Amendment W912WJ22Q0046-0003.pdf

W912WJ22Q0046

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0003 is to Revise the Performance Work Statement and the Bid Schedule.

Also the closing due date is extended by three (3) days, until March 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Mar-2022

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ22Q0046

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Feb-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Mar-2022

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED BID SCHEDULE

PARK ATTENDANT CONTRACTORS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BUFFUMVILLE LAKE

CHARLTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Performance Work Statement

PARK ATTENDANT #1

Bid Schedule – Base Year (2022)

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

Buffumville Lake Park Attendant (Schedule)

Each 43

Buffumville Lake Park Attendant (Un-scheduled)

Each 20

TOTAL

Bid Schedule – Option Year (2023)

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake Park Attendant

[Unit Price is per day]

Each 43

Perspective Park Attendants may bid on more than (1) one contract within this package.

PARK ATTENDANT CONTRACTORS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BUFFUMVILLE LAKE

PARK ATTENDANT #2

Bid Schedule – Base Year (2022)

PRICE

TOTAL

Buffumville Lake Park Attendant (Schedule)

Each 41

Buffumville Lake Park Attendant (Un-scheduled)

Each 20

Bid Schedule – Option Year (2023)

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake Park Attendant

[Unit Price is per day]

Each 41

Perspective Park Attendants may bid on more than (1) one contract within this package.

REVISED PWS

PARK ATTENDANT CONTRACTORS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BUFFUMVILLE LAKE

I. GENERAL

1. Scope The scope of this contract for Park Attendant Services includes the daily operation and maintenance at Buffumville Lake Park. This includes fee collection at the entrance station, daily cash outs, cleaning park restrooms and park facilities and litter pick up in the park and boat ramp at Buffumville Lake. The services require work to be performed by a party of two.

The Government intends to award three two separate contracts from this one solicitation. The vendor offering the lowest price per day as indicated in the Bid Schedule will be allowed to choose which Park Attendant contract (1, 2 or 3) they will be awarded. The second apparent low quoter will get the second choice, and the third apparent low quoter will be awarded the last contract. The lowest bidder will cover the days of priority to include Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. In addition to scheduled workdays park attendants may be requested to work up to 20 optional unscheduled days when mutually agreed upon by both the Government and the park attendants during the period of performance. The second lowest bidder will cover the remaining days from Monday to Thursday. In addition to scheduled workdays park attendants may be requested to work up to 20 optional unscheduled days when mutually agreed upon by both the Government and the park attendants during the period of performance.

2. Locations

Buffumville Park is located at 229 Oxford Road, Charlton, Massachusetts 01507. Buffumville Project Office is located at 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton, Massachusetts, 01507.

Buffumville Park is a day-use park with parking for approximately 300 vehicles. Public camping is not permitted in the park. The park has a swim beach, picnic tables and grills, two picnic shelters, a volleyball court and horseshoe/corn hole pits. There are restrooms available for public use. A lakeshore trail passes through the park. A boat launching area with a vault toilet is located across the road from the park entrance.

3. Site Visit

Contact the Technical Point of Contact(TPOC), Park Ranger, Angela Erskine 978-318-8877 or angela.m.erskine@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule The contract Period of Performance for the base year shall be from contract award through December 31, 2022. The optional year of the contract, if elected to be exercised by the Government, will begin January 1, 2023, and continue through 10 September 2023.

The seasonal work period for the contract shall be between 20 May 2022 to 11 Sept 2022 for the base year and 19 May 2023 to 10 Sept 2023 for the option year. The specified services for the period of performance will be 3 days working from 8am to 8pm, followed by 6 days off. All contractors will work the (4) four federal holidays that include Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, and Labor Day and two (2) training sessions.

The contract Period of Performance for the contract shall be between 20 May 2022 to 11 Sept 2022. The specified services for the period of performance will be between the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday through Sunday. Days of priority to include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday coverage for a total of (17) working weekends. All park attendants will work the (4) four federal holidays that include Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, and Labor Day and two (2) training sessions. Schedule shall be coordinated with Technical Point of Contact.

The 3rd Friday in May is a (paid) Contractor Park Attendant training day (Buffumville Park opens on the 3rd Saturday). In addition, there will be one (paid) orientation on a date in late May or early June. Absence on scheduled days may be approved as long as notification is given in advance to the Technical Point of Contact. See attached calendar for specific workdays.

Item # Description Frequency Qty

PA

#1

Buffumville Park Attendant (Scheduled)

Daily. First (1st) series of:

(3 days on/6 days off, Repeat) Days of priority

In 2022: 43 days In 2022: 57 days

PA

#1

Buffumville Park Attendant (Unscheduled)

TBD In 2022: 20 days

#2

Buffumville Park Attendant (Scheduled)

Daily. Second (2nd) series of:

(3 days on/6 days off, Repeat) Monday through Thursday

In 2022: 41 days In 2022: 65 days

#2

Buffumville Park Attendant (Unscheduled)

TBD In 2022: 20 days

#3

Buffumville Park Attendant

Daily. Third (3rd) series of:

(3 days on/6 days off, Repeat)

In 2022: 41 days In 2023: 41 days

5. Safety The contractor will comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements COE EM 385-1-1, 2014 Edition. A copy of COE EM 385-1-1 is available for reference at the project office or may be ordered from Superintendent of Documents, P O Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (Tel: 202 783-3238). In addition, the manual may be viewed at the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/Engine erManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan: The contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable Abbreviated APP template is available upon request. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Abbreviated APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

Emergency Response- Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the AAPP and AHA’s, include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

Public Health Closures- There may be local or national events that require closure of the facilities to the public due to public health concerns. Such events may include epidemics, pandemics, or other similar circumstances. Areas affected by these closures would include all facilities covered in this Performance Work Statement. Upon notification of the closure from the TPOC, the contractor will receive a notice of suspension of services from the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will either suspend all services or partially suspend services in accordance with FAR 42.1303 and 52.212-4 and when public health concerns are relaxed the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor that the suspension has been lifted and that the contractor may resume performance of the contract.

Required Personnel - In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with this training and must be completed prior to starting work.

Accident Reporting - All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

6. Flooding

Project staff reserve the right to cease work and enact park closures at any time should the safety of employees, contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized. Buffumville Lake is primarily a Flood Risk Management Project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the contractor as areas are closed because of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

7. Pre-Work Conference

The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference conducted by the Technical Point of Contact & the Project Manager.

The contractor will also be instructed and trained in user fee collection procedures, uniforms and demeanor, emergency/disturbance response and given more detailed descriptions of their duties. Contractors are required to submit an abbreviated accident prevention plan and an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to the start of work.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Work Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Surety Bond.

iii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iv. Modified Activity Hazard Analysis

(Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site).

v. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work).

vi. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394).

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.

viii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment.

8. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Buffumville Lake. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

9. Contractor Conduct Contractors and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

Contract employees shall conduct themselves in a professional and orderly manner. Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy shall be exercised at all times while corresponding with the public. Personal cleanliness and presentable appearance are required of all contract personnel when dealing with the public.

The Park Attendants will not consume or come under the influence of alcoholic beverages or use drugs and/or medication in the absence of a doctor’s prescription while on duty or in view of the public at the gatehouse or other park area.

10. Payment The contractor shall submit one invoice per month, identifying the contract number, stating the number of services completed during the month, identified by item number and quantity. Payment shall be made for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

Short periods of emergency absence may be approved on an individual basis, based on need and workload at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact. No payment will be made for service not completed.

The invoices will be delivered to:

Buffumville Lake Office Attn: Angela Erskine 48 Old Oxford Rd.

Charlton, MA 01507 Or emailed to: angela.m.erskine@usace.army.mil

II. Technical

11. Background Check Park Attendant contractors will be subject to background security checks by USACE. Contract award is contingent upon a successful background check. The apparent low bidder will be required to complete the attached form entitled “Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions” SF85P. Failure to complete the form and complete the finger printing process within 5 business days of notification that you are the apparent low bidder will be considered a declination of the contract.

12. Surety Bonding Contractors are required, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE to furnish a bond to the government in the amount of $1,000 prior to the start of the contract.

13. Inspection and Contract Performance

The services performed by the contractor under the provision of this contract shall be subject to evaluation by the Contracting Officer or the Technical Point of Contact to ensure strict compliance with the terms of this contract. The contractors will be advised as soon as possible of any deficiency in work.

14. Government Property

The contractors will be required to return all U.S. Government property in excellent condition after completion of the last day of the contract.

15. Park Attendant Contractors

There may be a total of three Contracted Park Attendants living in the park. All attendants work a rotation of (3) three days on and (6) six days off. Attendants will share all provided supplies and equipment with other attendants and park staff as needed.

16. Service Requirements

16.1. Park Entrance Gate Operation

The Contractor will unlock the entrance gate by 8:00 A.M. each morning and lock the gate at sunset or 8:00 P.M whichever precedes each night after ensuring that all visitors have left the park. Contractors will accept the day use fee from each vehicle/visitor that enters the park and adhere to ER 1130-2-550 Chapter 9, Recreation Operations and Maintenance Guidance.

Contractors must monitor automated fee machine use and visitor compliance. Contractors will explain the carry-in/carry-out litter policy to each visitor and shall furnish a litterbag (supplied by the Government) to any patron who may need it for purposes of carrying out their garbage. Contractors will assist other personnel when the parking lot(s) become full by monitoring parking, directing overflow, etc. Contractors are responsible for posting shelter reservations daily. Contractors issue temporary drive down permits and handle all sports equipment rental items. The contractors will record a written daily log of all visitation, complaints, comments, suggestions, accidents/incidents, violations/disturbances, contractor entrance/exit times and safety hazards. The contractors will promptly report all accidents, incidents, disturbances, safety concerns and violations of law to the Technical Point of Contact. Under no circumstances are the contractors to enforce Title 36 Rules and Regulations or Federal, State, or local laws.

Contractor may have the use of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers golf cart, if applicable and following any necessary defensive driver training.

16.2. Fee Collection

All administration equipment and supplies will be provided by the Government. The contractor will collect day use fees at Buffumville Park in accordance with established policies and procedures. The contractor will operate a cash register and be responsible for all fees collected and in the honor vault on their shift. After every shift, the contractor will prepare a Bill for Collection (BFC) for funds transfer to the Technical Point of Contact. Cash will be converted to a bank check or money order.

The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with acquiring a money order.

Remittance of these checks, money orders and associated paperwork, will be covered at the pre-work conference. The contractor is required to supply their own change fund in the amount of no less than $50.00 which will be used throughout the contract for daily cash register fee collections and change exchange.

Additionally, all contractors will be required to monitor the proper use of the newly implemented automated fee machine as another means of fee collection via credit/debit card. Contractors will monitor the automated fee machine operations and inform the TPOC accordingly of any maintenance issues that need to occur with the machine.

Contractors are not responsible for the maintenance of the machine.

16.3. Restroom Cleaning

All cleaning materials will be provided by the Government. The Contractor will be the primary janitorial team on workdays and will clean, disinfect, and maintain the entire restroom facility. Restrooms include 7 toilets, 1 urinal, 6 sinks, doors, stall partitions, baby changing stations/baby seats, interior walls, floors & doors. The restrooms must be checked hourly and cleaned on a as needed basis.

This includes cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces, sweeping, mopping, litter pickup and replenishing toilet tissue as necessary.

Check at least once a day to ensure all exhaust fans, hand dryers and GFI outlets are operating properly. Bathrooms must be clean for the park opening, each day.

Check no less than once daily the overall condition of one Romtec vault toilet unit located at the boat ramp area. Replenish toilet tissue as necessary and clean as needed in support of additionally scheduled contracted cleanings and maintenance.

16.4. Picnic Barbecue Grills

All grills (approximately 65 total) will be cleaned on MONDAYS FRIDAYS of each week. All ash, unspent briquettes, wood, wire-brushed food debris and litter inside and under the grill, will be disposed of properly at a location approved by the Technical Point of Contact. Tools such as a shovel and rakes will be provided by the Government.

16.5. Picnic Tables

Each picnic table (approximately 70 total) will be washed and disinfected on WEDNESDAYS FRIDAYS, weekly. This includes tables under the picnic shelters. A commercial disinfectant will be supplied to be used to clean the seats and tabletops. No water may be left standing when the job is complete.

16.6. Picnic Shelters and Main Staircase

The central timber stairway and the shelters will be swept or blown clean, dusted and trash picked up (to include cigarette butts), on FRIDAYS of each week and/or the day of an incoming shelter reservation. All trash will be deposited at a location approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

16.7. Park Litter Pick up

At the end of each workday, all litter will be picked up throughout the entire Buffumville Lake Park area. This area includes parking lots, picnic areas, picnic shelters, stairs, and walkways and across the street at the boat ramp and parking area. These areas should be raked if necessary, to remove broken glass or other debris. The contractor will be responsible for disposing all litter collected during the contract days at a location approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

16.8. Federal Holidays on Monday/Wednesday/Friday

If a Federal Holiday occurs on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday of a contractor’s rotation, that contractor may adjust their cleanings of grills, tables and/or shelter cleanings, correspondingly within the same 3-day cycle.

16.9. Uniforms

The Contractor will promote and maintain a favorable image of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) through their personal appearance and actions. USACE identification in the form of a shirt, jacket and/or cap provided by USACE will be worn while on duty. A supplied nametag will be worn in addition to USACE identification.

Appropriate closed-toe footwear, furnished by the attendants, will be worn while on duty.

17. Contractor Camp Site

17.1. Temporary Living Quarters

The park attendant contractor(s) are required to live on site, while on their duty days in a designated site at the park. The couple must provide their own fully operable “self-contained” RV or other self-contained camper unit. Maximum length of the camper/trailer cannot exceed 45'. The campsites have partial sun/shade, are level, and in complete view of the entrance station building and visitor parking lot. Designated site utilities and amenities include electric (50-amp, 120 v), full water, and sewer hookups, picnic table, fire ring and a pedestal grill. The dumpster and recycling bins are located at the Buffumville Lake Office for all trash disposal needs. Wi-Fi is not available at this location.

Contractors will maintain their campsite(s) and always keep them in a clean and orderly condition. The Technical Point of Contact has final discretion.

Contractors may arrive as early as 10 days before the park opens. Contractors may stay at their site up to 10 days after the park closes for the season unless other arrangements have been made.

The contractor shall have an operable vehicle for personal and/or contract related transportation with valid licenses and insurances.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 21-Mar-2022 02:00 PM to 24-Mar-2022 02:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)