Solicitation W912WJ25QA077.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Construction Equipment Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin

W912WJ25QA077

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

BPA Master Dollar Limit: $250,000.00 $25,000.00BPA Call Limit:

INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS:

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.

2. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Alicia LaCrosse

b. Phone: 978-318-8902

c. Email: Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

3. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist. Any information received at the site visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The solicitation and resulting contract shall be the governing document in all cases.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27 or 2.236-27 ALT I FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. If date(s)/time(s) for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

3. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

4. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company name and contact information:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.

gov) to submit a quote. Registered is considered when a SAM registration is marked "Active".

3. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-8(d), Representations and Certifications are to be completed in www.sam.gov.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (Unique Entity Identified (UEI) 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor's responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

4. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

5. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

6. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful Contractor will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

BID SCHEDULE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

NAUGATUCK RIVER BASIN

CONNECTICUT

Unit Price Schedule

DESCRIPTION UNIT

Year 1

PRICE

Year 2

PRICE

Year 3

PRICE

1. Administrative - Office Work

HR

2. General Laborer

HR

3. Compact Track Loader

HR

4. Compact Utility Wheeled Skid Steer

HR

5. Mini Excavator

HR

6. Tracked Excavator

HR

7. Long Reach Excavator

HR

8. Crawler Dozer HR

9. Hydraulic Truck-Mounted Crane

HR

10. Motor Grader

HR

11. Vibratory Roller

HR

12. Mechanical Street Sweeper

HR

13. 6-Wheel Dump Truck

HR

14. 10-Wheel Dump Truck

HR

15. Off Road Dump Truck 4X4

HR

16. 30 Cubic Yard Roll Off Dumpsters for flood debris vegetation recycling

HR

17. 30 Cubic Yard Roll Off Dumpsters for construction and demolition debris

HR

18. Transportation of Government-Owned Vehicles and/or Equipment Per Mile

19. Construction Debris and Woody Debris Disposal (% Markup) %

NOTES:

1. The Unit Price (HR) includes the Combined Hourly Rate for the equipment, crew and the supplies/materials/fuel/travel required to support the specified crew or trade.

2. The Percent (%) Mark-Up is for Contractor's actual disposal cost. The construction debris and woody debris will not contain any hazardous materials. The Contractor shall provide the Technical Point of Contact with actual disposal waybill as part of the applicable invoice.

3. A separate Bid Schedule may be provided for each Project Location or County to accommodate potential differences in pricing.

4. The Contractor may utilize separate subcontractors to satisfy the specific trade requirements: Interested vendors are advised that the Bid Schedule submitted with a quote must include pricing for ALL categories listed. If pricing is not included for all categories, submitted quote will be deemed non-responsive.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK:

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

NAUGATUCK RIVER BASIN

CONNECTICUT

I. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) TERMS AND CONDITIONS (IAW FAR 13.303-3)

1. Description of Agreement: The purpose of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is to provide an indefinite quantity of Construction Equipment work in the Naugatuck River Basin, providing a cost-effective, rapid response way to maintain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities.

Under this BPA, your organization shall provide Construction Equipment Work, in accordance with the attached Price Schedule and Statement of Work, when called by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative(s). Construction equipment work will be requested through Purchases made under this BPA, that shall be referred to as Calls.

a. The duration of this BPA shall be Three (3) years from date of award, or upon reaching the BPA Master Limit. Calls can be placed up to the date of the BPA expiration. The period of performance of any Call placed prior to the BPA expiration can extend past the date of the BPA expiration.

2. Extent of Obligation: In accordance with FAR 13.303-3(a)(2), the Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases (Calls) made under the Blanket Purchase Agreement. The establishment of the BPA does not imply any agreement on the part of the Government to place future Calls with the BPA holder. The Government makes no representation as to the number of Calls or actual amount of work to be ordered.

3. Purchase Limitation: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to execute the Construction Equipment work for each Blanket Purchase Agreement Call under this agreement.

a. No single BPA Call may exceed $25,000 in total cost of labor and materials.

b. The Contractor-Furnished Materials and Supplies shall not exceed $5,000 for each individual BPA Call.

c. The Blanket Purchase Agreement Master Dollar Limit is $250,000.

4. Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA: Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to purchase under the BPA.

a. Call Procedures:

1. USACE may have multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements in place with various Contractors for the same work. USACE intends to compete each Call among a pool of up to three BPA holders to determine if a Contractor can provide the work in the required time frame and price. Award will be based on the lowest price that will provide the work in the required time frame.

2. The Contractor shall provide a quote for each BPA Call request within fourteen (14) calendar days of the initial contact by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The Contractor may receive additional time to provide a quote if it is pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

If Contractor does not wish to submit a quote on the Blanket Purchase Agreement Call request, they shall inform the Technical Point of Contact by email and state such, within 14 calendar days of initial contact by the Technical Point of Contact.

3. Upon notification of an executed BPA Call from the Government, the Contractor shall Coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact within 14 calendar days to schedule the work.

5. Delivery Tickets: All deliverables provided under the agreement shall be identified by the following minimum information:

a. Name of Contractor/Supplier

b. BPA number

c. Date of purchase (Call)

d. Purchase (Call) number

e. Itemized list of supplies or work furnished

f. Quantity, unit price, and extension for each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information

g. Date of delivery or shipment

6. As-Built Drawings: If requested by the TPOC, as-built drawings, which are markups showing all deviations from applicable drawings or present site conditions, shall be submitted. Carefully prepared sketches not less than 8 1/2" by 11" or CAD drawings converted to PDF may be used to depict changes to site conditions.

7. Invoices: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at completion of call, at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliverables provided against this BPA during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Invoices will be paid based on deliverables that have been received and approved by the Call's Technical Point of Contact.

These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets; however, invoices must indicate the BPA number, Call number, Invoice Date, Contract Number, Dates of Work, Description of Work, Quantities, Material/Supply Back-Up, and Total Amount Due per line item.

For jobs greater than 30 days, the Contractor may request multiple payments.

The invoice for each project will be sent (email preferred) to the appropriate Technical Point of Contact.

8. Technical Points of Contact: Below is a list of the Technical Point of Contact and their associated project(s):

1. Project Manager, Steven Patchkofsky Phone: 978.318.8369 Email: Steven.d.patchkofsky@usace.army.mil

a. Thomaston Dam

b. Black Rock Lake

c. Northfield Brook Lake

d. Goshen Relay Radio Station

2. Project Manager, John Haluchak Phone: 978.318.8439 Email: john.a.haluchak@usace.army.mil

a. Colebrook River Lake

3. Project Manager, Diana Errico-Topolski Phone: 978.318.8370 Email: Diana.j.errico-topolski@usace.army.mil

a. Hop Brook Lake

b. Stamford Hurricane Barrier

c. Hancock Brook Lake

d. Naugatuck River Area Office

II. STATEMENT OF WORK:

1. General:

This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide Construction Equipment work for the Naugatuck River Basin.

2. Project Locations:

a. Black Rock Lake 350 Old Branch Road Thomaston, CT 06787 (Litchfield County)

b. Colebrook River Lake Bldg 426A Colebrook River Road (Route 8) Colebrook CT 06021 (Litchfield County)

c. Goshen Radio Relay Station 493 Hageman-Shean Road Goshen, CT 06756 (Litchfield County)

d. Hancock Brook Lake 560 Greystone Rd Terryville, CT 06786

e. Hop Brook Lake 4 Straits Turnpike Middlebury, CT 06762 (New Haven County)

f. Naugatuck River Area Office 100 Allerton Farms Road Middlebury, CT 06762 (New Haven County)

g. Northfield Brook Lake 1550 Northfield Road (Route 254) Thomaston, CT 06787 (New Haven County)

h. Stamford Hurricane Barrier 230 Elmcroft Road Stamford, CT 06905 (Fairfield County)

i. Thomaston Dam 331 Hill Road Thomaston, CT 06787 (Litchfield County)

3. Workday Hours of operation may vary, but generally project areas will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and all work must be completed during those hours. Please confirm work hours with the Technical Point of Contact after each BPA Call award. No work will be permitted on weekends or Government holidays, unless approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

The Government shall be given seven (7) days' notice prior to the start of work under each new Blanket Purchase Agreement Call.

4. Safety Requirements **USACE staff may cease work at any time should the safety of Employees, Contractors, and/or the Public become jeopardized. **

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable 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 the following link (effective 15 March 2024):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

1. The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

2. 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 the 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.

3. Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis:

1. An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

2. For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

1. The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.

b.

2. Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

3. The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor's SOH program.

Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the Definable Features of Work (DFOW) for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

1. All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1- 1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.publications.

usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the tenth (10th) calendar day of the following month.

i. Excavation and Trenching:

1. General: All excavating and trenching activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 25.

2. Submittals:

a. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required to be developed by a Competent Person (CP) for all work in excavations and trenches.

b. For excavations or trenches 5 feet (1.5m) or more in depth, an Excavation and Trenching Plan is required.

The plan must be developed by a Competent Person, submitted, and approved by the USACE supervisor or accepted by the KO or COR prior to beginning work. The plan must meet minimum plan requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 25-7.

3. Required Personnel:

a. Competent Person (CP): All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person (CP) who has training, knowledge, and experience in excavation and trenching soil analysis, use of protective systems, and the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Chapter 12 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.

b. Rescue Personnel: Must be trained on rescue procedures identified in Excavation and Trenching Plan.

j. Cranes and Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

1. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

2. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE.

Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

a. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

b. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

c. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

3. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

4. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

5. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations.

Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, Contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

6. Operational Testing: A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer's instructions.

7. Forms:

a. Mandatory: ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging: https://www.publications.usace.

army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

b. Non-Mandatory: ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?

fileticket=qZwLLyJg_bA%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

c. Non-Mandatory: ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan (CLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cdmeuIZKLQI%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

5. Pre-Construction Conference Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. 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-Construction 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-Construction Conference:

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

b. Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) and Activity Hazard Analysis for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

c. Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

d. Safety Meetings & Documentation

e. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

f. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative

g. Procedures ENG Form 3394 (Mandatory if needed for Accident Reporting)

h. Invoice and Payment

6. 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.

7. Security The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at each Project Office identified. If applicable, Contractor shall comply with Project's Key Control Management Program. Due to periods of heightened security, which may affect access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor's ability to access certain areas. 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 work in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least a twenty-four hours (24hrs) notice of any such closure.

8. Flooding The majority of Naugatuck River Basin projects are active flood control projects. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of USACE property and/or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor if areas are closed because of floodwaters, rescheduling any work in the closed property that may result. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and work may resume.

9. Contractor's Personnel

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements As noted previously, the Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified work properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm's employees strictly comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other Contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other Contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles or equipment while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

Note: At least one of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project staff.

10. Payment Payment will be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact which shall include the following:

a. Invoice Date

b. Contract Number

c. Dates of Work

d. Description of Work

e. Quantities

f. Material/Supply Back-Up

g. Total Amount Due per line item.

For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments. Invoices for each project shall be submitted to the appropriate Technical Point of Contact (email preferred).

III. Technical Requirements:

1. Requests for Information:

Post-award requests concerning the work for each individual BPA Call should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact for the specific Project Location.

2. Submittals:

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Scope of Work it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal /resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government within fourteen (14) days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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.

a. Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of BPA award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work:

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293) annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

ii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282) annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

iii. Certifications & Licenses annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

b. Pre-Construction BPA Call Submittals: Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of BPA Call Award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work:

i. Activity Hazard Analysis for each BPA Call.

ii. Work Plan - Provide a basic layout of site, and plan to protect public from hazards. Include the means and methods to control pedestrian, bike, and vehicular travel within the work areas. Include name of company and contact information if work is subcontracted.

iii. Materials List - For all Contractor-furnished materials to be used on the project, the Contractor shall provide the following information:

1. Manufacturer's name

2. Specifications

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be submitted along with the product data for any potentially hazardous materials such as adhesives and flux materials.

4. Any other information the Technical Point of Contact may deem necessary to approve the materials.

c. Post-Construction BPA Call Submittals: Submitted by the completion of work and before final payment.

i. As-Built Drawings (when requested by TPOC)

ii. Invoice

3. 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 designated storage areas free from 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. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

4. Environmental Protection Containers for excess and/ or waste materials shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected and cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. No burning is permissible. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC of any conservation concern wildlife species identified or harmed during contract execution. Contractor may be required to adjust work timeframes to accommodate wildlife activities and shall coordinate with basin environmental specialist and TPOC.

5. Sustainability:

All products provided by the Contractor must meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the Contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for Federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

6. Personal Protective Equipment It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

7. Government Resources The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete each BPA Call, except at times when specified in the BPA Call as it may be advantageous for the Government to provide the materials and supplies (in whole or part) to the Contractor for installation. Unless specified in the BPA Call, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services or other resources.

8. Damages to Government and/or Private Property The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged because of the Contractor's actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person because of the firm'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. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

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 and functional product.

10. Quality Assurance The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and at all places during the term of the contract.

11. 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.

12. Receiving and Storing Materials 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 goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

13. 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 manufacturer's safety features in place.

IV. Products:

1. Construction Materials

a. The intent of this material section is not to specify every product to be used in the execution of the work. Rather, to define the expected standards to be followed and the quality of the product to be used.

b. Concrete, asphalt, gravels, and other earthen materials shall be consistent with applicable Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, to include supplemental specifications, and special provisions and attentions.

c. Culverts, guardrails, Headwalls, Drainage Pipes, Sewer Lines and Water Lines shall conform to the applicable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.

V. Execution:

1. Statement of Work The Technical Point of Contact will provide a Statement of Work (SOW) to the Contractor to review and determine the requirements to complete the project. The Technical Point of Contact and the Contractor will confer upon the final SOW. The Contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact a quote and detailed Supplies/Materials/Equipment list required to complete the final SOW. The work may likely include the following requirements:

a. Asphalt repairs, including crack sealing/hole patching or minor asphalt repair

b. Clear, load, and haul flood debris and other debris from dam areas and debris booms.

c. Clear, load, haul earthen materials, rock, and debris.

d. Concrete and asphalt cutting and/or removal and disposing of, includes steel reinforcement (ex. rebar).

e. Concrete work and minor concrete repairs

f. Culvert, drainage structure and drainage ditch/lateral spreader maintenance, repair, replacement, and installation. Clean drainage ditches/lateral spreaders, access roads, and culverts.

g. Debris boom maintenance, repair, replacement.

h. Earthwork, including excavation, grading, and compacting

i. Guardrail repair or replacement

j. Hauling of equipment and materials.

k. Improve, repair gravel roads or parking areas.

l. Loading, transporting, disposing of earthwork materials, stumps, woody debris and/or construction debris.

m. Manhole maintenance, repair, replacement, installation.

n. Placing material on hiking, biking, and offroad vehicle trails, park access roads, dam, and dikes.

o. Roadway and parking lot cleaning/sweeping.

p. Roadway gate repair or replacement

q. Rock/Ledge removal, transport and/or disposal.

r. Transport Government-owned vehicles and/or equipment.

2. Qualifications:

a. Experience:

i. The Contractor shall have at least three (3) years' experience with heavy equipment operator work. The Contractor must be able to identify material, equipment, and labor needs for each job.

ii. The Contractor shall have sufficient personnel to adequately service up to two (2) BPA Calls concurrently with fully qualified personnel to satisfy the requirements of each BPA Call with no degradation in quality or supervision

b. License and/or Certifications:

i. All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel.

ii. The Contractor shall have the appropriate current license issued by the State of Connecticut for the work required, and shall obtain and comply with any other necessary licenses or permits prior to beginning any work.

iii. The Contractor shall provide documentation of the appropriate licenses and/or certifications to the Technical Point of Contact.

c. Equipment:

i. All equipment shall be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1 Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. All equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

ii. The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected. No such removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract

3. Equipment and Personnel Descriptions:

a. All equipment provided shall include the appropriate qualified operator, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fuel. All labor shall be performed in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws.

b. Contractor shall provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of each Blanket Purchase Agreement Call.

c. Operator and fuel costs shall be included in the hourly rate for the appropriate piece of equipment.

d. Transportation and fuel costs shall be included in the hourly rate for Laborer(s).

e. Upon completion of a job and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from Government property within 3 calendar days.

1. Administrative - Office Work: The Administrative or Office Work shall be completed by an individual knowledgeable about the specific trades involved and the contract requirements. The personnel are not required to be licensed in the specific trades. The tasks may include Project Coordination, Submittals Coordination, and other related administrative tasks.

2. General Laborer: The hourly rate for General Laborer(s) will include standard tools, such as shovels, rakes, trowels, hammers, saws, chainsaws, and the like. These tools along with appropriate safety equipment will be furnished by the Contractor and included in the hourly price to the Government. General Laborer shall be capable of supporting the activities identified in the BPA Call Statement of Work.

3. Compact Track Loader: Multi terrain track loader with 4-5' grapple bucket and forestry type mulcher. Includes Operator.

4. Compact Utility Wheeled Skid Steer: minimum 1,000 lb. operating capacity. Includes Operator.

5. Mini Excavator: machine with thumb attachment and grading blade. Includes operator.

6. Tracked Excavator: minimum 30,000 pound with a 1 cubic yard or larger bucket, hydraulic thumb bucket, and mulching disk type brush cutter head. Includes operator.

7. Long Reach Excavator: Including shovel front, the excavator shall have a minimum of a 65' reach with the ability to handle loose woody debris and earth materials.

8. Crawler Dozer: a tracked earthmoving machine with a front-mounted blade. Minimum weigh of 15,000 lbs. Includes Operator.

9. Hydraulic Truck-Mounted Crane: 20 Ton minimum lifting capacity, clam or grapple type bucket. Includes operator.

10. Motor Grader: Motor grader with articulating frame and maximum operating weight of 50,000 lbs. Includes Operator.

11. Vibratory Roller: Includes operator.

12. Mechanical Street Sweeper: Self-contained. Includes Operator.

13. 6-Wheel Dump Truck: minimum 2 cubic yard capacity.

14. 10-Wheel Dump Truck: minimum 14 cubic yard capacity.

15. Off-road Dump Truck 4X4: 5 cubic yard capacity minimum

16. 30 cubic yard roll off dumpsters: For flood debris vegetation recycling.

17. 30 cubic yard roll off dumpsters: For Construction and Demolition Debris. Contractor shall inspect, handle, and dispose of material in accordance with Current Federal and State Regulations and Guidelines.

18. Transportation of Government-owned vehicles and/or equipment: Contractor will provide appropriately sized vehicle, trailer, and driver with current license and/or certification and insurance to transport Government-owned vehicles and/or equipment 1-200 Miles (round trip). Unit Price will be Per Mile and will include all associated costs of transport.

Examples of Government-owned equipment include John Deere 410J, Case 570 MXT, New Holland B95B.

Examples of Government-owned vehicles include Chevy 4500 Dump Truck, Ford F350 Dump Truck.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

a. Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the associated project, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

b. Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when visiting any facilities or using hauling routes.

4. Materials and Supply Description:

a. Contractor-Furnished Supplies and Materials:

i. As part of the Quote, the Contractor shall furnish a detailed material/supply list required to complete the work. The parts list shall include:

1. Unit price and extended price.

2. Detailed parts list to allow the Technical Point of Contact to confirm compliance with the applicable requirements and price reasonableness.

ii. The Contractor-Furnished Materials and Supplies shall not exceed $5,000 for each individual BPA Call. The Contractor will be required to provide the detailed list with any submitted invoice(s).

b. Government-Furnished Supplies and Materials:

i. At times it may be advantageous for the Government to provide the materials and supplies (in whole or part) to the Contractor for installation. The Government will utilize the detailed material/supply list provided by the Contractor to purchase the materials and supplies outside of the BPA Call.

Under this circumstance, the Government-Furnished Materials and Supplies will not be included in the BPA Call total cost.

Requirements Construction Equipment Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, CT

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. Aug 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Ship To Marc A. D'Amato Email: Marc.A.DAmato@usace.army.mil Telephone: (978) 318-8898

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown. Dec 1991

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

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 (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), 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.