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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 28 Oct 2025 29 Oct 2025

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

QUESTION 1: Will there be designated staging or laydown areas provided by the Government at either site for equipment and materials, or should we plan to arrange offsite storage independently?

RESPONSE 1: There are no designated staging or laydown areas. Contractors shall submit any requests for staging, storage, or laydown areas on Government property to the Technical Point of Contact for review.

QUESTION 2: The Statement of Work indicates that asphalt placement is restricted when air temperatures are below 40F. Considering the early spring timeline for completion, would it be possible for this temperature limitation to be waived or adjusted based on the actual conditions at the site, if deemed appropriate?

RESPONSE 2: No, the air temperature restrictions will not be waived or adjusted based on site conditions.

QUESTION 3: For temporary lane closures and traffic control signage, can you confirm if those materials will be provided by USACE, or should they be included in the Contractor's responsibilities as part of the project scope?

RESPONSE 3: There will be no traffic control materials provided by the Government. All traffic control materials and signage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor as addressed in section I.9. Area

, of the Statement of Work. Closure and Traffic Control

QUESTION 4: Please clarify which line striping needs to be thermoplastic and which needs paint with beads?

RESPONSE 4: All parking space striping paint for all lines shall consist of both thermoplastic paint and high visibility glass beading, as stated in Part 2.3. , of the Statement of Parking Space Striping Paint Work.

QUESTION 5: What is the square footage of asphalt to be replaced around the manhole covers?

RESPONSE 5: Part 3. Section 3.a.ii. of the Statement of Work, states that cutting of existing pavement shall be done one (1') foot in all directions from the edge of the manhole covers. The manhole covers are forty (40") inches in diameter. The Contractor is responsible for self-verifying measurements and

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calculating the square footage around each manhole cover. The diameter of the manhole covers has been added to the revised Statement of Work and additional photos have been included in the revised Attachments.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

STATEMENT OF WORK :(REVISED)

PAVING AND PARKING LOT RESTRIPING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE AND QUECHEE GORGE VISITOR CENTER

NORTH HARTLAND AND QUECHEE, VT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following work:

a. Removal of existing asphalt walkway and preparation and installation of a new asphalt walkway at North Hartland Lake Recreation Area bathroom.

b. Replacement of asphalt around seven (7) existing manhole covers at the North Hartland Lake Ranger Station.

c. Full depth patching of potholes at the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center (QGVC).

d. Restriping of parking lines, crosswalk, directional arrows, and handicap parking spaces of the parking lot at the QGVC.

e. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location -

a. The North Hartland Lake Dam and Recreation Area is located at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, Vermont 05052.

b. The Quechee Gorge Visitor Center is located at 5966 Woodstock Road, Quechee, Vermont 05001.

3. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Natural Resources Specialist (Park Ranger) Matthew R. Regis, (802) 295-2855 or Matthew.R.

Regis@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule - The Contractor shall commence work within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed (NTP), prosecute work diligently, and complete all work no later than May 23, 2026. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date of field work. Work shall be performed

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The Government reserves up to fourteen (14) 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 be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within fourteen

(14) days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

5. Safety Requirements -

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (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 electronically at the following link:

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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.

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

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.

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

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

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.

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:

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.

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

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 or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

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

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC 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 TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend 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 TPOC 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:

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. 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 and QGVC. 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 portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hours' notice of any such closure

9. Area Closure and Traffic Control - Public vehicle and pedestrian access to North Hartland Lake Ranger Station and Recreation Area, as well as the QGVC parking lot shall be closed where work is being performed for the duration outlined in this contract. Contractor shall establish traffic controls to divert vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the area of operations during both working and nonworking hours in accordance with Section 641 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Barriers and signage shall be placed at all entrances to the work area to inform the public of the work site and the associated hazards.

10. Flooding - North Hartland Lake is a flood control project, and the work areas outlined in this contract are subject to flooding during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within twenty-four (24) hours' notice by the TPOC.

11. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of work, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than thirty (30) days the Contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

North Hartland Lake

P.O. Box 55

North Hartland, Vermont 05052

Or emailed to Matthew.R.Regis@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following work:

a. Removal of existing asphalt walkway and preparation and installation of a new asphalt walkway at the North Hartland Lake Recreation Area bathroom.

b. Replacement of asphalt around seven (7) existing manhole covers at the North Hartland Lake Ranger Station.

c. Full depth patching of potholes at the QGVC.

d. Restriping of parking lines, crosswalk, directional arrows, and handicap parking spaces of the parking lot at the QGVC.

e. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Submittals - Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement 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 fourteen (14) 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 in an acceptable form 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 TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-construction submittals - Submitted within thirty (30) days of NTP. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282)

iv. CPR & First Aid Certification

v. Product Data: Submit product information and job mix formula.

vi. Material Certification: Certify products are produced at a plant approved by Vermont Agency of Transportation (VT AOT) and that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

vii. SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on the project.

viii. Spill response plan for petroleum, oils and lubricants and other hazardous materials.

ix. All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Statement of Work.

b. Additional Submittals - Submitted at completion of work and before final payment.

i. Waybills and Delivery Tickets: Submit certified waybills and certified delivery tickets for all aggregates and asphalt materials used in the actual work.

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with:

a. VTrans Standard Specifications for Construction 2024

b. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (herein after referred to as

AASHTO)

4. Existing Conditions - Both the North Hartland Lake Ranger Station and Recreation Area, as well as the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center, are owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Each location is approximately ten (10) minutes apart from each other. The best point of access between both sites is the Quechee Hartland Road and Route 4. This contract with require work at both sites. The North Hartland Lake Dam and Recreation Area has two (2) work sites, while the Quechee Gorge Visitor Center has one

(1) (See Detailed Conditions Below).

a. North Hartland Lake Recreation Area Bathroom - The North Hartland Recreation Area Bathroom is located along the Beach and Boat Launch Access Road leading into the park. The existing paved walkway runs from the handicap park spaces in the upper Recreation Area parking lot to the women's bathroom entrance. It is approximately eighty-four (84') feet long and five and a half (5.5') feet wide.

Currently, the walkway is worn from weathering and high foot traffic, and has developed several cracks, gouges, and humps from end-to-end (See Attached Images). There are utility lines that run under the current path; Contractor must locate these lines prior to removing material as to not damage these lines.

b. North Hartland Lake Ranger Station Manholes - The North Hartland Lake Ranger Station is located at the end of the Dam Access Road. There are seven (7) existing manhole covers that are forty (40") inches in front of the North Hartland Lake Ranger Station and part of the dam leading out to the in diameter catwalk (See Attached Images). The manhole covers house telephone and electrical lines. Over time the pavement around the covers has settled, exposing the metal covers above the level of the surrounding pavement. The exposed edges of the covers often get caught by snowplows during snow removal.

c. Quechee Gorge Visitor Center Parking Lot - The QGVC parking lot is a one-way-in one-way-out lot.

This parking lot experiences high traffic throughout the year. A large pothole area has developed nearest the Western entrance from U.S. Route 4. The pothole area measures forty-four (44') feet in length and three (3') at the widest point. Some potholes are down to sub-base layer, which is exposed. There are multiple parking spaces, including three (3) handicap parking spaces, as well as parking spaces parallel to the visitor center sidewalk. Overall, there are forty-two (42) parking lines, including the dividers between the handicap spaces. Additionally, there are four (4) large directional arrows facilitating movement of traffic through the lot from West to East (See Attached Map and Images). All the parking lines, directional arrows, crosswalk bars, and handicap parking spaces are worn and need to be re-striped using like colors.

Note: Refer to the attached informational photos.

5. 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.

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 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC.

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 and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis. 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 fifty feet (50') from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products - 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 as 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.

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.

9. 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.

10. Government Resources - The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services, or other resources.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation.

Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC 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 Contractor's operation.

Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - 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 the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and 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 while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, is incompetent, who 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.

13. 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.

14. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

15. 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.

Part 2 Products:

All materials supplied by Contractor shall be new, unused, and approved by the TPOC prior to installation.

1. Bituminous Concrete Pavement - Materials for the bituminous concrete pavement materials and mixtures shall be obtained from a supplier regularly producing bituminous concrete that is in accordance with and meets the requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The binder course and wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Approval of the mix design shall be contingent upon the conformance of the completed asphalt pavement mix to the specification requirements, including adherence to the supplier's current job mix formulas within specific tolerance limits.

a. Binder Course - The bituminous concrete binder course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 704.01A of Section 704.01 of the Standard Specifications.

b. Wearing Course (Topcoat) - The bituminous concrete wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specification. The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 704.01A of Section 704.01 of the Standard Specifications.

c. Asphalt Binder - The asphalt binder shall be Performance Graded (PG) and conform to the applicable requirements of Section 702.01 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The asphalt binder's average maximum pavement temperature shall be no less than 58C, and the average minimum pavement temperature shall be no greater than -28C.

d. Tack Coat - The tack coat shall be emulsified asphalt conforming to ASTM D977 grade RS-1.

2. Base Course Material - Base Course Material shall conform to the requirements of Section 704.05 and Table 704.05A of the VTrans Standard Specifications for Fine Graded Crushed Gravel for Subbase materials.

3. Parking Space Striping Paint -

a. Paint shall be formulated to be used on asphalt paving.

b. Thermoplastic striping paint shall be used for durability.

c. Parking space striping, crosswalk, directional arrows, and lettering paint shall be white in color, RAL9016 Traffic White.

d. Handicap parking space and symbol paint shall meet Federal Standard 595B and be approved by the TPOC prior to application.

e. High-Visibility Glass Beading shall be placed on striping paint when still wet.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Quality Assurance:

a. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications -

i. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing asphalt pavement similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

ii. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed hot-mix asphalt paving similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

2. Excavation Work:

a. Site Preparation -

i. Prior to any excavation, Contractor must locate existing utility lines that run underneath current walkway.

b. Excavation Process -

i. The existing materials in the indicated areas shall be excavated to a depth in accordance with VTrans Standard Specifications.

ii. Excavated materials shall be removed and disposed of offsite by the Contractor in accordance with all State of Vermont and Federal Laws.

c. Grading -

i. The gravel base course material shall be graded so that the finished grade of the asphalt pavement is consistent with existing drainage patterns. The top grade of the compacted base course shall be installed in accordance with VTrans Standard Specifications to receive new layers of pavement. The Contractor is responsible for determining the grades of the existing pavement and the new work specified herein.

ii. Any base course material remaining at the completion of the project or is found not suitable for use in the work shall become the property of the Contractor and be disposed of off-site.

d. Gravel Base Material - If there is insufficient base course material to grade the subbase to the appropriate elevations, gravel base material shall be used and supplied by the contactor.

e. Compaction - The base course material will be wetted, as needed, and adequately compacted. The base course material shall be compacted to a firm and even surface satisfactory to the TPOC. The density shall not be less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the maximum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

3. Wearing Course Pavement:

a. General -

i. The base course shall be prepared as specified herein prior to placement of any materials. No wearing course shall be placed on a surface of the base course that has been degraded due to weather. Do not apply wearing course materials if the base course material is frozen, wet, or damp.

ii. Cutting of existing pavement shall be done one (1') foot in all directions from the edge of the pothole and manhole covers. Each manhole cover is forty (40") inches in diameter.

iii. The asphalt paving equipment, weather limitations, job mix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the VTrans Standard Specifications for the type of material specified.

iv. The surface of the completed pavement shall conform to the elevations, grades, and crowning of the existing parking lot and sidewalk with a tolerance of plus or minus one half inch (0.5"). Compacted depth is to be flush with existing pavement.

b. Placing Bituminous Concrete Pavement -

i. The base course shall be prepared and compacted to the density specified herein and that the grades and elevations of base course are correct.

ii. Unless otherwise directed, wearing course shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 40 degrees F.

iii. Bituminous concrete pavement shall be constructed in accordance with the specified construction methods of Section 406 of VTrans Standard Specifications.

iv. Prior to placing the wearing course, verify that the binder course is compacted to the specified thickness and density.

v. Place the binder course in one (1) two inch (2")-thick layer and wearing course in one (1) one and a half (1-1/2")-thick layer. The thicknesses shall not be less than indicated after compaction. The density of the completed pavement shall conform to the requirements stated herein.

vi. Prior to placing the wearing course, verify that the binder course is compacted to the specified thickness and density.

vii. Prior to placement of wearing course, a tack coat shall be applied to the surface of the new binder course. The tack coat shall be applied at a uniform rate of approximately 0.05 gallons per square yard.

The binder course shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and loose material and shall be dry prior to placing the tack coat. The temperature of the emulsion shall range between 75 degrees F and 130 degrees F at the time of application. The application shall be made just prior to placement of the wearing course and shall progress sufficiently ahead of the paving so that the surface of the binder course remains "tacky." Tack coat shall not be applied when weather conditions would prevent the proper application and curing of the tack coat. The tack coat shall be uniformly applied with an approved applicator. An emulsifier will be used.

c. Junction of Wearing Course with Existing Pavement -

i. The existing asphalt pavement at the start and end of work shall be saw cut to provide a near vertical surface and straight lines to the full depth of the existing asphalt pavement.

ii. The joint between the new and existing asphalt pavement shall be made to conform with Section 406.09(d) of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

iii. All edges of the existing pavement shall be coated with tack coat material prior to placement of any new wearing course.

d. Correcting Deficient Areas -

i. Mixtures that become contaminated or are defective shall be removed to the full thickness of the course.

ii. Edges of the area to be removed shall be cut so that sides are perpendicular and parallel to the direction of traffic and so that the edges are vertical.

iii. Edges shall be sprayed with tack coat. Fresh paving mixture shall be placed in the excavated areas in sufficient quantity so that the finished surface will conform to the lines and grade, and smoothness requirements.

iv. Asphalt paving mixture shall be compacted to the density specified herein. Skim patching of an area that has been rolled is not permitted.

4. Final Products -

a. Recreation Area Bathroom Walkway - The completed asphalt walkway shall feature:

i. A straight, rectangular section of asphalt walkway that runs from the handicap parking spaces located in the upper parking lot of the North Hartland Lake Recreation Area to the bathroom.

ii. Dimensions of new asphalt walkway shall be approximately eighty-four (84) feet long and five and a half (5.5) feet wide.

iii. New walkway will be void of any cracks, splits, gouges, humps, or depressions. Walkway will be graded in order to pitch water away from existing bathroom.

b. Ranger Station Manhole Covers -

i. Cutting of existing pavement shall be done one (1') foot in all directions from the edge of the manhole covers. Each manhole cover is forty (40") inches in diameter.

ii. The new pavement surrounding each manhole will be a half (0.5") inch proud following compaction.

No pavement should cover or otherwise prevent the manhole covers from being accessed.

c. Visitor Center Pothole Repair - The completed work at the Visitor Center will feature:

i. Cutting of existing pavement shall be done one (1') foot in all directions from the edge of the potholes.

ii. All potholes within the approximate pothole area of forty-four feet (44') long and three feet (3') wide shall be repaired. New asphalt shall match existing grades with existing parking lot.

d. Parking Lot Restriping - The complete work at the Visitor Center will feature:

i. All forty-two (42) parking lines shall be repainted using like color. All three (3) handicap parking symbols will be repainted using like color.

ii. All four (4) directional arrows will be repainted using like color and show traffic direction from West to East.

iii. All symbols and lines shall match the scale of the existing symbols and lines.

5. Final Clean-up -

a. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work areas.

b. All excess gravel and earthen materials removed during excavation will be moved by the Contractor to a location offsite.

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

ALICIA LACROSSE, EMAIL: ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 978-318-8902

AdminBy:

SCD: PAS:

THE SOLICITATION CLOSING IS EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 29, 2025 AT 5:00 PM EASTERN.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.