Amendment 0001-Solicitation.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to answer requests for information; clarify bid schedule quantities and units of measure; incorporate new attachments 4 and 5; and extend the bid due date/bid opening. No other changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 14

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P924B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Nov-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Dec-2023

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY ENGR DIST ST LOUIS

1222 SPRUCE STREET, RM 4.207

ST LOUIS MO 63103-2833

W912P9 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Dec-2023 10:00 AM to 14-Dec-2023 10:00 AM.

SUBCLIN 0003AA

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 22.50 from 2.50 to 25.00.

SUBCLIN 0006AA

The CLIN description has changed from First 15000 Cubic Feet to First 15000 CubicYards.

CLIN 0008

The CLIN description has changed from Construct Stone Guide Structure, RM 105. to Construct Stone

Guide Structure RM 105.4.

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

To:

Construct Stone Guide Structure, RM 105.4

SUBCLIN 0008AA

The unit of issue has changed from Cubic Yard to Actual Tons.

SUBCLIN 0008AB

The unit of issue has changed from Cubic Meters (Net) to Actual Tons.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for SUBCLIN 0003AA has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

365 dys. ANP 2.50 CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

TONY JONES

1222 SPRUCE STREET

ST. LOUIS MO 63103-2833

314-331-8130 FOB: Destination

966402

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

365 dys. ANP 25 CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

TONY JONES

1222 SPRUCE STREET

ST. LOUIS MO 63103-2833

314-331-8130 FOB: Destination

966402

The following have been added by full text:

BID SCHEDULE AND NOTES

Bid Schedule

Item # Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization

1 JOB $ $

0002 Excavation, Side Channel - Oxbow Channel

a. First 75000 cubic yards

75,000 CY $ $

b. All over 75000 cubic yards

24,100 CY $ $

0003 Stripping, Clearing, and Grubbing

CY $ $

a. First 25 acres 25 AC $ $

b. All over 25 acres 6.5 AC $ $

0004 Seeding & Mulching, Fill Placement Areas - Landside

AC $ $

a. First 25 acres 25 $ $

b. All over 25 acres 8.5

AC

$ $ AC

0005 Care of Water 1 JOB

Total:

Optional Items

0006 Excavation, Side Channel Entrances

a. First 15000 cubic yards

15,000 CY $ $

b. All over 15000 cubic yard

45,000 CY $ $

0007 Excavate Guide Structure, Mu

a. First 2500 cubic yards

2,500 CY $ $

b. All over 2500 cubic yards

1,100 CY $ $

W912P924B0001

0008 Construct Stone Guide Structure, RM 105.4

a. First 3000 tons 3,000 TN $ $

b. All over 3000 tons

1,300 TN $ $

0009 Excavate Guide Structure, RM 104.9

a. First 9000 cubic yards

9,000 CY $ $

b. All over 9000 cubic yards

4,200 CY $ $

0010 Construct Stone Guide Structure, RM 104.9

a. First 3000 tons 3,000 TN $ $

b. All over 3000 tons

1,300 TN $ $

0011 Stripping, Clearing, and Grubbing

4.0 AC $ $

0012 Seeding & Mulching, Fill Placement Areas - Channels

5.5 AC $ $

0013 Care of Water 1 JOB $ $

0014 Temporary Mobilization and Demobilization

1 EA $ $

Total:

BID SCHEDULE NOTES

1. All quantities shown on the BID SCHEDULE are estimated quantities except when the unit is shown as job

"JOB".

2. When bids are solicited on a unit price basis, bidders shall insert in the spaces provided therefore in the above BID SCHEDULE both the "unit price" and the "estimated amount" resulting from applying the said unit price to the estimated quantity shown. In event the bidder provides only a total price ("estimated amount") in its bid and fails to quote the unit price, the Government will determine such unit price by dividing the total price provided by the quantity of the item set out in the BID SCHEDULE. The bidder agrees that the unit price so determined shall be used for the purpose of bid evaluation, award and all payments to the Contractor including final payment.

3. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the bid and the extension will be corrected accordingly.

4. If a modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted, which provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump sum adjustment to each unit price in the bid schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the bid schedule.

5. Bidders are required to bid on all items listed on the Bidding Schedule in addition to inserting a total quoted bid in the appropriate space provided. Failure to do so will be considered good cause to disqualify the bid.

6. OPTIONAL BID ITEMS. Bid Item Nos. 0007 thru 0015 are OPTIONAL ITEMS. By submission of a bid under the OPTION SCHEDULE, Offeror agrees that the Government may exercise CLINs 0007 through 0015 at any time after contract award and will add 365 days to the period of performance upon exercising the options. The inclusion of options does not commit the Government to exercise the options.

7. Bid Item Nos. 0003 thru 0005 and 0007 thru 0011 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced.

8. The Clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, is applicable only to Item Nos. 0003 thru 0005 and 0007 thru 0011

The following have been modified:

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

A. PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE: Crains Island Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project (HREP)

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Invitation for Bid (IFB)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction

DISCLOSURE OF THE ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT: between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000

NAICS CODE: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

SIZE STANDARD: $45,000,000.00

COMPETITION: Small Business Set Aside

WAGE DETERMINATION: IL20230016

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Specifications Attachment 2 – Plans Attachment 3 – Crains Island Project Area Attachment 4 - Crains Island Boring Log Plan Attachment 5 - Responses to Bidder Inquiries

B. INQUIRIES:

All technical inquires and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, Michelle Person, at michelle.r.person@usace.army.mil by 2:00pm CST, 20 November 2023.

C. Offeror shall furnish unit prices for all items listed on the Bidding Schedule of the Solicitation.

D. Lack of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database will make an offeror ineligible for award. See contract clause 52.204-7, “System for Award Management”.

E. All work under these Specifications shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1 “Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, dated November 2014.

DETERMINATION OF REPSONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 9.104-1 General Standards:

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must –

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)).

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments.

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (see 9.104-3(b) and subpart 42.15). A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or nonresponsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history, except as provided in 9.104-2.

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (for example, see subpart 42.15).

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See 9.104-3(a).)

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)); and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations (see also inverted domestic corporation prohibition at 9.108).

PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND VIRTUAL BID OPENING

In accordance with FAR 14.202-8 and FAR Part 4.5, bidders will be required to submit their bids in response to this IFB solicitation by the date and time listed on the Standard Form 1442 via electronic means to include bid bonds.

Physical copies of bid bonds will not be required to be submitted unless otherwise requested by the Contracting Officer at a later date.

Each Bidder must submit the following documents. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the Bidder being considered non-responsive:

a. SF 1442 including acknowledging all amendments;

b. Bid Schedule;

c. Bid Guarantee (See SF 1442, Block 13B and FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee); and

d. Representations and Certifications (See 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications).

Bidders shall submit their bids via email to Contract Specialist, Michelle Person at michelle.r.person@usace.army.mil by 10:00 am CST on 14 December 2023.

In accordance with FAR 14.402-1, the Public Bid Opening will be held via Webex at the link/info below at 2:00pm CST, 14 December 2023. In accordance with FAR 14.403, the Abstract of Offers will be documented during this Public Bid Opening, and posted to SAM.gov within twenty-four (24) hours for public inspection.

https://usace1.webex.com/meet/tracy.n.tenholder Meeting Number: 2762 092 4264

Join by video system Dial https://usace1.webex.com/meet/tracy.n.tenholder

Join by phone +1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll Access code: 2763 336 6823

GENERAL NOTICES

1. NEGOTIATIONS AFTER BIDS.

The Government has the option to reject bids received in response to the Invitation for Bids, convert the Solicitation to a Request for Proposal (RFP) and initiate negotiations with offerors.

2. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Performance and Payment bonds will be required after award of each Task Order. See clause 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS – CONSTRUCTION.

3. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR PROPOSAL.

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend the specifications and/or drawings prior to the date set for proposal. Such revisions or amendments, if any, will be provided by amendment(s) to this Invitation for Bid. If the revision or amendments are of a nature which require material changes in quantities or prices or both, the due date set for bid may be extended. In such case, the amendments will include the new due date for bid submission.

4. BUSINESS INTEGRITY

The offeror as a condition of award of any contract resulting from this solicitation may be required to execute a certificate related to Business Integrity.

5. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

The offeror may visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve offeror from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or representations concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the Request for Proposal, the specifications, or related documents. See 52.236-27 for site visit information.

6. OFFEROR QUALIFICATIONS

A determination of contractor responsibility will be made. A determination of non-responsibility may be cause for the rejection of a prospective contractor’s offer. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1, General Standards, before an offer is considered for award, the offeror shall be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding their previous experience in performing comparable work, their business and technical organization, financial resources, the plant available to be used in performing the work and/or other information necessary to make the determination of contractor responsibility.

7. SITE OF THE WORK

The offeror is advised that for the purpose of applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act and other contract labor standard provisions, “the site of the work” under the contract to be awarded pursuant to this solicitation may not be limited to the physical place(s) where the construction called for in the contract will remain when work on it has been completed. The “site of work” may include other adjacent or nearby property used by the Contractor or Subcontractors during such construction. For example, fabrication plants, mobile factories, batch plants, borrow pits, job headquarters, tool yards, etc., will be considered part of the site of the work provided they are dedicated exclusively or nearly so to performance on the contract and are so located in proximity to the actual construction location that it would be reasonable to include them.

8. INFORMATION REGARDING OFFER MATERIAL, AND BONDS

a. Specifications, Plans, Bid Schedule, Pre-award Information/Description of Work/Offer Evaluation, Construction Contract Clauses, and Wage Determination Decisions of the Secretary of Labor are parts of this solicitation.

b. (1) An offeror electing to use individual sureties for performance and payment bonds must submit, concurrently with the bonds and required affidavits, a statement of both the business and personal names of the persons and/or brokerages firms through whom the bonds were obtained, together with the address and telephone number of the persons and/or brokerage firms.

(2) Offerors should note that some individual sureties and brokers of individual sureties have been debarred or suspended from offering themselves or others as sureties to the Government. Offerors are responsible for ascertaining the current status of their sureties and brokers.

9. EVALUTION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

In accordance with the provisions of FAR Subpart 36.201, Evaluation of Contractor Performance, Construction contractors’ performance shall be evaluated throughout the performance of the contract. USACE follows the procedures outlined in Engineering Regulation 415-1-17 to fulfill this requirement.

10. DEFINITIONS

(a) “Contracting Officer” means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR CRAINS ISLAND STAGE II, RANDOLPH COUNTY,

ILLINOIS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISTRICT, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

PROJECT MANAGEMENT BRANCH

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DISTRICT, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to describe services under a new contract required to restore / enhance the environmental habitat at the Crains Island Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project (HREP) near Chester, IL. See Attachment 3-Crains Island Project Area. Work shall commence upon award of this new contract.

1.0 SCOPE

The scope of this PWS is to construct Stage II of the Crains Island HREP. The work in the base contract will involve excavation of material and the construction of earthen embankments to re-establish a side channel and ridge habitat within the project area. Work associated with optional bid items includes the excavation of new side channel entrances, fill of remnant side channel areas, and construction of stone based grade control structures as needed to address scour concerns. The property is 100% federally owned by the project sponsor, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

1.1. Background

The Crains Island HREP was first proposed as a project for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration (UMRR) Program around 2013. A fact sheet was developed and approved in 2015. In 2018, the project Feasibility Report was completed. Stage 1 construction contract award was issued in January, 2020 and work was completed in June 2022. Stage 2 design progressed while Stage 1 was under construction.

1.2 Definitions

N/A

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The services required of the Contractor shall consist of providing the labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies necessary to execute the work according to the Plans and Specifications and within the timelines provided in the solicitation. The Contractor will perform the following tasks:

2.1 Coordination and Pre-Construction Conference

The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the sponsor representative (Middle Mississippi River Refuge Manager). Coordination shall include hosting and participating in a kick-off teleconference prior to initiating work. The Pre-Construction Conference shall occur within 10 business days of task order award.

2.2 Work and Safety Plan

The Contractor shall prepare a Work and Safety Plan within approximately 15 business days of contract award, in accordance with this Performance Work Statement.

2.3 Construction

The Contractor shall provide the technical expertise and necessary equipment to perform the work according to the Plans and Specifications and within the timelines provided in the solicitation.

2.3.1 Side Channel Excavation: The Contractor shall excavate the material in the footprint of the proposed side channel to the dimensions called out on the project plan sheets. Excavated material shall be visually classified to determine suitability for use as fill in other areas of the project.

2.3.2 Ridge Construction: The contractor shall utilize excavated material to construct ridge habitat along the land side of the existing sediment deflection berm (constructed as part of Stage 1 of the project).

2.3.2 Remnant Channel Fill: The contractor shall utilize excavated material to fill remnant side channel areas that are not included in the final side channel footprint for the project.

2.3.3 Stone Grade Control Structures: The contractor shall place appropriately graded stone at the dimensions shown on the plan sheets.

See Attachment 3-Crains Island Project Area

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND PROJECT COORDINATION

3.1 Weekly Coordination Meetings: The Contractor shall conduct weekly on-site coordination meetings at a mutually agreed upon time with the Government. The meeting may be conducted at lesser intervals if mutually agreed upon by the Government and Contractor.

3.2 Contractor Project Manager: The Contractor Project Manager shall mean the individual with responsibility for the overall management of the project including quality and production.

3.3 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager: The District requires that the Contractor identify as Contractor Quality Control (CQC) an individual within the onsite work organization that is responsible for overall management of CQC and has the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall report to the project manager or someone higher in the Contractor's organization. The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 3 years construction experience on construction similar to this Contract or a construction person with a minimum of 5 years in related work as a construction manager. This CQC System Manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager is may not serve as the Site Superintendent, but may serve as the SSHO. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager.

3.4 Contractor Safety and Health Manager: The District requires that the Contractor identify a Safety and Health Manager to serve as a member of the CQC staff personnel identified in the project specifications. The Safety and Health Manager reports directly to the senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Contractor shall supply the necessary labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies, with no exceptions.

5.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

The contract requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to requirements. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels required for each requirement. The project specifications and the contractor’s Quality Control Plan provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of contractor performance, and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective/Deliverable

PWS

Paragraph

Performance Threshold/Acceptable

Quality Level

1. The contractor shall arrange for a Pre-Construction Conference with USACE Technical POCs and COR within 10 business days of the contract award. Para. 2.1 90%

2. A draft work and safety plan will be provided within 15 business days of Task Order award. Para 2.2 90%

3. Side Channel Excavation.

Para. 2.3.1 100%

4. Ridge Construction Para. 2.3.2 100%

5. Remnant Channel Fill Para. 2.3.3 100%

6. Contractor shall provide on-site Weekly Coordination Meetings. Para. 3.1 90%

7. Maintain a safe working environment as outlined by EM 385- 1 and other applicable laws including, submission of safety guidelines by Contractor and providing adequate safety training. Per contract 90%

5.1 Quality Assurance

The government shall inspect and evaluate the Contractor’s performance to ensure work is provided in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. As appropriate to the specific deliverables, Contracting Officer (KO), Points of Contact, or other government technical representatives shall inspect actual work products, physically checking attributes of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with program managers, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standards contained in this PWS. When a performance threshold has not been met or Contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the KO a DD Form 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) for issuance to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond to the CDR in accordance with instructions provided and return it to the KO within 10 calendar days of receipt.

5.2 Performance Assessment

Periodic Validations is a method of assessment that requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation.

Periodic validations will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi‐annual or annually) and may be adjusted, based on quality trends. Any unsatisfactory inspection (defect) result shall be recorded, and the Contractor shall re‐perform the service after notification by the KO or COR. Failing to meet the performance threshold as outlined in the SDS for any of these performance objectives in any one-month period shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the KO.

6.0 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY

6.1 Suspicious Activities Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch):

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

6.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program:

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/ ) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

6.3 General Security Requirements and Guidance:

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

7.0 SUSTAINABILITY ACQUISITION

7.1 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.

7.2 Safer Choice

The contractor shall provide Safer Choice labeled products under this contract, as applicable. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www2.epa.gov/saferchoice/products for updated lists of qualifying products.

7.3 Energy Star

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, the contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Matt Neal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District 113 W Main St Ste 3, ATTN: EC-C Jackson, MO 63755 Phone: (314) 331-8865 Email: Heather.L.Pobst@usace.army.mil

MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE MANAGER

Jared Nance U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 99 S. Main St.

St. Genevieve, MO 63670 Phone: (573) 754-2431 Email: jared_nance@fws.gov

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