A21 - W912PM19T0054 Amend 02 CC.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY

SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE

ISSUED. This is an 8(a) Small Business Set Aside. The solicitation number is W912PM19T0054, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561210 with a small business size standard of $38.5M. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01.

Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires a contractor to provide Operation and Maintenance services at the W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in Wilkesboro, NC.

Evaluation of Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined to offer the best value using a trade-off evaluation approach.

Information for Evaluation: The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions.

Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain their best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. See solicitation provision 52.212-2.

This solicitation shall be evaluated by awarding to the proposal determined to offer the best value using a trade-off evaluation approach. Proposals will be evaluated using informal source selection procedures.

Estimated Performance Period:

1 January 2020 (or date of award) – 31 October 2020 – Base Period* 1 November 2020 – 31 October 2021 – Option Year 1 1 November 2021 – 31 October 2022 – Option Year 2

1 November 2022 – 31 October 2023 – Option Year 3 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024 – Option Year 4

*Period of performance follows the peak and off-peak months in accordance with the technical provisions where peak months run from April through October and off-peak months run from November through

March of the following year. Bid schedule separate’s months out for each year due to the change in level -of-effort for peak versus off-peak months.*

Service Contract Act Wage Determinations for Wilkes County Apply. See solicitation for specific determination numbers.

The Offeror is responsible for referring to the above wage decisions and applying them as applicable. The Government will attach the latest versions to the contract upon award.

This will be a firm-fixed-price contract action.

FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY FULFILL THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, AS FURTHER

DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK, WILL RESULT IN YOUR OFFER BEING

REMOVED FROM CONTENTION.

In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all quotes shall be submitted electronically through email to alicia.g.evans@usace.army.mil and to karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format and shall be on 8 ½ x 11 size pages in no less than a 11 pitch or 11 font. Offerors may use compressions utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

mailto:alicia.g.evans@usace.army.mil mailto:karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil

Offerors shall submit the quotes electronically via email to alicia.g.evans@usace.army.mil and to karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil. No other submission to a site or email outside of the two established will be accepted.

Quote due Date and Time:

Request For Quotes No: W912PM19T0054 Due Date of Quotes: 23 December 2019

Time by which Quotes are due: 2:00 PM. (Eastern Time) Title of Project: Operation and Maintenance services at the W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in Wilkesboro, NC.

Quotes are due as specified on the solicitation document (as amended if applicable). The time & date of Quote receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded within the electronic email inboxes. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Offerors should time their upload effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. If an electronic submission is uploaded and sent minutes before the deadline but the upload doesn’t complete until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the email sent and receipt confirmations for their record.

mailto:alicia.g.evans@usace.army.mil mailto:karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil

W912PM19T0054

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

PROJNET

Solicitation/Technical Inquiries via ProjNet

1. Solicitation/Technical Inquiries.

a. Inquiries are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry at the ProjNet website at https://www.projnet.org

<https://www.projnet.org> .

b. If you have technical problems accessing the Bidder Inquiry via the ProjNet website, contact the ProjNet Help

Desk at 1-800-428-4357 (HELP). This number is for technical issues accessing the website ONLY.

2. Read this paragraph in conjunction with contract provision FAR 52.214-6, “Explanation to Prospective Bidders”.

3. Any prospective bidder/offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings specifications, etc., must request it in writing via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet within no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening or receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than ten (10) calendar days prior to receipt of bid opening or receipt of proposals.

4. No Inquiries will be accepted by the Bidder Inquiry system within ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening. However, you may still access the Bidder Inquiry system to view answers/replies to previous inquiries until the bid opening.

5. ProjNet - Bidder Inquiry module.

a. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders/offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To access Bidder Inquiry, go to the ProjNet web page at http://www.projnet.org <http://www.projnet.org> and click the “Quick Add” link. Once at the Quick Add screen, select agency USACE, enter Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, and bidder’s/offeror’s e-mail address, then click login. If this is bidder’s/offeror’s first time logging in they will be taken to the Bidder Inquiry Create Account screen to self-register. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue. Please remember your Secret Question Answer and email address used for future access to this website.

b. From this page you may view all bidder/offeror inquiries under Reports or post a new inquiry under Submit.

c. Bidders/Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by another email notification that an answer to their question has been posted after it has been reviewed by our technical team and responded to by a Contracting Officer. It is the responsibility of the Bidder/Offeror to check their junk email and email delivery options to ensure delivery of these acknowledgement emails.

d. Bidders/Offerors are responsible for checking bid inquiry items.

e. Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The name of the submitter or firm is not published for the public on the report of all Bidder Inquiries. Bidders/ Offerors are on notice of, and assumed to be aware of, all inquiries, responses, and information posted in the Bidder Inquiry System up to the date of bid submission, whether the inquiry was generated by the Bidder themselves or another potential Bidder/ Offeror. Bidders are responsible for incorporating all such information into their bid, or for requesting further clarification."

6. Solicitation Information:W912PM19T0054 Bidder Inquiry Key: N7GCC2-TGINXK https://www.projnet.org/ https://www.projnet.org/ http://www.projnet.org/ http://www.projnet.org/

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 3 Months W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Off-Peak Month

Operations and Maintenance Level I Services

Off-Peak months are defined in TP-1.21 in the attached technical provisions

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 7 Months W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Peak Months

Peak months are defined in TP-1.21 in the attached technical provisions

0003 1 Job Level II Services AT OR BELOW $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job orders approved by the COR will be paid under this CLIN. No individual job order greater than $5,000.00 may be paid under this CLIN.

**DO NOT BID THIS CLIN**

Level II Services OVER $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job less than or equal to $5,000.00 may be paid under this CLIN.

1001 5 Months OPTION W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Off-Peak Month

1002 7 Months OPTION W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Peak Months

1003 1 Job OPTION Level II Services AT OR BELOW $5000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

OPTION Level II Services OVER $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

2001 5 Months

2002 7 Months OPTION W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Peak Months

Operations and Maintenance Level I Services

2003 1 Job OPTION Level II Services AT OR BELOW $5000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

OPTION Level II Services OVER $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

3001 5 Months

3002 7 Months OPTION W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Peak Months

3003 1 Job OPTION Level II Services AT OR BELOW $5000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

OPTION Level II Services OVER $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

4001 5 Months

4002 7 Months OPTION W. Kerr Scott Project O&M Peak Months

4003 1 Job OPTION Level II Services AT OR BELOW $5000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

OPTION Level II Services OVER $5,000.00

Unscheduled, Non-Routine Directed Services (including Emergencies) as defined in TP-2.27.2 Circumstances including but not limited to theft, vandalism, and acts of God. This may include unscheduled, non-routine maintenance as well as emergency services within the attached technical provisions. Only individual job

TOTALS

NAM E :

SOLIC IT A TIO N NUM B E R:

NAM E OF PRO JE C T :

SUMMARY OF PRICE FOR BASE AND OPTION YEARS

This must be completed and attached to your quote.

Base Year – Off - Peak Price $ _____

Base Year – Peak Price $ _____

Base Year – Level II at or below $5,00 0.00 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Base Year – Level II over $5,000.0 0 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Base Year – TOTAL Estimated Contract Amount $ _____

Option Year 1 – Off - Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 1 – Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 1 – Level II at or below $5,00 0.00 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 1 – Level II over $5,000.0 0 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 1 – TOTAL Estimated Contract Amount $ _____

Option Year 2 – Off - Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 2 – Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 2 – Level II at or below $5,00 0.00 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 2 – Level II over $5,000.0 0 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 2 – TOTAL Estimated Contract Amount $ _____

Option Year 3 – Off - Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 3 – Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 3 – Level II at or below $5,00 0.00 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 3 – Level II over $5,000.0 0 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,000 EST

Option Year 3 – TOTAL Estimated Contract Amount $ _____

Option Year 4 – Off - Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 4 – Peak Price $ _____

Option Year 4 – Level II at or below $5,00 0.00 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,00 0 EST

Option Year 4 – Level II over $5,000.0 0 **DO NOT BID THIS CLIN** $ 25,000 EST

Option Year 4 – TOTAL Estimated Contract Amount $ _____

TOTAL BASE AND OPTION YEARS $

SOLIC IT A TIO N NUM B E R:

NAM E OF PRO JE C T:

Summary of Costs by Year by Technical Provision

Technical

Provision

Base Year

Off Peak

Base Year

Peak

Option Year 1

Off Peak

Option Year 1

Peak

Option Year 2

Off Peak

Option Year 2

Off Peak

Option Year 3

Off Peak

Option Year 3

Peak

Option Year 4

Off Peak

Options Year 4

Peak

TP 2

TP 3

TP 5

TP 6

TP 7

TP 9

TP 10

TP 12

TP 13

TP 14

TP 17

TP 21

Total

SOLIC IT A TIO N NUM B E R:

NAM E OF PRO JE C T:

Summary of Productive Labor Hours by Technical Provision

Technical Provision

Base

Year Off Peak

Base

Year Peak

Option

Year 1 Off Peak

Option

Year 1 Peak

Option

Year 2 Off Peak

Option

Year 2 Off Peak

Option

Year 3 Off Peak

Option

Year 3 Peak

Option

Year 4 Off Peak

Options

Year 4 Peak

TP 2

TP 3

TP 5

TP 6

TP 7

TP 9

TP 10

TP 12

TP 13

TP 14

TP 17

TP 21

Total

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

W KERR SCOTT LAKE PROJECT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Section C – Descriptions and Specifications

Technical Provisions

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Section Title

TP-1 General Information

TP-2 Management

TP-3 Cleaning Services

TP-5 Maintain Buildings, Structures, Mechanical, Electrical, Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Systems

TP-6 Maintenance of Grass, Trees and Landscape Areas

TP-7 Maintenance and Repair of Equipment, Boats, Trailers, and Attachments

TP-9 Maintenance and Repair of Earthen Dams, Dikes, Riprap, Ramps, Beaches, Berms and Bulkhead Walls

TP-10 Maintenance and Repair of Signs, Trails , Walkways, Roads, Barricades, Gates, Parking Areas, Wheel Stops, Fencing and Posts

TP-11 Natural Resource Management

TP-12 Boundary Line Maintenance

TP-13 Aids to Navigation, Refuse Removal, and Courtesy Dock Maintenance

TP-14 Shoreline Stabilization

TP-16 Visitor Center Receptionist

Appendix Appendix 1 - Government Furnished Equipment Appendix 2 - Project Facility Inventory Appendix 3 - Grass Mowing Areas & Maps

Appendix 4 - Road Ends and Non-developed Fishing and Access Areas

Appendix 5 - Herbicide and Pest Control Procedures

Appendix 6 - Boundary Line Painting Appendix 7 - Swim Beach and Well Water Sampling

Appendix 8 - Buoy Map

**NOTE: TPs-4, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 are not applicable and have been intentionally omitted.

The Appendices 1-8 listed above are to be used in conjunction with the technical provision information to find any quantities for size and number of facilities and frequencies of tasks to be performed that are not listed specifically in the technical provisions paragraphs. The appendices are found after the technical provisions.

TP-1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Operations and Maintenance

Descriptions, Specifications and Scope of Work

TP-1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this contract is to provide the maintenance, repair, and operation of W. Kerr Scott

Reservoir, as described below.

TP-1.1 Intent: It is the intent of the following specifications to procure for the Government the complete and efficient maintenance, and repairs on the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir Project. The Project’s facilities include one (1) Visitor Assistance Center & Environmental Education Center, twelve (12) formal recreation park areas, approximately 40 miles of trails, shoreline areas, 1,475 surface acres of reservoir waters, Visitor Center security & fire systems, numerous operational areas and structures, forestry and wildlife lands, all Corps owned and GSA vehicles, vessels, and equipment, the dam and related structures. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, replacement parts, fuel, lubricants and other items as necessary to accomplish specific requirements as specified herein and non-specified minor incidental work in an efficient and cost effective manner. All materials, supplies and equipment not rented or owned by the Contractor and funded or provided by the Government through this contract will remain the property of the Government. Work under this contract shall be performed under the general direction of the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, codes, or directives. Performance shall be in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provisions, Drawings, and Attachments contained herein or incorporated by reference.

Procuring Contracting Officer: The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the overall responsibility for administration of this contract. The PCO has the authority to administer, terminate, or modify the contract. The

PCO is responsible for ensuring that all necessary actions are taken to achieve effective contract administration and that the Contractor complies with the provisions of the contract. Some responsibilities may be delegated to a COR.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR provides feedback to the PCO in the administration of the contract requirements. The COR maintains direct communication with the Contractor and verifies that the

Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract. The COR accepts and approves services performed under the contract and may redirect the Contractor on any item or work requirement pending correction of a deficiency.

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and Specialized Inspectors (SI): The QAR/SI receives and reviews

Contractor submittals, plans, charts, and reports. Verifies accuracy, completeness and recommends appropriate action to the COR. Performs random inspections to determine if the contract requirements are being met and if the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan is being implemented effectively. Advises the COR of contract status, deficiencies, recommended actions, and other information pertinent to the administration of the contract.

Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel utilized in performance of the contract shall be legal residents of the United States. Personnel shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to the extent necessary in adequately reading and understanding regulations and instructions to complete and safely perform the contract services. The Contractor shall provide personnel to perform the contract requirements within specified time frame required by the contract and shall meet all variations, shift s chedules and changes as may be required to respond to the requirements of the contract. All persons performing under the contract shall remain employees of the Contractor and not of the Government. The Government has the right to restrict individuals fro m access to federal property under the contract of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified by the COR as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing or operational mission of the project and its personnel or the general public. The COR may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any employee for misconduct or security reasons. The removal from the job site of such person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to perform. Compliance with the OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations for the protection of employees is exclusively the obligation of the Contractor. Further, the Government will assume no liability or responsibility for the Contractor's compliance or noncompliance with such requirements. Contractor employees working with the W. Kerr Scott Lake Project will be required to receive a background investigation.

Contractor employees are allowed to work after information is submitted and can continue to work unless derogatory information is found during background check that necessitates restriction or removal of the employee.

Contract Personnel Identification and Appearance: Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide each employee with a uniform (i.e. pants and shirt) bearing the name of the corporation located on the left shirt pocket. Uniforms shall be worn by the Prime

Contractor employees at all times while performing work under this contract and all Contractor employees (both prime and sub-contractor) shall be distinct from the public and Government personnel.

Employee Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the U.S. Government, the Department of the Army or W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. The Contractor shall remove any employee for reasons of misconduct from the job site. The removal from the job site of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

Contract Personnel Status: The abrupt absence of personnel could adversely affect the Contractors ability to perform; however, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract.

Employee Capability: All Contractor employees performing work under the contract shall be physically able to do their assigned work. The Contractor shall not allow any employee(s) under the influence of alcohol, illeg al drugs, or is incapacitated by restricted substances to perform any work.

Cooperation with Other Contractors and Government Personnel: The Contractor shall cooperate with other

Contractors and Government personnel performing work on Government property . The Contractor shall be willing to adjust scheduling and performance to accommodate additional support if required by modification. The Contractor shall avoid interfering with the performance of work by other Contractor or Government employees while not compromising health, safety, or security. Any disagreement or cause of delay shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

Non-Personal Services: The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) immediately.

TP-1.2 Site of Work: W. Kerr Scott Project is located on the Yadkin River, 3 miles upstream from the town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The project consists of 1,475 surface acres of water and approximately 5,775 acres of adjoining land located within Wilkes County, North Carolina. The Project is approximately 50 miles west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

TP-1.3 Maps, Drawings and Lists: All maps, drawings and lists made reference to in the following TP’s and not provided in the appendix of this document may be reviewed at the W. Kerr Scott Project Management Center located at 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkes County, North Carolina during the hours of 7:30 am – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. The Contractor will be allowed to make copies of Government provided maps and drawings using Government equipment during duty hours only. All other reproduction needs of the Contractor will be at their own expense.

TP-1.4 Applicable Documents and References: The following individual standards and codes, manuals, and other documents shall apply to performance:

a. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

National Electrical Code

National Warm Air and Air Conditioning Assn.

National Association of Fan Manufacturers National Fire Protection Association

American Society of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Institution Sheet Metal Manufacturers

Air Moving and Conditioning Association American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers American Welding Society

American National Standards Institute American Concrete Institute Portland Cement Associates

Asphalt Institute American Institute of Steel Construction

National Assn. of Architectural Metal Manufacturers National Plumbing Standards Code Illustrated Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Assn.

The Aluminum Association American Society for Testing and Materials Flat Glass Marketing Association

American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.

Architectural Graphic Standards

Consumer Product Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Guideline, Vols. I & II Southern Building Code

North Carolina Building Code Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

b. Equipment Manufacturer's Repair and Operating Manuals

TP-1.5 Other Contracts: The Government may award contracts for additional or similar work. The Contractor shall cooperate with such other Contractors and Government employees, as directed by the COR. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act of interference in the performance of other Contractors or Government forces.

TP-1.6 Contractor Facilities: The Government will furnish the Contractor the following buildings for its use:

Facility/Building Size Location

Garage-Shop 24’ x 40’ Maintenance Compound Canteen 30’ x 24’ Maintenance Compound

Office 8’ x 8’ Maintenance Compound Storage 8’ x 8’ Maintenance Compound Storage 9’ x 9’ Maintenance Compound

Storage 12’ x 19’ Maintenance Compound Storage 24’ x 32’ Maintenance Compound Wood Working 25’ x 50’ Maintenance Compound

Storage Shed 28’ x 71’ Maintenance Compound Ergo Shed 16’ x 36’ Maintenance Compound

House (Contractor Office) Reservoir Road

The large storage shed (27’ x 157’) in the maintenance compound will be used by the Government for the parking of

Government vehicles with the exception of one concrete bay which will be utilized for recreational signs storage.

All buildings are subject to Government employee inspections and entrance. The Contractor employees will be provided keys to all operational and recreational buildings.

Utilities for the buildings listed are provided by the Government. Two chain link security fences with lockable gates enclose all structures. The Contractor may modify these facilities to meet work requirements following prior approval by the COR. A security system is provided at the maintenance shop and house (Contractor office); the Contractor is responsible for arming/disarming per instructions given by the COR. The Government is responsible for the maintenance of the security system.

The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the

Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation.

When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

1.6.1 Facility Condition: The Government will provide the facilities in their current condition for use by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the occupied facilities placed at their disposal. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the safekeeping of facilities and shall take adequate precautions to prevent or minimize fire hazards, odors, and vermin. At the completion or termination of the contract, and subsequent to a joint inspection by the Contractor and Government, these facilities shall be returned to the Government in the same condition as received with allowances made for reasonable fair wear and tear. The Contractor shall be held liable for any incurred repair costs caused through negligence on the part of the Contractor, subcontractor, or employee, to include any administrative and inspection costs necessary to repair the facilities. Any discovery of lead, asbestos, or similar hazardous materials within the facilities is to be reported to the COR and will be handled by the Government separate from this contract.

1.6.2 Custodial Services: The Government does not provide custodial services for areas utilized by the Contractor;

however, the Contractor is required to keep the facilities clean. Cleaning of shop and restrooms shall be done weekly as a minimum.

1.6.3 Housekeeping: All work areas operated by the Contractor, specifically the Government Furnished Facilities identified in TP-1.6 shall be inspected daily for adequate housekeeping and findings recorded on QC inspection reports. All work areas and means of access shall be maintained safe and orderly.

TP-1.7 Contractor’s Equipment: The Government will furnish the Contractor with Government Furnished heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools that can be used by the Contractor as shown in Appendix 1. All equipment and tools in Appendix 1 will be used and maintained by the Contractor for the Government in performance of work specified in this contract, except Government is responsible for maintenance and repair of Government furnished radios. Contractors shall not be permitted to remove Government furnished equipment from the project, except for the purpose of having equipment serviced, or with prior approval from the COR. It is expected that all specialty tools and equipment that is not Government furnished as stated in Appendix 1 will be provided by the Contractor.

The Government will not furnish vehicles.

TP-1.7.1 Vehicle Washing: All Contractor owned vehicles/equipment used to perform contract services may be washed onsite at the Maintenance Compound.

TP-1.7.2 Fuel: Contractor will be responsible for providing fuel for all Contractor furnished equipment in performance of this contract. The Contractor will pay fuel cost for all shared equipment while in use. The Contractor will be required to record fuel levels (in a log) when checking out Government equipment or owned vehicles, and refuel them to pre check-out levels prior to return. Fuel consumed by Government employees and volunteers will not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

TP-1.8 Damaged Government Furnished Equipment: In the event the Contractor damages any Government Furnished Equipment due to negligence, it will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to replace any damaged or broken equipment at the Contractor’s own expense. The replacement will be of equal or greater quality than initially provided and the replacement(s) remain the property of the Government.

TP-1.9 Government Employee Use of Equipment: Government employees may schedule the use of any idle hand-receipted Government furnished equipment as long as the use does not interfere with the Contractor accomplishing all TPs found in this document. The Government will not schedule the use of equipment that creates a scheduling conflict with the Contractor unless it’s an emergency. The use of Government furnished equipment by Government employees or volunteers is limited to eighty (80) hours per year. In the event an unexpected emergency occurs requiring the use of Government equipment by the Government, the Contractor is expected to relinquish control of the equipment until such time the Government does not need the equipment. In the event that the Government requires the use of Government furnished equipment for longer than eighty (80) hours, a suitable replacement will be provided to the Contractor or an allowable Level II Services charge for the replacement equipment during the non-availability period. The Government is responsible for repair of equipment damaged by Government or volunteer personnel.

TP-1.10 Safeguarding Government Property: The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel are aware of the responsibility to be good stewards of Government property entrusted to them. The Contractor may be held liable for damaged or stolen Government property due to negligence. When it is determined that the Government is due compensation, the Contracting Officer will issue a written request to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the COR, QAR, or any ranger on duty, all acts of vandalism, larceny, pilferage, or other damage within 24-hours after discovery. A formal report detailing repair cost shall be made within three business days to the COR.

TP-1.11 Key Control: The Government will issue Contractor personnel keys to all locked areas that will be operated and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No key issued to the Contractor shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys to the COR. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by

Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees or personnel authorized by the

COR.

TP-1.12 Communication: Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall procure a telephone line and sufficient cell phones to provide adequate telephone communications. The Contractor will furnish a cellular phone to enable communication between the Corps and the Contractor’s superintendent. The Contractor shall provide the COR with an emergency contact list within the first 30 days of the contract, and when the emergency contact list changes thereafter. The Government will furnish one (1) vehicle radio to enable communication between the Government and the Contractor’s superintendent. The Government will be responsible for repairs, maintenance, and replacements of this device.

TP-1.13 Interruptions: All Contractor related work that requires an interruption of the use of the project, recreation facilities, buildings, or by the visiting public shall be fully coordinated and approved in advance by the

COR. Interruptions shall be kept to an absolute minimum, and all repairs, replacements of equipment or components shall be performed in an expeditious manner.

TP-1.14 Closure of Recreation Areas: Occasionally, recreation areas will be closed in their entirety, or partially, for safety concerns or other reasons. Closures for periods less than sixty (60) days will be communicated by the COR to the Contractor. Temporary closures of facilities or areas greater than sixty (60) days or permanent closures of facilities or areas will be handled by a separate contract action. The COR will notify the Contractor immediately upon knowledge of a closure to allow for proper coordination by the Contractor in determining the need for and duties of employees usually working at these locations.

TP-1.15 New or Consolidated Facilities: The W. Kerr Scott Project is continually undergoing renovation and consolidation of recreation areas, which could cause the temporary or permanent closing of some public use areas or the increase, decrease, or alteration of facilities. The Contractor’s work schedule shall be flexible in order to meet these changing requirements. Any additional recreation facilities or parks, not already included in these technical provisions will be handled under Level II Services per TP-2.27.2 or Major Repairs per TP-2.17.

TP-1.16 Transporting Equipment & Materials: The Contractor will be required to transport Government

Furnished Equipment for the use of government employees, volunteers, or to relocate government property. All costs related to transporting equipment, materials, and property shall be charged to Level II Services per TP-2.27.2.

TP-1.17 Pre-Work Conference: The Contractor shall attend a pre-work conference at which the COR will establish the line of authority and Government procedures for contractual, administrative, and work matters. The schedule of required submittals and reports will also be discussed. The Contractor shall submit, in completed form, the following items:

a. Certificates of Insurance (in amounts specified)

b. Letter of Authority for the Superintendent

c. Letter(s) Appointing Quality Control Personnel

TP-1.18 Key Personnel and Plans Submittals: Within thirty (30) days after award, the Contractor shall furnish a list of key personnel, and separate plans of operation for the following:

a) Quality Control Plan

b) Accident Prevention/Hazardous Analysis Plan

c) Subcontracting Plan

d) Management Plan - Personnel Staffing, Operational Aspects (planning and organizing utilization of equipment and facilities), etc.

e) Security Plan.

f) Oil Spill Plan

g) Hazardous Material Handling/Storage/Disposal Plan

h) Lock-out/Tag-out Plan

i) Confined Space Plan

j) Blood Borne Pathogens Plan

k) *Schedule Plan with Work Breakdown Structure

l) *Pest Control Plan

*The Schedule Plan (k) and Pest Control Plan (l) shall be updated and resubmitted annually within thirty (30) days after the exercise of an option.

TP-1.19 Emergency Medical Services: Medical services for Contractor personnel are the responsibility of the

Contractor.

TP-1.20 Transition: The Contractor shall ensure the continuity of service while implementing its transition plan for all affected activities to preclude any adverse impact on the mission. The Contractor shall implement the actions necessary for a smooth transition of operations. During this period, which shall not exceed fourteen (14) calendar days, the Contractor shall make all preparations and conduct as many on site investigations as deemed necessary to commence full performance of work under the contract. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to ensure effective transfer of all work in progress so as not to impact mission accomplishment. A Government and Contractor inspection and documentation of the condition of all Government furnished equipment and facilities shall be completed during this time so that an accurate account of all items can be documented. Any item or system requiring replacement or repair will be handled through a separate contract action. GFE maintenance will be current and in good working condition for the transition.

TP-1.21 Peak/Off-Peak Months: Peak months shall be the seven (7) months from April 1st through October 31st each year and Off-Peak months shall be the five (5) months from November 1st through March 31st each year. A peak month is a month of services where it is expected that there will be a seasonal increase in services needed to meet the operations and maintenance requirements due to the increased visitor usage of the W. Kerr Scott Dam &

Reservoir area and its associated campgrounds and recreational areas. An off-peak month is a month of services where it is expected there is a reduction in services due to the seasonal closure of W. Kerr Scott’s campgrounds and recreational areas. Contractor will focus on the off-season maintenance needs outlined in the technical provisions to maintain the W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir area in condition for the beginning of the next recreational high-use season. Contractor will determine its own staffing needs to meet the technical provision requirements whether during peak or off peak month.

TP-1.22 Average Yearly Visitation: The following is W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoirs average yearly visitation per park and opening/closure dates. Visitation numbers are averages only and vary from year to year. Some recreational areas, trailheads, day use areas, and wildlife management areas are not listed below because visitation information cannot be obtained. This information is provided only to assist the Contractor in the solicita tion. See appendix 2 for a list of parks, open/closure dates, and facility information.

Park Name Yearly Visitation Open Date/Close Date

Dam Site Park/Visitors Center 91,000 Open Year Around Bandits Roost Campground 29,000 April 1 – October 31

Warrior Creek Campground 16,000 April 15 - October 15 Fort Hamby Campground/Day use 13,000 April 15 - October 15 Berry Mountain Park 14,000 May 1 – September (Labor Day)

Boomer Park 20,000 May 1 – September (Labor Day) Keowee Park 16,000 Open Year Around Tailwater Access 67,000 Open Year Around

Fish Dam Creek Park 68,000 Open Year Around Dark Mountain Park 27,000 Open Year Around

Smithey’s Creek Park 47,000 Open Year Around Blood Creek Park 19,000 Open Year Around Marley’ Ford Wildlife Management 4,500 Open Year Around

Mountain View Overlook 12,000 Open Year Around

TP-2 – MANAGEMENT

Descriptions, Specifications and Scope of Work

TP-2.0 Scope of Work: Provide management services for all tasks related to the operation, maintenance, repair, and work included in this contract.

TP-2.1 Reference and Compliance Documents

a. ER 1130-2-550 - "Recreation Operations and Maintenance Policies", latest version and companion EP.

b. EM 385-1-1 - "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", refer to latest version.

c. ER 700-1-1 - USACE "Supply Policies and Procedures"

d. EP 1165-2-316 - "Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resource

Development Project"

e. ER 385-1-1 - "Safety and Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, refer to latest version.

f. Sign Standards Manual – EP 310-1-6a

g. CFR Title 36 - Code of Federal Regulations

h. ER 1130-2-540 - “Environmental Stewardship Operations and Maintenance Policies” and companion EP

TP-2.2 Contractor Quality Control (CQC): Contractor Quality Control (CQC) is the means by which the

Contractor ensures that all work complies with the contract requirements. Within thirty (30) days after award of this contract, the Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain an effective CQC plan and program. The plan shall identify personnel and procedures to maintain acceptable productivity and quality levels. The COR will approve changes to the CQC plan before implementation. The person responsible for CQC operations will be present on the job within thirty (30) days after award.

TP-2.2.1 CQC Chief: The CQC system shall be staffed with personnel as necessary to perform quality control. The Contractor's project superintendent may serve as the quality control chief.

TP-2.2.2 CQC Inspections: According to the Inspection of Services clause, FAR 52.246-4, the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. CQC shall inspect work to ensure conformance to the technical provisions and regulations.

TP-2.2.3 Corrective Action: At any time it is determined by the Government Representative that the quality control system, personnel, instructions, controls, tests, or records are not providing results which conform to contract requirements; action shall be taken by the Contractor to correct the deficiencies. Any such changes shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

TP-2.3 Quality Assurance Surveillance: Government inspectors will perform quality assurance inspections to verify that the Contractor is performing in accordance with the contract requirements. QA reports will be documented and provided to the Contractor. It is the Government’s responsibility to be fair and consistent in evaluating the Contractor’s performance. Government inspections will be accomplished by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Quality Assurance Representative, Specialized Inspectors, and Park Rangers to a varying degree.

TP-2.3.1 Unacceptable Performance: Unacceptable performance with regards to the specifications outlined in the technical provision of this contract, and any other performance deviations from this contract, will be documented by the COR and provided to the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall have an opportunity to re-perform the services within a specified timeframe. If the Contractor does not re-perform or time-constrained tasks are not performed, the negative performance will be documented. The value of any work not performed may be withheld from the contract payment. However, the Contractor shall not be liable for non-performance beyond the control of the Contractor such as but not limited to: fires, floods, severe weather conditions, vandalism, or acts of Government.

If the Contractor does not concur with the Government that performance is either deficient or unacceptable, then the Contractor may submit a written appeal to the Contracting Officer.

TP-2.4 Supervision: The Contractor shall provide a superintendent to manage daily operations of this contract and its technical provisions. The superintendent shall have at least two (2) years of experience in the management of similar or closely related Operation and Maintenance contracts. The superintendent shall possess authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. Such authorization shall be submitted in writing to the COR. The superintendent shall be required to attend briefings, planning sessions, and other Government designated meetings.

TP-2.5 Minimum Personnel Qualifications: Service mechanics, technicians, and consultants shall have the education or experience to enable them to comprehensively understand the systems and components to be operated, maintained, and repaired under these specifications. Only trained and qualified employees shall be used in performance of this contract. Employees shall be subject to Government regulations during time spent on

Government property. Sub-contractors may be utilized to perform specialized or infrequent repair work. A file containing the qualifications (education and experience) and/or certification and/or licenses of each employee and sub-contractor shall be maintained by the Contractor. These files shall be made available to the COR upon request and will be used as part of the basis for determining the qualifications of personnel.

TP-2.6 Removal of Contractor’s Employees : The District Commander has the authority to ban anyone from federal property, and this is communicated to the Contractor by the COR. Notification for removal will be in writing. Notification may be made by telephone, and later confirmed in writing if time and circumstances warrant.

The Contractor shall take immediate action to replace any dismissed employee. Personnel changes, regardless of cause, shall not reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform work in accordance with contract technical provisions.

TP-2.7 Hours of Operation: Normal work schedules shall be performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, unless specifically specified differently in this document, or requested and approved by the COR. Contractor personnel will be available for emergency contact 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

TP-2.8 Schedules: The Contractor shall submit an annual plan (as listed in TP-1.18.1) for Level I Services covered by the technical provisions of the contract. In addition, the Contractor shall prepare weekly schedules detailing planned activities to avoid any scheduling conflicts with the general public visitors or Government…