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1. GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to operate, maintain, repair, and perform testing for a package wastewater treatment plant; a wastewater land treatment facility; operate, repair and maintain sewage lift stations and gravity collection systems; and the sampling and testing of potable water distribution systems, swimming beaches, and public use areas located on the public lands at the Carlyle Lake Project, Carlyle, Illinois. All work shall be performed in accordance with the schedules and specifications contained herein and completed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER. The term “Contracting Officer” means 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 includes, except as otherwise provided in this Contract, the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer (COR) acting within the limits of his/her authority.

1.3 SAFETY. All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in

Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, 15 September 2008, copies and changes of which are available online at http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/safety/library.html .

All applicable OSHA, permit required confined space entry, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Requirements shall be met. All equipment or materials found not in conformity with the safety manual shall be removed from Government property immediately.

NOTE: Air monitoring will be required prior to entering any confined space. Contractor supplied equipment will be capable of monitoring for Oxygen, Hydrogen Sulfide, Carbon Dioxide, and Flammables at a minimum.

1.4 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM. The contract must pre-screen

Candidates using the E-verify Program (http:www.dhs.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 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.

1.5 AT LEVEL I TRAINING. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil.at

1.6 ACCIDENT REPORTING. An accident constitutes an incident involving the Contractor, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents reports shall be thorough and submitted in writing, to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in serious injury requiring medical attention or death shall be reported immediately.

1.7 OMISSIONS. These specifications may duplicate or not cover all specified activities, steps, and/or procedures required to accomplish the work. In case of omission, the normal industry standards, practices, specifications and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be a reason to perform inferior work, produce a less than acceptable product or service, or refusal to perform an intended activity.

1.8 WATER AND ELECTRICITY. All water and electricity required in the performance of this Contract can be obtained from Government sources or from other sources approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

1.9 CONTRACT AREA. The location of the work to be performed and Contract Area to be maintained is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project Office lands, Clinton County, Illinois. General location maps are available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office.

1.10 CAUTION. The work area is located in heavily used recreational areas. All bidders are encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for withdrawal of bid after opening.

1.11 OTHER CONTRACTS. Other Contractors and Corps of Engineers employees may be in the work areas. The Contractor will cooperate fully with all government employees and Contractors in the area and shall not impede their work.

1.12 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (IEPA). The wastewater land treatment facility and the extended aeration package treatment plant are periodically inspected for proper operation by the IEPA. The contractor will notify the Carlyle Lake Project office of an impending inspection if notified by the IEPA. The Contractor will inform IEPA personnel that scheduling an inspection must be done through the Carlyle Lake Project Office. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor meet with the IEPA regarding the Carlyle Lake Project without Government personnel present.

2. FACILITIES SERVICED.

2.1 BOULDER SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT. The Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant is an

20,000 GPD moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) sewage treatment plant consisting of an equalization tank, biological reactor, settling tank, disinfection system, aerobic digester, aeration equipment, chemical feed systems, tertiary filtration system, and other related facilities.

2.2 COLES CREEK WASTEWATER LAND TREATMENT FACILITY. The Coles Creek

Wastewater Land Treatment Facility consists of a 3 acre stabilization lagoon and a spray field with two parallel irrigation systems located approximately 675 feet from the edge lagoon. The wastewater influent flows directly into the stabilization lagoon from lift stations located in the Coles Creek Campgrounds. The irrigation system consists of a wet well, two 88 GPM 7.5 hp vertical turbine pumps, two electrically operated globe valves, a distribution header, lateral piping, drain valves, risers, sprinkler heads and electrical controls.

2.3 DUPLEX SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS.

AREA

CAPACITY

GPM

HP

TYPE

Dam West Day Use #1 (shower building)

6.5 Grinder (submersible)

Dam West Day Use #2 (comfort station)

Dam West Marina

Dam West Campground

5.4

West Spillway

East Spillway

McNair Group Area #1 (beach)

McNair Group Area #2 (hill)

(submersible)

McNair Group Area #3 (shower building)

Coles Creek Day Use

Coles Creek Campground #1 (Loop 1)

Coles Creek Campground #2 (Loop 4)

Coles Creek Campground #3 (Loop 5)

Coles Creek Campground #4 (Lotus)

Boulder Day Use

2.4

Boulder Campground

Maintenance Area

5.4

Visitor Center

Main Dam East Side Drainage

Centrifugal

2.4 SWIMMING BEACHES. The contractor will collect water samples and monitor fecal coliform at the public swimming beaches located at Keyesport, Dam West, McNair, Coles Creek recreation areas and the Harbor Light Bay subdivision beach.

2.5 MARINAS. The contractor will collect water samples and monitor fecal coliform within the harbors at Tradewinds Marina, Carlyle Sailing Association, West Access Marina, and Boulder Marina.

2.6 POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. The contractor will collect samples to monitor the chlorine residuals and the presence of E. coli and total coliform at the Coles Creek and Boulder campgrounds and the Dam East/South Shore Recreation Area.

c. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, AND PERSONNEL.

(1) SUPPLIES. The contractor will furnish all tools, chemicals, chlorine, paint, disinfectants, soaps, cleaning compounds, detergents, lubricants and any other materials required to operate, repair, maintain, clean, service and maintain sanitary conditions, shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

(2) EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain sufficient equipment suitable to perform the work. All equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition in accordance with Paragraph 1.3, Safety.

(3) VEHICLES. All vehicles used in performance of this Contract shall be kept clean and in safe operating condition in accordance with Paragraph 1.3 and shall be clearly identified with the company name prominently displayed on the outside of both doors of each vehicle, in such a manner as to provide a readily visible means of identification. The Contractor shall not drive off the paved or gravel access roads onto the grass at any time without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

(4) IDENTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. Prior to commencing work the Contractor shall (1) submit to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative a written statement identifying the grade, type, quantity, and manner of application of all materials to be used during the Contract period and (2) provide a list of all equipment available to perform the services listed in this Contract. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment and materials prior to and during the award period of this Contract. All material, equipment, and operating procedures must be approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative prior to the commencement of work and prior to implementing any changes.

• MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the most recent “Hazardous Materials Safety Data Sheets” from the manufacturers for all chemicals used in the operation of this contract. All MSDS sheets must be submitted to the COR for approval prior to beginning any services required by this contract.

(5) PERSONNEL. Within ten (10) days of receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall furnish a statement indicating the normal composition of his workforce. A copy of each current license and certification, operator(s) name, address, phone number, and social security number must be supplied to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative within ten (10) days after the date of award of contract.

• PLANT. Persons responsible for operation of the wastewater treatment plant and land treatment system under this contract shall have a minimum of one year experience in operation and testing a Wastewater Treatment Plant, must possess an Illinois Class 2 Wastewater Operator’s License. The licensed Class 2 Operator is required to perform plant inspections and O & M onsite a minimum of two days a week.

• LIFT STATIONS. Persons operating or performing work on the sewage lift stations and the collection system under this contract shall have a minimum of one year experience in operation, must possess an Illinois Class 4 Collection Systems License and must be certified in the State.

• WATER. Persons performing work on the potable water systems shall have or be supervised by a qualified individual with an Illinois, Class C, Water Supply Operator Certification.

3.6 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION. The Contractor shall use electronic systems (i.e. cell phones) to communicate with the government while performing the contract services. The means of communication provided by the contractor when off-duty in the event of an emergency shall be approved by the COR.

(4) INSPECTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

• GENERAL

• The Boulder sewage treatment plant, Coles Creek wastewater land treatment facility, sewage collection systems and lift stations shall be inspected for proper operation, maintenance and repair in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A or as designated by the COR. Inspection, Operation and Maintenance shall also be performed on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day if the holiday does not fall on a Sunday, Wednesday or Saturday.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Boulder

Sewage Treatment Plant and the Coles Creek Wastewater land treatment facility. This includes, but is not limited to operation of valves, pumps, blowers, piping, and controls for the various stages of treatment to meet the effluent standards required by the IEPA.

• The wastewater treatment plant and land treatment facility buildings shall be cleaned once each month during a regularly scheduled maintenance visit. Sinks, floors, etc., shall be scrubbed using detergents, cleaners and miscellaneous supplies as necessary. All supplies in buildings shall be stored in an orderly manner. The electric panels and equipment cabinets shall be kept clean. In addition, the Contractor shall keep the stabilization lagoon and embankments of the land treatment system free of rodents.

• Maintenance includes continuous touch up painting of items to prevent corrosion, rust and unsightly appearance. Items include the operator and chemical buildings, the wastewater land treatment system, the wastewater treatment plant (not to include the interior walls of the plant below waterline) and all appurtenant items including pipes, pumps, motors, gratings, covers, etc. All paint and supplies shall be furnished by the Contractor with the color and formula of paints approved by the COR. Surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned prior to applying paints in order to remove dirt, grease, rust, and existing loose paint, cracked or non-adherent.

Paint shall not be applied to surfaces when temperature and moisture conditions are not appropriate. Finished coating shall be free of bubbles, runs, drops, ridges, brush marks, etc., with no variation in color, texture and gloss.

• Each sewage treatment plant and wastewater land treatment facility inspection shall be recorded in a Government furnished logbook at each site. Entries shall include the date, time, elapsed time meter readings, flow meter readings, maintenance performed, pertinent problems encountered and operator(s) signature.

• BOULDER SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

• Maintenance shall be performed on the sewage treatment plant in accordance with the manufacturer's manuals on file in the plant operator’s building furnished with the pumps, motors, gears, flow meters, cathodic protection, etc., and adjustment of valves, pulleys for belt-drive items, etc. This includes and is not limited to lubrication, adjustments, replacement, and calibration.

• The sewage treatment plant shall be hosed down to prevent sludge build-up on the side walls, piping troughs, etc. All floating solids shall be removed and disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Once per week, the plant shall be thoroughly cleaned to include the hosing down of the plant as described above, the scraping of sidewalls and bottom of the aeration and settling tanks and the removal of algae growth followed by washing of the affected surfaces. All piping (air diffuser lines, sludge return lines, etc.) that may become clogged during operation of the plant shall be cleaned by the Contractor.

• Leaves and debris within the fenced plant area and 5 feet around the fence shall be raked and disposed of as necessary to prevent clogging of the wastewater system. The sewage treatment plant area (five feet outside perimeter fence) shall be kept mowed by the contractor. The grass will be maintained at a height of not less than three (3) inches and will not be allowed to grow to a height greater than six (6) inches.

• The Contractor is responsible for monitoring, furnishing and adding chemicals to the treatment plant ( i.e. sodium aluminate, polymers, chlorine, and other chemicals) as required by applicable State or Federal effluent limitations. During low flow periods the Contractor shall furnish and add activated sludge and other acceptable food sources necessary to sustain bacteria life in extended aeration plants.

• The Contractor is responsible for wasting sludge from the extended aeration plant when necessary. Sludge may be wasted to the sludge drying beds, within the treatment plant complex. Disposal of dried sludge from the drying beds shall be directed by the COR to a location on Government land. Contractor shall fulfill all documentation for IEPA approval. If sludge is removed from the lake project it must be disposed at an approved IEPA site.

• The sewage treatment plant shall be operated within the limits established by the State and by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES). This includes present established limits as well as new limits established in the future during the duration of this Contract. The present established effluent limits for the Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant will be provided to contractor. The contractor shall keep posted a copy of the sewage treatment plant NPDES permit inside the operations building. Failure of any plant to meet established effluent limitations shall be reported within 24 hours to the COR or his authorized representative.

• COLES CREEK WASTEWATER LAND TREATMENT FACILITY

• Maintenance on the land treatment facility shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's manuals for all pumps, motors, gears, flow meters and other equipment. This shall include but not be limited to lubrication, adjustment, replacement and calibration.

• The contractor will mow and trim within the limits of the fence and up to 15 feet outside the fence around the lagoon keeping the height of the grass maintained between three (3) and six (6) inches.

Trimming along the fence includes both sides of the fence perimeter. Through a minimum of a monthly application, the Contractor shall control cattails, duckweed, algae and other aquatic vegetation in the stabilization lagoon by use of approved chemicals. During the period of operation, the contractor shall be responsible for keeping vegetation from growing in the lagoon, rocked slopes, rocked areas adjacent to pond and the rocked drive approach to the fence. The height of the grass on the rock slope shall not exceed six (6) inches.

• The contractor shall pick up and properly dispose all litter around the land treatment facility in a government supplied dumpster within the Coles Creek Recreation Area. This includes the areas around the stabilization pond and the irrigation field.

• The irrigation pump(s) and irrigation system(s) shall be test operated by the contractor for five minutes every month except during November, December, January, February and March. The Contractor shall insure that all spray nozzles are delivering an adequate spray pattern as required by the spray head manufacturer. This operation shall not be done at any time when the ambient air temperature is below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).

• The Contractor shall record the dates of operation, stabilization pond levels, duration time of pumping and the irrigation field used in the plant logbook along with other problems incurred. The Contractor shall operate the irrigation system when sufficient water exists in the stabilization ponds and when directed by the COR. While operating the irrigation system, the Contractor's certified operator must be on site unless otherwise approved by the COR.

4.3.6 The wastewater land treatment facility shall be operated within the limits established by the

State and by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. This includes present established limits as well as new limits set in the future and during the duration of this contract. The present established effluent limitations for the land treatment system will be provided to contractor prior to start of work. The contractor shall keep a copy of the land treatment system NPDES permit in the operations building. Failure to meet permit parameters shall be reported within 24 hours to the COR.

• SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS

• The Contractor will be responsible for overall inspection, operation and maintenance of lift stations and collection systems. This includes but is not limited to, inspection and operation of valves, pumps, piping, gates and all other controls to move sewage throughout the system. The lift station wet wells shall be cleaned and flushed as necessary to facilitate repairs of the pumps, wet wells or collection system.

• The Contractor shall inspect for blockages in the collection system, lift stations, pressure sewers and gravity sewers to assure proper operation. All blockages of any part of the collection system shall be removed by the Contractor immediately upon detection. Payment will be made in accordance with Section C.10, Unscheduled Services.

• Each scheduled service shall be recorded in a Government furnished logbook at each site. Entries shall include the date, time, elapsed time meter readings, maintenance performed, pertinent problems encountered and signature of operator(s).

• SEASONAL SHUTDOWN/OPENING OF FACILITIES. The day-to-day operating equipment at the Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Coles Creek Land Treatment System which may be damaged from cold or freezing weather shall be removed from operation and placed in government provided, on site storage, and reinstalled prior to the opening of facilities. Shutdown of the land treatment system includes the draining and removal of all water from the sprinkler heads, risers, distribution piping, pumps and valves.

• The operation of the Boulder wastewater treatment plant and Coles Creek wastewater land treatment system will coincide with opening and closing dates of the recreation areas. These dates are subject to change. The COR will notify the contractor a minimum of 30 days prior to the opening and closing if the dates differ from those listed:

Seasonal Treatment Facility Schedule Opening Date Closing Date

Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant 2nd Friday in April October 31

Coles Creek Land Treatment Facility 2nd Wednesday in April October 31

• The seasonal operation of selected sewage lift stations will coincide with opening and closing dates of the recreation areas. These dates are subject to change and the COR will notify the contractor a minimum of 30 days prior to the opening and closing if the dates differ from those listed:

Lift Stations Opening Date

Closing Date

Dam West Campground 1 April 1 November

East Spillway 1 March 1 November

McNair Group Area #1 (beach) 1 April 1 November

McNair Group Area #2 (hill) 1 April 1 November

McNair Group Area #3 (shower building) 1 April 1 November

Coles Creek Day Use 1 April 31 October

Coles Creek Campground #1 (Loop 1) 1 April 31 October

Coles Creek Campground #2 (Loop 4) 1 May 1 October

Coles Creek Campground #3 (Loop 5) 1 May 1 October

Coles Creek Campground #4 (Lotus) 1 May 1 October

Boulder Day Use 1 April 31 October

Boulder Campground 15 April 15 October Dam West Day Use #1 (located near shower building) Open Year Round

Dam West Day Use #2 (located near comfort station) Open Year Round Dam West Marina Open Year Round West Spillway Open Year Round Maintenance Area Open Year Round

Visitor Center Open Year Round

Main Dam East Side Drainage Area Open Year Round

5. EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION. The Contractor shall respond within two hours of notification of any emergency as determined by the COR. Notification will be made through electronic communication. Corrective action will take place and be completed within six hours of notification unless approved by the COR. No additional payment will be made for emergency call outs.

6. DATA COLLECTION AND TABULATION – COLES CREEK LAND TREATMENT FACILITY.

6.1 The collection and tabulation of data at the Coles Creek Land Treatment Facility shall be performed, in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A or as directed by the COR. This shall include measurements of weekly inflow, lagoon levels and daily application rates. A form that lists all required measurements shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted to the COR for approval. The form shall be completed and the original and one copy shall be delivered to the Carlyle Lake Project Office within five days after the end of the month.

6.2 The following measurements shall be performed during each maintenance visit at the Coles

Creek Land Treatment Facility:

PARAMETER DATA SAMPLE FREQUENCY

Influent Flow Monthly Avg. Weekly based on volume pumped

Lagoons Water Level Weekly

Wastewater effluent applied to land Inches/week Daily, based on application days

6.3 The annual land treatment monitoring report required by the IEPA for the Coles Creek Land Treatment Facility shall be completed by the contractor and submitted to the IEPA with a copy to the COR no later than the 10th of the month in which it is due.

7. SAMPLING, TESTING, MEASUREMENT, AND DOCUMENTATION

7.1 GENERAL.

7.1.1 Sampling and testing shall be performed in accordance with "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater" or as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative or his authorized representative. In addition to the tests specified in this paragraph, other tests shall be made as needed by the Contractor to insure proper operation of the facilities. Methods and accuracy of testing and sampling will be inspected frequently by the COR. Sampling, testing, measurement and documentation shall be performed in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A.

7.2 BOULDER SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

7.2.1 Sewage samples and tests shall be completed on the Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant on a weekly basis. The Contractor shall furnish duplicate samples to the COR when taken for redundant sampling by the Government when deemed necessary. The sewage test results shall be recorded on contractor furnished forms approved by the COR. The forms shall be completed and the original and one copy delivered to the Carlyle Lake Project Office within five days after the tests are completed.

7.2.2 The following tests/measurements shall be performed routinely at the Boulder Sewage

Treatment Plant:

INFLUENT (WEEKLY) AERATION TANK (WEEKLY)

Settling Settling BOD pH pH Dissolved Oxygen Temperature Food/Microorganism Ration Dissolved Oxygen Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids Sludge Volume Index Phosphorus

SETTLING TANK AND FINAL EFFLUENT (WEEKLY)

Settling Dissolved Oxygen pH Chlorine

Temperature

BOD

Fecal coliform Suspended solids Phosphorus Ammonia as Nitrogen

FINAL EFFLUENT (Each Maintenance Visit) Flow Chlorine Residual (Note: It is required that this information be obtained on designated non-workdays during the month of October.)

7.2.3 The monthly discharge monitoring report (DMR) required by the IEPA for the Boulder plant shall be completed by the contractor and submitted to the state agencies with a copy to the COR no later than the 10th of the month in which it is due.

7.3 SWIMMING BEACH AND MARINA WATER TESTING. The Contractor will furnish the necessary labor, supplies and equipment, to perform E. coli tests each week (1 May thru 30 September) at each swimming beach and each marina to verify that bacterial levels in the water are within limits established in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code (77 Ill. Admin. Code 820).

7.3.1 Beach and marina water sampling will performed on Wednesdays according to the following methodology:

7.3.1.1. Two samples will be taken at each beach using appropriate 100 ml sample containers. One sample shall be taken towards the outer right side within the designated beach area, and one towards the outer left side within the designated beach area.

7.3.1.2. One sample will be taken at each marina using appropriate 100 ml sample containers. The sample shall be taken from on the docks within the marina harbor.

7.3.1.3. Each sample is to be taken where the depth of water is at a minimum of three (3) feet and not to exceed four and one half (4.5) feet.

7.3.1.4. Samples are to be taken at a depth of 12-18 inches below the surface of the water. The lid shall remain on the bottle until it is lowered to the appropriate depth, lid removed, sample collected, lid placed back on the bottle, sample bottle then removed from the water. Once the sample is out of the water, the lid can be removed to decant sufficient water/headspace leaving 100 ml in the container which is then sealed.

7.3.1.5. The sampler shall maintain a Chain of Custody listing sample dates, time, locations, sampler, analysis, and storage/handling requirements. If samples cannot be taken to a lab within one (1) hour, they will be placed on ice (4 degrees C) until received at the lab.

7.3.1.6. NOTE – The sampler shall make sure his/her hands have been thoroughly cleaned prior to taking each sample, and shall exercise caution upon wading into the water in an effort to minimize sediment disturbance.

7.3.1.7. Written analytical reports shall be provided to the COR within five (5) days of the sample event documenting the date, time, location, sampler, and appropriate analytical results.

7.3.2 When sample results indicate high levels of E. coli (>235 cfu/100ml), the COR shall be notified within two hours of receiving test results. In addition, the Contractor shall collect/analyze two additional samples at the affected beach within 48 hours following the above methodology unless otherwise specified. If either of the samples exceed 235 cfu/100ml, the COR will take action to close the affected beach and sampling by the contractor will continue until both samples collected on the same day are within acceptable limits.

7.3.3 UNSCHEDULED SERVICES – SWIMMING BEACH AND MARINA WATER

TESTING. Services shall include additional E. coli tests if needed at swimming beaches and marinas, if the results are not within the bacteria levels which are established by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Code (77 Ill. Admin. Code 820).

7.4 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SAMPLING. The contractor will furnish the necessary labor, supplies and equipment to sample and monitor the potable water systems for the presence of E coli, and total coliform and to ensure that potable water chlorine residuals meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards. If these standards are exceeded, the contractor shall notify the COR within two hours of receiving test results.

7.4.1 Two water samples shall be collected on a random basis or as directed by the COR from any of the following potable water distribution systems in accordance with the "Environmental Protection Act, Title IV, Sections 18 & 19:

DAM WEST DAY USE, VISITOR CENTER, DAM WEST

CAMPGROUND, DAM EAST SPILLWAY, DAM WEST

SPILLWAY, DAM EAST-MCNAIR, SOUTH SHORE,

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, DAM EAST-BOAT RAMP

7.4.2 UNSCHEDULED SERVICES – POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SAMPLING. Services may be authorized if additional sampling and monitoring of the potable water systems for the presence of E coli, and total coliform, if the potable water chlorine residuals exceed the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards.

7.5 CHLORINE RESIDUAL MONITORING. Chlorine residual monitoring will be performed weekly within the Coles Creek and Boulder Campgrounds and the Dam East/South Shore Recreation Area in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A or as directed by the COR.

7.5.1 UNSCHEDULED SERVICES – CHLORINE RESIDUAL MONITORING. Services may be authorized if additional monitoring is need at Coles Creek and Boulder Campgrounds.

7.6 BACTERIA IDENTIFICATION WATER SAMPLING. Bacteria identification water samples from the Coles Creek and Boulder potable water distribution systems will be taken monthly in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A or as directed by the COR. These samples will check for E coli, and total coliform.

7.6.1 UNSCHEDULED SERVICES – BACTERIA IDENTIFICATION WATER SAMPLING.

Services may be authorized if additional testing is required at Coles Creek and Boulder potable water distribution systems.

8. WATER LINE DISINFECTION. One month prior to opening the Boulder and Coles Creek Campgrounds, the Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and materials to inject chlorine into the water distribution systems at the Boulder and Coles Creek Campgrounds and Dam East/South Shore Recreation Area. Contractor shall assure the water distribution are flushed clean and have a chlorine residual of 50 parts per million for a 24 hour period. The chlorine injection points are located in the backflow preventer enclosures at the connections to the local water utilities.

The Government will be responsible for posting warnings in the campgrounds to assure no public use and will flush the systems 24 hours after injection by the contractor. The Contractor will monitor the flushing by checking chlorine residuals. After the water line has been adequately flushed, the Contractor will collect and submit samples to a qualified laboratory for bacteria identification. The test results will be provided to the COR immediately upon receipt by the Contractor. All activities should be closely coordinated with the COR.

Additional disinfections and flashings maybe required for cleaning the water lines during the camping season, when the campgrounds close or as directed by the COR.

8.1 UNSCHEDULED SERVICES – WATER LINE DISINFECTION. If authorized by the COR additional disinfections and flashings maybe required for cleaning the water lines during the camping season or when the campgrounds closes.

9. LIFT STATION AND COLLECTION SYSTEM UNSCHEDULED SERVICES

9.1 GENERAL. The Contractor shall be required to respond within two hours of notification to any emergency as determined by the COR. An unscheduled service will include, but is not limited to, pump clogs, sewer line clogs, floor drain backups, dump station clogs, lift station alarm light activation, fish cleaning station sewer clogs, etc. Methods required for removal of any blockage could range anywhere from a small auger up to an industrial sewer cleaner. The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor involved in accessing and locating any problems in any part of the collection system, making repairs and returning the system back to its original condition. If removal of plumbing fixtures is required to access and locate blockage, the Contractor shall responsible for all labor, tools and supplies necessary to remove and reinstall the fixtures. Corrective action will take place and be completed within six hours of notification unless approved by the COR.

9.1.1 UNSCHEDULED SERVICE - LIFT STATIONS. Services shall include emergency repairs to project lift stations to include, but not limited to lift station alarm light activation, sewer line backup, power outage, or shut down due to high water.

9.1.2 HIGH WATER PROCEDURES. Equipment protection and shut down procedures will be required during high water events. The COR will notify the contractor when lake levels approach levels requiring action. The normal summer pool at Carlyle Lake is 445.0 NGVD. A winter draw down starting in December lowers the pool to 443.0 NGVD. The pool is targeted for 445.0 NGVD from April through December but during both the spring and fall, large flows into the lake may cause the lake to exceed these levels. The record pool is 459.8 NGVD.

9.1.1.2.1 Upon notification by the COR, the contractor will completely shut down the Lift Stations at the Coles Creek Campground which includes pumping out the wet well, turning off power, and locking of lid.

9.1.1.2.2 Upon notification by the COR, all closed facilities will be re-opened within 24 hours. The Contractor will be responsible for the timely repair or replacement of any equipment damaged because of improper removal or non-removal, at no additional cost to the Government.

• UNSCHEDULED SERVICE - GRAVITY SEWER LINES. The Contractor will be notified by the COR when any system malfunction is identified. The Contractor shall be responsible for diagnosing the problem and identifying which of the following methods may be necessary to correct.

• SMALL AUGER. A small auger is a small electric auger machine capable of extending a 3/8 inch rotating spring with 1 ½ inch to 3 inch cutter head. This equipment should be capable of cutting through a blockage within a fixture sewer line that is up to three (3) inches in diameter.

• LARGE AUGER. A large auger is an electric machine capable of extending a 3/4 inch rotating spring with a 3 inch to 6 inch cutter head. This equipment is capable of cutting through a blockage within a sewer lateral up to six (6) inches in diameter

• HYDROFLUSH. This equipment is a self-sustained pressurized machine with a water reservoir and a 300 ft. one -inch hose with a cutter head. The unit shall be capable of generating up to 1200 pounds of pressure enabling the cutter head to cut through any blockage within a gravity sewer main.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

10.1 SCOPE. This paragraph prescribes actions required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as a result of operations under this Contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals, physical, or biological elements of 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 to the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution includes air, water, land, noise, solid waste management, radioactive materials and other pollutants.

10.2 PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES. The work areas on which the work is performed under this Contract and the land resources adjacent thereto should be preserved in their present condition.

10.3 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES. Lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways or reservoirs shall not be polluted with fuels, oil, bitumen, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides or other similar materials harmful to fish, shellfish, wildlife or materials which may be detrimental to outdoor recreation.

10.3.1 The methods and locations of disposal for materials, wastes, effluent, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., within the right-of-way limits shall be such that harmful debris will not enter lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways or reservoirs by erosion.

10.4 SEWAGE SPILLS.

10.4.1 All to the ground or lake caused by a malfunction in the sewage system shall be reported within one hour to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. The contractor is responsible for the reporting, cleanup and disposal of spilled sewage. Cleanup and disposal methods shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

10 4.2 In the event that a sewage spill is greater than 500 gallons, the Contractor must immediately inform the IEPA (IEPA requirement is for telephone call within 24 hours of the spill being noticed) and take samples of the effluent and test for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), nitrogen ammonia (NH3) and acidity (pH). If the discharge made contact with affected waters (beaches, ditches, etc.), the Contractor shall also take samples of the affected waters for. E. coli. Within 48 hours after receiving test results, the Contractor shall submit a report to the IEPA and the COR with the following information:

a. Results of testing for BOD, TSS, NH3 and pH.

b. If necessary, results of testing for E. coli

c. Estimated quantity of discharge.

d. Corrective actions taken to minimize discharge

e. Corrective actions used to prevent further occurrences

11. PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and Municipal Laws, codes and regulations in connection with the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of his/her fault or negligence; shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and all the property of others; and shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed under contract.

12. REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS

(1) The Contractor is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment plant, land treatment system, sewage lift stations, water distribution systems, operations buildings and appurtenant facilities and equipment. On rare occasions, specialized repairs and/or replacement parts may be reimbursed to the contractor if approved by the COR. The contractor shall report these specialized repairs to the COR and if requested, the contractor shall submit a letter report describing the part or repair and explaining why the contractor is not capable of making the repair. The report shall include an estimated cost of repair, a time schedule and a list of subcontractors capable of performing the work. The contractor shall not engage the services of a subcontractor without authorization from the COR.

(2) The contractor will be reimbursed for all COR approved replacement parts and repairs. The Contractor is responsible for the payment of these costs up to a total of $2,000.00 per repair. Within 15 days after the work is accepted, the Contractor shall document and submit any warranty claims to the COR. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for parts replaced under warranty. The Contractor shall document all replacement part installation in the daily log of the system. All parts become the property of the Government. Any replacement parts or repairs anticipated to exceed $2,000.00 will be procured by the government.

(3) Payment for all repairs shall be requested by the contractor when the aggregate amount of such repairs equals or exceeds $1000.00.

13. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA. Payment will be made monthly for the work actually performed during the billing period at applicable unit price, after acceptance of the work performed and upon receipt of a correct invoice. Each invoice shall contain the following information.

W912P920R0005

Contractor’s name exactly as it appears on the contract.

Contract number Contract description of supplies or services as specified Quantities Unit Unit prices Extended totals

BID SCHEDULE BASE YEAR

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY U/I PRICE AMOUNT

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Lift Stations and Collection System (Section C6) 1900 EA

Unscheduled Service – Lift Stations (Section C10) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Small Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Large Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Hydroflush) (Section C11) 15 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C4) 160 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Coles Creek Wastewater Land Treatment System (Section C5) 100 EA

Data Collection and Tabulation Coles Creek Land Treatment System (Section C7) 10 EA

Sampling and Testing - Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C8) 38 EA

Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section C8) 110 EA

Unscheduled Service- Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section

C9) 8 EA

Potable Water Sampling (Section C9) 8 EA

0013 Unscheduled Service – Potable Water Sampling (Section C9) 7 EA

Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section C9) 29 EA

Unscheduled Service – Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section C9) 27 EA

Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 7 EA

Unscheduled Service-Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 9 EA

Waterline Disinfection Boulder and Coles Creek (Section C10) 2 EA

Unscheduled Service- Waterline Disinfection Boulder and Coles Creek (Section C10) 2 EA

TOTAL BASE YEAR

BID SCHEDULE OPTION YEAR ONE

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Lift Stations and Collection System (Section C6) 1900 EA

Unscheduled Service – Lift Stations (Section C10) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Small Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Large Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Hydroflush) (Section C11) 15 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C4) 160 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Coles Creek Wastewater Land Treatment System (Section C5) 100 EA

Data Collection and Tabulation Coles Creek Land Treatment System (Section C7) 10 EA

Sampling and Testing - Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C8) 38 EA

Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section C8) 110 EA

Unscheduled Service- Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section

(Section C9) 8 EA

Unscheduled Service- Potable Water Sampling (Section C9) 7 EA

Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section C9) 29 EA

Unscheduled Service – Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section

C9) 27 EA

Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 7 EA

Unscheduled Service- Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 9 EA

Waterline Disinfection Boulder and Coles Creek (Section C10) 2 EA

1019 Unscheduled Service- Waterline Disinfection (Section C10) 2 EA

TOTAL OPTION YEAR ONE

BID SCHEDULE OPTION YEAR TWO

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Lift Stations and Collection System (Section C6) 1900 EA

Unscheduled Service – Lift Stations (Section C10) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Small Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Large Auger) (Section C11) 15 EA

Unscheduled Service – Sewer Line (Hydroflush) (Section C11) 15 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C4) 160 EA

Inspection, Operation & Maintenance of Coles Creek Wastewater Land Treatment System (Section C5) 100 EA

Data Collection and Tabulation Coles Creek Land Treatment System (Section C7) 10 EA

Sampling and Testing - Boulder Sewage Treatment Plant (Section C8) 38 EA

Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section C8) 110 EA

Unscheduled Services – Swimming Beach Water Testing (Section C9) 8 EA

(Section C9) 8 EA

Unscheduled Services – Potable Water Sampling (Section C9) 7 EA

Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section C9) 29 EA

Unscheduled Services – Chlorine Residual Monitoring (Section

C9) 27 EA

Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 7 EA

Unscheduled Services – Bacteria Identification Water Sampling (Section C10) 9 EA

Waterline Disinfection Boulder and Coles Creek (Section C10) 2 EA

Unscheduled Services – Waterline Disinfection Boulder and Coles Creek (Section C10) 2 EA

TOTAL OPTION YEAR TWO

BID SCHEDULE OPTION YEAR THREE

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