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US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District

Upper Land Repair IDIQ Rivers Project Office

Rivers Project Office 301 Riverlands Way West Alton, MO 63386

SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Rivers Project Office Upper Land Repair IDIQ

SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 1 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. General. The work covered by this contract and its respective task orders against this contract consist of furnishing all plant, floating plant, labor, equipment, operators, supervision/site superintendent, supplies and materials necessary to satisfactorily perform the repair, installation, demolition, removal/disposal, flood control, rehabilitation and/or restoration of U.S. Government lands and facilities and/or U.S. Government Sponsored work on and to structures, roads, parking lots, access areas, levees, drainage ditches, drainage features, creeks, wetlands, watersheds, shorelines, boat ramps, locks and dams, and other construction and/or rehabilitation as specified in accordance with the contract specifications and drawings contained herein and contained in task orders issued against this contract. All work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

2. Contract Area and Construction Limits for Land Repair. The contract area consist of but are not limited to alluvial floodplains, federal owned grounds, lock(s) and dams, facilities, recreational sites, and watersheds in the following Missouri Counties of Monroe, Ralls, Pike, Lincoln, St. Charles, and Illinois Counties of Madison, Jersey, Calhoun, Green, Pike, Scott, Cass, and Morgan. During emergency circumstances, as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor may be required to perform work within the Missouri Counties of St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson, Ste Genevieve, Perry, Cape Girardeau, Scott, Mississippi and the Illinois Counties of Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Jackson, Alexander and Union. Specific contract areas and construction limits will be specified within each task order.

3. Contract Area and Construction Limits for Floating Plant Operations. The contract area consist of but are not limited to facilities, recreational sites, shorelines, embankments, spillways, and environmental management areas located on or along the Mississippi River from Mississippi River Mile 195.0 to 300.0 and on or along the Illinois River from Illinois River Mile 0.0 to 80.0 and on or along the Missouri River from Missouri River 0.0 to 66.0. Specific contract areas and construction limits will be specified within each task order.

4. Access. The Contractor shall secure and obtain the consent of the owner, representative, or agent all necessary right-of-entry permits prior to affecting any entry into private property in conjunction with the performance of this contract at no cost to the Government. Access into and through Government property to the worksite shall be over land provided to the Contractor by the Government. Access through Government locked barricades or gates shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to lock all Government gates or barricades when entering/leaving an area. Keys to Government locked barricades or gates will be supplied to the Contractor and returned to the Government after contract period is over.

5. Unusual Conditions. The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer of any unusual conditions observed such as dumping, off road vehicle use, public solicitation or vandalism.

6. Security. The Contractor and Contractor Personnel performing work under this contract are responsible for applicable security requirements at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The following requirements shall be implemented and adhered to throughout the life of the contract:

a. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director or Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HDHQ and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Datatbase (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

b. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after completion of the training.

c. Pre-screen Candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

7. Safety. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineers' Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", updated 30 NOV 2014 copies of which are available at the Rivers Project Office or online at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.aspx. The Contractor shall complete an Accident Prevention Plan, as required in Appendix B of EM 385-1-1, and submit document for approval before commencement of work.

7.1 Safety Exposure Report. Safety Exposure Report. The Contractor shall submit, in writing, a monthly safety exposure report. The report shall be submitted by the fifth (5th) working day of the following month, (i.e. January’s report is due by the fifth working day of February). This report shall include (1) the total employee hours worked by employees during the preceding month, and (2) detailed descriptions of any accidents or injuries sustained on the project by their employees during the preceding month, including copies of documents for claims under Workman’s Compensation.

8. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to perform the work described herein. Contractor equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be of suitable size and type for the intended use and shall be inspected daily by the Contractor and maintained in a safe and good working condition. Contractor equipment found to be unsafe or not in conformity with the contract specification shall be removed from work site immediately.

8.1 Equipment Maintenance, Repairs and Storage. The Contractor shall provide all lubricants, fuels, fluids and repairs necessary for the operation and maintenance of Contractor furnished equipment. The Contractor may store equipment at worksites during task order performance. However, the Government assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of equipment stored. Equipment shall be removed from the worksite within ten (10) days after the completion and acceptance of the work within each task order. Storage site shall be restored to original condition.

9. Vehicles. The Contractor shall keep all Contractor vehicles clean and in safe operating condition and shall be clearly marked with identification showing, the Contractor's name and type of business.

10. Materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to perform the work described herein. All materials used in the performance of this contract shall be of suitable size, type and quality for the intended use.

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10.1 Material Storage. The Contractor may store materials at the worksite; however, the Government assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of materials stored. Materials shall be removed from the work site within ten (10) days after the completion of the work within each task order. Storage site shall be restored to original condition.

11. Sustainability Compliance. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all Green Procurement Compilation requirements during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall refer to website:

https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement for a listing of all applicable FAR Clauses that shall be applied to this contract.

a. EPA Designated (CPG). Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

b. Bio-based. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level.

Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

12. Contractor. The term Contractor refers to the prime Contractor and all contractor employees and personnel. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

13. Contractor Representative. A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interests of the contractor with regards to all matters involving this contract.

14. Supervision/Site Superintendent. The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision/site superintendent of his/her employees and/or any subcontractor employees to insure compliance with contract specifications and task orders. The Contractor shall furnish a telephone number and a mailing address through which he/she can normally be contacted on a daily basis and must supply in writing the name(s) of his/her designated representative supervisor(s) or site superintendent who can be contacted on a daily basis. All costs associated with supervision/site superintendent shall be borne by the Contractor and no separate payment will be made therefore.

15. Contracting Officer (CO). The term "Contracting Officer" shall mean the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer; and the term shall include, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority.

16. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An Individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for administration of the contract and Quality Assurance Representative.

17. Applicable Publications. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable publications. They include but are not limited to:

Manufacturer’s Recommendations: For equipment and materials used by the Contractor.

- Operating Manuals

- Maintenance/Repair Manuals Industrial Standards and Codes (latest editions)

- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

- Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, November 2014 copies of which are available at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

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- Corps of Engineers, Guide Specification, Military Construction, Painting, General (CEGS-09900)

- OSHA Safety Standards

- Federal Specifications for Colors and Tints (No. 595a & Changes Notices)

- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

- Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. References to this publication or its Sections and Articles pertaining to culvert installation and materials are to the State of Missouri, Missouri State Highway Commission, "Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction", and the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, "Standard Plans", 2004 edition (or updates thereof) unless otherwise specified.

The term "Engineer" as used therein shall be interpreted to mean "Contracting Officer".

- Illinois Standard Specifications. References to this publication or its Sections and Articles pertaining to pipe culvert and appurtenances and materials are to the State of Illinois "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", adopted July 1, 2004 (or updates thereof) unless otherwise specified. The term "Engineer" as used therein shall be interpreted to mean "Contracting Officer".

18. Contractor Work Plan. At the Pre-Work Conference and Work Site Inspection, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for review and approval, the Contractor Work Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Any Contractor requested changes to an approved Contractor Work Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to implementation of any change. The Contractor Work Plan shall include at a minimum, but is not limited to, the following;

(1) The names(s), mailing address(es) and telephone number(s) of the Contractor and/or persons of authority through which they can be contacted during regular and irregular business hours

(2) The name(s) and telephone number(s) of the Contractor Representative(s) to whom deficiencies are to be reported and through which they can be contacted during regular business hours,

(3) The number of personnel and how personnel are to be used in the performance of the work,

(4) The schedules, including dates of commencement and anticipated dates of completion, and the personnel to be used in the performance of each phase or area of work.

(5) The methods to be used in one performance of each phase in area of work

(6) The equipment and materials to be used in performance of the work

(7) The Contractor's Quality Control Program

(8) The Contractor's Accident Prevention Program, as required by ER 385-1-1, including;

(a) The Administrative Plan, LMV Form 358-R

(b) The Job Hazard Analysis, LMV Form 359-5

19. Layout of Work. The Contractor shall lay out its work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contractor Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor through its negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

20. Government Furnished Property and Equipment. The Government will supply to the Contractor, for use only in connection with this contract, miscellaneous property and materials not listed within the specifications at times necessary for the use by the Contractor to provide necessary work as directed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Authorized Representative.

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SECTION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. Scope. This section covers prevention of environmental pollution and damage as result of construction operations under this contract. This section is in addition to those measures set forth in other sections of these specifications. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution and damage are defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare, unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment or aesthetically, cultural and/or historical purposes. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of air, water, and land and includes management of visual esthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as their pollutants.

2. Quality Control.

2.1 General. The contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for environmental protection operations to assure compliance with contract requirements and maintain detailed records of quality control for all construction operations including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Law, Regulations and Ordinances. (Compliance with all Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances concerning pollution control.)

(2) Protection of Land Resources. (See Section 2-7.1)

(3) Protection of Water Resources. (See Section 2-7.2)

(4) Protection of Air Resources. (See Section 2-7.3)

(5) Protection of Fish and Wildlife. (See Section 2-7.4)

(6) Protection of Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources. (See Section 2-7.5)

2.2 Reporting. One copy of these records and tests, as well as records of corrective action taken, shall be furnished to the Government daily when work covered by this section is being performed.

3. Permits and Licenses. The Contractor shall obtain and comply with all required permits and licenses. Copies of all applications, permits and licenses obtained from Federal, State and local governing bodies pursuant to this contract shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

4. Environmental Protection Plan (EPP). Within 15 days after receipt of Notice of Award, the Contractor shall submit in writing an EPP and meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to develop mutual understanding relative to compliance with this provision and administration of the EPP. The Contractor shall also furnish, within 15 days of receiving each task order, specific updates to the EPP. Acceptance of the Contractor's plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continuing control of pollutants and other environmental protection measures. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in EPP and operation as necessary to maintain satisfactory environmental protection performance. The EPP shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas. The Contractor shall prepare a listing of methods to protect resources needing protection, i.e., trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and ground cover, landscape features, air and water quality, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, archaeological and cultural resources.

(2) Procedures to be implemented to provide the required environmental protection and to comply with the applicable laws and regulation. The Contractor shall set out the procedures to be followed to correct pollution of the environment due to accident; natural causes or failure to follow the procedures set out in accordance with the environmental protection plan.

(3) Permit or license and the location of solid waste disposal areas.

(4) Drawings showing location of any proposed temporary excavations or embankments for haul roads, stream crossings, materials storage areas, temporary structures, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of materials.

(5) Environmental monitoring plans for the worksite, including land, water, air and noise monitoring.

(6) Traffic control plan.

(7) Methods of protecting surface and ground water during construction activities.

(8) Work area plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of limited use or non-use. Plan shall include measures for marking the limits of use areas.

5. Subcontractors. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. Noncompliance. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor in writing of any observed noncompliance with the Contractor's EPP. The Contractor shall after receipt of such notice, inform the Contracting Officer of proposed corrective action and take such action as may be approved. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No time extensions will be granted or costs or damages allowed to the Contractor for any such suspension.

7. Protection of Environmental Resources. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work under this contract shall be protected during the entire period of each task order work period. The Contractor shall confine activities to areas defined by the drawings and specifications in each task order. Environmental protection shall be as stated in the following subparagraphs.

7.1 Protection of Land Resources. Prior to the beginning of any construction, the Contracting Officer will identify all land resources to be preserved within the Contractor's work area. The Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms without special permission from the Contracting Officer. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is permitted, the Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetation resources at all times as defined in the following subparagraphs.

7.1.1 Work Area Limits. Prior to any construction, the Contractor shall mark the areas that are not required to accomplish all work to be performed under task orders. Isolated area within the general work area, which are to be saved and protected before construction operations commence, and during all construction operations. Where construction operations are to be conducted during darkness, the marker shall be visible during darkness. The Contractor shall convey to personnel the purpose of marking and/or protection of all necessary objects.

7.1.2 Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils. Earthwork brought to final grade shall be finished as indicated and specified. Side slopes and back slopes shall be protected as soon as practicable upon completion of rough grading. All earthwork shall be planned and conducted to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils.

7.1.3 Temporary Protection of Disturbed Areas. Such methods as necessary shall be utilized to effectively prevent erosion and control sedimentation, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Retardation and Control of Runoff. Runoff from the construction site shall be controlled by construction of diversion ditches, benches and beams to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses. The Contractor shall also utilize any measures required by area-wide plans approved under paragraph 208 of the Clean Water Act.

7.1.4 Location of Field Offices, Storage and Other Contractor Facilities. The Contractor's field offices, staging areas, stockpile, storage, and temporary buildings shall be placed in areas approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall make temporary movement or relocation of Contractor facilities only on approval.

7.1.5 Temporary Excavations and Embankments. Temporary excavations and embankments for plant and/or work areas shall be controlled to protect adjacent areas from despoilment.

7.1.6 Borrow Areas. Borrow areas on Government property shall be managed to minimize erosion and to prevent sediment from entering nearby watercourses or lakes.

7.1.7 Disposal Areas. Disposal areas on Government property shall be managed and controlled to limit material to areas designated on drawings and prevent erosion of soil or sediment form entering nearby watercourses or lakes.

7.1.8 Disposal of Cleared and Grubbed Material and Other Debris. All material and debris resulting from clearing and grubbing operations on this contract shall be disposed of at a site as specified by the Contracting Officer or Authorized Representative. The Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to utilize the removal method to channel materials of value resulting from clearing operations into beneficial use.

7.1.8.1 Burning. Burning of Materials will not be permitted.

7.1.8.2 Burying. Material and debris resulting from clearing and grubbing operations on this contract that are, in the Contracting Officer's opinion, impracticable to burn, shall be buried within designated disposal area(s) set by the Contracting Officer. No material or debris shall be buried within 100 feet of the top of stream courses or beneath any designated fill area. All material or debris shall be buried with a minimum cover of three feet. The finished surface over buried items shall be left smooth and free to drain and without abrupt changes.

7.1.8.3 Removal. Except as specified in section 2-7.1.8, the Contractor shall remove all of the debris from the site of the work. Such disposal shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws. The Contractor shall, at option;

either retain for own use or dispose of by sale or otherwise, any such material of value. The Government will not be responsible for the protection and safekeeping of any material retained by the Contractor. Such materials shall be removed from the site of the work before the date of completion of the work. If disposal material is placed on adjacent property, the Contractor shall obtain without cost to the Government, additional right-of-way for such purposes. Such material shall be so placed as not to interfere with roads, drainage or other improvements and in such a manner as to eliminate the possibility of it entering into channels, ditches, or streams. The Contractor shall submit written evidence to the Contracting Officer that he has obtained permission from the property owner for disposal of material on the owner's property. The written evidence shall consist of an authenticated copy of the conveyance under which the Contractor acquired the property rights and access thereto, prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the States of Illinois or Missouri as appropriate. If the Contractor obtains temporary rights, and then the period of time shall coincide with the time specified in paragraph SC-1, plus a reasonable time for any extension granted for completion of the work.

7.1.9 Disposal of Solid Wastes. Solid Wastes (excluding material and debris resulting from clearing and grubbing operations as outlined in section 2-7.1.8) shall be placed in containers, which are emptied on a regular schedule. All handling and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination. The Contractor shall transport all solid wastes off Government property and dispose of them in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements for solid waste disposal.

7.1.10 Disposal of Discarded Materials. Discarded materials other than those, which can be included in the solid waste category, shall be handled as directed by the Contracting Officer.

7.1.11 Restoration of Landscape Damage. The Contractor shall restore all landscape features damaged or destroyed during construction operation outside the limits of the approved work areas. Such restoration shall be in accordance with the plans submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer.

7.1.12 Post Construction Clean Up. The Contractor shall clean up and remove any construction waste at all area(s) used for construction and return areas to original condition.

7.2 Protection of Water Resources. The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters. Special management techniques as set out in section 2-7.2.1 shall be implemented to prevent water pollution by the listed construction activities, which are included in each task order.

7.2.1 Monitoring. Monitoring of water areas affected by construction activities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall monitor all water areas affected by construction activities.

7.3 Protection of Air Resources. The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management and control to minimize pollution of air resources. All activities, equipment processes, and work operated or performed by the Contractor in accomplishing the specified constructing shall be in strict accordance with the State of Missouri and/or the State of Illinois and all federal emission and performance laws and standards. Ambient Air Quality Standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency shall be maintained for those construction operations and activities specified in this section. Special management techniques as set out in section 2-7.3.1, 2-7.3.2, 2-7.3.3, and 2-7.3.4 shall be implemented to control air pollution by the listed construction activities, which are included in each task order.

7.3.1 Particulates. Dust particles, aerosols, and gaseous by-products from all construction activities, processing and preparation of materials shall be controlled at all times, including weekends, holidays, and hours when work is not in progress.

7.3.1.1 Particulates Control. The Contractor shall maintain all excavation, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent and temporary access roads, embankments, disposal areas, and all other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from particulates which would cause the air pollution standards mentioned in section 2-7.3 above to be exceeded or which would cause a hazard or a nuisance. Water Trucks, Sprinkling, chemical treatment of an approved type, light bituminous treatment, or other methods will be permitted to control particulates in the work area. Sprinkling, to be efficient, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep the disturbed area damp at all times. The Contractor must have sufficient equipment available to accomplish this task. Particulate control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a particulate nuisance or hazard occurs. Equipment required for particulates control shall be charged under Rental of Miscellaneous Equipment and shall be negotiated prior to issuance of each Task Order.

7.3.2 Hydrocarbons and Carbon Monoxide. Hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions from equipment shall be controlled to Federal and State allowable limits at all times.

7.3.3 Odors. Odors shall be controlled at all times for all construction activities, processing and preparation of materials.

7.3.4 Monitoring. Monitoring of air quality of all areas affected by construction activities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall monitor all air areas affected by construction activities.

7.4 Protection of Fish and Wildlife. The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management and control to minimize interference with, disturbance to, and damage of fish and wildlife. The Contractor prior to beginning of construction operations shall list species that require specific attention along with measures for their protection.

7.5 Protection of Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources. The preservation and recovery of existing historical, archaeological and cultural resources within the Contractor's work area will be so designated by the Contracting Officer and precautions shall be taken to preserve all such resources as they existed at the time they were identified to the Contractor. The Contractor shall install all protection for these resources so designated on drawings and shall be responsible for their preservation during task order work periods. Any item that may have historical or archaeological value discovered during construction shall be left undisturbed and the Contracting Officer shall be immediately notified of such discovery.

7.6 Protection of Sound Intrusion. The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance and control to minimize damage to the environment by noise.

8. Maintenance of Pollution Control Facilities. The Contractor shall maintain all constructed facilities and portable pollution control devices for the duration of task orders, or for that length of time construction activities create that particular pollutant.

9. Training of Contractor Personnel in Pollution Control. The Contractor shall train personnel in all phases of environmental protection. The training shall include methods of detecting and avoiding pollution, familiarization with pollution standards, both statutory and contractual, and installation and care of facilities (vegetative covers and instruments required for monitoring purposes) to ensure adequate and continuous environmental pollution control.

10. Payment. No separate payment or direct payment will be made for the cost of the work covered under this section unless specified otherwise in the contract specifications and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in other items for which payment is provided. See Section 14 for measurement and payment for items associated with disposal of waste.

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SECTION 4 - RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT, OPERATING PERSONNEL, AND LABOR

1. General. The equipment and tradesmen described within this section shall be used for performing required operations in connection with the general scope of work of this contract and in accordance with specifications and drawings contained in this contract and/or task order.

1.1 Equipment Rental Prices. The rental prices for equipment shall include equipment, fuel, lubricants, repairs, supervision/site superintendent, project management and such other personnel or equipment as necessary. Operators of equipment shall not be included in equipment rental prices and shall be charged under the operator group line item to which the equipment group relates unless specified otherwise. In the event of emergencies as specified by the contracting officer where access to and from the work site is limited, qualified government personnel shall operate equipment when contractor operators are not supplied per the task order. Payment for Equipment to be operated by Government Personnel shall be made under Rental of Miscellaneous Equipment (TBD). Cost associated with rental of such equipment to be operated by government personnel shall be negotiated prior to issuance of each task order. The equipment furnished shall be of standard make and the capacities indicated herein. All equipment and labor furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.2 Operators. Personnel furnished as operators for equipment shall be thoroughly qualified in the use of equipment in order that maximum capacity may be obtained. All personnel furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Tradesmen Rental Prices. The rental prices for tradesmen shall include tradesmen utilized, supervision/site superintendent and such other personnel or equipment as necessary for performance of work at the worksite.

Tradesmen shall be thoroughly qualified in their specific trade in order that maximum capacity may be obtained. All tradesmen furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

2. Delivery and Release of Equipment.

2.1 Delivery of Equipment. The Contractor shall deliver the necessary equipment with personnel to the worksite of each task order and begin work as required by each task order. Equipment shall be made available onsite at the work location within 24 hours of issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) unless specified otherwise within the contract specification.

2.2 Release of Equipment. Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the equipment will be released to the Contractor at the location of work as determined by the Contracting Officer.

3. Operating and Working Time.

3.1 Operating Time. The equipment and labor shall be available for operation for eight (8) hours per day during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, weather and other conditions permitting. During emergencies as declared by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative thereof, equipment and labor shall be available for up to 24 hour operations Sunday through Saturday. No work will be performed when soil and/or weather conditions, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, at the site will not permit efficient and economical operations.

3.2 Suspension of Operations. Should soil and/or weather conditions develop during the life of the task order, which will, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, make further work impracticable or undesirable, the Contractor will be ordered to suspend operations until such time as the working conditions improve and become suitable for further work to proceed.

The Contractor shall be required to recommence work within 48 hours as directed by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. No adjustment in contract price will be made to the Contractor, resulting from any suspension of work up to and including sixty (60) consecutive calendar days, however the task order work period will be extended for each working day that operations are suspended. If work is to be suspended for over sixty (60) days after the receipt of the suspension order, the Contracting Officer will provide one of the following directions:

a. Remobilization. If it is in the best interest of the Government, all equipment will be directed to be demobilized until such time as working conditions improve and become suitable for further work to proceed. At such time the Contractor will be directed to remobilize and complete all remaining work. An equitable adjustment pursuant to the "Changes" Clause will be made for the additional mobilizations and demobilization costs.

b. Price Adjustment. The suspension may be ordered to remain in effect until such time as working conditions improve and become suitable for further work to proceed. An adjustment in contract price in accordance with the Contract Clause entitled "Suspension of Work” will be made for any suspension in excess of sixty (60) consecutive calendar days.

c. Termination. Task order times for work required within the specifications of this section and for work directly associated with the performance of the specifications of this section may be terminated in accordance with the Contract Clause entitled "Termination for Convenience of the Government".

4. Maintenance and Replacement of Equipment.

4.1 Maintenance. The Contractor shall make repairs and conduct maintenance of equipment, and the working equipment shall be in safe and good working condition when in use. The Contractor shall keep small repair and replacements parts to minimize the amount of lost time in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall furnish all fuel, lubricants, and other operating supplies as required for the proper operation of the equipment. Costs for the foregoing shall be included in the contract unit prices and no separate payment therefore will be made.

4.2 Replacements. The Contractor to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer shall, promptly replace any equipment which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, proves to be deficient in quality as the work progresses. If the Contractor does not promptly make such deficient equipment good, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to terminate the use of such equipment.

4.3 Alternative Equipment. The Contractor may propose for use alternative types of equipment not included in the specifications. The suitability of the alternative equipment must be demonstrated to the Contracting Officer by a field test conducted by and at the expense of the Contractor. Procedures for testing will be provided by the Contracting Officer.

Each proposed alternative type of equipment must be capable of performing equal to or greater in all capacities to that equipment specified herein. The Contracting Officer shall have final approval of utilization of Alternative Equipment.

5.1 Group-1 Equipment Rental and Operating Personnel

5.2 Low Ground Pressure Track-Type Bulldozer. LGP Track-Type bulldozers shall have a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) horsepower at the flywheel, with productive earthmoving blade, designed for maximum earth moving productivity, or with rake attachment, designed to remove small stumps, rocks and roots.

5.3 Low Ground Pressure Track-Type Bulldozer. LGP Track-Type Bulldozers shall have a minimum of ninety (90) horsepower at the flywheel, with production earthmoving blade designed for maximum earthmoving productivity.

5.4 Track-Type Loader. Track-type loaders shall have a minimum of one hundred sixty (160) horsepower at the flywheel, with a minimum 2.25 cubic yard multipurpose bucket with teeth.

5.5 Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator. Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavators shall have a minimum of one hundred fifty five (155) horsepower at the flywheel and have a minimum dipper size of one cubic yards with various bucket attachments not limited to articulating grapple clam bucket, ditch cleaning bucket or side tilting buckets.

5.6 Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator. Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavators shall have a minimum of two hundred forty two (242) horsepower at the flywheel and have a minimum dipper size of two cubic yards with various bucket attachments not limited to articulating grapple clam bucket, ditch cleaning bucket or side tilting buckets.

5.7 Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator with Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor. Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavators shall have a minimum of two hundred forty two (242) horsepower at the flywheel with a mounted hydraulic vibratory pile driver/extractor having a minimum of 50 tons driving force and hammer frequency no less than 2,400 rpm.

5.8 Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavator (60 Foot Reach). Track-Type Hydraulic Backhoe Excavators shall have capability of reaching sixty 60-feet and have a minimum dipper size of one cubic yards.

5.9 Motor Grader. Motor Grader shall have a minimum of one hundred forty fifty (145) horsepower at the flywheel and have a minimum blade length of twelve (12) foot with grader mount scarifier.

5.10 Loader/Backhoe, 4 Wheel Drive-Type. Loader/Backhoe, 4 Wheel Drive-Type shall have a minimum of sixty-two (62) horsepower at the flywheel and have a front-end loading bucket with a minimum capacity of one cubic yard bucket.

5.11 Loader/Backhoe, 4 Wheel Drive-Type w/Attachments. Loader/Backhoe, 4 Wheel Drive-Type w/attachments shall have a minimum of ninety five (95) horsepower at the flywheel and have a front-end loading bucket with a minimum capacity of one cubic yard buckets with attachments consist concrete breaker and plate compactor.

5.12 Wheel Tractor and Disc plow with Harrow. Wheel Tractor shall have a minimum of two hundred (200) horsepower at the flywheel, with disc plow and harrow attached, designed to cut both standing and downed vegetation and plow soil to a minimum depth of eight (8) inches. Disc plow and Harrow shall have a minimum width of ten feet.

5.13 Rubber-Tired/Tracked Tractor with Two-Scraper Pans. Rubber-Tired/Tracked tractor shall have a minimum of four hundred (400) horsepower at the flywheel, with the capability of pulling two seventeen (17) cubic yard scraper pans. The tractor with two scraper pans will be one item.

5.14 Self-Propelled Sheetsfoot Roller. Self-Propelled Sheetsfoot Roller shall conform to the towed roller requirements for the length and spacing of tamping feet, the empty weight per foot of drum and cleaning devices of tractor drawn rollers specified herein. However, self-propelled rollers exceeding the empty weight requirement of tractor drawn tamping rollers may be used, provided that by substitution of tamping feet having face area not exceeding fourteen (14) square inches, the nominal foot pressure on the tamping feet of the self-propelled roller can be adjusted to approximate the foot pressure of the towed roller for the particular working conditions. Self- propelled rollers conforming to the above requirements but with tamping feet exceeding the fourteen (14) square inch maximum face area may be approved for use provided the Contractor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer by field test that the roller can properly compact the fill without creating planes of weakness or laminations. For the self-propelled rollers in which steering is accomplished through the use of rubber-tired wheels, the tire pressures shall not exceed forty (40) pounds per square inch.

The roller shall be operated at a speed of not more than three and one-half (3.5) miles per hour.

5.15 Self -Propelled Steel Drum Vibrating Roller. Self-Propelled Steel Drum Vibrating Roller shall be have a minimum rolling width of thirty six (36) inches up to a maximum rolling width of seventy two (72) inches and capable of vibrating.

5.16 Pull Type Sheepsfoot Roller. Pull Type Sheepsfoot Roller shall have a minimum of pull type static roller with a forth eight (48) inch inside diameter and sixty (60) inch single drum width and having four hundred twenty (420) gallon capacity and can carry ballast of liquid or sand. The roller shall be towed at a speed not to exceed five miles per hour.

The character and efficiency of this equipment shall be subject to approval of the Contractor Officer.

5.17 Rubber Tire Front End Loader. Front end loader shall have a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) horsepower at the flywheel and have a minimum front end loader bucket of two and one-half (2.5) cubic yards.

5.18 Rubber Tire Front End Loader. Front end loader shall have a minimum of two hundred seventy five (275) horsepower at the flywheel and have a minimum front end loader bucket of five and three-quarters (5.75) cubic yards.

5.19 Operator-Group 1. The operator to be furnished shall be capable and certified to operate equipment as specified in this contract as Group-1 Equipment.

6.1 Group-1 Equipment Rental and Operating Personnel – Measurement

6.2 Equipment Rental. The Contracting Officer will compute measurement for equipment rental in hours of productive operation. In computing the number of hours of productive operation, only the time of actual operation will be considered. Standby or idle time, including lunch period when equipment is not operating, will not be paid for, except that time up to 15 minutes per 8-hour time period spent in refueling, greasing, oiling, breakdowns, cleaning of tracks or in replacing of parts will be paid for. Hours of actual operation shall include also site-to-site mobilizations within each contract work area and time spent receiving field instructions from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. Measurement for payment of equipment rental shall be to the nearest ½ Hour of productive operation.

6.3 Equipment Rental (Weekly). The Contracting Officer will compute measurement for Equipment Rental Weekly in weeks of rental. In computing the number of weeks of rental, only the time of actual rental will be considered starting from the time equipment is mobilized onsite and in operating condition. A week shall consist of seven (7) calendar days consisting of twenty-four hours per day. Weekly rental rates shall apply to Group – 1 Equipment as shown in the line item schedule as (Weekly).