W912P8-11-T-0007 Dive Solicitation.pdf

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Enclosure 2 Filename: Post Dive Survey.doc

POST DIVE SURVEY

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS

Contract No:

Contractor:

Survey Ratings By: Task Order #:

LOCATION:

Date of Dive:

Rating “E” for Exceptional; “G” for Very Good; “S” for Satisfactory; “M” for Marginal;

“U” for Unsatisfactory; “N/A” for Not Applicable. See next page for rating description.

R A T I N G

C O M M E N T

GENERAL DIVE PERFORMANCE

1. Did the Contractor arrive at the designated location at the specified time?

2. Upon arrival at job site did Contractor have the required personnel, administrative paperwork (Safety Manual, Dive Plan, Dive Log, etc.), and equipment necessary to perform the dive in accordance to US Amy Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)?

3. Did Contractor carry out all Administrative and Equipment checks in a thorough and timely manner?

4. Was the Contractor able to perform the dive and accomplish the work required in a thorough and timely manner?

5. Upon Completion of the dive, did Contractor perform all the required Equipment checks, and submit a copy of the dive log and completion report?

6. Was Contractor’s overall performance on the job acceptable, having met all requirements found in Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1)?

Comments:

Rating “E” for Exceptional – Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were highly effective.

Rating “G” for Very Good – Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were effective.

Rating “S” for Satisfactory – Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Rating “M” for Marginal – Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the Contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The Contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Rating “U” for Unsatisfactory – Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the Contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Rating “N/A” for Not Applicable – was not required to perform in this area.

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

The quantities listed below on the Base and Option Years are estimates only. Actual quantities shall be set forth in individual task orders.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum FFP - Base Year – Please calculate the total of the Base Line Items shown in the schedule below and enter the total amount on this line Item.

Provide Professional Diving Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this contract.

Period of Performance - 29 Jun 2011 - 28 Jun 2012 (May change depending on contract award date)

FOB: Destination

0002 1 Lump Sum OPTION FFP - Option Year One - Please calculate the total of the Option Year One Line

Items shown in the schedule below and enter the total amount on this line Item.

Provide Professional Diving Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this contract.

Period of Performance: 29 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2013

0003 1 Lump Sum OPTION FFP - Option Year Two - Please calculate the total of the Option Year Two Line

Items shown in the schedule below and enter the total amount on this line Item.

Provide Professional Diving Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this contract.

Period of Performance: 29 Jun 2013 - 28 Jun 2014

0004 1 Lump Sum OPTION FFP - Option Year Three - Please calculate the total of the Option Year Three Line

Items shown in the schedule below and enter the total amount on this line Item.

Provide Professional Diving Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this contract.

Period of Performance: 29 Jun 2014 - 28 Jun 2015

0005 1 Lump Sum OPTION FFP - Option Year Four - Please calculate the total of the Option Year Four Line

Items shown in the schedule below and enter the total amount on this line Item.

Provide Professional Diving Services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement and the terms and conditions of this contract.

Period of Performance: 29 Jun 2015 -28 Jun 2016

BASE YEAR

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION Qty

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

INCREMENT

0001AA Mobilization and Demobilization 4,000 Miles

4 Man Dive Team

0001AB Mobilization and Demobilization 500 Miles

5 Man Dive Team

0001AC 4 Man Dive Team 280 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0001AD 4 Man Dive Team 180 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0001AE 5 Man Dive Team 24 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0001AF 5 Man Dive Team 7 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0001AG Per Diem 4 man dive team 26 Days

0001AH Per Diem 5 man dive team 1 Days

0001AI Water Jet Pump and Associated 300 Hours

Equipment

0001AJ Underwater Cutting and 8 Hours

Welding Equipment

0001AK Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30' LOA 20 Hours

0001AL Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite) 8 Hours

0001AM Underwater Video Equipment 16 Hours

0001AN Decompression Chamber 8 Hours

0001AP Welding Rods 15 Each

0001AQ Burning Rods 30 Each

0001AR

Mobilization and Demobilization of Heavy Equipment

1,400 Miles

0001AS

Mobilization and Demobilization Preliminary Inspection/Meeting

150 Miles

0001AT Preliminary Inspection/Meeting 8 Hours

0001AU

Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B of the Contract

N/A Lump Sum

OPTION YEAR 1

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

0002AA Mobilization and Demobilization 4,000 Miles

0002AB Mobilization and Demobilization 500 Miles

5 Man Dive Team

0002AC 4 Man Dive Team 280 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0002AD 4 Man Dive Team 180 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0002AE 5 Man Dive Team 24 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0002AF 5 Man Dive Team 7 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0002AG Per Diem 4 man dive team 26 Days

0002AH Per Diem 5 man dive team 1 Days

0002AI Water Jet Pump and Associated 300 Hours

Equipment

0002AJ Underwater Cutting and 8 Hours

Welding Equipment

0002AK Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30' LOA 20 Hours

0002AL Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite) 8 Hours

0002AM Underwater Video Equipment 16 Hours

0002AN Decompression Chamber 8 Hours

0002AP Welding Rods 15 Each

0002AQ Burning Rods 30 Each

0002AR

Mobilization and Demobilization

0002AS

0002AT Preliminary Inspection/Meeting 8 Hours

0002AU

Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B

OPTION YEAR 2

UNIT

0003AA Mobilization and Demobilization 4,000 Miles

0003AB Mobilization and Demobilization 500 Miles

5 Man Dive Team

0003AC 4 Man Dive Team 280 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0003AD 4 Man Dive Team 180 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0003AE 5 Man Dive Team 24 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0003AF 5 Man Dive Team 7 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0003AG Per Diem 4 man dive team 26 Days

0003AH Per Diem 5 man dive team 1 Days

0003AI Water Jet Pump and Associated 300 Hours

Equipment

0003AJ Underwater Cutting and 8 Hours

Welding Equipment

0003AK Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30' LOA 20 Hours

0003AL Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite) 8 Hours

0003AM Underwater Video Equipment 16 Hours

0003AN Decompression Chamber 8 Hours

0003AP Welding Rods 15 Each

0003AQ Burning Rods 30 Each

0003AR

Mobilization and Demobilization

0003AS

0003AT Preliminary Inspection/Meeting 8 Hours

0003AU

Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B of the Contract

OPTION YEAR 3

UNIT

0004AA Mobilization and Demobilization 4,000 Miles

0004AB Mobilization and Demobilization 500 Miles

5 Man Dive Team

0004AC 4 Man Dive Team 280 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0004AD 4 Man Dive Team 180 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0004AE 5 Man Dive Team 24 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0004AF 5 Man Dive Team 7 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0004AG Per Diem 4 man dive team 26 Days

0004AH Per Diem 5 man dive team 1 Days

0004AI Water Jet Pump and Associated 300 Hours

Equipment

0004AJ Underwater Cutting and 8 Hours

Welding Equipment

0004AK Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30' LOA 20 Hours

0004AL Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite) 8 Hours

0004AM Underwater Video Equipment 16 Hours

0004AN Decompression Chamber 8 Hours

0004AP Welding Rods 15 Each

0004AQ Burning Rods 30 Each

0004AR

Mobilization and Demobilization

0004AS

0004AT Preliminary Inspection/Meeting 8 Hours

0004AU

Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B

OPTION YEAR 4

UNIT

0005AA Mobilization and Demobilization 4,000 Miles

0005AB Mobilization and Demobilization 500 Miles

5 Man Dive Team

0005AC 4 Man Dive Team 280 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0005AD 4 Man Dive Team 180 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0005AE 5 Man Dive Team 24 Hours

Include Consumables

First 8 Hr/Day

0005AF 5 Man Dive Team 7 Hours

Include Consumables

In Excess of 8 Hr/Day

0005AG Per Diem 4 man dive team 26 Days

0005AH Per Diem 5 man dive team 1 Days

0005AI Water Jet Pump and Associated 300 Hours

Equipment

0005AJ Underwater Cutting and 8 Hours

Welding Equipment

0005AK Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30' LOA 20 Hours

0005AL Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite) 8 Hours

0005AM Underwater Video Equipment 16 Hours

0005AN Decompression Chamber 8 Hours

0005AP Welding Rods 15 Each

0005AQ Burning Rods 30 Each

0005AR

Mobilization and Demobilization

0005AS

0005AT Preliminary Inspection/Meeting 8 Hours

0005AU

Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR PROFESSIONAL DIVING SERVICES

1. Description

The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all labor, fuel, transportation, equipment, and supplies (not identified elsewhere as government furnished) necessary for the performance of the services in accordance with this performance work statement. All work shall be in support of navigation, flood control, environmental projects, and other Corps of Engineers related missions, to include: diving services and equipment to investigate, survey and/or remove designated obstructions and sunken vessels.

2. Area of Coverage

a. This contract covers diving services in all navigable waterways, including the offshore bar channels that extend into the Gulf of Mexico, of the New Orleans District and including, but not limited to, the navigation locks/structures listed below:

Calcasieu Lock Freshwater Bayou Lock

Calcasieu Saltwater Barrier Catfish Point Control Structure*

Berwick Lock Charenton Floodgate

Keystone Lock Schooner Bayou Control Structure*

Bayou Boeuf Lock East & West Calumet Floodgate

Algiers Lock Industrial Lock (IHNC)

Harvey Lock Bayou Sorrel Lock

Port Allen Lock Old River Lock & Control Structure

Leland Bowman Lock

* These structures are accessible by boat only.

At the sole option of the Government, same or similar diving services at other locations or other locks/structures serviced by the New Orleans District Corp of Engineers may utilize this contract on a noncompetitive basis. The places of performance will be specified under each task order. Location maps for each lock and control structure are attached.

b. Mobilization Location

The Contractor’s mobilization site shall be in a location that will allow any of the above sites to be reached within 5 hours as required in Section 4, paragraph 4-c.

The Contractor shall provide the location to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) in the bid proposal under M-2, Evaluation Factors. This site shall remain constant throughout the contract unless otherwise approved by the COR to change. The location will also be used in determining Per Diem and calculating Mob/Demob mileage.

3. Description of Diving Services

All dives will be initiated by individual task orders with specific work to be accomplished set forth therein. The Contractor shall determine the methods with full regard for safety and efficiency.

a. The diving services to be performed at the locks include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Inspecting and/or assisting in the repair of cracks in the concrete walls or floor of the lock structures.

b. Inspecting gates or components of gates for wear or damages caused by marine accidents.

c. Inspecting and/or assisting in the repair of rubber seals on the sides or bottom of lock gates.

d. Removing silt deposits by means of water-jetting.

e. Removing debris such as rocks, scrap iron, rubber tires, ropes, cables, wood, etc. from around and/or under gates.

f. Assisting in the removal, replacement, and/or adjustment of lock gates or valves.

g. Placement of packing material in valves or around steel cofferdams, emergency stop-log bulkheads or concrete de-watering needles.

The diving services to be performed at wrecks and obstructions include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Locating and identifying wrecks and obstructions.

b. Determining the cause of sinking, and the amount and type of work necessary to remove wreck and obstructions, whether by refloating or demolition.

c. Preparing reports outlining the condition and placements of wrecks and obstructions, including measurements, sketches, and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates with recommendations for removal.

d. Assisting in the removal operation.

4. Task Orders

Once the New Orleans District has determined that a dive is required, the Contracting

Officier Representative (COR) will notify the Contractor of the impending dive. The COR will inform the Contractor of the required scope of work for the specific dive, but the

Contractor shall not commence and perform work until a task order has been issued by the Contracting Officer. The task order issued by the Contracting Officer can be written or verbal as described below:

a. Written Task Orders

Written task orders are required prior to all jobs when time is not a determining factor. The task order will specify the scope of work and contain other particulars of the job such as location, reporting time, depth of dive, special equipment requirements, etc. The Reporting Time shall be the time at which the Contractor is directed to report to the specified meeting location with all dive team members and all required equipment. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review the

Scope of Work prior to the crew leaving the home office. The Contractor shall notify the Corps of Engineers if the required equipment is inadequate, the scope is unclear, suggests unsafe practices or impractical requirements, etc.

b. Verbal Task Orders

Verbal task orders may be issued by the Contracting Officer when determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

c. Emergency Verbal Task Orders

Authority to issue an Emergency Task Order is limited to the Contracting Officer or an Authorized Government Representative. Emergency Task Orders are verbal task orders issued during or after work hours for dives deemed an emergency by the Government. In such cases, the Contractor shall be required to mobilize and be on-site within 5 hours from notification by an Authorized

Government Representative. The emergency callout limitation is $10,000. A numbered task order will be issued by the Contracting Officer on the first business day after appropriate funds are made available from which the emergency callout will be converted for contractual, invoicing, and payment purposes.

5. Diving Conditions

Divers may be expected to encounter conditions that affect the ease or safety of operations. Some conditions that may be encountered are reduced or zero visibility, cold water, night dives, dangerous animals (such as poisonous snakes), unpredictable currents, and confined spaces (such as valve tunnels or the girder systems of gates).

Generally, water depths for dives vary from six feet to 60 feet. Occasionally, dives may be below 60 feet and any special requirements will be addressed in the task order. See

Section 15, paragraph 15-i, sub-paragraph d.

6. Diving Equipment

All diving equipment shall be provided and used by the Contractor, including any special equipment, which may be required for a given dive. All maintenance to be performed on diving equipment shall be performed on non-duty hours. All diving equipment shall be delivered to the work-site in a ready-to-operate condition, with the exception of loading fuel in the compressors. Any loss of time on a job due to the Contractor’s equipment failure shall be omitted from the invoice. See Section 15, paragraph 15-i for payment guidelines.

a. Normal Equipment

Consumables and normal equipment, which are usually required for each dive, shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government and shall be in the offeror’s own inventory, or belong to the individual diver, as appropriate.

Examples include, but are not limited to, acetylene, oxygen, boat fuel, two-way communications between supervisor and divers, air compressors and ancillary equipment providing 4.5 cubic feet per minute at all depths, bail-out bottles or other secondary air supplies, diving harnesses, helmets, wet or dry suits, hoses, fuel, knives, hand and/or power tools, boarding ladders, duct tape, rope, etc.

Despite the provision of bailout bottles as normal equipment, the use of SCUBA for normal operations or emergencies shall not be allowed without the prior approval of the New Orleans District Diving Coordinator. Divers using direct source surface-supplied air shall be provided with a primary air supply of at least

4.5 cubic feet per minute to each diver at the maximum depths and a backup air supply in compliance with Section 30.D.05 of the most current version of EM

385-1-1.

b. Special Diving Equipment

Several special pieces of diving equipment may be required on individual task orders as specified by the Contracting Officer. Special equipment is that equipment which is identified separately in the Schedule under contract line items (CLIN) “0001AI: Water Jet Pump and Associated Equipment”, “0001AJ:

Underwater Cutting and Welding Equipment”, “0001AK: Dive Boat at a Minimum of 30’ LOA”, “0001AL: Crane (For Load on/off Jobsite)”, “0001AM: Underwater

Video Equipment”, “0001AN: Decompression Chamber”, “0001AP: Welding

Rods”, and “0001AQ: Burning Rods”, which shall be provided by the Contractor as indicated in the task order, at the cost set forth in the Schedule. This equipment includes a water jet pump and associated equipment, underwater cutting and welding equipment, a dive boat measuring a minimum of 30 feet in length, crane (for load on/off at jobsite), underwater video camera and associated equipment, decompression chamber, welding rods, and burning rods.

The dive boat shall meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for passenger and equipment load. Additional special equipment may be required, such as an air wrench and associated equipment, and an air-lift and associated equipment, which will be paid for under CLIN “0001AU: Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B of the Contract”. Special equipment need not be in the offeror’s own inventory, but must be available for task to the job-site within 4 hours. If the equipment is not owned by the offeror, then the offeror should list the source(s) intended to be used and how it will be assured that it will be delivered to the work-site on time and in good operating condition. The

Contractor shall receive Government approval before purchasing any equipment for use in which the Contractor seeks full reimbursement. Upon completion of the task order, the equipment will be transferred to the Government.

c. Other Equipment and Costs

Other equipment may be required to accomplish the work specified per task order and not otherwise be identified in Schedule B of the Contract. This equipment would be paid for under CLIN “0001AU: Other Equipment & Costs not otherwise identified in Schedule B of the Contract”. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, diving barges, tug/tender boats, support vessels, GPS unit, air wrench and associated equipment, and an air-lift and associated equipment.

7. Government Inspection

a. Pre-Dive Inspection

An equipment inspection will be held jointly by the dive supervisor and the authorized Dive Inspector at the beginning of the dive. The form for this inspection shall be the "Safety Inspection Checklist for Diving Operations”, (see

Enclosure 1).

Inspection reports shall include, as a minimum, the following:

1. The phase of work underway during the inspection. If others are performing other work in conjunction with the diving services, the phase work for these other activities shall be included.

2. The locations or areas where the safety inspections were performed.

3. The results of the safety inspections, including the nature of deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken.

4. The date and time of the inspection.

5. The signatures of the personnel responsible for the contents of the inspection report.

b. Post-Dive Survey

Following the dive, the District Dive Coordinator or the authorized Dive Inspector will independently complete a post-dive survey, which rates the Contractor’s job performance. See Enclosure 2 to view the “Post Dive Survey” form.

8. Safety

a. Safety Indoctrination

The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating and maintaining a safety and health program that complies with the safety and health references described below. The program shall include initial indoctrination and continuing training for all employees who shall work under this contract.

b. Safety and Health References

Equipment and procedures shall comply with:

a. US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM

385-1-1. The current version is available at http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-

1/2008_English/entire_2008_English.pdf.

b. OSHA Regulations, CFR 29.

c. US Navy Diving Tables in U.S. Navy Diving Manual Volume I, NAVSEA 0994-

LP-001-9010.

d. Safety practices of the Association of Diving Contractors.

e. These specifications, whichever is the most stringent for the particular application.

c. Required Safety Equipment for Non-Divers

Except for the diver in the water and the stand-by diver, all personnel on the dive team shall wear safety equipment (flotation aids, hard hats, hearing/eye protection, etc.) as required by EM 385-1-1. The stand-by diver is exempt from the requirements but is required to wear a hard hat. When no divers are in the water, all dive team personnel shall wear the required safety equipment without exception.

9 Diver Qualifications

a. Medical Fitness to Dive

The Contractor shall insure that all divers are medically fit to dive. This shall include a physical examination within the past twelve months, or following any physical injury, which may affect the divers’ fitness if such an injury has occurred within the past twelve months. The Dive Supervisor shall verify the divers’ health and well being at the dive site before allowing the diver to enter the water.

b. Experience and Qualifications

The Contractor shall provide evidence that each dive team member has training and experience consistent with the performance requirements of the scope of work. Training shall consist of certification of successful completion of training by a recognized commercial diving school or a certified record of past diving experience. Copies of the certification for each diver shall be provided by the

Contractor prior to diving operations.

The following is a list of minimum commercial experience in the applicable position:

Dive Supervisor – 3 years

Diver – 2 years

Tender – 1 year

In addition, divers shall have completed at least four (4) working dives to the depth required in the contract, using the particular diving techniques and equipment to be used under the contract. Divers shall demonstrate that at least one (1) of the four (4) qualification dives was performed in the last six (6) months prior to the contract award date.

10. Dive Teams

a. Four-Man Dive Team

A four-man dive team may be used whenever entry into confined spaces

(penetration dive) is not anticipated. The Contractor may provide additional personnel for his own convenience, at no additional cost to the Government.

A four-man dive team consists of one dive supervisor, a diver, a stand-by diver, and one tender. Assignments may be rotated among the certified divers, if desired, in order to limit bottom time for any given diver for safety reasons. If such rotation is to occur, this fact must be stated in the diving operations plan.

b. Five-Man Dive Team

A five-man dive team consists of one dive supervisor, two divers, a stand-by diver, and one tender and is required whenever entry into confined spaces is anticipated. A five-man dive shall also be used whenever diver bottom time is limited by water depth. The Contractor may provide additional personnel for his own convenience, at no additional cost to the Government. However, if the

Government agrees additional personnel are required but not enough that two four-man teams are required, then the rate for additional individuals will be negotiated.

c. Stand-By Diver

The designated stand-by diver shall be wearing his normal equipment (except helmet) and be prepared to enter the water whenever the primary diver is in the water. Due to the heat conduction properties of a wetsuit and considering south

Louisiana’s extreme heat indexes, the Contractor shall provide a shade producing apparatus to shield the dressed out diver from direct sunlight but still allow him to be in an emergency response mode. The stand-by diver is not allowed to work as a tender or have any other duties while the primary diver is in the water. If the stand-by diver is required to enter the water, the dive supervisor may act as a tender. Manning levels for dive teams are listed in Appendix O of

EM 385-1-1.

11. Shift Diving

The nature of the diving operations under certain task orders may be such that twenty-four hour operations are required. The Contractor shall provide two complete dive teams for such operations, each to work a twelve-hour shift. No dive team personnel may work two or more consecutive shifts, including the dive supervisor. Twenty-four hour operations, when required, shall be specified in the task order. The second shift may use the same equipment used by the first shift. If separate equipment is used for the second shift, then an additional equipment inspection shall be performed.

12. Documentation Required for Work

a. First Aid, Dives Alert Network (DAN) and CPR Certification

All members of the dive team shall be certified to administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Dive team members shall be DAN certified. The Contractor shall show copies of the current certification cards during the pre-dive inspection.

b. Accident Prevention Plan

A written, comprehensive accident prevention plan for all diving activities shall be submitted with the proposal and approved by the New Orleans District Diving

Coordinator. A copy of the approved plan shall be maintained on-site during all dives. The accident prevention plan shall include the requirements stated in sections 01.A.11 through 01.A.18 of the EM 385-1-1.

One copy of the Contractor's Safe Practices Manual (see EM 385-1-1, section

30.A.16) shall be submitted with the proposal package. This manual will be retained by the District Diving Coordinator and will not be returned.

c. Dive Plan

Following the issuance of the Task Order, the Contractor shall submit a dive plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to the District Dive Coordinator for approval.

A dive shall not commence until approval of the District Dive Coordinator is received in writing.

13. Record-Keeping

A record of all dives shall be kept. An electronic copy of all dive logs shall be provided at the completion of each task order. In addition, a completion report shall be prepared following all inspection or survey dives, which includes a description of the condition of all items surveyed or inspected. Clear, readable sketches shall be prepared to supplement the text descriptions. The dive logs, completion reports, and sketches shall be legible, even when reproduced on a photocopier or scanner. An electronic copy of all dive logs, completion reports, and sketches shall be sent to the COR or the person on listed on the individual task order.

14. Per Diem

Per diem will only be paid if the necessity for such is agreed to by the Contracting Officer prior to the cost being incurred. No partial payments for meals and incidentals will be allowed.

The approved mobilization location is subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval. The following is a list of triggers, which may be considered by the Contracting Officer in determining if per diem will be allowed:

a. If the required dive location is greater than 100 miles from the approved mobilization location and the dive team must report to the location at

7:00 a.m. or earlier, then per diem will be allowed for the day prior to the dive.

b. If the dive location is greater than 100 miles from the approved mobilization location and the dive team work time plus commute time is greater than 12 hours, then per diem will be allowed for that day.

c. If the dive location is greater than 100 miles from the approved mobilization location and the dive team is required to perform multiple day dives at the same location, then per diem will be allowed with the exception of the demobilization day (unless the case in paragraph b above applies).

d. If the Contracting Officer deems it necessary in order to accomplish a particular mission not covered in the above cases, per diem may be paid.

15. Additional clauses and/or provisions:

a. Supervision

The Contractor shall give his personal supervision to the work or have a competent foreman or superintendent with authority to act for him, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, on the work-site at all times that work is in progress. The

Contractor shall designate, in writing to the COR, the name of anyone with authority to supervise the work. The dive supervisor may be the foreman or superintendent for the purposes of this requirement.

b. Insurance Requirements

A. The Contractor shall maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

1. Employee Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall furnish evidence of Employees liability insurance in an amount not less than $100,000.

2. General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence on the comprehensive form of policy.

3. Automobile Liability Insurance. Minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per accident for property damage. This insurance shall cover the operation of all automobiles used in the performance of this contract. All vehicles to be used shall be expressly designated in the insurance policy. A copy of the list of such vehicles shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

In the event that the Contractor acquires a new vehicle for use on his contract after his insurance policy has been obtained, he shall immediately amend his policy to reflect the inclusion of the new vehicle on the policy. In no event shall the Contractor drive a vehicle on the Government installation without first obtaining the required coverage for said vehicle.

4. Workmen's Compensation Insurance, in compliance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.

5. Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers insurance, in compliance with the laws of the United States of America.

B. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interest of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such a period as may be required by the State of Louisiana, and in no event less than 30 days after written notice to the Contracting Officer.

C. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including paragraphs 2 and 3 above, in all subcontracts hereunder.

D. It is recommended that the Contractor furnish a copy of this clause to his

Insurance company, in order to assure that an Insurance Certificate is issued which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements shown above. The

Insurance Certificate shall also show the solicitation number, contract number, as well as certification of insurance for southern Louisiana.

c. Reporting on Pollution Spills (33 CFR 153.203)

If an oil spill or chemical release occurs during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall be required to contact the National Response Center at 1-

800-424-8802 as soon as possible. The Contractor shall comply with the instructions from the responding agency concerning containment and cleanup of the spill, and shall provide the Contracting Officer with a complete written report of the incident.

d. Security

1. All Contractor employees, while on the grounds of the work sites, shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the US Army Corps of

Engineers.

2. A list (names and birth dates), kept current, of all Contractor employees who will be engaged in the performance of the work shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Where identification badges or vehicle permits are required, arrangements will be made through the COR.

e. Accident Prevention Program

1. All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with the requirements of the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health

Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, current version including changes and revisions, and all other safety requirements specified in the contract documents. The changes and revisions of the EM 385-1-1are available at http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx.

2. Refer to the Contract Clause entitled "Accident Prevention”. After award but not later than the pre-work conference, four copies of the Accident

Prevention Program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The program shall be submitted in the following format:

(i) An executed MVN Form 385-43 & 43/1, Administrative Plan.

(ii) An executed MVN Form 385-43/2, Activity Hazard Analysis.

(iii) A copy of company policy statement of accident prevention and any other guidance statements normally provided to new employees.

(iv) When marine plant and equipment are in use under a contract, the method of fuel oil transfer shall be included on: MVN Form 385-10

Fuel Oil Transfer (Refer to 33 CFR Part 156).

(v) Emergency Management Plan (see EM 385-1-1, section 30.A.19).

(vi) Dive Operations Plan (see EM 385-1-1, section 30.A.17).

3. The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the program has been approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

f. Accident Investigation and Reporting

Accidents shall be investigated by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported to the Contracting Officer or his/her representative within one working day after the accident occurred. A report of all mishaps occurring on the project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative within four (4) calendar days following the incident. All data reported must be complete, timely, and accurate. A follow-up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from the actual lost time days. The day of the accident is not considered a lost time day, since the injured employee was able to report for work that day. Contractor shall immediately notify the

GDA/Contracting Officer and OSHA when one or more of the following occur:

(a) Fatal injury/illness;

(b) Permanent totally disabling injury/illness;

(c) Permanent partial disabling injury/illness;

(d) Three or more persons hospitalized as inpatients as a result of single occurrence;

(e) $200,000 or greater accidental property damage or damage in an amount specified by USACE in current accident reporting regulations.

g. OSHA Reporting Requirements

Monthly electronic records of OSHA’s current reporting requirements are to be submitted to the Contract Specialist by e-mail no later than the 10th of each month.

h. Utility Services

The Government will make all reasonably required utility services at Government locations available from existing outlets and supplies, at no cost to the Contractor when performing under this contract.

i. Payments

a. Payment will be made at the applicable contract unit price(s) for the services described in each task order.

b. Payment for mobilization and demobilization will be made based on the number of round-trip miles between the approved mobilization location and the task order job site. For a job that takes more than one day, mobilization will only be paid for the first day and demobilization the last day. For jobs requiring a second-shift dive crew, mobilization and demobilization will be paid for each crew. Payments for mobilization include all work necessary to transport the crew and equipment, with the exception of the dive boat, water jet pump, and decompression chamber, to the job site. Separate payment will be made for mobilization and demobilization of the dive boat, water jet pump, and decompression chamber as identified in the Schedule under

“Mobilization and Demobilization of Heavy Equipment”. Demobilization will begin upon the dive team(s) release by the Government's representative.

c. Pay time for diving will begin at the scheduled time and place stated in the written task order or given verbally under an emergency task order, provided the Contractor is fully equipped/fully staffed and ready to perform work upon the Government’s request. The dive team will be paid a minimum 8 hours except in the case where the Contractor’s equipment failure causes the job to be delayed resulting in idle/lost time on the job site.

In such cases, the amount of time loss will be deducted from the invoice. If the loss time occurs during the first 8 hours, that amount of time will be deducted from the first 8 hours line item. If the loss time occurs during overtime, that time shall be omitted from the Contractor’s invoice. The dive will be considered complete upon release by the Government's representative.

d. Hazard pay and/or Depth pay will be subject to an equitable adjustment in accordance with the contract clause entitled “Changes”.

e. When the conditions stated in paragraph 14 are met, and a dive team member stays at a hotel, the Contractor is entitled to a per diem allowance for that dive team member. Per diem will be paid per man-day per dive team member.

f. The reasonableness of both quantity and unit cost submitted by the

Contractor for other equipment, as defined under Section 6, paragraph 6-c, shall be determined and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to work under the applicable task order.

g. If the Government requires the Contractor to participate in a meeting prior to the dive, which would require one representative from the Contractor, the payment for mobilization and demobilization will be made based on the number of round-trip miles between the approved mobilization location and the meeting site. Payment for the time spent at the meeting will be paid by the hour. These items are identified in the Schedule under “Preliminary Inspection/Meeting”.

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

1. Place of Performance

The place(s) of performance will be specified under each task order, from among the sites listed in paragraph 2, “Area of Coverage.”

2 . Period of Performance

The Contract shall remain in full force and effect for one year from the date of award.

Also, see FAR clause 52.217-8 and 52.217-9, “Option to Extend Services and Option to

Extend the Term of the Contract”. The Period of Performance is Base Year plus four

Option Years. The Period of Performance is as Follows:

29 June 2011 – 28 June 2012- Base Year

29 June 2012 – 28 June 2013 - Option Year 1

29 June 2013 – 28 June 2014 – Option Year 2

29 June 2014 – 28 June 2015 – Option Year 3

29 June 2015 – 28 June 2016 – Option Year 4

3. Time Limitations

Each task order issued will state the time period within which the work is to be accomplished, including the required delivery date. The Scope of Work applicable to each assignment will be stated in the respective task order and will include the required end product or service that the Contractor is to provide to the Government.

4. Placement of Task Orders

Orders may be placed either verbally or in writing as stated in Section 4.

5. Performance of Task Orders

The Contractor shall be required to commence work on each task order on the designated date(s) and at the designated time(s) and location(s) specified in the task order. The Contractor shall perform each assignment continuously as working conditions permit, or as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. In some instances, the dive team may be required to arrive at the job site within 5 hours of being called.

6. Cancellation of Task Orders

The Government reserves the right to cancel any task order not less than 12 hours prior to the commencement of scheduled work. If any task order is cancelled by verbal notice to the Contractor, then written confirmation will follow.

7. Ordering of Additional Services

If additional hours or equipment are required on a task order, over and above the quantities specified in the task order, the Contractor shall be given a minimum of one hour’s advance notice. If the additional hours require the services of an additional

(second shift) diving crew, then at least four hours advance notice will be given. Such notices will be given by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

8. Federal Holidays

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by the New Orleans District:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contacting Officer Representative (COR)

The individual who is designated as the COR will be appointed, in writing, by the

Contracting Officer. A copy of the appointment letter will be forwarded to Awardee.

The Contracting Officer will inspect for compliance with contract specifications and report any deviation promptly to the contract administrator. This appointment will remain in effect until terminated by the Contracting Officer.

2. Invoices

2-a Requirements

The invoice must include the Contractor’s name, address, invoice number, Contract number, task order number, and an itemized list including the dive date, description, quantity, unit increment, itemized amount and total billed amount.

2-b Submittal

Invoices shall be submitted no later than 5 days after the completion of the dive or by the 24th of the month, whichever is sooner.

Submit original invoice to:

USAED Finance Center 5722 Integrity drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

Submit an electronic copy of the invoice to the Technical Representative.

2-c Payment

Upon completion of the task order and receiving the invoice, the Technical

Representative will verify and approve the invoice. Once approved, the

Technical Representative will complete a receiving report and the USAED

Finance Center will process the payment.

SECTION L

Instructions, conditions, and notice to offerors or respondents.

General

1. The Contracting Office is the sole point of contact for this acquisition. Address questions or concerns to Carolyn Quinn, Contract Specialist, at: Carolyn.R.Quinn@usace.army.mil. And

Jennifer Bordelon, Contract Specialist at: Jennifer.M.Bordelon@usace.army.mil.

2. The offeror’s proposal shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail to enable the

Government to fully evaluate the proposal. Any proposal that modifies or fails to conform to the essential requirements of this Request for Proposal will be considered unacceptable.

3. Contractor’s proposal is valid for 90 days from proposal due date.

Note: Contract will be awarded as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

The Evaluation Factors are as follows:

A. Past Performance

B. Technical

1. Personnel Qualification and Experience

2. Management Plan

C. Price

4. Proposal shall be submitted in One volume, containing Past Performance, Technical Evaluation Documentation and Price. The binder shall be divided by indexed tabs, with Price tabbed last. Dimensions of paper are 8 ½ x 11 inches. Typing is permitted on both sides of the sheet, head to head with the spacing being 1 ½ spaced, or double spaced utilizing no less than a size 12 font. This requirement also applies to all proposed subcontractors/team members. One original and three copies of the proposal are required.

5. All proposals delivered in response to this solicitation shall reflect the following information on the address label and shall arrive not later than the time and date stated on the SF 1449:

(1) Solicitation Number- W912P8-11-T-0007

(2) The legend, "To be delivered unopened to the Contracting Officer", and

(3) The number of original and copies contained in the box (1 original and 3 copies).

If hand delivery, including UPS, FedEx, etc., submit your proposal to the following address:

(If offerors plan on hand delivering a proposal, please phone ahead to ensure someone is available at 504-862-2688.

Please note: If hand carrying, be sure to allow additional time for the passing of the train.

US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Carolyn Quinn (CEMVN-CT-P) 7400 Leake Ave., Room 163 New Orleans, LA 70118

Proposals may be mailed to the following address:

US Army Corps of Engineers Carolyn Quinn (CEMVN-CT-P) PO Box 60267 New Orleans, LA 70160-0267

Proposal Content

Volume 1 - Past Performance, Technical and Price will have only one Volume.

A. Past Performance

1. List the name and address of references (at least three) that reflect the conditions, effort and complexity comparable to this solicitation.