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02:00 PM 04 Jan 2018

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CONTRACTING DIVISION

USARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE ST RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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314-331-8746FAX:

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W912P917R0055

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

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DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

1.0 GENERAL: The contractor, under each task order, shall perform all work required to accomplish the intent of such task order. The task order shall detail the appropriate methods and requirements (Federal, State, and USACE) to be used to complete the given tasks. The work shall consist of a variety of environmental services to include, but not limited to:

• Environmental Consultation and Assessments

• Industrial Hygiene Surveys and associated support

• Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) related Assessments, Program Support, Remediation, and Restoration

• Contaminant Related Water Quality Assessments

• Other environmental/HTRW support as required

Laboratory testing, per se, is not a part of this contract; however, when indicated, analysis of samples in the field shall be required.

2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE:

The contractor must have available the equipment, staff and overall capability to accomplish the following tasks in support of not only the St. Louis District but throughout the Mississippi Valley Division and other CONUS areas where noted .

2.1 Analyze laboratory data for QA/QC compliance and determine significance of data with respect to applicable Federal & State EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH requirements and recommendations.

2.2 Perform in-situ field analysis of samples, as required, for those analyses where holding time constraints do not permit transport of the samples to a laboratory or where it is necessary to make immediate field determinations as they can be used to assess the job site. In addition, upon request, provide an on-site laboratory capability to include, among others, ICP, XRF, GC and GC/Mass Spectrophotometer instrumentation, biological sampling (e.g. Harmful Algal Blooms), and water quality related chemical parameters (e.g. EPA SWDA contaminants).

2.4 Provide emergency response support within 4 hours of notification of unanticipated HTRW releases associated with EPA Remedial Design implementation, Civil Works Projects, and flood events.

2.5 Perform laboratory elutriate tests of dredge materials to determine contaminant concentrations present during dredging operations. Provide reports to be used for Section 401 water Quality Certification applications to State regulatory agencies.

2.6 Perform environmental studies at specific project areas. These studies may include, but are not necessarily limited to, research and development (R&D) investigations relative to water quality, water toxicity, water treatment, soil remediation, benthic populations, elutriate testing and environmental pollutants.

Laboratory analyses by standard methods, on a time and materials basis, may be required.

2.7 Review and evaluate environmental/ HTRW related data and prepare reports of findings in the fields of chemistry, biology, limnology, human toxicity, environmental/ecological fate and toxicity, and environmental engineering.

Conduct literature and data searches to ensure that the latest technical knowledge is considered in any conclusions reached in the review and evaluations noted above.

2.8 Provide Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological Waste (HTRW) and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) support for Formally Used Defense Sites (FUDS) in accordance with EPA’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, and Liability Act (CERCLA) .

This support includes:

a. FUDS Program and Project Support for any CONUS USACE Division.

b. Program Management Assistance including budget analysis support.

c. Logistics and Community Relations Support for investigations and removal actions at FUDS projects nationwide.

d. Prepare delineation documents for FUDS environmental projects pertaining to the MMRP and the HTRW programs as required and in accordance with associated guidance documents.

e. Complete FUDS property responsibility assessment reports, including validating the existing Findings and Determination of Eligibility.

f. Prepare Preliminary Assessment (PA) Report and Revised INPR for FUDS sites located anywhere in the CONUS. These will be prepared in accordance with the FUDS Engineering Regulation ER 200-3-1 and associated IGDs.

The contractor will have an in-depth knowledge of the USACE DERP FUDS program, and Department of Defense Instruction 4715.07, including the realignment and delineation for MMRP and HTRW. Have an in-depth working knowledge and access to PIRS, FRMD, and FUDSMIS. Develop information and data for inclusion into various historical reports through research, interviews and review of available information. Assist USACE personnel in preparation, interpretation, and implementation of respective CERCLA report actions.

2.9 Conduct environmental studies to determine and execute remedial action/feasibility studies, remedial design/remedial actions, to be performed at EPA Superfund and HTRW design projects in accordance with CERCLA and the Superfund Reauthorization Act (SARA) as amended. These studies may include sampling design and execution, environmental quality control, human/ecological health risk assessments, HTRW safety and health management, personnel and perimeter exposure monitoring, construction management and quality control, pilot remedial project development and implementation, and remediation/restoration activities.

2.10 Preparation of environmental compliance documentation, including

Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and Biological Assessments. Preparation of Screening Level Ecological Risk Assessments (SLERA), Baseline Ecological Risk Assessments (BERA), and Human Health Risk Assessments (HHRA) may be required.

2.11 Perform Limited and/or comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Surveys at USACE facilities in compliance with applicable OSHA29 CFR 1910 and 1926 requirements as well as USCACE EM 385-1-1 in accordance with ASTM, NIOSH, AIHA, and ACGIH standard industry practices. IH exposure and risk mitigation activities include, but are not limited to:

• Worksite Analyses and Baseline Characterization

• Recognizing & Controlling Hazards (Hazard Identification)

• Engineering Control Assessments

• Work Practice Control Assessments

• Administrative Control Assessments

• Biohazard Assessments

• Physical Hazard Assessments

• Ergonomic Assessments

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessments

• Air Contaminant Assessments

• Respiratory Protection Program Assessments

• Confined Space Program Assessments

• Medical Surveillance Program Assessments

• Hand Arm Vibration Assessments

• Noise Assessments

• Ventilation Assessments

• Lighting Assessments

• Lead Based Paint Assessments

• Asbestos Assessments

• Mold Assessments

These activities include associated conducting assessments, occupational exposure monitoring and sampling, reporting, O&M Plans, training, and risk mitigation planning/remediation/restoration as required. All work must be compatible with the Corps’ Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness (DOEHRS) – Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program.

2.12 Perform miscellaneous environmental/HTRW services at Civil Works Projects including, but not limited to

• Floating Plant support (e.g. asbestos, lead based paint, dredge material characterization, and IH)

• Locks and Dams (e.g. IH surveys, spill response. Lead based paint, and

IH)

• Reservoirs (Water Quality, Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), sediment sampling, and IH)

• Rivers (Water Quality, Sediment (e.g. Vibracore, Dredge Material)

• Hazardous/Special/Universal Waste Disposal in accordance with EPA’s

RCRA

• PCB Disposal in accordance with EPAs TSCA

• Construction & Demolition Disposal in accordance with EPAs SWDA

2.13 Conduct Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in accordance with applicable

(current) ASTM standards to include:

• Phase I ESA – ASTM 1527, 1903, 2247, 1528, 6008

• Phase II ESA – ASTM 1903

• Phase III ESA – Per applicable Federal, State, Corps requirements

The work may require non-intrusive and intrusive investigations, HTRW remediation, monitoring well installation, sample collection and data interpretation. Demonstrated expertise in the development of Sampling Analysis Plans and Site Safety and Health Plans is essential.

2.14 Provide GIS mapping and data presentation capabilities using ARC-GIS software. Also, maintain capability to provide drawings in at least 2D in AutoCAD format. This work will include the capability to organize, evaluate and prepare reports pertaining to field results stored in large, complex relational data bases.

2.15 Conduct studies to assess the structural integrity of underground pipe systems, levee gravity drains and other confined structures and conduits. This includes the use of remotely operated CCTV cameras, sonar scanner, and laser measures to provide data for evaluation. These structures routinely require cleaning and debris removal prior to inspection, and dewatering may also be necessary.

2.16 Conduct hydro acoustic fish studies in large rivers and lakes to assess fish populations around Corps structures, dredge locations, at Corps Civil Works Projects.

2.17 Conduct relief well capacity testing and rehabilitation studies to include evaluation, monitoring, rework and equipment maintenance. Assess environmental impact from alternative well cleaning methods utilizing chemicals.

Utilize Corps proprietary method for closed loop wood stave well casing cleaning procedure to allow for discharge of water onto soil or into streams.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PART I - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, NOTICE TO OFFERORS

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is for an offeror set-aside, Best Value Tradeoff continuum, indefinite delivery, five year service contract with a total capacity of $40million (including optional extension) for providing multidisciplinary environmental -related services for projects undertaken by the USACE, St. Louis District.

The four (4) evaluation factors for this solicitation are outlined below. FACTORS AND RELATIVE ORDER OF

FACTOR

NUMBER

FACTOR RELATIVE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

Technical / Management Subfactor a – Physical Sciences & Engineering Subfactor b – Key Personnel Subfactor c – Equipment List Subfactor d- Documents Subfactor e – Resumes and HTRW Certs

Equal to Factor 3

2 Geographic Proximity Less important than Factors 1 or 3 3 Past Performance

Equal to Factor 1

4 Price Factors 1, 2, and 3 when combined are approximately equal to price

Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an offeror, which affects the solicitation and/or offer, will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation. As this is a competitive negotiation acquisition, there is no public proposal opening and no information will be given out as to the number of offerors or the results of the competition until all awards are made.

2. REQUIRED REGISTRATIONS

Offerors must have and must maintain an active registration in the following databases:

System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must have and must maintain an active registration in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be eligible for a Government contract award. If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity must have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If at the time of award an offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective offeror.

On-Line Representations and Certifications: Prospective Contractors shall complete electronic representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ in conjunction with required registration in the SAM.

3. DEFINITIONS

When the word ‘offeror’ is encountered throughout Sections L & M, it is intended to mean a company, teaming arrangement, or Joint Venture seeking to do business with the Government that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation.

A ‘proposal’ is documentation prepared by the offeror and submitted to the Government for evaluation purposes in response to this solicitation.

When the word ‘Government’ is encountered throughout Sections L & M, it is intended to mean the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District (MVS).

4. SUBMISSION OF INQUIRIES

Proposals for this solicitation will be accepted until the date and time indicated on Standard Form 1449. Prospective offerors should submit inquiries related to this solicitation only by e-mail to:

E-MAIL ADDRESS: angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil E-MAIL ADDRESS: archie.c.ringgenberg@usace.army.mil

Include the solicitation number, and project title with any questions/clarifications. Written questions must be received by this office not later than 10 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of offers. TELEPHONE

INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

5. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

Offers must be placed in envelopes/packages, sealed and marked and addressed as follows:

MARK PACKAGES:

Solicitation Number: W912P9-17-R-0055 Offer Closing Date: 01/04/18 Offer Closing Time: 02:00 pm Local St. Louis time

ADDRESS PACKAGES TO:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District, CEMVS-CT-X Angie Grimes 1222 Spruce St – Room 4.207 http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ mailto:Angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil mailto:archie.c.ringgenberg@usace.army.mil

St. Louis, MO 63103-2833

Additional Instructions Pertaining to Hand Carried Offers: Hand-carried offers must be delivered to 1222 Spruce St., Room 4.207, St. Louis, MO 63103-2833. Proposals must be properly marked package(s) and given to a member of the Contracting Division no later than the time specified above.

6. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME ESTABLISHED FOR SUBMISSION

OF PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

ELECTRONIC OFFERS

Electronic proposals, and their applicable modifications or cancellations, will not be accepted. However, proposals may be withdrawn in writing by letter or e-mail. Any written notice to withdraw an offer sent to this office must be received in the office designated in the RFP for receipt of offers not later than the exact date and time set for receipt of proposals.

7. PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT:

VOLUME 1 – Technical Proposal

Proposal Package Original Copies CD 1 4 1 FACTOR 1 – Technical Expertise Subfactor (a) Physical Sciences and Engineering; Subfactor (b) Key Personnel; Subfactor (c) – Equipment Lists;

Subfactor (d) – Documents; Subfactor (e) – Resumes and HTRW Certificates

FACTOR 2 – Geographic Proximity

FACTOR 3 – Past Performance Past Performance shall also include the following:

1. Letters of Commitment from Sub-Contractors (if applicable)

2. Teaming Arrangements (if applicable)

3. Joint Venture Agreements (if applicable)

4. Past Performance Questionnaires

VOLUME 2 – Price Proposal and Administrative Submission

FACTOR 4 – Price

Price Proposal shall also include the following: Original Copies CD

1 1 1

• Signed Standard Form 33 and all Amendments, signed and dated

• Section B - Bid Schedule

• SAM Representations and Certification

• Offeror’s e-mail address and cell phone number, Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE Code, and TAX

Identification Numbers of the Contractor submitting the proposal

The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror. The Government may reject incomplete proposals after initial evaluation without further consideration. Complete proposals shall meet the basic requirements identified in the RFP.

8. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

a. Requirement for Separate Technical and Price Proposals.

DO NOT MIX CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 (Technical) AND VOLUME 2 (Price) IN THE SAME

BINDER.

(1) Each offeror must submit a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal. The Technical Proposal and the Price Proposal must be submitted as separate volumes. Both the Technical and Price Proposal shall be paginated (contain consecutive page numbers on each page).

(2) The outside cover of each separate volume (Vol 1 – Technical; Vol 2 – Price) must be clearly marked to indicate its contents and the identity of the Offeror. Additionally, identify the “original” Technical proposal and the “original” Price proposal on the outside cover.

(3) Both the Technical Proposal and the Price Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

(4) Pricing Schedule, Vol 2, shall be completed in full.

(5) Do not include any dollar amounts in the Technical Proposal that are taken from the Price Proposal.

(6) All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted within the Technical Proposal. Do not cross-reference material in the Price Proposal, or vice versa. Also, do not include links to websites in your proposal. Technical Proposals will not be provided to the price team and Price Proposals will not be provided to the technical team. Therefore, information submitted in the wrong Volume could lead to the proposal being determined “unacceptable” if materially incomplete in any aspect.

(7) Do not attempt to modify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the technical or price proposal or add conditions or qualifications to your offer. Should the offeror include terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the Solicitation, the offer may be determined "unacceptable" and thus ineligible for award. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions contained within the Solicitation should be resolved prior to submission of the offer. Notwithstanding the above, the offeror must clearly describe on the Proposal Cover Sheet submitted with the Price Proposal any modifications to the contractual and/or technical terms and conditions of the solicitation contained in the Offer.

(8) Failure to submit required documents or failure to properly complete documents may result in rejection of the offer without further evaluation. Therefore, offerors are urged to follow instructions carefully and to speak with the Contracting Officer if the offeror does not understand any part of the Solicitation.

Discussions:

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it determines that discussions are necessary.

Therefore, proposals should be submitted on the most favorable terms that the offeror can submit to the Government.

b. General Instructions:

(1) Submit only the documents specifically required in this section. Do not submit excess information;

do not include audio-visual materials, electronic media, etc.

(2) Use only 8 ½ by 11 inch paper or A4 paper for hard copy submissions, unless another paper size is specifically authorized elsewhere in this section for a particular submission. Do not use foldouts (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets). Do not use a font size smaller than Times New Roman, 10, or an unusual font style such as script, or condensed print for any submission. All page margins must be at least one inch wide, but may include headers and footers. All pages must be numbered.

(3) The preferred method for assembling your proposal is to use three-ring binders; however, the use of pressboard or other report covers with compression or other type fasteners is acceptable. Do not use spring clamps or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder. Do not use plastic multi-hole/spiral binding systems, heat-binding systems, or other systems, which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages. Do not include loose papers.

(4) References to “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can be provided to the Government as part of the offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must clearly mark their proposals in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition,” paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data .”

(5) In the case of an offeror that is part of a large, multi-segmented business concern, provide information directly pertaining to the specific segment of the business concern (i.e., the division, group, unit, etc.) that will perform work under the prospective contract.

(6) For submissions with page limitations, the pages will be counted as follows: One side of the paper is one page; information on both the back and front of one sheet of paper will be counted as two pages. Pages furnished for organizational purposes only, such as a “Table of Contents” or divider tabs, are not included in the page limitation.

9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS

a. A Joint Venture offeror must submit with its technical proposal a copy of the joint venture agreement upon which the Joint Venture organization has been formed. The joint venture agreement must indicate that the Joint Venture is in existence as of the date and time that proposals are due to be submitted; or, alternatively, that the Joint Venture will automatically take legal effect immediately upon notification to the joint venture of contract award.

b. The joint venture agreement must be signed by a representative of each Joint Venture partner who has the requisite authority to bind the partner to the agreement, with the chief executive of each entity identified.

c. To be acceptable to the Government, the joint venture agreement must clearly state within its terms that each member of the Joint Venture is jointly and severally liable for all of the obligations of the Joint Venture itself with respect to completion of all work and services under the contract expected to result from the Solicitation.

d. The terms of the Joint Venture must detail, in terms of percentages, where appropriate, the relationship of the Joint Venture parties in terms of business ownership, capital contribution, and profit distribution or loss sharing.

e. Additionally, the joint venture agreement must specify who among the joint venture partners is authorized to sign the Solicitation's Standard Form 1442, acknowledge the amendments to the Solicitation, if any, and bind the entire Joint Venture to its obligations under any contract, which may result from the Solicitation.

10. SUB-CONTRACTOR CONTRACTORS

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 14

If an offeror wishes to receive credit for the experience or past performance of a Sub-Contractor, including a firm that is a proposed Sub-Contractor to the prime Contractor or a Joint Venture partner, the offeror must submit a letter of commitment to subcontract under the proposed project, signed both by the Sub-Contractor and the offeror.

a. The commitment letter must be submitted even if the Sub-Contractor is in some way affiliated with a Joint Venture partner (for example, the Sub-Contractor is a subsidiary of a Joint Venture partner, or a subsidiary of a firm to which the Joint Venture partner is also a subsidiary).

b. Include letters of commitment in Volume 1, Factor 2, Past Performance.

11. TEAMING ARRANGEMENT

If a contractor wishes to receive credit for the experience or past-performance from a teaming arrangement with another small business, provide the complete information on the arrangement, to include any relevant and recent past/present performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner.

12. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(1) Number of Copies of the T echnical Proposal. Submit an ORIGINAL and four (4) additional copies of the Technical Proposal, with each set in a separate binder along with a CD containing the entire Technical and Price Proposal.

(2) Format and Contents of the T echnical Proposal and List of Tabs. The original and all copies of the technical proposal will be appropriately labeled as such. Each technical proposal shall be organized using the tabs specified in the following chart. Note: The main tabs directly correlate to the evaluation factors identified in Section M of the RFP.

TAB

CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

PAGE

LIMITS

TAB 1

Factor 1

Technical Expertise Subfactor (a) – Physical Sciences and Engineering Subfactor (b) – Key Personnel Subfactor (c) – Equipment Lists Subfactor (d) – Documents Subfactor (e) – Resumes & HTRW Certificates

TAB 2

Factor 2

Geographic Proximity 3

TAB 3

Factor 3

Past Performance Subfactor (a) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) Experience;

Pages submitted which exceed limitations listed above will not be evaluated. Tables of content, proposal cover letters, and tabs between proposal information do not count toward any page limitations in the proposal.

13. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOLUME 2 – PRICE PROPOSAL

(1) Number of Sets of the Price Proposal. Submit an ORIGINAL set of the Price Proposal in a binder. Also, furnish price proposal on CD.

(2) Size Restrictions and Page Limits. Use only 8 ½” x 11” or A4 pages. There are no page limits set for the price proposal. However, please provide only the information required by this solicitation. Excess information will not be considered in the Government’s evaluation.

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104 15

Format and Contents of the Price Proposal and List of Tabs. The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled and shall be organized and tabbed as indicated in the following chart.

CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

TAB 1 The Proposal Cover Sheet, to include the offeror’s e-mail address, cell phone number, Name, Address, DUNS, CAGE Code and Tax Identification Numbers

TAB 2 Signed Standard Form 33 and all Amendments (signed and dated)

TAB 3 Section B, Bidding Schedule

TAB 4 SAM Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of the Offeror

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, each Joint Venture partner or entity must complete and attach the Online Representations and Certifications for its own organization, in addition to the “Reps and Certs” completed and submitted on behalf of the joint venture offeror.

14. PROPOSAL FORMAT - VOLUME 1

TAB 1: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

There are five sub factors associated with this evaluation factor.

Subfactor (a) –Physical Sciences and Engineering

1. The proposal shall provide the experience and training of the personnel in the major areas of work described in Section M and below. The proposal must clearly demonstrate that the capability, background and experience of key personnel responsible for the administration and servicing of the contract is such to ensure successful performance of the work effort required by the contract.

2. Should you not have the required skills available within your organization, you should show the arrangements made to obtain the necessary skills.

i. Chemistry

ii. Industrial hygiene & SOH support

iii. Environmental Site Investigations – Phases 1, 2 & 3

iv. Water quality investigations -rivers and lakes

v. Sewer/conduit assessment using video cameras

vi. Environmental applied research and innovative technology

vii. HTRW screening/removal/remediation

viii. River engineering (water data gauge systems)

ix. HTRW emergency operations support throughout the Division

x. FUDS assessments (PA/RA/INPR)

xi. Floating Plant

xii. RCRA/CERCLA/Superfund projects

xiii. USACE HTRW/WQ/IH Projects

Subfactor (b) – Key Personnel:

1. The proposal shall provide the experience and training of the personnel in the major areas of work described in Section M. The proposal must clearly demonstrate that the capability, background and experience of key personnel responsible for the administration and servicing of the contract is such to ensure successful performance of the work effort required by the contract.

2. Should you not have the required skills available within your organization, you should show the arrangements made to obtain the necessary skills. Proposed individuals must demonstrate abilities by referencing past education, training, and work accomplishments that best fit the criteria below. If the proposal relies on work accomplishments rather than formal education, the proposal must specify how the individual materially participated in the work accomplishments listed. The following key personnel apply:

• Senior Chemist

• Water Quality Specialist

• Senior FUDS Program Manager

• Senior Community Relations Manager

• Remedial Project Manager (Superfund /CERCLA)

• Industrial Hygienist (IH)

Senior Chemist Each individual proposed must have Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with >10 years documented experience in water, soils, and sediments analysis and interpretation of analytical data for use in remediation actions and design studies. The individual must possess demonstrated experience in reviewing laboratory data for compliance with USACE, USEPA, and state Quality Assurance Objectives. The individual must have documented evidence of method development and modification to allow for analysis of parameters of interest for difficult or unusual samples due to matrix or other factors.

Water Quality Specialist Each individual proposed must have a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences (or other related field such as chemistry, or biology, etc.,) with >10 years documented experience in developing and implementing Water Quality/Sediment sampling and monitoring design, statistical analysis, and assessing impacts of water resources projects. The individual must also have documented experience conducting water quality studies in the Upper and Lower Mississippi River Basins.

Senior FUDS Project Manager Each individual proposed must have a Master’s Degree in Science or related field with >15 years demonstrated experience in managing FUDS projects for USACE districts. The individual must have documented working knowledge and understanding of USACE authorization and appropriation process and the experience to recommend resource allocation and priorities. The individual must have an in-depth knowledge of the USACE DERP FUDS program, and Department of Defense Instruction 4715.07, including delineation for MMRP and HTRW and have an in-depth working knowledge of, and access to, PIRS and/or FRMD and FUDSMIS.

Senior Community Relations Manager

Each individual proposed must have a Master’s degree in Information Science or Public Relations with >10 years of documented experience in public involvement issues surrounding high profile FUDS project sites, including public events and meetings, information dissemination, and planning and coordinating evacuations during investigations and removal actions at FUDS. The individual must have documented evidence of public information and technical press release writing and editing skills used for FUDS and/or Superfund projects on both complex and high profile sites.

Remedial Project Manager (RPM) Each individual proposed must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in environmental sciences (or other related field such as chemistry, or biology, etc.) and >10 years site investigation and remediation experience, including EPA Superfund Site Remediation project experience. The individual must show recent (<3 years prior) experience (as an RPM) on USEPA Superfund sites with CERCLA site investigations and remediation. The proposed individual must have strong, proven technical report writing skills. This individual must have the following OSHA certifications: 40-hour HAZWOPER, 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor, and 30-hour Construction. The individual must demonstrate an understanding of, and experience with, USACE, USEPA, and various state regulations that relate to site investigation and remediation such as: clean up levels; classifying and managing the transportation and disposal of waste; and negotiations with various regulatory agencies.

Industrial Hygienist (IH) Each individual proposed must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field and be a Certified Industrial Hygienist with > 10 years demonstrated experience conducting health program in industrial plant or governmental organizations. This individual must have documented evidence of projects to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases that includes: collection of samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis; investigating adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions which may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency; conducting evaluations of exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and to noise; recommending measures to ensure maximum employee protection;

and preparation of reports, including observations, analysis of contaminants, and recommendations for control and correction of hazards.

Subfactor (c) Equipment List

The proposal must clearly list the field equipment utilized in the fulfillment of this contract as required in Section M. The proposal shall identify equipment owned by the offeror, equipment rented should include details as to how quickly the equipment can be secured for any given work request.

Subfactor (d) Documents

The proposal must clearly describe the expertise in the areas of quality control, preparation of Sampling & Analysis Plan (SAP), Site Safety & Health Plan (SSHP), Work Plans, and Medical Surveillance Programs.

Subfactor (e). Resumes and HTRW Certificates

The proposal must provide completed individual resumes for all key and technical personnel, including details of prior experience related to the kinds of activities called for in the RFP.

Updated HTRW training certificates shall also be provided for all relevant personnel (i.e. OSHA 30, 40 hr HAZWOPER, Lead, Asbestos, etc.). The proposal shall provide each individual personnel’s years of overall environmental related experience.

TAB 2: FACTOR 2 - GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY

The proposal will be evaluated for proximity of prime and subcontractors to St. Louis, MO. The purpose of geographical location requirements is in being able to respond in a timely manner to multiple work requests within the District boundaries and Emergency Response that occur associated with District Civil Works (CW), Support for Others (SFO), and EPA Projects. The requirement for this is the Contractor’s main office shall be located within 200 miles of the District Office in order to provide adequate time for mobilization and travel in the event of an Emergency Response.

TAB 3: FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

Volume III - Past Performance Information

Relevant Past Performance is defined as past performance on projects. The Proposal must include at least five (5) projects, which demonstrate specific performance history over the course of the past 5 years with a maximum of 10 pages, which do not include the PPQs. Demonstrate the past performance of the offeror and, if you wish, other members of the proposed team, if any, including Sub-Contractors, Teaming Partners and/or Joint Venture partners. The attached Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (end of Section M) (representing the offeror’s relevant Past Performance) forms shall be completed by customers of these projects and submitted independently by the customer to the Contract Specialist Angie Grimes and Contracting Officer Archie Ringgenberg NLT the due date of the proposal. Relevant Past Performance is defined as past performance on projects that are the same or similar in size, scope, complexity, and dollar magnitude as the project described in the solicitation. Specifically, the offeror shall provide past performance with the following:

The offeror shall submit a description of how the Offeror’s past performance demonstrates their capability and capacity to deliver high quality service and solutions in a performance-based environment. The response shall focus on the key requirements of the project, as well as the size, scope and complexity of the efforts, the relevance to this RFP, their performance measures and service level metrics applied to specific program objectives, and the actual results achieved against those measures.

Demonstrate the past performance of the offeror and, if you choose, other members of the proposed team, if any, including Sub-Contractors, Teaming Partners and/or Joint Venture partners.

• To be considered for evaluation a submitted PPQ form must describe a project that is relevant to the project described in the solicitation, and has been completed within the last 5 years.

• The offeror shall provide its System for Award Management (SAM) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) in Block 1 of the PPQ.

• To receive credit for past performance by a Sub-Contractor, or work which the prime Contractor previously performed as a Sub-Contractor to another prime, the past performance form must state in detail the nature of the work performed as a Sub-Contractor, the total percentage of the overall contract performed as a Sub-Contractor and the total amount of work performed as a Sub- Contractor.

• To receive credit for past performance as a Joint Venture, the PPQ form must state in detail the nature of the work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners, the total percentage of the work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners, and the total amount of work performed by both of the Joint Venture partners.

• To receive credit for past performance as a Teaming Arrangement, the PPQ form must state in detail the nature of the work performed by both of the Teaming Partners, the total percentage of the work performed by each partner, and the total amount of the work performed by each partner.

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

(To be completed by Offeror)

1. Contractor:

Address:

2. Contract /Task Order(TO) /Purchase Order (PO) Number:

3. Contract/TO/PO Dollar Value:

4. Contract/TO/PO Status:

Active Complete

Percent (%) complete and scheduled completion date (if active): Completion Date (if 100% complete):

Prime Sub-Contractor

5. Project Title:

Location (City and Province):

6. Project Description:

Features of work that the Offeror completed, including a statement of the total dollar value of this work:

DATA SHEET FOR PERFORMANCE SURVEY

PURPOSE: Performance information relevant to RFP# W912P917R0055 for the acquisition of Environmental Services. Government RFP Point of Contact (POC): Angie Grimes, Commercial Phone: (314) 331- 8965 Fax Number: (314) 331-8746

INSTRUCTIONS TO PRIME OFFEROR: Offerors shall complete one of these attachments for yourself and one for each division(s), major subcontractor(s), teaming partner(s), joint venture partner(s), or key person(s) the offeror wants the government to consider in the performance evaluation. YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS, AS THE PRIME OFFEROR, MUST APPEAR IN BLOCK 1 BELOW. Enter the name and address of the firm or individual you want surveyed in Block 2. If no name appears, only the firm or individual in Block 1 will be surveyed.

NOTE 1: Offerors shall complete a separate data sheet for each contract for itself (up to a maximum of 5), and each additional entity the offeror wants the government to consider (up to a maximum of 5 for each entity). *For Key Personnel to be evaluated project information in the same format below shall be provided--resumes will not be evaluated.

NOTE 2: Offerors shall submit this information with Volume I of their proposal. Offerors are encouraged, but not required, to provide copies to the Contracting Officer before the RFP closing date.

NOTE 3: Subcontractor consent release shall be completed for every major subcontractor(s), teaming partner(s), and joint venture partner(s) or key person(s) whose performance the offeror wants the government to consider during the evaluation. Failure to complete the subcontractor consent form may result in information not being evaluated.

1. Name and address of Prime Contractor

REQUIRED

OFFEROR INSERT RESPONSES HERE

2. Name and address of subcontractor, team partner, joint venture, or key person to be surveyed. INSERT

“NONE” IF ONLY PRIME CONTRACTOR WILL

BE SURVEYED.

3. Name and address of agency holding the contract

4. Name and title of person to contact at the agency

5. Telephone number of POC in Block 4

6. Fax number of POC in Block 4

7. E-mail address of POC in Block 4, if known

8. Exact Contract/Project Title, Contract Number, and

Contract Type (Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ, Cost Type, Cost plus Fixed Fee, MACC, MATOC, etc.)

9. Brief project description including discussion as to its relevancy to this acquisition (may be expressed as a percentage of the work performed

10. Dollar amount of project in Block 8 (include base price plus all options)

11. Period of performance and final contract completion date of project

SUBCONTRACTOR CONSENT:

We are currently participating as a (circle one): subcontractor, teaming partner, joint venture, or key person with the prime contractor identified above in response to the referenced RFP. We understand the government is placing increased emphasis on performance in order to obtain best value. In order to facilitate the performance evaluation process, we are signing this consent form to allow you to discuss our performance with the prime contractor.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Note: The past performance questionnaire consists of a total of five (5) pages.

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Offeror to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as:

(Explain) Percent of environmental remediation related services performed:

If Sub-Contractor, who was the prime

Prime Contractor Sub-Contractor Joint Venture

Other

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: THE GOVERNMENT REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNAIRE

AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE

COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATIONS. CLIENTS ARE

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. THE

GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS

FORM.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT YOUR EVALUATION OF

THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS YOUR EVALUATION

OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the Contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication) E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the Contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer? E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of Sub- Contractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force? E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by Contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines

E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program) E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back- up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

E VG S M U N

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes

No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any…