Amendment W912WJ22Q0150-0003.pdf

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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 is necessary to post revisions to the Performance Work Statement. Question/Response #3 is applicable to this amendment as w ell.

Closing is extended until September 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Sep-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 W912WJ22Q0150

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Aug-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

19-Sep-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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W912WJ22Q0150

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Question 1: Can you confirm that upon awarding a contract, the awarded contractor will have 45 days to start the work. Once work is started it must be completed within 2 weeks.

Response 1: The Performance Work Statement A. General, 4. Schedule requires all work to be completed within 45 days of contract award. The awarded contractor shall provide the Technical Point of Contact seven (7) days notice prior to the start of debris removal activities. All work shall be completed within two (2) weeks of the start of debris removal activities.

The awarded contractor will not have 45 days to start the work after award. All work shall be completed within 45 days of contract award.

Question 2: This RFQ is set aside for small business. Can I use a subcontractor to perform the work?

Response 2: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14 is included in the solicitation. For services such as required by this solicitation, an entity may not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. As such, no more than 50% of the awarded amount may be paid to an entity that is not a small business under NAICS 562119, with an applicable small business threshold of $41,500,000 in annual revenue.

Question 3: Is burning debris permissible on-site?

Response 3: Burning of debris on-site is permissible, however, burning must be completed in accordance with all applicable State, Town, and local regulations. All burning material and ash must be appropriately contained and pose no risk to the surrounding area as a fire hazard or health/environmental hazard. All burned material shall be disposed of properly in accordance with all applicable regulations. Disposal of material on-site is not permitted.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Sep-2022 02:00 PM to 23-Sep-2022 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DEBRIS REMOVAL – FIELD AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE

NORTH HARTLAND, VT

Performance Work Statement

A. General

1. Scope – Furnish all labor and equipment needed to remove and responsibly dispose of debris offsite from two (2) river debris piles at North Hartland Lake. The project area is in North Hartland, VT. There is approximately 400 cubic yards of debris to be removed.

2. Location – The North Hartland Lake project office is located at 112 Clay Hill Rd., North

Hartland, Vermont. The river debris pile areas are in a field in the park’s recreation area. The field is a short distance from the project office.

3. Site Visit – To arrange a site visit contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Manager Heather Morse at (802) 295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule – The work will be completed within 45 days from award. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The contractor will provide a minimum of seven days’ notice prior to the start of the debris removal activities.

All work shall be completed within two weeks of the start of the debris removal activities.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

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

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for each phase of work as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable 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 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.

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the APP and AHAs 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 to be used in accordance with

CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

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

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. 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.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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. Contractor’s Safety Program.

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Equipment Certification Requirements

vii. Correspondence Procedure.

viii. Communications.

ix. Administrative and Security Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

7. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at North

Hartland Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portions of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

9. Flooding – The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters, rescheduling and/or canceling any subsequent service in the closed property area. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

10. Contractor Conduct – The Contractor and Employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations under this contract or giving the public the appearance of same. Firearms are prohibited on project grounds.

Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

11. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

B. Technical Requirements:

General Requirement:

1. Summary - Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all river debris from two (2) river debris piles at North Hartland Lake and transport the debris offsite for disposal. Debris is estimated at 400 cubic yards of material.

2. Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan & Activity Hazard Analysis

(Prior to start of field work) within 2 weeks after the contract Period of Performance start date.

Copy of CDL Driver’s Licenses for all workers operating vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License

Safety Certificates First Aid and CPR certifications

3. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

4. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the company’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. The Contractor shall also restore features (roadways, culverts, vegetation, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the company’s operation.

5. Inspections:

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each job task and location, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative shall accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal: The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No open pit burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Government Resources: The contractor is responsible for providing all materials and equipment to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

a. The contractor may use the restrooms at the North Hartland Lake Project Office but must proceed directly to and from the restroom.

9. Omissions: This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

10. Receiving and Storing Materials: The contractor is responsible for the reception and unloading of delivered equipment and materials. Government employees will not receive equipment or materials for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Equipment

NOTE: Appropriate certificates of safety, inspection, registration, and operation must be provided to the US Army Corps of Engineers Technical Point of Contact prior to the start of any work.

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards..

2. Type of Equipment

a. Excavator: The contractor shall supply an excavator of sufficient size for the loading of river debris into dump trucks for removal. (Logs in the river debris pile may be as large as 36” in diameter.)

Loading Equipment: The contractor shall supply loading equipment of sufficient size for the loading of river debris into dump trucks for removal. (Logs in the river debris pile may be as large as 36” in diameter.)

b. Dump truck / Container Truck: The contractor shall provide necessary vehicles and operators for transporting the river debris offsite. The vehicles should be large enough to efficiently transport debris without shutting down job progress for more than a reasonable timeframe for this task. Copies of CDL licenses shall be provided to the technical point of contact for any drivers operating Commercial Vehicles on government property.

c. Chainsaw or Cutting Equipment: The contractor shall provide appropriate gasoline powered cutting equipment for cutting woody debris of various sizes that may be considerably laden with silt or soil and may occasionally contain manmade objects including nails, screws, cables, and other potentially hazardous objects. Any cutting equipment used in the debris removal work must include the manufacturer’s current safety standards and conform to COE EM 385-1-1. The operator of such cutting equipment must also be properly outfitted with the appropriate safety gear for the job in conformance with COE EM 385-1-1.

3. Mobilization, Demobilization, and Other Equipment Costs: The scope will include mobilization and demobilization, fuel surcharge and any permits to get the equipment to North Hartland Lake. This is not to be priced as a separate line item, rather it shall be included in the total quote for the work.

4. Equipment Storage: The US Army Corps of Engineers will provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel. The contractor may store certain pieces of equipment during the duration of the debris removal activities. Any equipment storage must be coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact. The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered equipment or material.

Government employees will not receive equipment or materials for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

River Debris For the purpose of this contract river debris will be considered to be in one of two categories and shall be sorted as follows:

1. Woody Debris: Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, branches, any boards or lumber including pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items. All woody debris will be cut to an appropriate size as needed, prior to loading it into the vehicle for removal offsite. Non woody material such as silt, dirt, and grasses contained within the debris piles shall also be removed.

2. Other Debris: Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders and other non-valuable items. This other debris shall be removed and separated from the woody debris. Disposal of this other debris will be the responsibility of the Government.

Service Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all debris from the two (2) piles of river debris in the field area at North Hartland Lake and transport off site for proper disposal. Access to the field area will be provided by the North Hartland Lake project staff each day during the contract work. Project staff will open any locked gates each morning and will close and secure the gates each afternoon after confirming the contractor staff is out of the area.

1. River Debris Removal Requirements: The contractor will provide all necessary equipment and labor necessary to remove and properly dispose of two (2) large debris piles at North Hartland Lake. There is approximately 400 cubic yards of debris to be removed in total. All debris shall be removed and then disposed of properly offsite.

Once the debris is removed, the area shall be returned to a smooth surface free of tire ruts, mounds, or divots. A site visit is suggested to confirm the type and quantity of debris to be removed.

Service Locations The service location is North Hartland Lake. The North Hartland Lake Project Office is location at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, Vermont:

1. North Hartland Lake – River Debris Removal (Trucking Only)

a. Service Requirement:

i. River Debris Pile Removal

b. Service Area:

i. Access to this area is via the North Hartland Lake Access Rd. in North Hartland, VT. A grass road provides access to one pile; the other pile requires driving through a field a short distance.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Removal of river debris: To be coordinated after contract award.

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