plan within seven (7) calendar days after the award of this contract. The quality control plan should include information concerning the methods or procedures employed to meet the criteria described within Sections 2 and 3 of this specification. Information describing these measures is required for both the stone source(s), and for the shipping operation.

C.1.5.2.4 STONE MATERIALS SOURCE(S); G

For each type/gradation of stone material that is furnished, the Contractor shall, within 14 calendar days of NTP, designate in writing one source or one combination of sources. The submission of information for all proposed stone source(s) shall include: (1) areas and lifts of the quarry or pit to be worked, (2) the specific geological stratum or strata to be utilized, (3) available laboratory testing records, (4) bulk specific gravity range, and (5) previous use records for the same stone to be furnished. For each type of stone material the Contractor proposes to furnish, the Contractor shall, at least 21 calendar days in advance of using a source, designate in writing the proposed source(s) from the sources listed in Section J. The Contractor may also propose other non-listed sources as explained in paragraph C.3.4.2. However, notwithstanding other provisions or criteria of this specification, sources of limestone, dolomite, or other sedimentary stone will not be acceptable for this Contract. Requirements for approval of non-listed sources are given in Sections C2.1, and C3.1, including the associated subparagraphs. If a proposed non-listed source is disapproved, the Contractor shall submit the required data for replacement source(s) from the source list in Section J. Special requirements for approval of non-listed sources are given in paragraph 3.4.2.

C.1.5.2.5 STONE MATERIALS CONTROL (SMC) PLAN; G

The Contractor shall submit a written Stone Materials Control (SMC) Plan that describes the means and methods to be used for production, handling, transporting, delivery, and the effective inspection of stone material quality and gradation testing, for the purpose of guaranteeing a satisfactory quality of stone materials. Written procedures shall be included for guiding and instructing the Contractor's SMC inspectors and construction workers in the techniques and criteria to be used for examining stone for acceptability, and for the proper production gradation, handling, transporting, and delivery of stone. Procedures shall be described for tracking stones used in conducting gradation tests, and for reporting the performance and results of the tests on Quality Control reports. Procedures shall be described for monitoring and recording the dates and locations of stone blasting, and tracking and documenting that the furnished stone complies with the applicable quarrying period and curing restrictions, if any. This submittal shall be made not less than fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the date stone materials are to be shipped from the source. The stone material control plan submittal shall designate a Stone Material Control Field Supervisor (SMCFS) who shall be responsible for implementation of all functions of the stone material control program. The stone material control plan submittal shall also include a sample daily SMC QC inspection report, which shall be used during stone material production. The SMCFS shall not have collateral project duties or responsibilities assigned by the Contractor, except those specified in the stone material control plan submittal. If the prime Contractor acquires the stone products required for this contract through a subcontractor, the SMCFS shall not be an employee of the subcontracted company or subcontracted corporation producing the stone material or products.

Government approval of the submittal will not be provided until after the Contractor has produced satisfactory set of Pre-Production Reference Stones, but not later than five (5) calendar days after all the requirements for the Pre- Production Reference Stones have been met, including the Contractor’s laboratory testing results and prior stone source submittal.

C.1.5.2.6 SMC FIELD SUPERVISOR AND INSPECTION PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS; G

The Contractor shall submit the name(s) and evidence that the Stone Material Control Field Supervisor (SMCF) is a Graduate Geologist (minimum Bachelor's Degree) with not less than two years of experience in geology and stone inspection; or is a Licensed Professional Geologist with not less than one year experience in stone inspection; or is an experienced SMCF supervisor with a minimum three years of experience supervising and conducting stone inspection. This experience shall be in assessing stone quality for the size and type of stone and other stone specified in the contract, identification of stone type and experience in the project conditions to which the stone will be subjected. The SMCF Supervisor shall be responsible for preparing a daily SMC inspection report for the proper execution of the SMC plan, and shall oversee the work of all SMC inspectors. This submittal shall include data on applicable experience (names and locations of projects), training (names and locations of courses) and education (names and locations of schools), with names addresses and phone numbers of references for verification of each item of data. This submittal shall be made not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the date stone materials are to be shipped from the source. Government approval of the submittal will not be provided until after the Contractor has produced satisfactory Pre-Production Reference Stones, but not later than five (5) calendar days after all the requirements for the Pre-Production Reference Stones have been met, including Government laboratory testing if applicable.

C.1.5.2.7 BULK SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF STONE; G

At least fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of shipment of stone to the delivery site, submit a copy of bulk specific gravity test results for each gradation range of stone proposed to be furnished. The information shall be furnished prior to preparation of pre-production reference stone stockpiles.

SD-02 DELIVERY SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS

C.1.5.2.8 INVOICES AND DELIVERY RECEIPTS; G

After a delivery of stone is completed, the Government will provide a measurement of the delivered materials to the Contractor within four (4) calendar days. This document shall include all pertinent data gathered for the purposes of calculating the materials delivered, and shall serve as the Contractor’s receipt. The Contractor’s invoice for the stone materials delivered shall be submitted to the Government within 21 days after the receipt of the material delivery receipt.

SD-06 TEST REPORTS

C.1.5.2.10 SMC REPORTS; G

During all SMC activities, the Contractor shall submit daily reports of all work performed under the approved SMC plan. The reports shall be delivered to the COR not later than the day following the SMC activity. Each daily report for each inspector shall include not less than the following information:

a. SMC Inspector's name.

b. Identification of the stone handling equipment during all phases of the work, and the name(s) of equipment operator(s) used to accommodate the stone inspection, if it appeared that the equipment or operator was a factor in producing unacceptable stone.

c. Date of stone inspection.

d. Weather conditions including temperature.

e. Temperature and date stone was removed from quarry face, and date and details of blasting, if applicable.

f. Location and strata within quarry where stone removal took place (horizontally and vertically).

g. Color(s) and character(s) used by inspector for spray paint marks and the applicable code for stones which are individually sorted (versus mechanically sorted) and for any rejected stone.

h. Breakdown of the approximate quantity, per gradation range, of accepted and rejected stone processed for the project during the day, and the disposition of the rejected stone materials.

i. A summary of the cause or causes for most of the rejections of stone occurring during the day.

j. Running total of the quantity of each gradation range of stone shipped from the source to date.

k. Running average of the approximate per stone weight per gradation range for stones, which are individually picked for the project, i.e. excludes stones graded by use of a screen or grizzly.

SD-07 CERTIFICATES

C.1.5.2.11 REVISION OF SMC PLAN OR INSPECTION STAFFING; G

If the Contractor elects to initiate a proposal to revise the SMC plan, the Contractor shall submit the proposed revision not later than seven (7) days prior to the date it proposes to implement the revision and shall not implement the revision prior to the COR's approval. Changes to SMC inspector staffing levels or employees shall likewise be submitted for approval. Government required revisions of the SMC plan or Contractor staffing shall follow the procedures prescribed elsewhere in this Section.

C.1.5.2.12 DISPLACEMENT GAUGE INSTALLATION DATA; G

Complete information on the stone hauling vessel gauge installation shall be submitted.

C.1.5.2.13 DISPLACEMENT DATA; G

Within ten (10) calendar days after date of contract award, the Contractor shall furnish a list of barges, by name or number which he anticipates using on this contract. Additional barge names or numbers shall be furnished during the process of the work for any additional barges to be used. Displacement tables shall be furnished for any barge which has not already had displacement tables furnished and approved. The Contractor shall furnish with the barge displacement tables a drawing of the barge. The drawing shall show, as a minimum, the length, width, and depth of the barge and dimensions of the rake or rakes. Each such table shall have its accuracy certified by a person or firm, other than the Contractor, customarily performing this service. Each table submitted shall show the name and/or number of the barge, the barge dimensions, and shall contain in parallel columns, the freeboard of the barge in feet and tenths from zero to the full depth of the barge, and the corresponding gross displacement to the nearest short ton.

C.1.5.2.14 EQUIPMENT DATA; FIO

Prior to starting work, a list of all equipment, tools, machines, including their sizes, capacities and operating speeds, to be used in the performance of the production, transportation and loading shall be submitted. All the plant shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition at all times.

C.1.5.2.15 WEIGH SCALE CERTIFICATION; FIO

If an on-site scale is used, prior to the use thereof, submit details on the location and construction of the scale and a copy of the certification of the scale's accuracy from the local weights and measures regulating agency.

C.1.5.2.15 CERTIFIED WEIGHT SCALE TICKETS; G

A copy of each weigh bill, including certification of exact weight, time of weighing and delivery shall be submitted within one (1) workday after weighing.

C.1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

C.1.6.1 MEASUREMENT

Measurements shall be performed by the ton (2,000 pounds) of material acceptably delivered to the designated Stone Dock area, as determined by carrier displacement or certified scale weight tickets as approved by the authorized Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.1.6.2 METHOD OF DETERMINING WEIGHT WITH DELIVERY BY VESSEL OR BARGE

C.1.6.2.1 GAUGING

If stone is delivered by vessel or barge, the carrier shall, prior to use in connection with this work, be fitted by the Contractor at its own expense with gauges or gauging lines for determining displacement. Carriers, which owing to their model or other cause cannot be accurately gauged for displacement, shall not be used on this work. Gauges shall be graduated to the tenth of a foot, or to other suitable unit approved by the COR. They shall be six (6) inch numbers and shall be located as follows: two (2) near each end on opposite sides and two (2) amidship on opposite sides. The gauges shall be attached solidly to the hull itself, and wherever practicable, shall be located inside the hull. Gauges shall be so placed that their zeros are below water when the carrier is in its normal trim, light and free from water. The installation of the gauges shall be subject to the approval of the COR. The COR shall be notified a minimum of five (5) days prior to installation of gauges.

Alternatively, each barge may be suitably marked with three displacement gauging lines on each side of the barge to be used for taking freeboard measurements. Each gauging line shall be painted perpendicular to the edge of the barge and be no less than 4 inches wide and 1 foot long on both the deck and side of the barge. Barges with rakes shall have the displacement gage lines placed at each corner of the box section between the rakes. If a barge has a box end or ends, the gauging lines shall be placed approximately four feet from the box end.

C.1.6.2.2 READING OF DRAFT GAUGES

Readings to determine the draft will be taken before and after unloading. The difference in tonnage found between loaded and light will be used to determine the net weight to be paid. The draft shall be determined from the average of all six (6) readings, weighting the readings of the middle gauges at double those of the end gauges [(G1 + G2 + 2xG3 + 2xG4 + G5 + G6), divided by 8 = average draft.] The COR shall be present at all draft gauge readings.

C.1.6.2.3 UNIFORM LOADING

The carrier shall be so loaded as to cause uniform submergence. The increase in draft on the middle gauges, as a result of the load, shall not differ by more than 0.5 feet from each other and that between any bow gauges and any stern gauges shall not differ more than 1.5 feet from each other. If such is not the case, the Contractor shall trim the carrier by shifting the stone until this limit is reached, before the stone will be accepted. If, however, the carriers proposed to be used by the Contractor are so built that they cannot be loaded as prescribed, and yet can be calibrated accurately for displacement under varying loads, such other method of determination of displacement as may be approved by the COR may be used.

C.1.6.2.4 READINGS IN STILL WATER

All measurements for determining gauging table data and for load depths shall be made in still water as close to the delivery site as is possible. The Contractor is required to place the carriers where such measurements can be accurately made.

C.1.6.2.5 LEAKS

All carriers used in transporting stone shall be free of leaks such as would render accurate gauging difficult.

Facilities for inspecting the hold of each carrier to determine whether leakage is occurring shall be provided. Each carrier shall also be provided with adequate pumping facilities, and if water is found to be accumulating in the hold, the carrier shall be pumped dry before each gauging, both before and after unloading.

C.1.6.2.6 VARIATIONS DURING UNLOADING OPERATIONS

Lightening by pumping or by transfer of crews or supplies will not be permitted while stone is being discharged.

Should any lightening become necessary, the unloading of stone shall be suspended and the draft readings taken before and after lightening, or, upon approval of the Contracting Officer's on-site representative, other record made of the amount removed. The amount determined by the Contracting Officer, as having been removed shall be excluded from the net tonnage paid.

C.1.6.2.7 CARRIER DESIGNATIONS

Each carrier shall be plainly marked by a distinctive number, letter, or name, which shall not be changed or given to any other carrier during the contract period.

C.1.6.3 VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENTS

The readings, other data, and calculations from which the gauging table and the tonnage are determined will be open to verification by the Contractor and shall be subject to the approval of the COR. The Contractor is invited to be present in person or to be represented by an authorized agent during the measuring of carriers. When the displacements of the carriers are determined or predetermined, a record of allowed displacement for quantity determination would be sent to the Contractor. If the Contractor protests within three (3) days, the carrier will be re-measured and the Contractor must be present in person or be represented by an accredited agent so that correct measurements can be agreed upon. The Contractor will be given the weight of each load as it is determined. Failure to protest within three (3) days will be taken as equivalent to expressing satisfaction with the measurements and weight of stone determined by the COR.

C.1.6.3.1 CARRIERS NOT MEASURED

In case any stone is delivered by carriers not measured for displacement and marked as herein described, the Contractor shall, with the COR's approval and at the Contractor's expense, furnish means for properly and conveniently weighing such stone at the delivery site.

C.1.6.4 STONE MATERIAL ACCEPTABLITY DURING DELIVERY AND UNLOADING

Broken or undersized material that does not meet the minimum size requirements applicable for the stone materials being delivered within a particular delivery order load will be rejected by the Government. Stone materials identified by the COR as not adhering to the stone material characteristics, size, or quality requirements of a particular delivery will not be included within the calculation of quantities delivered for payment. The Contractor shall remove any stone rejected for this reason at his own expense, as directed by the COR. This provision applies to stone materials arriving at any of the delivery locations specified within this scope of work in this condition, or stone materials that are broken prior to the unloading operation.

C.1.6.5 PAYMENT

Separate or direct payment will not be made for quality control program, and all costs associated there with shall be included in the applicable unit price or lump-sum prices contained in the bidding schedule.

C.1.7 METHOD OF PAYMENT

Payments for partial completion of the quantities listed within each line item shall be made after satisfactory acceptance of the stone materials at the point of delivery. Partial payment may be allowed for stone that is quarried, inspected, and stockpiled at a loading area ready for shipment to the Government, with a certificate of ownership transfer to the Government. This provision would apply in cases where the delivery of stone is prevented by weather or rough lake conditions. All deliveries are subject to the acceptance of the Government, in accordance with all contract provisions. Payments will be permitted in accordance with FAR 52.232-1.

PART 2 PRODUCT SOURCE CONTROL

C.2.1 PRE-PRODUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

C.2.1.1 MATERIAL QUALITY

Before selecting a source for preparation of a pre-production reference stone stockpile, the Contractor shall be reasonably certain that the source is capable of meeting the quality and source requirements specified in the paragraphs C.3.1 STONE MATERIALS and the associated subparagraphs.

C.2.1.2 PRE-PRODUCTION REFERENCE STONES

Following submittal of the Contractor's SMC plan and the Contractor's selection of a source, but prior to the Government's approval of a source and the SMC plan, the Contractor shall make arrangements to provide a set of Pre-Production Reference Stones. The SMC Inspector or SMCF supervisor shall select the Pre-Production Reference Stones for the approval of the Contracting Officer. The Pre-Production Reference Stones shall be located at the source of the stone and be laid out in windrow fashion. At least ten (10) Pre-Production Reference Stones for each type of stone to be furnished under this contract shall be provided. The Pre-Production Reference Stones shall be representative of the areas, geologic units, faces, and lifts within the quarry from which the stone will be furnished; of the quality of stone to be furnished; and of the weight within the specified size range, for each type of stone. The Contractor shall also make arrangements to provide stones having each type of unacceptable feature set aside at the quarry as examples of unacceptable stone that shall not be shipped. Acceptable stones over 2,000 pounds in size shall have been marked with spray paint on three mutually perpendicular sides with a coded mark to denote acceptability for a certain size range. The representative unacceptable stones shall be marked with a “red X” as examples of unacceptable materials or shapes, and the feature(s) rendering them unacceptable marked where possible.

C.2.1.3 EVALUATION OF PRE-PRODUCTION REFERENCE STONES

The Contractor shall notify the COR when the Pre-Production Reference Stones are ready for evaluation. The Contractor's SMCFS and all SMC inspectors shall accompany the COR during the Government's evaluation of the Pre-Production Reference Stones. The Contractor shall arrange to have individual stones to be free from any dust or mud covering the faces and turned as necessary to accommodate the COR's evaluation. The COR will mark unacceptable stones with a “red X”. If 20 % or more of the stones within a set of Pre-Production Reference Stones are found to be unacceptable, the Contractor shall replace the unacceptable stones from available inventory for re-inspection, as soon as possible. If after a total of three attempts, the Contractor is unable to present an acceptable set of Pre-Production Reference Stones, the source shall be disapproved for this contract. The Contractor shall then be required to submit a new source for approval. In addition the Contractor shall submit the name and qualifications for a person to replace the SMC supervisor. The Contractor may, of its own accord, choose a replacement source at the time the first or second set of Pre-Production Reference Stones are found to be unacceptable. The replacement of stones for sets of Pre-Production Reference Stones, or replacement of stone sources, shall be at no additional cost to the Government and with no change in the required completion period for this contract.

C2.1.4 BULK SPECIFIC GRAVITY

Quantity determinations are contingent upon the range of bulk specific gravity (saturated surface dry (SSD) basis) of stone to be supplied. Therefore, the Contractor shall, during the process of selecting a source or sources of stone for the project, make an investigation to determine the lowest and highest bulk specific gravity (SSD) of the stone available at the source or sources it proposes to utilize for each gradation range of stone. Tests shall be performed at a Government approved testing laboratory in accordance with RTH 108. The testing results shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph C.1.5 SUBMITTALS. Test results, which display an extraordinarily wide range of values, may necessitate additional testing to determine whether the source contains strata with stones of an acceptable range of bulk specific gravity. In cases where a listed source from Section J has been acceptably tested not more than two years ago, and the material is of acceptable quality and bulk specific gravity, the COR may waive the requirement for bulk specific gravity testing.

C.2.1.5 APPROVAL OF PRE-PRODUCTION REFERENCE STONES

The COR will make an acceptance determination of the Pre-Production Reference Stones based on visual inspection and laboratory testing, conducted in accordance with paragraph C.3.1 and the associated subparagraphs. The Contractor will be notified in writing within five (5) working days of a finding by the COR that the Pre-Production Reference Stones, SMC Plan, and SMC staff are acceptable. The Contractor may then proceed with production of materials for this contract, provided the materials are consistent with the accepted Pre-Production Reference Stones.

If the Pre-Production Reference Stones are not accepted, the COR will notify the Contractor in writing within five

(5) working days of the inspection.

C.2.1.6 AVAILABILITY OF PRE-PRODUCTION REFERENCE STONES

The acceptable Pre-Production Reference Stones and unacceptable stones as determined during the inspection by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) shall remain unaltered at the quarry as quality and size examples throughout the duration of shipping stone for this contract. Other than for being shipped as the final quantities of materials to be delivered, Pre-Production Reference Stones shall remain until all other required material of the size range represented by the stockpile has been shipped from the source.

C.2.2 QUALITY CONTROL STAFFING

C.2.2.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE STONE MATERIALS CONTROL FIELD (SMCF) SUPERVISOR The SMCF supervisor shall have the minimum qualifications and experience as given in paragraph 1.5.2.6. The SMCF supervisor shall be responsible for the proper execution of the SMC plan and shall oversee the work of all

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