W912QR22Q0075(1).pdf

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Waterline and Life Station Removal and Replacement at Caesar Creek Lake, OH

The estimated construction cost is betw een $100,000 and $250,000

One Firm-Fixed Price construction contract w ill be aw arded based on the low est quote.

NAICS code: 237310 Highw ay, Street, and Bridge Construction, Size Standard $39.5 Million.

This is 100% set-aside for Small Business.

Central Contractor Registration and ORCA are now available through the System for Aw ard Management (SAM), w w w .sam.gov. Offerors must comply w ith the requirements of FAR 52.204-7.

Block 12A Below : In lieu of both Performance and Payment Bonds, per FAR 52.228-13 Alternate Payment Protections (July 2000) and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A Performance Bond is not required unless the contract amount w ill be greater than $150,000.

ADYSON MEDLEY 502.315.6172

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Jun-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________30 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time 08 July 2022 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

W912QR

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12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

CIVIL/OPS/ENVIRONMENTAL BR

ATTN: ADYSON MEDLEY

600 DR M L KING JR PL RM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2236

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

502.315.6195 OR 6193FAX:TEL: 502.315.6172 TEL: 502.315.6211 FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is to remove and replace lift station control panel, remove, and replace lift station hardware, provide two 5 HP grinder pumps, and remove and replace waterline for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Caesar Creek Lake, Waynesville, OH in accordance with the attached Scope of Work. (SOW).

Location:

United States Corps of Engineers Caesar Creek Lake 4020 Clarksville Rd.

Waynesville, OH 45068

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 237310 ($39.5M).

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

One award will be made from this Solicitation.

Note: The contract award will be based on Lowest Price to the Government.

Quotes are due on 08 July 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Electronic submittals will be accepted. You may submit your quote to adyson.medley@usace.army.mil. Fax submittals will not be accepted.

For contractual questions, please contact Adyson Medley at (502) 315-6211 or by e-mail at adyson.medley@usace.army.mil

**ALERT: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to contractors submission. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

Note: Page numbering in this document may not be accurate.

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT $ UNIT COST COST

0001 Remove and Replace 1 ½”

Waterline

1 EA $ $

0002 Remove and Replace Lift Station Control Panel, Pumps, and Hardware

1 EA $ $

TOTAL $

SCOPE OF WORK

Caesar Creek Lake Lift Station Control Panel Replacement, Lift Station Rehab, and Waterline Replacement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

C-1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS

C-1.4 NEGOTIATION

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND

VEHICLES

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS C-

1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING

C-1.11 DAMAGE REPORTS

C-1.12 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ CONDUCT AND COMPETENTCY

C-1.13 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES AND

PROPERTY

C-1.14 SUPERVISION

C-1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

C-1.16 CONTRACTOR DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR) C-

1.17 MEETINGS

C-1.18 QUALITY CONTROL

C-1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES

C-1.21 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS

C-1.22 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT C-

1.23 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

C-1.24 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY C-

1.25 NOTIFICATION OF WORK TO BE DONE

C-1.26 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS C-

1.27 MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

C-1.28 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND

VOLUNTEERS

C-1.29 REPORTS

C-1.30 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

C-1.31 DEFINITIONS

C-1.32 C-1.33

WAGE RATES

COMMUNICATION

SECTION C-2

Caesar Creek Lake Lift Station Control Panel Replacement, Lift Station Rehab, and Waterline Replacement

SECTION C-2

ACTIVITIES

C-2.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

C-2.2 GENERAL

C-2.4

SITE

VISIT INSTRUCTIONS

C-2.5 ITEMS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT

C-2.6 SUPPLIES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

C-2.7 SERVICE EQUIPMENT

C-2.8 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

C-2.9 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL

Section D: Visual Reference

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION C-1

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Remove and replace Caesar Creek Lake Lift Station Control Panel, Lift Station Rehab, provide two 5 HP pumps, and Waterline Replacement for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Caesar Creek Lake Waynesville, OH at various locations within the Tailwater Recreation Area.

C-1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided herein, required to perform Lift Station Rehabilitation and water line installment at Caesar Creek Lake Project operations areas, as specified and in strict accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provisions, Attachments, Exhibits, etc., contained herein or incorporated by reference. The Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-work meeting to be scheduled by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

The Contractor also acknowledges the Government’s right to perform any or all the services described herein.

It is emphasized that the work described in this contract is a critical part of the Corps mission. The work described will be performed in project operational areas. The Corps is committed to “Customer Care” and providing quality professional service. Each bidding Contractor is urged to visit the job sites to assess quantities, critical dimensions, work locations, and conditions

C-1.4. NEGOTIATION. NOT APPLICABLE.

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local time or as specified on the SOW. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the TPOC. Refer to individual sections of this specification for specific schedules of work. No work shall be performed outside of these times, or on Saturday or Sunday or on federal Holidays, unless approved by the Park Manager. Initiation of work must be coordinated with the Park Manager.

b. Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President’s Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4th) Juneteenth (June 19th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)

Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the

TPOC.

c. Inclement Weather Work. The Contractor shall maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather. Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make it impractical or dangerous to perform the work. The KO will notify the Contractor, by modification, of any change that extends the performance period due to inclement weather.

d. Emergency and/or After-Hours Work. Work may be required on holiday periods during heavy visitation, emergencies, or for other reasons as determined by the TPOC. Additional personnel may be required to handle the additional work load during holiday periods because of heavy visitation. The TPOC will notify the Contractor of actual work requirements.

e. Special Note. At certain portions of the areas, there are certain precautions that will need to be taken, as these areas cannot be completely closed while work is progressing. The areas will need to be partially barricaded/flagged by the contractor, the night before the sealing or painting application to prevent vehicles from parking in a portion of the lot the next calendar day. In addition, all services will need to be done at the first part of the week, allowing adequate dry time for weekend vehicle use (Fridays at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, 1:00 PM Central Time).

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Quality Control Plan. A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

b. Contractor Quality Control Inspector. List of Quality Control Inspectors.

c. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor Representatives.

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan Appendix A of EM 385-1-1. See Section C-1.9 for APP requirements.

e. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

f. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including experience, training and qualification to operate specific equipment.

g. Certificate of Insurance

h. Performance Bond (where applicable)

i. Security Requirements – See Section C-1.9

j. Certification for Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS).

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall obtain, at own expense, any required licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the specified services. Required licenses, permits and certifications shall be kept current during the period the work is performed. The Contractor is also responsible for all costs associated with the training of Contractor personnel to acquire and maintain valid licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the contract services specified herein. The Contractor, Contractor personnel and any persons acting on behalf of the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including any subsequent changes to these laws and regulations. Minimum Personnel and Training Requirements. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully trained and qualified personnel to perform the work specified herein. Contractor personnel shall be properly trained to perform their assigned work in a safe and effective manner. Training shall include but is not limited to instruction on the proper and safe use and operation of Contractor equipment and any Contractor provided tools, supplies and materials required to perform the specified services. Only properly trained and qualified employees shall be used in the performance of services specified herein. The Contractor shall also assume responsibility for training or orienting Contractor personnel to perform the services specified in the contract. In the event the Contracting Officer or his/her Authorized Representative determines that the Contractor does not have a qualified employee performing the specified work, the Contractor shall be required to provide qualified personnel, or subcontract the work to a person or persons who are trained and qualified to perform the work. The Contractor acknowledges that the employment of undocumented migrant workers to perform services under this contract will not be permitted.

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES. All Contractor Employees shall be in good appearance while performing services. Employees must wear long pants, shirt with no vulgar or obscene graphics with at least sleeves equivalent of a t-shirt, and durable work type shoes. Vehicles and any motorized equipment utilized for transportation shall be in good operating condition with no display of obscene or vulgar material such as stickers, flags, or etc.

Vehicles shall be maintained In Accordance With (IAW) federal, state, and local laws.

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. Performance of all services shall assure complete safety to public visitors, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The Contractor shall comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, current at the time of award and any subsequent revisions to that document. Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards for general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the TPOC or any other project employee may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed because of the stop order.

-The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467 or latest version and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention shall be given to the requirements for safety meetings.

-The Contractor shall inform the TPOC a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to a Contractor monthly safety meeting, to permit a Government representative to attend.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be provided to the KO and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-work conference. The Accident Prevention Plan must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix A of Safety Manual EM 385-1-1.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) The Contractor shall use as one of many tools to insure safe performance of work.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. An approved AHA must be prepared by the Contractor for each specification issued by the Government. Sample AHA’s may be available at the project office for review and use by the Contractor to assist in the development of site-specific Activity Hazard Analyses prior to the Contractor performing the job. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing jobs with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall review, at a “Tool Box” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who shall perform that work each time the work is ordered. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA Tool Box safety

1) Schedule meeting for Contractor employees so that the Government may attend such reviews.

2) The Government will require the Contractor to prepare an AHA for any jobs for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA shall be submitted to the TPOC and must be accepted before the Contractor starts the job. This copy of the AHA will become the property of the Government. Guidance is included, which shall be used by the Contractor as a guide for the preparation of required AHA’s.

d. Public Safety. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to always protect the public where work is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The Accident Prevention Plan shall include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety. Additionally, the Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work.

e. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a short-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and appropriate footwear during all contract work. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. Contractor personnel involved in handling or application of pesticides or herbicides shall use all protective apparel per manufacturer’s recommendations. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

f. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall schedule employees, so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual EM 385-1-1. Copies of their certification shall be provided in accordance with regulations.

Two people per crew shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone shall be trained in First Aid.

g. Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for Contractor employees, as required by the Safety Manual. The Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

h. Required Security Training and Planning

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

2. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

3. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

4. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

5. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54

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

NOTE: The Contractor shall be responsible for closing and locking gates after entering and leaving areas controlled by the gates.

Egress and ingress to controlled access areas or buildings for which no keys are provided will be under the supervision of Corps personnel.

C-1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the TPOC immediately. Prompt action shall be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the TPOC. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the TPOC a copy of ENG Form 3394. The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA 300 Log of On-The-Job injuries and first aid treatments.

The Contractor shall also provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirement includes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure form will be available from the TPOC. The Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report shall be provided to the TPOC by the 5th working day of the month for the previous month.

C-1.11 DAMAGE REPORTS. All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the TPOC. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the TPOC, within 2 work days (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the TPOC a copy of ENG 3394.

C-1.12 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY. All contract employees shall always conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner. Since most of the work is performed in the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. Contract employees shall comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the TPOC to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO, or the TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible.

No removal shall reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee shall be made.

C-1.13 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR’S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY. The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage, or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. The Government is not responsible for providing storage areas or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials, and equipment. With prior approval, the TPOC may provide a location for the temporary storage of large equipment to prevent the transportation of such equipment to/from the work site while a particular service is being performed. However, the Government assumes no liability for the loss or destruction of Contractor equipment while it is stored on Government property.

C-1.14 SUPERVISION.

The designated Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) for each respective site will be:

Leonard Bakker (513) 897-1050 Maintenance Leader

Mark Cardwell, OP-TM (502)315-6682

The resident TPOC is Leonard Bakker– Maintenance Leader. The Contractor is responsible for providing on-site supervision and quality control inspections of work performed under the contract. The level of supervision and inspections shall be sufficient to assure that services are performed in accordance with contractual requirements and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor or a Contractor Representative shall personally supervise the work or be readily available by phone or other means of communication to respond to any contract issue that may arise when work is in progress. The Contractor Representative(s) shall conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the contract.

Each Contractor Representative shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on all matters pertaining to administration of this contract and shall be the on-site Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

In addition to Contractor Representative(s), the Contractor shall also appoint Quality Control Inspectors (QCI) who shall perform the Contractor’s Quality Control Program. QCI’s shall be responsible for implementing the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan. All QCI’S shall have the authority to determine for the Contractor when work is ready for Government inspection and to make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance when necessary. A QCI shall be appointed for each work crew. For work performed outside normal working hours, a Contractor Representative or QCI shall be present at the work site.

The TPOC and Government Inspectors will deal directly with the QCI’s or Contractor Representatives, for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions.

The names and telephone numbers of all individuals authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor as Contractor Representatives shall be submitted in writing to the TPOC before work is performed.

The Contractor shall maintain copies of contract work requirements, specifications, Activity Hazard Analysis, etc., at each work site which relate to each person’s work responsibilities and shall review them to insure employee’s comprehension of a job prior to initiating work.

C-1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State, and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request.

Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government and the issuing office.

The Contractor shall conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the TPOC immediately.

C-1.16 CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR). A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services. As initially issued to the Contractor, the CDR describes the discrepancy or problem.

The CDR will be discussed with the Contractor or his representative when it is issued. The Contractor shall provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. The Contractor’s response must:

a. Identify the cause and corrective action taken, and

b. Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the TPOC must sign the form. The Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision, etc., the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer monitors all CDR’s issued, and CDR’s are the principal evidence used by the Contracting Officer in determining Government contract actions such as termination or decision not to exercise options.

C-1.17 MEETINGS. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-work meeting to be scheduled by the TPOC.

During the pre-work conference, the Contractor shall also provide any required submittals not previously submitted.

C-1.18 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall have a Quality Control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The primary purpose of Quality Control is to identify and correct deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

The program shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications.

b. A method of identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

c. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. These files shall be made available for inspection upon request by the TPOC.

d. A method of insuring that employee have full knowledge of work assignments and that appropriate technical expertise is utilized with each work assignment.

e. A method of coordinating each work crew’s activities with the TPOC and/or inspector.

The Contractor may use any or all portions of this plan to prepare a plan of his own. A signed plan, including Contractor specific information, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC, and accepted, prior to the Pre-Work Conference. If changes to this program occur, updated copies shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and TPOC.

Failure to provide appropriate Quality Control may result in issuance of a CDR, and/or termination of the contract.

C-1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the rights to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. The Government will examine completed work to determine whether work is performed and completed in compliance with the specifications. The TPOC is responsible for the Government’s Quality Assurance Program under the purchase order. The TPOC and/or his designated Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) will observe the work being performed and inspect completed work. The contractor and the TPOC/QAI shall coordinated work schedules and inspections to best evaluate contractor performance. The Government will use a combination of random, planned, and 100% inspections to evaluate the work provided under this contract. If the completed work does not conform to the requirements under the contract, the Government may require the contractor remedy the work until it satisfactorily meets the requirements of the contract specifications. When the deficiencies cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may reduce or deduct the purchase order price to reflect the reduced value of the work performed or pursue claims as detailed in the FAR clauses contain in the contract. Should the Government verification reveal a nonperformance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

A Government employee shall not be considered an Inspector unless he identifies himself as such to the Contractor, the Contractor Representative, or Quality Control Inspector. No Inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the Contracting Officer, nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract.

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory by the TPOC, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no cost to the Government. When the defect in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot be corrected in the specified time frame, the Contractor is required to respond to a CDR (See Section C- 1.16), and deductions will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

C-1.21 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS. All work that would necessitate an interruption of the use of the project or its support systems or otherwise disrupt building occupants and/or the visiting public shall be fully coordinated and approved in advance by the TPOC. Interruptions shall be kept to an absolute minimum, and all repairs or replacements of equipment or components shall be accomplished in an expeditious and efficient manner.

C-1.22 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Government Furnished Facilities. The Government is not responsible for providing storage areas or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials and equipment. With prior approval, the TPOC may provide a location for the temporary storage of large equipment to prevent the transportation of such equipment to/from the work site while a particular service is being performed. However, the Government assumes no liability for the loss or destruction of Contractor equipment while it is stored on Government property.

b. Utilities. The Government will NOT furnish available utilities to perform the specified work, unless otherwise approved by the Park Manager. The Contractor shall supply his own utilities including water, electric, and toilets, etc. If the Park Manager approves use of government utilities, the Contractor shall make a dedicated effort to conserve utilities and shall comply with all Government regulations regarding energy conservation. Government furnished utilities shall be used only in the performance of work specified in this contract.

c. Forms. All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

d. Control. The Contractor shall provide control to ensure Government furnished equipment, property, or items are utilized only for contract purposes. The Contractor will be provided keys to allow access to certain secure areas and will be held responsible for losses due to his/her negligence and for the replacement of compromised locks (which can occur due to loss or duplication of keys). Upon completion (including any extensions of contract term) or termination of the contract for any reason, and except for fair wear, and tear, the Contractor shall return all Government furnished equipment, keys and any unused material or supplies in the same condition as received. Any discrepancies, damages or deficiencies in the inventory will be chargeable against the Contractor. The Contractor will not be provided with keys to the Lake Office, storage buildings or storage compounds. Any work to be performed within these facilities must be performed during regular working hours when Government employees are available to unlock these facilities for the Contractor.

e. Safety Manual. Prospective contractors may review a copy of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health

Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 at the Project Office. The Contractor can find a copy of Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf?ver=2015-04-09-142531-467 .

C-1.23 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS.

a. General. Except as described elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, vehicles, small tools, equipment and operators, supplies, or materials necessary to accomplish all required services. All Contractor furnished tools, equipment, supplies, materials, or vehicles shall meet all applicable Federal, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, State and local laws or regulations.

b. Equipment. The Government requires that the Contractor provide adequate equipment to perform the work required within the specified time period for each job. All equipment used by the Contractor must meet safety requirements outlined in Safety Manual EM 385-1-1.

c. Service Vehicle. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide service or work vehicles as necessary, capable of transporting employees, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies that could reasonably be transported in a standard size ½ ton truck with a 4’ x 8’ bed to and from job sites on the project. Contractor service vehicles used along project and public roads must be equipped with an orange rooftop revolving light, a rear mounted warning sign, and reflective tape on the rear bumper.

d. Contractor Equipment and Supply Inspection. The apparent Contractor shall make available for inspection all service equipment, tools, and samples of supplies he proposes to use for work under this contract, along with proof of ownership or lease agreement. Such articles shall be made available for inspection within seven (7) working days after notice from the TPOC. Only equipment and supplies inspected and approved shall be used for work under this contract. A sample of the Contractor Equipment and Supply Inspection Form, CELRH Form 2800. All subsequently procured equipment to be used for work under this contract must be inspected and approved by the Government prior to use.

C-1.24 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor shall be responsible for promptly reporting all acts of vandalism, larceny, or pilferage to Government property, and malfunctioning Government equipment to the TPOC. The Contractor shall establish security procedures and safeguards that are compatible with the Government’s existing procedures, to protect all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and other resources. The Contractor shall cooperate with, and provide any assistance necessary to, the Government during any audits, usage checks of expendable property, and inventories of nonexpendable property under control of the Contractor. Any item of value found on the work sites shall be placed into the custody of the TPOC for return to the owner if ownership can be established. The Contractor shall inform the TPOC of any information he or his employees receive about lost and/or found articles from the public.

a. Security. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance at Caesar Creek

Lake. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 7 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the TPOC NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. For certification purposes, the Contractor needs to submit an employee roster with each name initialized to the Contracting Officer’s representative. Any employee changes will need to be included on a revised and resubmitted roster.

OPSEC Training Link http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm

C-1.25 NOTIFICATION OF WORK TO BE DONE. The Contractor will be notified of work to be performed by

NTP

C-1.26 MINIMUM MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the work specified herein. Personnel required to handle emergency situations shall be available on call, 24 hours per day, 7 calendar days per week.