Amendment W912WJ26QA171-0002.pdf

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.

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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.

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

Question 1: The Performance Work Statement requires a Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). May the required SSHO be a qualified employee of an identified subcontractor performing the field work, provided the prime contractor retains overall contractual and safety responsibility?

Response 1: A subcontractor would need to meet the requirements of the position and accept the designation. The subcontractor would also have to have the authority to act on behalf of the prime Contractor. The prime Contractor is responsible for overseeing all work and coordination with the Government.

Question 2: For Bid Schedule Item 5, "Snow Removal (On-Call)," please clarify what constitutes one billable "Each" event. Is the contractor expected to provide a single fixed price covering all labor and equipment necessary to complete each Government-requested snow removal event, regardless of hours or volume of snow removed?

Response 2: Snow Removal, 1 Each, shall be a firm fixed-price regardless of hours or volume of snow removed for completion of the task in accordance with the Performance Work Statement, B.

Technical Requirements, 6. b. Snow Removal.

Question 3: The Performance Work Statements state that the Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at the Pre-Work Conference. We plan to perform with a local subcontractor under a teaming arrangement. Our question: Would the Government accept the Project Manager attending the Pre-Work Conference virtually (phone /video), with the subcontractor's on-site supervisor attending in person as the Contractor's designated Quality Control representative?

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Response 3: Attendance at the pre-work conference shall be in person only. Reference the Performance Work Statement. The Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act of behalf of the Contractor. A subcontractor would need to meet the requirements of these positions and accept the designation. The subcontractor would also have to have the authority to act on behalf of the prime Contractor. The prime Contractor is responsible for overseeing all work and coordination with the Government.

Question 4: May relevant subcontractor past performance, equipment and personnel be included to satisfy the mandatory solicitation survey and technical evaluation?

Response 4: The solicitation survey states when subcontractor past performance, etc. may be included.

Question 5: The survey requests key prime personnel "not subcontractor." Must the prime maintain its own on-site snow-removal personnel, or may prime personnel provide project management and quality control while the subcontractor supplies operators and equipment?

Response 5: The solicitation survey requests information on the prime contractor (vendors) key personnel. The prime can utilize a subcontractor, however, the solicitation survey is not only requesting information on the subcontractor, it is requesting information from the prime contractor. The prime may provide project management and quality control while the subcontractor supplies operators and equipment.

Question 6: Does FAR 52.219-14 apply, and if so, may a similarly situated small-business subcontractor's performance be counted toward compliance?

Response 6: As a total small business set-aside, 52.219-14 is not applicable and therefore not included in the solicitation.

Question 7: Application of Deicing / Anti-Icing Materials (Salt/Sand): Performance Work Statement (PWS) Sections B.1 and B.6 outline requirements for snow plowing and snow removal, but do not explicitly address the application of chemical deicers, salt, or sand/abrasives on the entrance area and access road. Could the Government clarify whether deicing/sanding is required or permitted under this contract? If required, should the cost of deicing materials be included within the per-event snow plowing CLINs (CLINs 1-4) or will a separate CLIN be added?

Response 7: Application of sand/salt is not included in this requirement.

Question 8: Reconciliation of NWS Weather Station vs. On-Site Snowfall Measurement: PWS Section B.6.c.v specifies that snowfall totals will be determined by the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office in Boston/Taunton, MA. Given the geographical distance (~70 miles) between Boston/Taunton and Monson, MA, localized snowfall accumulations at Conant Brook Dam may differ significantly from regional reporting. How will USACE reconcile instances where on-site accumulation reaches or exceeds the mandatory 2-inch plowing trigger, but official NWS reported totals reflect a different depth category?

Response 8: Refer to the revised Performance Work Statement. Snowfall totals will be determined based on measurement at the East Brimfield Lake Project Office, Fiskdale, MA.

Question 9: Mobilization Response Window for On-Call Snow Removal (CLIN 5): PWS Section B.

6.b states that CLIN 5 (Snow Removal - On-Call) will occur at the request of the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) when accumulated snow exceeds 24 inches or restricts travel lanes. What is the Government's required mobilization and response timeframe from the receipt of the TPOC's directive to the commencement of heavy snow relocation equipment on site?

Response 9: Services shall be completed within 24 hours of notification that the snow removal, on call, task is required.

Question 10: Off-Hours Site Access and Gate Operations: PWS Section B.4 notes that the Contractor will be issued a project access key and must lock/unlock gates and utilize warming devices to thaw frozen padlocks when necessary. Will USACE personnel be present on site during overnight, weekend, or holiday storm events, or is the Contractor required to maintain sole responsibility for gate security and lock management outside normal operating hours?

Response 10: The Contractor is solely responsible for gate security and lock management at all times, not only during overnight, weekend, or holiday storm events. If the Contractor opens a gate, then they shall be responsible for closing the gate, etc. unless directed otherwise by on-site project personnel present at the time.

Question 11: Designation of Level 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): PWS Section A.5.d mandates a Level 3 SSHO designated on ENG Form 6282 to oversee safety implementation on site. In a Prime-Subcontractor relationship, does the Government permit an experienced and qualified Subcontractor Site Supervisor/Lead Operator to be designated as the Level 3 SSHO via ENG Form 6282, provided they satisfy all EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2 competency and training requirements?

Response 11: See response 1 above.

Question 12: Designated Snow Storage Boundaries Prior to Heavy Relocation: PWS Section B.6.

a.iii requires pushing back snowbanks to maintain a minimum 16-foot clear roadway width along the 1,600-foot access road. Are there specific pre-approved snow dumping or stacking zones on government property along the shoulder area, or must all snow exceeding physical shoulder capacity immediately trigger a CLIN 5 heavy removal call?

Response 12: Review the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment that meets the minimum requirements as stated. The Contractor is responsible for effectively plowing to maintain minimum roadways. Failure to do so does not trigger the snow removal, on call, task for clearing shoulders. The snow removal task shall only be performed upon request from the TPOC.

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONANT BROOK DAM

MONSON, MASSACHUSETTS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT REVISED

A. GENERAL

1. Scope

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to perform snow removal services at the Conant Brook Dam project area.

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to the commencement of work (Refer to Section 7. Submittals for a full list of submittals):

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First Aid and CPR Certificates

2. Locations

Conant Brook Dam is located off Wales Road in Monson, Massachusetts.

3. Site Visit

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Keith Beecher at 978-318-8405 or keith.w.

beecher@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

Interested vendors should conduct a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote. No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with site conditions and requirements.

4. Schedule

The contract period of performance will be from contract award to 30 April 2027.

All pre-work 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 response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.

5. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the 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_Aug%202024%20-% 20FINAL.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_Sep%202024%20-% 20FINAL.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): SITE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO) DESIGNATION LETTER (army.mil)

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 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-Work Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Work 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 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-Work Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this pre-work conference:

i. Authority of the TPOC

ii. Contractor's Safety Program

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Requirements for Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Accident Exposure Hours - Reporting requirements

vii. Contractor's Quality Control Plan

viii. Communications and Correspondence Procedure

ix. Administrative Procedures

x. Invoice and payment

7. Permits

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Conant Brook Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that 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 service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

9. Contractor Conduct

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

10. Payment

The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, 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.

NOTE: Final Payment may be held until the Contractor has returned any and all issued keys to the TPOC at the completion of work. All keys are required to be physically handed to the TPOC, or if mailed, the Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices shall be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

East Brimfield Lake

24 Riverview Avenue

Fiskdale, MA 01518

Or emailed to keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. General

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide snow plowing and snow removal services. The services shall be performed at the Conant Brook Dam project as shown on attached map labeled Conant Brook Plowing Area. The services shall include storms that are "Less than 6-inches," "6-inches to 12-inches," "12-inches to 24-inches" and "Greater than 24-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.

2. 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 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 TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 14 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

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

iv. First Aid/CPR Certifications

3. Equipment

The Contractor is required to have sufficient equipment to plow snow and open frozen locks. The equipment should be able to handle heavy snow loads from falling snow, ice, and rain, to drifted snow. The equipment should be able to broadcast the snow to avoid encroaching snowbanks Equipment must be available and sized to remove snow accumulated from multiple storms along roadway and parking lot edges, and to place it beyond guardrails, posts, and bumpers so that vehicular access and parking capacity are maintained.

4. Site Access

The Contractor will be provided a key for access to the Conant Brook Dam project gates. If the Contractor is required to unlock and open a gate to plow, then the Contractor will be required to secure the gate when the plowing is completed unless project personnel are present. The Contractor may have to use a warming device to thaw frozen locks to gain access to areas in this contract. Upon the completion of this contract, the Contractor will return the key to TPOC or his designee before final payment is made.

5. Property Damage

In the event that property becomes damaged, it is the Contractor's responsibility to immediately notify the TPOC to report the damage. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the TPOC an appropriate way to repair damaged property at no cost to the Government.

6. Service Description

a. Snow Plowing: The following services shall be performed as part of the snow plowing:

i. Snow plowing will be required after accumulation of two (2) inches or more of snow, or upon notification by TPOC or his designee during normal business hours.

ii. Snow will be pushed and stored in such a manner that parking areas and gates are not blocked.

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

iv. Conant Brook Dam entry area and access road and must be accessible by 07:00 AM daily.

v. 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. Snow Removal: The following services shall be performed as part of the snow removal:

i. Snow removal will only occur at the request of the TPOC or his designee.

ii. Snow removal will be required at all service locations included in this contract.

iii. Snow removal may occur when accumulated storms totals exceed 24 inches, or as deemed necessary by TPOC or his designee, to avoid hazardous conditions which restrict parking, reduce travel lanes, and prevent plowing of future snowfalls. Snow removal will require push back and/or removal of snow to completely reopen travel lanes, by pushing/lifting snow over guard rails.

c. Storm Events: The scope of services included in this contract are based on the following snow accumulation totals:

i. Less than 6-inches - Storm events that total less than six (6) inches.

ii. 6-inches to 12-inches - Storm events that total at least six (6) inches and up to (and including) twelve (12) inches.

iii. 12-inches to 24-inches - Storm events that total at least twelve (12) inches and up to (and including) twenty-four (24) inches.

iv. 24-inches and greater - Storm events that total in excess of twenty-four (24) inches.

v. Snowfall Totals - The National Weather Service NWS Weather Forecast Office - Boston will be /Taunton, MA Measurements at the East Brimfield Lake Project Office, Fiskdale, MA used to determine storm snowfall totals for the Conant Brook Dam facility. 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. However, the payment for the storm event activities will be based on snowfall totals.

7. Service Locations

a. Conant Brook Dam entrance and access road is off Wales Road in Monson, Massachusetts, and must be accessible by 07:00 AM daily

b. Conant Brook Dam entrance and access road area: approximately 34,000 square feet, 1,600 ft long

8. Estimated Quantities - The following table is the estimate for the required service including the location, service and storm event:

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 978-318-8324

AdminBy:

SCD: PAS:

Closing remains October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.