IDIQ_for_Cultural_Resources _W912PL-14-R-0010.pdf

W912PL-14-R-0010

DATE: March 2014

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LOS ANGLES DISTRICT

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PRICING SCHEDULE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

Item Description Quantity U/M Unit Price

1 Principal Investigator 2500 HR 2 Project Manager 1000 HR 3 Supervisory Archeologist, Field 3000 HR 4 Supervisory Archeologist, Lab 3600 HR 5 Underwater Archeologist 300 HR 6 Archeological Technician III (Crew Chief) 3600 HR 7 Archeological Technician II (Field/Lab) 4500 HR 8 Archeological Technician I (Field/Lab) 9000 HR 9 Technical Analyst, Lithics 1000 HR

10 Technical Analyst, Ceramics 1000 HR 11 Technical Analyst, Faunal 1000 HR 12 Historian 1500 HR 13 Historical Architect/Architectural Historian 600 HR 14 Ethnologist/Ethnohistorian 120 HR 15 Geomorphologist 240 HR 16 Paleontologist 40 HR 17 Remote Sensing Equipment-Land 120 HR 18 Remote Sensing Equip., Underwater 120 HR 19 Backhoe and Operator 200 HR 20 Scientific Illustrator 120 HR 21 Cartographer/Draftsperson 120 HR 22 Photographer 40 HR 23 Editor 360 HR 24 Word Processor I (Typist) 400 HR 25 Vehicle(s), Two-Wheel Drive 3000 MI 26 Vehicle(s) Four-wheel Drive 3000 MI 27 Radio Carbon Assay 150 SP 28 Flotation Sample Analysis 150 SP 29 Pollen Analysis 150 SP 30 Obsidian Hydration/Source Analy 150 SP

31 CURATION: TOTAL AMOUNT 1 L/S

32 EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES: TOTAL AMOUNT 1 L/S

33 NON-EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES: TOTAL 1 L/S

ESTIMATED TOTAL (Items 1-33)

34 NOTE: TRAVEL:

TO BE DETERMINED PER TASK ORDER

35 NOTE: PER DIEM:

TO BE DETERMINED PER TASK ORDER

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ WORK STATEMENT

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES SERVICES

FOR PROJECTS WITHIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SOUTHERN NEVADA,

SOUTHWESTERN UTAH, ARIZONA, AND ALL REGIONS SERVED BY THE

SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION OF

THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1. This "General Scope of Work", in conjunction with the "Specifications for Cultural Resource Services" shall constitute the general scope of work for this contract. A specific scope of work applicable to each individual delivery order will be included with such delivery order at the time of issuance.

1.1 The work and services will be performed under an open-end contract for Cultural Resource Services activities for a one year period from date of contract award with four (4) one (1) year optional contract extension periods at the option of the Contracting Officer. The prices in effect during the one year contract period shall also be applicable during the two one (1) calendar year option periods.

1.2 The work will be performed through the issuance of individual (task) delivery orders. The contractor shall perform no work under this contract unless a written delivery order has been executed by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall complete all work and services under the contract within the period of time specified in each delivery order to be issued, except that no delivery orders shall be issued hereunder after the expiration of the contract or option, if exercised.

1.3 The Contracting Officer shall issue each delivery order on a firm-fixed price basis. The contractor's unit prices shall be on a firm-fixed price basis as shown in Section B while the number of work units to be utilized against each delivery order shall be negotiable. The contractor shall furnish a detailed proposal to the Government to facilitate prompt negotiation of each delivery order. Upon issuance of a delivery order, the contractor shall promptly commence the work specified therein and shall prosecute the work to completion within the period of time and price agreed upon.

1.4 To the extent of any inconsistency between this contract and any delivery order, the provisions of this contract shall control.

2. CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide or obtain professional expertise in all pertinent disciplines, research facilities, equipment, materials, plant and labor to provide the cultural resources services described in the scope of work contained in individual delivery orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

These services may include cultural resources literature searches, reconnaissance studies, intensive surveys, testing/evaluation programs, mitigation through data recovery and analysis, construction monitoring, and other related studies. Any or all of the above services may be required during the period of this contract.

2.1 Literature Searches. Sufficient studies shall be performed to determine what cultural resources are known or likely to be located within a project area and to assess the type, extent and validity of previous cultural resources studies in or pertinent to the project area. Services which may be required as elements of a literature search include comprehensive library and archival research; interviews with individuals knowledgeable about the history and prehistory of the study area; contacts with local Native American groups; field checks of site locations; photographs of historic or prehistoric sites; photographs and descriptions of private collections; obtaining copies of site forms and other primary data from the state archeological clearinghouses, state or local museums, and other pertinent institutions; preparation of prehistoric and historic overviews; and the preparation and production of reports summarizing the results of the literature search.

2.2 Reconnaissance Studies. Sufficient studies shall be performed to predict the number, distribution, type, affiliation, data potential and probable significance of cultural resources in a project area. The prediction shall be based in part on intensive survey (as defined in para 2.3 below) of a representative sample of a project area and may be coupled with remote sensing and/or other specialized studies (geomorphology, raw material sourcing, paleoclimatic reconstruction, etc.). Additional services which may be required to support a reconnaissance study include literature and archival research sufficient to identify patterning or lack thereof in the distribution and type of cultural resources known or expected in the project or study area; contacts with local Native American groups;

development of a work plan, research strategy or research design to identify significant research questions and to guide the selection of areas to be surveyed; historical or ethno-historical studies; assessment of project impacts on cultural resources and recommendations for further investigations; and the preparation and production of reports summarizing the results of the reconnaissance study.

2.3 Intensive Survey. The Contractor shall perform a comprehensive, systematic, pedestrian survey of a project area to identify cultural resources which can be reasonably detected from the surface and shall obtain accurate descriptions of the identified resources sufficient to evaluate their potential National Register eligibility in accordance with criteria in 36 CFR 60.4. Limited subsurface testing (auger holes, shovel tests, small excavation units) to determine the extent of the site or to obtain specialized samples (e.g., organic materials for radiocarbon assay, obsidian, pollen, etc.) may be required. Collection of surface artifacts may be prohibited and the capability for in-field identification of lithic tools, prehistoric and historic ceramics, glass and metal materials may be required.

Documentation of sites will include preparation of sketch maps, detailed photographs (black and white prints and color slides), general site descriptions including physiographic and vegetative situation, number and kinds of features, probable relationship among features, description of artifact assemblages, density and frequency of artifacts, site integrity, potential for yielding positive chronometric, flotation, and palynological samples, and management recommendations.

The Contractor shall complete appropriate state site survey forms. Supplemental forms may be used at the Contractor 's discretion or may be required in delivery orders. All sites and isolated occurrences shall be plotted on appropriate U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps or other project maps or aerial photographs as specified in the delivery order.

Additional services which may be required during the intensive survey include preparation of site and/or project specific work plans, research strategies, or research designs; historic, ethnographic, and ethno-historic studies;

specialized environmental studies; specialized chronometric studies; recommendations for further evaluation, data recovery and/or mitigation measures; completion of National Register forms, and preparation and production of reports.

2.4 Testing/Evaluation Programs. Testing programs shall be performed to evaluate the National Register eligibility of archeological sites and to obtain sufficient data to develop specific goals for mitigation. These data shall include:

horizontal and vertical boundaries of sites, number and kinds of surface and subsurface features, nature of artifact assemblages, density and frequency of artifacts, site integrity, potential for yielding positive chronometric flotation and palynological samples, and potential for yielding the types of data which can be used to address important research questions regarding the history or prehistory of the region. Testing programs may include detailed mapping of sites, photo documentation, controlled surface collection of artifacts, subsurface testing, archival research, geomorphic studies, and the application of near surface geophysical techniques (remote sensing). In the case of historic sites and structures, a thorough archival search may be required to document the history and significance of the property. The Contractor may be required to use the collected data to document determinations of eligibility, complete National Register forms and provide recommendations and time and cost estimates for additional investigations and/or mitigation measures. Evaluation may be undertaken concurrently with intensive survey. The level of effort for evaluation programs will be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative (COR), and may be subject to peer review.

2.5 Mitigation through Data Recovery. Data recovery shall be designed to preserve those values for which a property is considered significant. Data recovery will require development of an explicit research design that identifies specific research topics, appropriate hypotheses, test implications, and analyses necessary to test the hypotheses. Field studies may include: collection of surface artifacts, subsurface tests to identify buried cultural deposits and features, controlled excavation of features and activity loci, collection of specialized samples (such as radiocarbon, flotation, pollen and soil samples), historic and ethno-historic studies, photo documentation, geomorphic studies, and other specialized studies. Use of mechanical equipment such as backhoes, augers, and application of remote sensing techniques (i.e. near surface geophysical studies) may be required. Laboratory and analytical tasks include processing, cataloguing and curation of materials; analyses of field data consistent with needs of the research design; analysis of specialized samples; and preparation and production of technical and popular reports summarizing the results of the data recovery program.

2.6 Monitoring of Construction. Monitoring is designed to protect significant cultural resources that may be discovered during construction, and/or to assure protection of sites adjacent to construction areas. Services include observation of construction activity and inspection of disturbed areas and spoil. The Contractor shall normally identify and assess the significance of any cultural material that is encountered while in the field and shall notify the Corps and construction personnel as directed in the delivery order. A report on the monitoring activity will be required.

2.7 Remote Sensing (Land and/or Underwater). Remote sensing (and near surface geophysical studies) will be performed at the appropriate level of effort, if required, to locate submerged or underground cultural resources and/or evaluate their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places and assess impacts to submerged or underground cultural resources. This may include side-scan sonar, proton magnetometer and/or other remote sensing technology. Archival research, visual inspections, interpretation of remote sensing raw data and/or other related studies may also be included.

2.8 Preparation of Exhibits/Interpretive Materials. The Contractor may be required to prepare exhibits or other interpretive materials to be used by the Government to inform the public of the results of the cultural resources investigation.

3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Written reports summarizing the results of work performed under this contract shall be prepared in a format reflecting contemporary organizational and illustrative standards of professional archeological, architectural and historical journals. Certain report deliverables such as research designs, draft site forms, and site maps may be required to be submitted separately for early review. The Government may forward copies of the reports to persons or agencies for technical review. All reports will receive titles mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or COR.

3.1 TECHNICAL REPORTS: DRAFT AND FINAL. Draft and final technical reports shall contain but will not be limited to: a management summary; a National Technical Information Service (NTIS) fact sheet, a one page Executive summary background on Corps study objectives, a research strategy or design and approach, relevant discussion of paleo and modern environments, detailed discussion of methodologies, techniques, analyses and results thereof, and illustrative photographs, maps and drawings. Specific vocational data that would allow sites to be easily found by the reader shall be omitted from text and illustrations. These data will be bound separately in a data compendium (paragraph 3.3, below), or appendix.

3.1.1 The draft report shall be a polished product and accurate representation of the final report. Pages of the draft report shall be standard size (8-1/2" x 11"). The cover and title page shall carry the statement that this report was "Prepared for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District". The cover shall also incorporate the Corps of Engineers insignia. Photographs, plates, drawings, and other graphics shall appear in the same size, format, and general location in the draft report as they will appear in the final report. All hand prepared pages such as maps and drawings shall be professionally drafted. Halftone reproduction will be acceptable for photographs or these graphics may be reproduced by a high quality photocopier which produces an accurate representation of the original. The Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of draft reports unless otherwise specified in the individual delivery orders.

3.1.2 The final report shall incorporate review comments submitted to the Contractor by the Government.

Comments disputed by the Contractor may be discussed in a conflict resolution conference with the Government;

however, unless an agreement is reached, the Contractor shall address the Government comments. The final report shall be letter quality typed and printed by high quality photo-optical reproduction for text and half-tone reproduction for photographs. Text shall be single-spaced in a one or two column format with all pages of the text numbered and printed on both sides. A pre-final original (galley proof) of the report (including the cover) incorporating the comments of the Government shall be submitted to the Government for final approval prior to the production of the final report copies. Once approved, the Contractor shall provide fifty (50) copies and the original of the final report unless otherwise specified in individual delivery orders.

3.2 Non-technical/Popular Reports. A brief non-technical, popular summary of the results and significance of the study to human history and prehistory may be required on some delivery orders. This report shall be prepared and submitted separately from the final technical report. The narrative shall be oriented toward the nonprofessional public. The purpose of this document is to inform the interested public of the kinds of activities and research conducted by archeologists, historians, etc., using public funds. The non-technical report shall give a complete synopsis of the study and shall be in a style and length suitable for either a news release or short pamphlet, as indicated in the individual delivery order(s). Photographs and illustrations supplementing the significant aspects of the text shall be included.

3.3 Data Compendium. The data compendium shall contain report deliverables such as edited and typed site forms, inked site maps, black and white photographs of sites, U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps or portions thereof showing the location of the survey/project area (s) and all sites and isolated occurrences, data coding and retrieval information, accessioning data or catalogue sheets for all collected artifacts and specialized samples, and other descriptive data (charts, tables, computer output) obtained during the study but not included in the technical reports.

Data compendia shall not be publicly distributed except on a need to know basis for agencies and archeological and historical professionals. Components of the data compendium may, upon written approval of the Contracting Officer, be reproduced by microfiche and included in a designated packet.

3.4 Photographic Notebook. A photographic notebook may be required on some delivery orders. The photographic notebook shall contain: (1) one set of color slides, neatly labeled, of each site including representative features and artifacts, and representative views of archeological crews performing routine field and laboratory duties; (2) one set of black and white print negatives with corresponding contact print and photographic record sheet(s); and (3) a portfolio of 8" x 10" black and white or color photographs with typed labels, not to exceed 50 pages, illustrating representative site types and artifacts.

3.5 Progress Reports. These reports shall contain an accurate account of all field and laboratory work completed during the reporting period (usually monthly), including estimated percentages of archival research, fieldwork, laboratory analysis, report writing and overall progress. The numbers of hours expended by each personnel position (Principal Investigator, Project Director, Technicians, etc.) shall be specified. Any major problems, proposed corrective measures, action required by the Government, and future plans shall be discussed. Progress reports shall be concise, normally not exceeding 3 to 5 pages in length.

4. PERSONNEL AND CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall furnish sufficient technical supervisory and administrative personnel at all times to insure execution of the work in accordance with the delivery schedule(s). The Project Manager shall be responsible for maintaining a fully staffed and equipped work force and for affording liaison between the contract personnel and the Contracting Officer or COR. All work shall be accomplished according to schedule and under the budget established by the Project Manager and approved by the Contracting Officer or COR. It shall be the Project Manager's responsibility to ensure adequate internal controls and review procedures which shall eliminate conflicts, errors, and omissions. The Principal Investigator shall have full supervisory and disciplinary authority over personnel assigned under this contract. The Principal Investigator shall be responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy and timeliness of all work required under each delivery order.

Institutions, corporations, associations, or individuals will be considered qualified when they meet the minimum criteria given below. As part of the supplemental documentation, the technical proposal submitted in response to this RFP shall include vitae for the Principal Investigator(s), supervisory personnel, technical analysts and consultants in support of their academic and experiential qualifications for the research.

4.1 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

4.1.1 Project Manager. Persons in charge of the administration of an archeological, historical or archival investigations delivery order shall have a graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, history, or a closely related field or equivalent experience and at least three years of full time professional experience with two years of experience in a project manager capacity. Suitable professional references shall also be made available to obtain estimates regarding the adequacy of prior work. The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of the Project Manager.

4.1.2 Principal Investigators. Persons in charge of an archeological/historical project or research investigation delivery order, in addition to meeting the appropriate standards for Field Director, shall have a doctorate or equivalent level of professional experience. This shall be evidenced by an employment and publication record that demonstrates experience in field project formulation and execution, technical monograph reporting, and a minimum of two years as a principal investigator. Suitable professional references shall also be made available to obtain estimates regarding the adequacy of prior work. The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of the Principal Investigators. The Principal Investigators shall be required to work no less than 1/4 time on each delivery order, and may be required to work up to 1/2 time. The Contractor shall provide enough qualified Principal Investigators to handle multiple concurrent delivery orders for projects located throughout the entire geographic area of the Los Angeles District.

4.1.3 Field Director/Laboratory Director. All supervisory personnel shall have a graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field. They shall have two years of professional experience and one year of experience in the appropriate supervisory position. Two years of additional professional experience and documented ability to carry research to completion may be substituted. Supervisory personnel shall collectively have documented experience with the pertinent prehistoric/historic cultures of southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona. The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of the Field/Laboratory Director.

4.1.4 Underwater Archeologist. Underwater archeologists shall have a graduate degree or its equivalent in archeology, anthropology, history, or a closely related field, plus knowledge, through education and experience, of the principles and technology of oceanography, navigation, physical science, geology, and physical geography, and successful completion of at least 40 hours of formal training in remote sensing, both in the classroom and offshore.

They shall have 2 years of professional experience and documented ability to carry research to completion. The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of the Underwater Archeologist.

4.1.5 Paleontologist/Ethnologist/Historian/Historical Architect/Architectural Historian/ Special Studies Consultant.

These professionals shall have a graduate degree in their area of expertise or in a closely related field. Additionally, they shall have 2 years of professional experience and documented ability to carry research to completion. Suitable professional references shall also be made available to allow assessment regarding the adequacy of prior work. The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of these specialists.

4.1.6 Technical Analysts. Persons responsible for analysis of lithic, ceramic (prehistoric and historic), faunal or floral remains, or glass/metal/historic artifacts shall meet the minimum requirements for Crew Member/Laboratory Technician and shall have demonstrated a minimum of twelve (12) months of appropriate analytical experience (field, laboratory, or combined field/laboratory). The Contracting Officer or COR shall have the right of approval of all technical analysts.

4.1.7 Archeological Technician III (Crew Chief). Crew Chiefs for fieldwork crews shall have supervisory experience in similar survey or excavation programs; demonstrated collective familiarity with the prehistoric/historic material culture(s) of southern California Southern Nevada and Arizona; at least twelve (12) months combined field survey and excavation experience; six (6) months crew chief experience; and shall possess either a Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in archeology, anthropology, history, or related field.

Crew Chiefs shall also demonstrate sufficient laboratory/analysis experience to be effective in completing field work in an efficient and accurate manner.

4.1.8 Archeological Technician I and II (Crew Member/Laboratory Technician). Crew members and laboratory technicians shall have a minimum of twelve (12) months combined experience in survey, excavation, recordation, and identification of material culture remains from historic/prehistoric sites. They must possess either a Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archeology, history or a related field, or demonstrate an equivalent level of professional competence.

4.2 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS. Substantial organizational and facilities support is necessary for this contract. The Contractor shall provide or demonstrate access to the following facilities, equipment and supplies required to perform the required types of work:

4.2.1 Adequate travel and logistical support vehicles; adequate permanent field and laboratory equipment necessary to perform the work described, including such items as compasses, cameras, mapping equipment, microscopes;

scales; data processing equipment, and computer facilities for accomplishing quantitative data analysis;

photographic, cartographic, editorial, graphics, and layout support for professional report preparation; and sufficient library and office space to perform the range of cultural resources services described herein.

4.2.2 Adequate laboratory and office space facilities necessary for proper treatment, analysis, and Curation of specimens and records likely to result from the contract. These facilities do not necessarily have to include such specialized capabilities as pollen, geochemical, or radiocarbon analyses, but shall include facilities sufficient to properly preserve or stabilize specimens for any subsequent specialized analysis.

4.2.3 All equipment shall be in good adjustment and working order. Time will not be charged against the Government for adjusting and maintaining instruments and equipment.

5. SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND REPRESENTATION. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all investigations as to the nature and location of the work, the general local conditions including those bearing upon transportation and the availability of roads and airports, the uncertainties of weather and flood stages, the topography and conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the work, and all other matters upon which information is reasonably obtainable and which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under this contract. Any failure by the Contractor to become acquainted with all the available information will not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

6. DISPOSITION OF COLLECTIONS AND OTHER INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTATION. Materials produced as a result of this contract shall be properly catalogued and curated in an acceptable regional facility that meets the minimum standards specified in 36 CFR Part 79: "Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Collections; Final Rule" Federal Register Vol.55, No.177, September 12, 1990, pp.37616-37639. Specimens, photographs, and associated records, field notes and forms, catalogue sheets, laboratory materials, written documentation and any other data acquired under provisions of the contract, are the property of the U.S.

Government and shall be maintained for the public benefit. At any time the Government may request specimens or materials for examination or display. The Contractor is responsible for all costs connected with Curation. All final reports shall contain, as an appendix, a complete and accurate listing of cultural materials and associated documentation recovered and/or generated which the Principal Investigator considers appropriate for Curation.

7. CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall consult with the Government concerning the methodology and procedures of the study to ensure that the Government's interest is best served and all the objectives of the study are met. Meetings may be held at a location and time mutually agreeable to the Principal Investigator and the Contracting Officer or COR to review the progress of work to be performed under the terms of this scope of services. The Government will provide the successful offeror with the dates and locations of meetings as part of individual delivery orders. The Project Manager or his designee shall serve as the single point of contact and liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or COR for all work required under the contract.

8. NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS. In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when he/she anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving pertinent details; provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

9. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED DATA. Existing drawings, maps, aerial photographs and related engineering data on sediment accumulation, erosion and general project operations may be available to support study requirements. All such data shall remain the property of the Government. Data will be available at the Los Angeles District office at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and Contracting Officer.

10. PRELIMINARY DATA. During the progress of the work, the Contractor may be called upon by the Government to provide preliminary study data and information which might be deemed necessary to satisfy Government needs. The Contractor shall provide data from this project to the extent that such requests do not detract from the contractual objectives of the study.

11. DISSEMINATION OF DATA. Neither the Contractor nor his/her representatives shall release any sketch, photograph, map, report, newspaper article or other material of any nature obtained or prepared under a delivery order without specific written approval of the Contracting Officer or COR, prior to the completion of the delivery order.

12. PUBLICATIONS. It is expected that the Contractor and those in his/her employ may, during the term of the contract, present reports of the work to various professional societies and publications. Outlines or abstracts of those reports dealing with work sponsored under this contract shall be sent to the Contracting Officer or COR for review and written approval prior to presentation or publication. Credit shall be given to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and two copies of each paper presented and/or published shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer or COR. Copyright shall not be claimed by the Contractor for any materials produced under this Contract. All such materials are to remain in the public domain.

Section G Contract Admin Data

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The Contract Administration Office for this contract subsequent to award is:

Department of the Army Los Angeles District, Corps of Engineers 915 Wilshire Blvd., ATTN: Ecosystem Branch Los Angeles, California 90017

ATTN: Stephen Dibble

Telephone No: 213-452-3849

Payment will be made by:

USACE Finance Center

ATTN: CEFC-AO-P

5270 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

Submit Invoices to: Stephen Dibble Department of the Army Los Angeles District, Corps of Engineers 915 Wilshire Blvd., ATTN: Ecosystem Branch Los Angeles, California 90017

REFER TO SF 1333, BLOCK 26 WHICH WILL BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF AWARD

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

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AFARS SUBPART 5137.96 – ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

RESPONSIBILITY

52.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

REQUIRED INSURANCE

52.204-11 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT-REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS (JUL 2010)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

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52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)

252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD

OFFICIALS (NOV

2011)

252.209-7001 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL BY THE GOVERNMENT OF A

TERRORIST COUNTRY (JAN 2009)

252.239-7001 INFORMATION ASSURANCE CONTRACTOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

(JAN 2008)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

ACCRUALS:

In accordance with USACE Engineer Financial Regulation (ER) 37-1-30, and other applicable Federal and DOD financial accounting standards, the Contractor is required to assist government personnel with providing reasonably accurate accrual estimates. The accrual is from the thru date of the period of performance (Eng Form 93, block 9) to the end for the month of the value of goods and/or services rendered/expected to be rendered to the Government pursuant to this contract. This is for each calendar month during which goods and services are delivered. Standard forms with instructions will be provided by the Government to assist with meeting this requirement or you may contact Richard Wagner at

213.452.3307 for assistance. These monthly estimates, which facilitate timely entry of accruals, must be received by the Government on or before six (6) business days prior to each calendar month-end.

AFARS SUBPART 5137.96 – ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report all contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for the performance of this contract. The contract is required to completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address https://cmra.army.mil/ .

The required information includes:

(1) Contracting Office, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative;

(2) Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

(3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

(4) Contractor name, address, phone number; e-mail address, identity of contractor employee entering data;

(5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-contractors);

(6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-contractors);

(7) Total payments (including subcontractors);

(8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor if different);

(9) Estimated data collection cost:

(10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

(11) Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest City, Country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

(12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language.

(13) Number of contractor and sub-contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the contractor will also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement (9) above. Reporting period will be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of teach government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The bidder's attention is directed to the latest version of U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual, EM 385-1-1, which will be strictly enforced. This publication may be obtained online and is available for download at http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx . Hard copies are available from the Associated General Contractors of America (Item #3607). The U.S. Government Printing Office is sold out of its inventory of https://cmra.army.mil/ http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx the manual. Any other Safety and Occupational specific questions can be addressed to the US Army Engineer District, Los Angeles, ATTN: Safety Office, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, California 90053-2325.

RESPONSIBILITY

a. SSHO shall be a full-time responsibility unless specified differently in the contract. No contractor whose contract specifies a full-time SSHO will be allowed to implement less than fulltime safety and occupational health responsibility for the SSHO unless the Chief of Construction Branch, with the concurrence of the Chief of the Safety Office, has expressly authorized such in writing. This risk assessment may be recorded in the Resident Management System.

b. Contractors are accountable for safety and health on the contract site. USACE shall hold contractors accountable for their safety and health performance.

c. USACE personnel will continuously assess contractor activities to identify high risk activities and assure the contractor has implemented adequate control measures to protect contractors, customer and Government personnel, property, and resources as well as members of the public and their property.

52.0000-4010 INQUIRIES

Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders/offerors before submission of their bids/offers. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of a contract are not binding. Any information given to a prospective offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting offers or if lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders/offerors.

1. All inquiries relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet.

A. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user, or self register into the ProjNet system.

To access the Bid Inquiry system, go to the ProjNet web page and fill in:

- Managing Agency - USACE

- Email address

- Key Access (this is the Bidder Inquiry Key - see below for key)

- Click on “Sign In”

- You will be prompted for the answer to your secret question on the next screen

If this is your first time accessing ProjNet, you will be directed to a screen titled “User account not found. Please create one using the form below”. Fill in the requested information (name, company, city, phone #, etc)

For additional guidance, see the attached 1-page pdf file for accessing the Bid Inquiry system.

B. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry. Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

C. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by the technical team.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W912PL-14-R-0010 http://www.projnet.org/projnet

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: MQRBBA-44IGCT

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 5 business days prior to bid/proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

4. The ProjNet call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

5. Responses on the Bidder Inquiry System do not revise, change, amend or supersede the provisions of the solicitation. Changes to the solicitation must be by written amendment thereto. Any Bidder Inquiry System response that can be interpreted to be in conflict with the solicitation or amendment, shall be subordinate to the conflicting provision, term, and/or note, wherever it appears in the solicitation, until revised or altered by a written amendment to the solicitation.

Additionally, offerors may not anticipate a change to the solicitation until the change, revision, correction, or alteration of the solicitation is actually made, in writing and published as an amendment to the solicitation

REQUIRED INSURANCE

Insurance is required as follows:

a. Either Workman's Compensation or Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $100,000.00.

b. General Liability. The Contracting Officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form or policy of at least $500,000.00 per occurrence.

c. Automobile Liability Insurance for Bodily Injury and Property Damage with minimum limits of $200,000.00 for injury or death of any one person; $500,000.00 for each accident or occurrence of bodily injury liability; and $20,000.00 for each accident or occurrence for property liability.

d. In every case the insurance coverage shall amount to at least the limits stated above. However, where the Financial Responsibility Compulsory Insurance Law of the State in which the installation is located requires higher limits, the Automobile Liability Insurance Policy should provide coverage of at least those limits.

Prior to the commencement of work hereunder, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Office a certificate or written statement of the above required insurance. The policies evidencing required nsurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective until 10 days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts hereunder.

52.204-11 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT-REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JUL

2010)

(a) Definitions. For definitions related to this clause (e.g., contract, first-tier subcontract, total compensation etc.) see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recovery_faqs_contractors.

These FAQs are also linked under http://www.FederalReporting.gov.

(b) This contract requires the contractor to provide products and/or services that are funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Act funds under this contract. These reports will be made available to the public.

(c) Reports from the Contractor for all work funded, in whole or in part, by the Recovery Act, are due no later than the 10th day following the end of each calendar quarter. The Contractor shall review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Federal Contractors before each reporting cycle and prior to submitting each quarterly report as the FAQs may be updated from time-to-time. The first report is due no later than the 10th day after the end of the calendar quarter in which the Contractor received the award. Thereafter, reports shall be submitted no later than the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter. For information on when the Contractor shall submit its final report, see http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/recovery_faqs_contractors.

(d) The Contractor shall report the following information, using the online reporting tool available at www.FederalReporting.gov.

(1) The Government contract and order number, as applicable.

(2) The amount of Recovery Act funds invoiced by the contractor for the reporting period. A cumulative amount from all the reports submitted for this action will be maintained by the government's on-line reporting tool.

(3) A list of all significant services performed or supplies delivered, including construction, for which the contractor invoiced in this calendar quarter.

(4) Program or project title, if any.

(5) A description of the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the contract, including significant deliverables and, if appropriate, associated units of measure.

(6) An assessment of the contractor’s progress towards the completion of the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the contract (i.e., not started, less than 50 percent completed, completed 50 percent or more, or fully completed). This covers the contract (or portion thereof) funded by the Recovery Act.

(7) A narrative description of the employment impact of work funded by the Recovery Act. This narrative should be cumulative for each calendar quarter and address the impact on the Contractor's and first-tier subcontractors' workforce for all first-tier subcontracts valued at $25,000 or more. At a minimum, the Contractor shall provide--

(i) A brief description of the types of jobs created and jobs retained in the United States and outlying areas (see definition in FAR 2.101).