Solicitation W912WJ26QA023.pdf

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DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Snow Removal and Sanding Services, Black Rock Lake, Northfield Brook Lake, and Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT

Product Service Code: S218

W912WJ26QA023

Continuation of Description

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:

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

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

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

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.

Previous contract was awarded to: Hennessey, James

Previous contract awarded amount: $249,345

Interested vendors are advised that scope may differ from previous contract.

No additional information on previous contracts will be provided.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

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

Name: Alicia LaCrosse

Phone: 978-318-8902

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

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

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

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.

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

BID SCHEDULES:

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

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.

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:

If dates/times 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.

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.

No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

"Registered" in SAM means that the Government has marked the record "Active".

The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission or by date/time of solicitation closing.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician's License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

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. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

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

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (hhtps://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list if verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

BID SCHEDULE:

SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BLACK ROCK LAKE, NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, AND THOMASTON DAM

THOMASTON, CT

Bid Schedule - Base Year

TASK/ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL

Less than 3-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

1. Thomaston Dam EA 10

2. Black Rock Lake EA 10

3. Northfield Brook Lake EA 10

3-Inch to 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

4. Thomaston Dam EA 8

5. Black Rock Lake EA 8

6. Northfield Brook Lake EA 8

Greater than 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

7. Thomaston Dam EA 6

8. Black Rock Lake EA 6

9. Northfield Brook Lake EA 6

Sanding and Salting

10. Thomaston Dam EA 7

11. Black Rock Lake EA 7

12. Northfield Brook Lake EA 7

TOTAL

Bid Schedule - Option Year 1

TASK/ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL

Less than 3-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

1. Thomaston Dam EA 10

2. Black Rock Lake EA 10

3. Northfield Brook Lake EA 10

3-Inch to 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

4. Thomaston Dam EA 8

5. Black Rock Lake EA 8

6. Northfield Brook Lake EA 8

Greater than 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

7. Thomaston Dam EA 6

8. Black Rock Lake EA 6

9. Northfield Brook Lake EA 6

Sanding and Salting

10. Thomaston Dam EA 7

11. Black Rock Lake EA 7

12. Northfield Brook Lake EA 7

TOTAL

Bid Schedule - Option Year 2

TASK/ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL

Less than 3-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

1. Thomaston Dam EA 10

2. Black Rock Lake EA 10

3. Northfield Brook Lake EA 10

3-Inch to 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

4. Thomaston Dam EA 8

5. Black Rock Lake EA 8

6. Northfield Brook Lake EA 8

Greater than 8-Inch Storm Plowing and Shoveling

7. Thomaston Dam EA 6

8. Black Rock Lake EA 6

9. Northfield Brook Lake EA 6

Sanding and Salting

10. Thomaston Dam EA 7

11. Black Rock Lake EA 7

12. Northfield Brook Lake EA 7

TOTAL

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BLACK ROCK LAKE, NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, AND THOMASTON DAM

THOMASTON, CT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General

1. Scope -

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to perform snow removal and sanding activities at the Thomaston Dam, Black Rock Lake, and Northfield Brook Lake in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

2. Location -

The required services shall be performed at Thomaston Dam - 331 Hill Rd, Thomaston, CT, Black Rock Lake - Route 109, Thomaston, CT, & Northfield Brook Lake - Route 254, Thomaston, CT.

3. Site Visit -

A site visit is highly recommended prior to submitting a quote. Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Nicole Baldwin (978)-318-8686 or nicole.v.baldwin@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule -

The contract period of performance for the base year is from contract award through 31 October 2026. In addition, the Government may exercise two

(2) option years with the same scope of services. Option year 1 would have a contract period of performance from 1 November 2026 through 31 October 2027 and option year 2 would have a contract period of performance from 1 November 2027 through 30 April 2028.

5. Submittals -

All pre-work contract submittals shall be submitted within 14 days of contract award. The Government reserves up to 7 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 7 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work contract submittals and pre-work conference.

6. 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.

Safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact 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. 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.

e. 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 for this project.

f. Accident Reporting:

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 completed and 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

g. 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 10th calendar day of the following month.

7. 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 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 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:

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

b) Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

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

d) Safety Meetings

e) ENG Form 3394 (Mandatory if needed for Accident Reporting)

f) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

g) Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

h) Invoice and Payment

8. 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.

9. Security -

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at Thomaston Dam, Black Rock Lake and Northfield Brook Lake. If applicable, Contractor shall comply with Projects 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 24-hour notice of any such closure.

10. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Employee Conduct:

Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor'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:

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

2. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

3. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

b. 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.

11. Payment -

The Contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month or at the completion of services. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, 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. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Thomaston Dam

331 Hill Rd.

Thomaston, CT 06787

Or sent via email to Nicole.v.baldwin@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements

1. Submittals -

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 7 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 7 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 must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-Work Submittals: Submitted within 14 days of Contract Award. Submittals must be accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. ENG Form 6293 (Mandatory Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet).

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206.

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

iv. First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements.

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for any non-Government-furnished materials.

vi. Licenses and Certifications as determined by the Performance Work Statement

vii. Safety Inspection for all Heavy Equipment: The Contractor shall submit a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract.

viii. Work Plan and Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection; this plan will include a schedule of work.

ix. Walkway salt product sheet (pet, concrete, and turf safe product).

2. 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.

3. Site Access

a. The Contractor will be provided a key for access.

b. If the Contractor is required to unlock and open a gate to plow, then the Contractor will be required to secure the gate behind them to prevent the public from accessing the site off hours.

c. The Contractor may have to use a warming device (hand torch) to thaw frozen locks to gain access to areas in this contract.

d. Upon the completion of this contract, the Contractor will return the key to the Technical Point of Contact before final payment is made.

4. Property Damage

In the event that property does become damaged, it is the Contractor's responsibility to immediately notify the Technical Point of Contact to report the damage.

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact an appropriate way to repair damaged property at no cost to the Government.

5. Clean Up

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. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Environmental Protection

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.

III. Execution:

1. General

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide snow removal and sand/salt services. The snow removal services include four separate tasks at three project areas for each of the three different types of storm events. The services include Snow Plowing, Shoveling, Sanding and Salting, and Maintenance Plowing. The services shall be performed at Thomaston Dam, Black Rock Lake, and Northfield Brook Lake as shown on the Maps A-C section at the end of this contract. The services shall include storms that are "less than 3-inches", "3-inches to 8-inches" and "Greater than 8-inches". Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein. Quantities are only estimates and not guaranteed.

2. Locations and Approximate Measurements

a. Thomaston Dam:

i. Map A

1. Office Parking Lot: 5,600 ft2

2. Vista Parking Lot: 10,300 ft2

3. Metal Building Driveway: 2,800 ft2

4. Dam Parking Lot: 3,400 ft2

5. Tower Bridge:190 ft

6. Dam Road and Turn Around: .5 mile

b. Black Rock Lake

i. Map B

1. Overview of Black Rock Park Entrance, Office and Dam

ii. Map B1

1. Entrance to Road Gate: 550ft

2. Small Parking Lot: 700 ft2

iii. Map B2

1. Dam Entrance: 300ft

2. Parking Lot: 5,500ft2

3. Dam Road: .20 Mile

4. Tower Bridge: 325ft

5. Office Parking Lot: 2,600ft2

c. Northfield Brook Lake

i. Map C

1. Top of Dam parking lot: 2,000 ft2

2. Park Entrance to Gate: 300 ft

3. Materials and Supplies

The following materials shall be provided by Contractor:

a. Walkway salt (pet, concrete, and turf friendly).

b. Sand/Salt mix (for plowed areas).

c. Warming device to thaw frozen locks (small hand torch recommended).

Note: The Contractor shall submit a Safety Data Sheet for each chemical or product proposed for use. All products will be reviewed as a submittal and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact.

4. Equipment

a. The Contractor is required to have equipment sufficient to plow snow and to sand. The equipment should be able to handle heavy snow loads from normal falling snow, ice, and rain, to drifted snow. The equipment should be able to broadcast the snow to avoid encroaching snowbanks.

The minimum equipment shall include:

i. 3/4 ton four-wheel drive truck.

ii. Minimum 7-foot plow, equipped with four-way angling capabilities.

iii. A sander with a minimum one-yard capacity.

5. Service Descriptions

a. Snow Plowing: The following services shall be performed as part of the Snow Plowing Contract: Snow plowing will be required after accumulation of two 2-inches or more of snow, or upon notification by the Technical Point of Contact during normal business hours:

i. Snow will be removed in the designated areas shown on Maps A-C.

ii. The Contractor will make sure to safely push back all banks along roadways and entry points to maintain access. All access shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in width.

iii. In addition to morning plowing, plowing will also be performed on weekends, holidays, and after normal working hours during the week to maintain access during storm events.

b. Shoveling: The following services shall be performed as part of the Shoveling:

i. Snow shoveling will be required after accumulation of two (2) inches or more of snow, or upon notification by the Technical Point of Contact.

ii. Snow shoveling will take place in front of all buildings and entry points, all garage bays, all sidewalks, and to all heating fuel fill points to include the side/ rear of Black Rock and Thomaston office and both control towers.

iii. Areas to be shoveled shall be clear to the existing pavement or concrete. If the areas are icy upon completion of shoveling, walkway sand/salt/ice melt shall be spread to melt existing ice, prevent additional icing or hazardous conditions.

iv. Snow may not be placed against any building.

v. Entrance gates will be cleared of snow to include all posts and ensuring that gates can open and close without being impeded by snow storage.

vi. In addition to morning shoveling, shoveling will also be performed on weekends, holidays, and after normal working hours during the week to maintain access during storm events.

c. Sanding and Salting: The following services shall be performed as part of the Sanding and Salting:

i. The Technical Point of Contact shall be contacted to confirm that sanding/salting is required prior to performing these services.

ii. In the event that roadway and parking areas become icy or hazardous, the Contractor shall sand/salt all areas with the sand/salt mixture for plowed areas.

iii. In the event that any of the shoveled areas become icy or hazardous, the Contractor shall apply walkway sand/salt/ice melt to all appropriate areas.

iv. The project staff may request additional sanding and salting as conditions require.

v. Sanding and salting will also be performed on weekends, holidays, and after normal working hours during the week if necessary.

d. Storm Events

i. The scope of services includes three storm events as follows:

1. Less than 3-inches- Storm events less than three (3) inches Snow plowing will only be required after accumulation of two (2) inches of snow, or upon notification by the Technical Point of Contact.

2. 3-inches to 8-inches - Storm events of at least three (3) inches and up to (and including) eight (8) inches.

3. Greater than 8-inches - Storm events more than eight (8) inches.

*Snowfall Totals - The Thomaston Dam weather station will be used to determine snowfall totals. The payment for storm event activities may not exceed daily snowfall totals listed at the Thomaston Dam weather station. If plowing is deemed necessary by the Technical Point of Contract, payment will be made for the inches removed per line item. In the event of a large storm, the Contractor may need to plow several times during the storm event to keep service areas open and accessible. Payment for the storm event activities will be based on the snowfall totals.

6. Service Locations

a. Thomaston Dam Project is located at 331 Hill Road Thomaston CT. All of the service areas MUST be accessible no later than 7:00 am daily. The Thomaston Dam Project service areas include the following details (all measurements are approximate):

i. Plowing

Plow entire office area, entire top of dam to turn around and parking area, metal building driveway and Vista parking lot. Snow must be removed or placed away from entrances to allow access.

ii. Snow Shoveling

Service shall include shoveling all sidewalks, door fronts, path to and around oil storage tank and doors in rear of building, garage doors, tower doors and walkway and around all access gates

iii. Sanding

Sand Project Office Parking Lot and Walkways, Metal Building driveway, Vista Parking Lot, approximately 20ft on either side of the Top of Dam entrance gate, and the Tower access bridge.

b. Black Rock Lake is located at 350 Old Branch Road Thomaston CT. All of the service areas MUST be accessible no later than 7:00 am daily.

Black Rock Lake service area includes the following details (All measurements are approximate):

i. Plowing

Plow entire office area, entire top of dam including tower and parking area, as well as Black Rock Lake basin main access gate from stop sign at RT 109 to and including brochure kiosk parking area. Snow must be removed or placed away from main entrance to allow access. Snow shall not be piled in front of garbage and recycling dumpster in the office parking lot.

ii. Snow Shoveling

Service shall include shoveling all sidewalks, door fronts, path to and around oil storage tank and doors in rear of building, garage doors, tower doors and walkway and around all access gates.

iii. Sanding

Sand Project Office Parking Lot and walkways, approximately 20ft on either side of all entrance gates, and Tower access bridge.

c. Northfield Brook Lake is located at 1550 Northfield Rd in Thomaston, CT. All of the service areas MUST be accessible by 8:00 am daily.

i. Plowing

1. Plow entire Recreation Area Entrance from the guardrail at Rt. 254 (Northfield Rd.) and approximately 20ft beyond the entrance gate.

2. Plow entire parking lot located at the top of the dam, between Rt. 254 and the entrance gate. Do not block the gate.

3. Plow entire parking lot located at the top of the dam, between Rt. 254 and the entrance gate. Do not block the gate.

ii. Snow Shoveling

1. Shovel around all access gates and posts.

iii. Sanding

1. Sand entire Recreation Area entrance to include 20ft on either side of the entrance gate.

7. Estimated Quantities - The following table is the estimate for the required services for Thomaston Dam, Black Rock Lake, and Northfield Brook Lake:

Item # Service Description Locations Qty

Thomaston Dam

Plowing and Shoveling Less than 3-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam, Metal Building, & Vista Picnic Area Parking Lot

Thomaston Dam

Plowing and Shoveling 3-inch to 8-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam, Metal Building, & Vista Picnic Area Parking Lot

Plowing and Shoveling Greater than 8-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam, Metal Building, & Vista Picnic

Sanding and Salting

(As necessary and/or on-call)

Project Office, Top of Dam, Metal Building, & Vista Picnic

Black Rock Lake

Plowing and Shoveling Less than3-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam & Tower, Basin Entrance

Plowing and Shoveling 3-inch to 8-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam &

Plowing and Shoveling Greater than 8-Inch Storm

Project Office, Top of Dam &

Sanding and Salting

(As necessary and/or on-call)

Project Office, Top of Dam &

Northfield Brook Lake

Plowing and shoveling Less than 3-Inch Storm

Top of Dam Parking Lot, Recreation Area Entrance

Northfield Brook Lake

Plowing and shoveling 3-inch to 8-inch Storm

Top of Dam Parking Lot, Recreation Area Entrance

Northfield Brook Lake

Plowing and shoveling Greater than 8-inch Storm

Top of Dam Parking Lot, Recreation Area Entrance

Northfield Brook Lake

Sanding & Salting

(As necessary and/or on-call)

Top of Dam Parking Lot, Recreation Area Entrance

ATTACHMENTS:

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-6131/1

Wage Determination No.: 2015-6131

Revision No.: 1

Revised Date: 08 August 2025

Requirements Snow Removal and Sanding Services, Black Rock Lake, Northfield Brook Lake, and Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT

W912WJ26QA023

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-6131/1

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. Jan 2025

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or Affiliates a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by of this clause paragraphs (b) and (c) by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number.561730 W912WJ26PXXXX

(2) [ .] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause it is, is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in .13 CFR 124.1001

(3) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(6) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

it is, is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ ] The Contractor Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.

represents that it is, is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) . The Contractor represents that it is, Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(9) [ ] The Contractor represents Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

that-

(i) It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It is, is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern ____ participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.] ____

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

(May 2024) Deviation 2024-O0013 (May 2024)

SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION 2024-O0013

REVISION 1)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Adequate security means protective measures that are commensurate with the consequences and…