W912PM25R0007 SOURCES SOUGHT RFI DRAFT PWS.pdf

RFI/SOURCES SOUGHT DRAFT WATER WAY W912PM25R0007

The following is a DRAFT PWS for informational purposes for the better understanding of the types of emergency debris removal effort that will be required under any resulting award. This DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services.

Contractors are to respond with their capabilities to meet requirements.

1. GENERAL.

The purpose of this contract is to remove and dispose of all eligible disaster generated waterway and personal property debris related to tropical storm Helene in twenty-seven (27) counties in Western County North Carolina. All actions and processes used shall be in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and Federal policies, regulations, and laws. All debris management work shall be accomplished in the most efficient and effective manner appropriate for the applicable waterways and private property in accordance with the applicable contract provisions.

1.1. Task orders may be issued against this contract for Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR), waterway debris removal, or a combination of both.

1.2. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services for all debris management operations which includes, but is not limited to, emergency debris clearance, separation, removal, hauling, disposal, recycling, dumpsite management, and debris reduction operations.

2. PRE-EXECUTION. The Contractor’s Pre-Execution Planning Team shall function as part of an interagency debris planning team and will provide technical assistance which may include (but not limited to) the following:

2.1. Evaluation of the disaster area for efficient debris management

2.2. Estimation of debris volumes

2.3. Sectoring disaster area for most efficient debris management

2.4. Locating temporary debris storage and reduction sites and disposal sites

2.5. Determining personnel and equipment resources (crews) required

2.6. Performing environmental health and safety evaluations

2.7. Effectively and efficiently implement an automated debris management system.

3. EXECUTION OF WATERWAY DEBRIS REMOVAL. The Contractor shall provide for debris removal and disposal of approximately xxxxx cubic yards of eligible waterway debris from xxxx County NC as directed by the contracting officer (KO). The debris within xxxx County waterways consists of C&D materials, white goods, vegetative debris, and vessels plus any other unknown debris streams.

3.1. POTENTIAL ADD

3.1.1. Shoreline debris will be cleared to max pool elevation/bank to bank in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Waterway Debris Eligibility.

3.1.2. Embedded debris will be removed 5 feet below current water line. Debris identified with

Side Scan Sonar can be eligible if impacts are found when scanning.

3.2. The estimated amount of debris to be removed under this contract is not guaranteed. The unit price on the individual schedule of services will be used for payment.

3.3. The Contractor shall document the current conditions of structures to remain in the debris removal area, collection areas reduction areas, and extreme damaged areas near work site. In addition, all roadways along the haul routes shall be documented. A representative of the USACE field personnel shall be notified of the results of the inspection.

3.4. Automated Debris Management System (ADMS): At a minimum, the system must have the capabilities listed in Appendix 1 to this contract. At a minimum, the system shall provide daily tracking of trucks and cubic yards. Automated information shall be remotely accessible at the work site and other locations to allow for daily cost tracking. This system should be used to capture actual truck and debris numbers as they occur, not when reconciled with an invoice.

3.5. The work shall consist of pickup, separating, removing, reducing, and dumpsite management of all eligible waterway debris. Work shall include:

3.5.1. Retrieving the debris. Input specific requirements detailed by FEMA and DEQ for operating within waterways.

3.5.2. Hauling the eligible debris to the appropriate dumpsite(s).

3.5.3. Examining and sorting debris to determine whether eligible debris is vegetative, construction and demolition (C&D), mixed, or white goods.

3.5.4. 5. Reducing vegetative debris.

3.5.5. 6. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) shall be segregated and disposed of at permitted landfill as directed by the COR.

3.5.6. 7. Titled property, such as, but not limited to automobiles, boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles, shall be relocated offsite to the nearby ROW such that they will not interfere or hinder the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor shall take care not to damage titled property items while moving them.

3.5.7. 8. Only debris within the defined area shall be loaded, hauled, or dumped under this contract. The Contractor is liable for all ineligible debris handled during the life of this contract.

3.5.8. Removal of Hazardous Trees, Limbs, and Stumps - Payment for this action will be covered by the CLIN structure. This is for LHS located on or around eligible waterway.

3.6. The location of the debris reduction site will be determined by the contractor. All vegetative and C&D debris will be hauled to this site. For purposes of this Task Order, the contractor shall plan on landfill or other non-incineration disposal locations as the final disposal site. However, the contractor should anticipate that individual counties may make the determination that the preferred method of reduction, for vegetative debris only, will be by incineration (reference paragraph 2.8.1).

The primary method for debris quantification for purposes of debris quantification to be reduced will be based on percentage load call at the tower. The process and procedures for managing load calls shall be IAW FEMA ESF-3 field guide and included in the Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) Plan. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees and costs associated with the utilization of the landfill and be considered incidental to the unit price values identified in the schedule of services.

3.7. White goods (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) will be segregated, refrigerant properly removed IAW with local governing regulations and disposed of at a location approved by the COR.

3.8. The contractor shall be responsible for final disposal of non-burnable debris and ash residue either through landfill operations or recycling/beneficial use if Air Curtain Incineration is used for reduction. Disposal of non-burnable debris and ash residue shall be made in accordance with current state, federal, and local regulations. Contractor shall return the reduction site to original conditions upon completion of reduction activities. This requirement includes post use environmental testing. The quantification of ash disposal will be quantified by the percentage load call made at the tower.

3.9. The Contractor shall construct all necessary and appropriate reduction sites, managing the operation of the reduction sites, performing debris reduction by burning, air curtain incineration and/or reduction by mechanical means using chippers, grinders, shredders as specified in the task order, separation of debris, and final debris disposal. This requirement includes baseline environmental testing.

3.10. After reduction, the debris shall be taken to an approved state-certified landfill. All necessary permits shall be obtained by the Contractor. All dumping operations at commercial landfills shall be directed by the landfill operator. The Contractor shall cooperate with the landfill operator to facilitate effective dumping operations.

3.11. All proposed temporary debris storage and reduction sites (TDSR) and final disposal sites shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to Contractor use.

3.12. The Contractor shall install inspection towers for each debris management site.

Inspection Towers shall be designed and constructed to meet all applicable safety standards, withstand a 45mph wind load, provide adequate height to enable inspectors to view over the protective railing down into debris hauling containers and see the bottom of an empty container, and have a minimum covered working area of 8 feet X 12 feet. The design for the inspection tower must be certified by an engineer and construction must be consistent with the design. Inspection towers shall be installed on a level pad and protected from vehicle traffic.

Inspection towers shall be supplied with adequate lighting and power, and workspace furnishings, necessary to support tower operations. This bid item includes all labor and materials costs associated with the design, installation, and supply of the inspection tower.

3.13. The contractor shall ensure all pre-load trucks have been accurately ticked by the ADMS system prior to close of business. All pre-loaded trucks shall be kept at the contractor’s approved staging area and available for inspection by the COR. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in non-payment.

3.14. The Contractor shall not move from one designated work area to another designated work area without prior approval from the KO. Additional passes may be required and are subject to a modification to the task order.

3.15. Any firearms, ammunition, or explosives that may be found, shall be left undisturbed and reported to the COR, immediately, and/or the Sheriff’s office. If valuables are encountered, such items shall be secured onsite, and work may continue. Valuables may include jewelry, cash, safes, and other items of monetary or sentimental value. Under no circumstance shall contractor employees keep any found items for souvenirs or other uses.

3.16. Once all debris has been removed and additional requests for emergency debris removal are not anticipated, the contractor will complete the de-mobilization process as directed by the

KO.

3.17. The contractor shall be responsible for correcting any notices of violations issued because of the Contractor’s or any subcontractor’s actions or operations during the performance of the contract.

3.18. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and material for vegetative dumpsite management and debris reduction operations. This requirement shall include all items necessary to perform on-site maintenance and logistical support operations.

3.19. Debris reduction by incineration. If thermal reduction is authorized by the KO, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the need to commence incineration operations. When incineration is called for the preferred method of reduction will be by air curtain incineration, however, other incineration methods capable of delivering a reduction of similar capacity will be considered. There are safety protocols for incineration applicable to controlled burn/incineration activities particular to each county. The contractor will submit a safety plan and permits approved by the proper Federal, State, or County authority to the COR before incineration activities commence.

3.19.1. Burning operations require a 100-foot clearance for the stockpile and a 1000-foot clearance for structures. Extinguish fire 2 hours before removing ash. The Ash shall be tested in accordance with the following procedures: Ash generated through combustion of vegetative debris will be appropriately sampled and analyzed for the Toxicity Characteristic (TC) as described by the EPA (1995). To determine whether the ash exhibits the TC by conducting analysis for the TC contaminants, the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP, Method 1311 of SW-846) must be used pursuant to 40 CFR S 261. 24 (a). Use of the TCLP generates an extract (also called a leachate), which is then analyzed for the TC contaminants listed in Table 1. If any ash is determined to be hazardous based on the TC, management of that ash must be conducted pursuant to RCRA Subtitle C. Reference Table for chemical limits.

4. EXECUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL.

4.1. The Contractor shall provide for personal property debris removal and disposal from parcels within xxxx County NC as directed by the contracting officer (KO). Pre-execution may include (but not limited to) the following:

4.1.1. The Contractor will be responsible for working with local government officials and property owners to obtain legal authority to enter the property by obtaining an executed Right of Entry (ROE) form. A copy of every ROE shall be submitted to USACE for review prior to entering any private or commercial property. Note the Contractor shall not enter a private or commercial property or execute work on a property without a fully executed Right of Entry (ROE) form.

4.1.2. Removal of slabs, concrete pads, driveways, or foundations that do not present a health or safety hazard will be considered ineligible debris unless special direction is provided by the COR in writing.

4.1.3. The Contractor shall locate, cut, and cap all sanitary sewer service lines prior to debris removal procedures. The Contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate utility company(ies) prior to cutting of any lines.

4.2. The Contractor shall remove all eligible debris consisting of vegetation, contaminated soil, remnant structures, construction and demolition (C&D), concrete, metal, leaning trees, hanging limbs, stumps, household hazardous waste (HHW), hazardous and toxic waste (HTW), electronic waste, small motorized equipment (consisting of, but not limited to: lawn mowers, gas-powered carts, & chainsaws), white goods (consisting of but not limited to: washers, dryers, & refrigerators).

4.3. The Contractor shall remove all hanging limbs, leaning trees, and stumps that have been identified by the COR and meet the following eligibility requirements:

4.3.1. a) Hanging Limbs are defined as limbs that have a minimum diameter of two inches or greater at the point of break. Limbs that are found to create an immediate threat to lives, public health and safety are eligible for removal. Limbs must be determined to be a direct result of the declared event and shall be the legal responsibility of the eligible applicant.

Hanging limbs broken from the main stem of the tree, exposing the heartwood, will be considered leaners and the entire tree will be removed.

4.3.2. b) Leaning Trees are defined as trees having a thirty degree lean from their upright position or have 50% or more of their canopy destroyed. Trees that are found to be an immediate threat to lives, public health and safety are eligible for removal. Trees must be determined to be a direct result of the declared event and shall be the legal responsibility of the eligible applicant.

4.3.3. Eligible stumps for removal are those that have been uprooted by more than 50% of the depth of its roots and are found to be a direct result of declared event and shall be the legal responsibility of the eligible applicant.

4.4. The Contractor shall collect, consolidate, and remove concrete structures that are deemed eligible by the COR for recycling. Undamaged concrete structures that pose no threat to public health and safety shall not be removed.

4.5. The Contractor shall segregate and collect metals fully located on the private properties for recycling to the maximum extent practicable.

4.6. White goods (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) will be segregated and refrigerant will be properly removed in accordance with local governing regulations and disposed of at a location approved by the COR.

4.7. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) shall be segregated from the debris and information shall be provided to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for further guidance. The information provided at a minimum should be the location of the waste and the material found.

The contact information for the designated EPA representative can be received from the COR.

4.8. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work, using skillful labor and proper equipment for all tasks. Safety of the Contractor’s personnel and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.9. A Hazardous Waste Assessment shall be conducted on each property. Material determined to be, or suspected of being, hazardous shall be segregated prior to demolishing structures or removing debris. All Federal, state, and local laws need to be followed in the removal and disposal of the hazardous waste unless waived by a state agency.

4.10. During the individual site assessments, any firearms or ammunition that may be found shall be left undisturbed and reported to the COR immediately, and/or the Sheriff’s office. If valuables are encountered, such items shall be secured onsite for the homeowner, and work may continue. Valuables may include jewelry, cash, safes, and other items of monetary or sentimental value. Under no circumstance shall Contractor employees keep any found items for souvenirs or other uses. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR if any valuables have been found.

4.11. If any of the following items are discovered during the individual site inspections the Contractor shall stop work, report to the COR, and contact the sheriff’s office:

4.11.1. Human Remains

4.11.2. Animal carcasses

4.11.3. Active utilities, including natural gas.

4.11.4. Unexploded ordnance

4.12. The Contractor shall implement the Automated Debris Management System (ADMS) in accordance with the base contract. Each individual property shall be tracked separately. Debris can be consolidated with adjacent properties for hauling purposes; however, the quantity of debris removed from each property will need to be tracked separately for reporting purposes.

4.13. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and material for the disposal of all debris through landfill operations or recycling. Disposal of debris shall be made in accordance with current state, federal, and local regulations.

4.14. All work shall be accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with EM385-1-1 and OSHA standards. Note the requirements for mishaps and accident investigation and reporting.

Accidents shall be investigated, and reports completed by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported to the KO or COR immediately and the accident report submitted on ENG Form 3394 within one working day after the accident occurs. All data reported must be complete, timely and accurate. A follow-up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from the actual lost time days.

4.15. The Contractor shall perform property-specific pre-work inspections for each ROE and prepare a pre-inspection report (e.g. photographic, property layout forms) which capture the existing status of each property. These reports shall be submitted to the COR prior to PPDR execution. During this assessment, at a minimum the following items should be identified and marked:

4.15.1. Locations of water, gas, and electrical utilities

4.15.2. Locations of underground utilities by alerting Underground Service Alert (USA)

4.15.3. Property lines of the private property

4.15.4. Locations of septic tanks and leach fields

4.15.5. Water wells if the property is not serviced by the local water agency.

4.15.6. Location and dimensions of foundation and other hardscape footprints

4.15.7. Suspected Hazardous Waste material.

4.15.8. Property specific features (such as swimming pools, large vehicles, hanging limbs, leaning trees, or stumps)

4.15.9. Additional hazards or concerns

4.16. The Contractor shall also document the conditions of the property post-work/after PPDR has been executed (e.g. photographic, finalized property layout forms) and submit to the COR for review and approval.

4.17. Each property will be considered complete upon final acceptance by the COR.

Acceptance criteria is based on the completion of the following items:

4.17.1. Removal of all eligible debris

4.17.2. Satisfactory grading/smoothing of the property.

4.18. Contractors shall note that a portion of the project will occur in residential areas. The contractor should exercise due care to minimize any damages to trees, shrubs, landscaping, and general property. The contractor shall repair any damages caused by the contractor’s equipment because of contractor’s negligence in a timely manner at no additional expense.

The debris work area shall be left clear of debris and clean as reasonably and practical under the conditions of this project.

4.19. The contractor shall use equipment and perform work in a manner to prevent damages to private property and public infrastructure facilities. The contractor shall repair any damages caused by the contractor’s equipment because of contractor’s negligence in a timely manner at no additional expense. All equipment shall be approved by the COR prior to use. All loading equipment is required to operate from the street/road using buckets and/or boom and grapple devices to remove and load the debris. Any damage to private property, sidewalks, curbs, or streets shall be repaired at the expense of the contractor.

4.20. The Contractor shall conduct the work so as not to interfere with the disaster response and recovery activities of federal, state, and local governments or agencies, or of any public utilities.

5. LOAD TICKETS. THERE WILL BE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS DETAILED IN ANY RESULTING RFP

6. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: ISSUES WILL BE ADDRESSED IN ANY RESULTING RFP

7. EQUIPMENT: NOTE -

7.1. All trucks and equipment must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations to include the current version of USACE EM 385-1-1. Any equipment used to haul debris must be mechanically loaded, and be capable of rapidly, mechanically dumping its load without the assistance of other equipment, be equipped with a tailgate that will effectively and safely contain the debris during transport, permit the truck to be filled to capacity, and facilitate dumping debris without becoming caught in the bed. Any exception to mechanically loaded or dumped equipment must be approved in writing by the KO. Frameless, dump trailers are not acceptable.

7.2. Trucks or equipment, which are designated for use under this contract, shall not be used for any other work during the working hours of this contract. The Contractor shall not solicit work from private citizens or others to be performed in the designated work area during the period of this contract. Under no circumstances will the Contractor mix debris hauled for others with debris hauled under this contract.

8. REPORTING. THERE WILL BE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS DETAILED IN ANY RESULTING RFP

9. Management and Operations (M&O) Plan – The contractor shall submit the Management and Operations Plan.

9.1. The M&O Plan shall include the following minimum requirements:

9.1.1. Organizational Structure and Key Personnel

9.1.1.1. Structure of management to field supervisory level

9.1.1.2. Division of responsibilities

9.1.1.3. Resume of key Personnel

9.1.1.4. Letters of commitment

9.1.2. Technical Approach and Methodology

9.1.2.1. Mobilization of personnel and equipment

9.1.2.2. Loading

9.1.2.3. Hauling

9.1.2.4. Reduction

9.1.2.5. Reduction site management

9.1.2.6. Disposal

9.1.2.7. Management of HHW, HTRW, white goods, e-wastes, automobiles, putrefied foods, tires, gasoline powered tools

9.1.2.8. NEPA compliance

9.1.2.9. All required permits and licenses to be submitted as addendums to the QC

Plan.

9.1.2.10. Rights of Entry as required to be submitted for information only to the KO.

9.1.3. Geographic Area Management

9.1.3.1. Sectoring

9.1.3.2. Sector managers.

9.1.3.3. Number of crews in each sector

9.1.3.4. Haul destination from each sector.

9.1.4. Safety. General safety procedures and how the contractor will comply with the Accident

Prevention Plan (APP)

9.1.5. ADMS – Description of how ADMS will be integrated into the mission.

9.1.6. CQC Plan per requirements in CQC Specifications.

9.1.7. Disaster Debris Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategy

9.1.8. List of all subcontractors at each tier below the prime with updated lists as conditions change in accordance with FAR 52.219-9

9.2. Quality Control (QC) Plan – The contractor shall submit a QC Plan as specified in section 8 within

48 hours and prior to start of work.

9.3. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) The contractor shall submit an APP IAW the EM385-1-1 within 48 hours and prior to start of work.

9.4. Execution Reporting. The following reports shall be submitted for each date of the contract:

9.4.1. Daily and Weekly Reports – The contractor shall submit a Daily Expenditure Report by 1000 of the calendar day following the day the work was accomplished.

9.5. Required Submittals. The contractor shall submit the following items for government review:

9.5.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) - Site Specific

9.5.2. Activity Hazard Analysis (initial grouping of AHAs)

9.5.3. Site Specific AHAs

9.5.4. QC Plan - Site Specific

9.5.5. Management Operations Plan - Event Specific

9.5.6. Daily Expenditure Report

9.5.7. Site Management Plan - Event Specific

10. Quality Control.

10.1. General Requirements. The contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective QC system in compliance with the applicable contract clause entitled "Inspection of Services" and as specified elsewhere in the contract. CQC is the means by which the contractor ensures that debris removal, reduction, and disposal operations, to include that of subcontractors, complies with the requirements of the contract, including debris eligibility criteria. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to ensure performance of debris removal, reduction, demolition, and disposal which complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all aspects of the debris operations, both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed debris removal sequence. The CQC System Manager will be held responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective CQC organization and is subject to removal by the KO for non-compliance with the requirements specified in the contract. The contractor shall provide daily CQC reports to the

COR.

10.2. QC Plan. The plan shall identify CQC personnel, procedures, and control methods to be used.

10.3. Requirements of the QC Plan. The QC Plan shall address contractor monitoring and control to address all debris removal, reduction, and disposal operations, including work by subcontractors. The plan shall include as a minimum the following elements:

10.3.1. A complete description of the quality control organization, including an organization chart showing lines of authority. This will also include the appropriate contractor points of contact for the CQC System Manager and the Area, Sector and Site Managers.

10.3.2. The name, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function. This shall include qualifications in resume format for the CQC System Manager, and all Area and Sector Managers. Proof of training for Site Managers shall be submitted to the KO.

10.3.3. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized principal of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. The CQC System Manager shall issue letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities. Copies of these letters shall also be furnished to the Government.

10.3.4. Safety - The safety section of the CQC Plan shall address worker protection, equipment safety, trimming of loads, flagmen, work zone safety and traffic control.

10.3.5. Debris Eligibility - The debris eligibility section will address what debris is eligible for removal versus what should not be removed. A protocol shall be provided for acquiring decisions on questionable debris.

10.3.6. Separation/Handling of Curbside Debris - This section will provide guidance on curbside debris separation and removal concerning HHW, white goods, e-waste, and other materials as tasked.

10.3.7. Protection of Infrastructure - This section will provide guidance, to include forms and POC's, for documenting damages caused to the infrastructure (sidewalks, curbs, roadways, utilities, fencing, mailboxes, etc.) during the debris removal operation. Damage to infrastructure must be kept to a minimum requiring a special awareness of what may be hidden within the curbside debris piles.

10.3.8. Proper Loading/Unloading of Trucks - This section will provide instructions on properly loading trucks to ensure full loads, mixed debris loads, to the extent practicable, are kept to a minimum, tailgates are secure, placards are clearly displayed, Freon systems in the white goods remain intact, and extension boards on the dump bodies are maintained according to specifications. Trucks using TDSR sites will be inspected to assure loads are fully dumped.

10.3.9. Tracking of Hourly Rate - This section will outline in detail the appropriate procedures and forms required to track and account for equipment hours, equipment down-time, and man hours. The procedures will be in accordance with the contract scope and must be approved by the government prior to use. The Government and contractor will reconcile hours documented at the end of each day.

10.3.10. Private Property Debris Removal - This section will explain the requirements that must be in place prior to removing debris from private property and define personal property and how it will be handled. This section will include guidance on stumps, hanging limbs, and leaning trees if tasked.

10.3.11. Demolition - This section will explain the requirements that must be in place prior to performing structure demolition on private property or public property. This section will also define titled property and how it will be handled.

10.3.12. Daily QC Reports - This section will address reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats and schedule for submission of the daily summary reports that capture the main activities of the day. The reports will include the CQC notes documenting the activities monitored each day, for example: activity description and locations, times of inspection, infrastructure damage, problems with safety, total number of trucks loaded, total number of loads and quantities hauled to reduction/disposal sites, quantity of debris reduction, number of subcontractors working, incidents of contract noncompliance, and corrective action(s), if any.

11. CQC Organization. Requirement Details provided in any resulting RFP.

12. Tests

12.1. Required Testing. The contractor shall perform any testing required to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in performance of this contract. Such tests may include but are not limited to: background and clearance soil sampling and testing for disposal sites, air quality testing and monitoring at disposal, reduction, de-construction, demolition sites, sampling, and analysis of combustion ash for the toxicity characteristics, and additional testing as may be required to assure proper debris removal, reduction, and disposal operations.

12.2. Testing Laboratories. The testing laboratories utilized by the contractor to perform the required testing shall be accredited commercial laboratories certified to perform the required testing.

12.3. Test Reports. Test reports shall be submitted to the COR and shall be signed by a principal of the testing laboratory certifying that all tests and results were performed to appropriate standards and procedures. Test reports shall include a unique test sample I.D.

control number for each of the test samples and shall show the results of the tests indicating whether the sample passed or failed to meet the required standard.

13. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.

13.1. The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work, using skillful labor and proper equipment for all work to be performed. Safety of the Contractor’s personnel and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor. Additionally, the Contractor shall pay for all materials, personnel, taxes, and fees necessary to perform under the terms of this contract.

13.2. The Contractor shall be duly licensed in accordance with the city’s, state’s, and county’s statutory requirements to perform the work.

13.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the work area. Work shall be accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with EM385-1-1.

13.4. There will be no demolition, or removal of debris from private property without approval from the KO and a legally executed ROE agreement.

13.5. The Contractor is responsible for dust control. The Contractor shall be in compliance with all state and local laws for dust control in around TDMS, and staging areas.

13.6. 9.6 The Contractor will maximize shall attempt to employ residents and subcontractors as possible in performance of this contract.

13.7. 9.7 When the Contractor's work does not conform to the Contract requirements completely, a deficiency exists, which must be corrected immediately at no cost to the Government. If a deficiency(s) is serious enough to render a service unacceptable, it is also considered a defect. Defects must also be corrected immediately, and further contract action may be appropriate for serious defects. Such action may include termination for default.

13.8. 9.8 Stop Unsafe Work. The COR has a responsibility to immediately stop work when unsafe working conditions are observed. Work will resume only after the contractor has adequately addressed these safety concerns and provided corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

14. Payment

Invoicing Instructions. Please ensure that your invoice reflects the company name(s) and physical address listed on your SAM registration.

Payments will be processed IAW contract clause 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT, contained within Section I of the contract.

The Government will make progress payments to the Contractor when requested as work progresses, but not more frequently than monthly, in amounts of $2,500 or more approved by the Contracting Officer.