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SOLICITATION NOTICE

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Notice Date: 6/15/2018
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 561492 — Court Reporting and Stenotype Services
Contracting Office: Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, VICKSBURG, Mississippi, 39180-6199, United States
ZIP Code: 39180-6199
Solicitation Number: W81EWF81491555
Archive Date: 12/31/2018
Point of Contact: Stacy D. Thurman, Phone: 6016343198
E-Mail Address: stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil
(stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive quotes are being requested under W81EWF71006397. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) code for the procurement is 561492 (Court Reporting and Stenotype Services and the Small Business size standard is $15.0 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center has a requirement for Verbatim Transcription Services. In order to receive an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management under above NAICS code. This procurement is being competed as a 100% Small Business Set A-side and in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The government intends to make a single award for this requirement. Quotes for less than the required items will not be accepted. The government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to communicate with offerors if determined advantageous to the government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quoted pricing in their initial quote. FAR Clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors - Commercial Items: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: All quotes submitted will be evaluated for (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price. The government will issue an award to the offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price of those determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Capable. (1) Technical Capability is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached specifications, including evidence of the offeror's capability to provide the service specified and the ability to meet the Period of Performance. It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical capability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine technical capability and quoted price may be cause for rejection of your quote. Before a complete evaluation of your quote can be made offerors must provide "Offeror Representations and Certifications" for their company. The preferred method for providing Reps & Certs is to include this information in your SAM registration. Offerors who do not include their Reps & Certs in their SAM registration must print, complete, and include FAR Clause 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - with their quote package. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222‐38, FAR Clause 52.222‐35, FAR Clause 52.222‐37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set‐aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts: Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warrior Program - http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ Guide to Hiring Veterans - Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf Wage Determination No. WD 15-4083 (Rev.-7) is applicable to this acquisition. WD 15-4083 (Rev.-7) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 04/17/2018 ************************************************************************************ REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | WASHINGTON D.C. 20210 | | | | Wage Determination No.: 2015-4083 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 7 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 04/12/2018 _______________________________________|____________________________________________ Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 for calendar year 2018 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.35 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2018. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts ____________________________________________________________________________________ This wage determination is applicable in the following cities and towns in MASSACHUSETTS and RHODE ISLAND: Massachusetts: BRISTOL COUNTY: Attleboro, North Attleborough, Rehoboth, Seekonk NORFOLK COUNTY: Plainville WORCESTER COUNTY: Blackstone, Millville Rhode Island: PROVIDENCE COUNTY: Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Woonsocket ____________________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.97 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 17.92 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.05 01020 - Administrative Assistant 27.79 01035 - Court Reporter 22.69 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.25 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 16.02 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.49 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 15.89 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 17.34 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 19.56 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.93 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.93 01111 - General Clerk I 13.45 01112 - General Clerk II 14.68 01113 - General Clerk III 16.47 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 21.22 01141 - Messenger Courier 16.59 01191 - Order Clerk I 16.26 01192 - Order Clerk II 17.75 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.54 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 18.50 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 20.62 01270 - Production Control Clerk 24.41 01290 - Rental Clerk 15.65 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 17.01 01311 - Secretary I 17.01 01312 - Secretary II 19.03 01313 - Secretary III 21.22 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 17.48 01410 - Supply Technician 27.79 01420 - Survey Worker 19.07 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 14.89 01531 - Travel Clerk I 14.20 01532 - Travel Clerk II 15.07 01533 - Travel Clerk III 15.80 01611 - Word Processor I 15.84 01612 - Word Processor II 17.78 01613 - Word Processor III 19.89 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 23.98 05010 - Automotive Electrician 18.34 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 17.60 05070 - Automotive Worker 17.60 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.15 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 19.09 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 17.60 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 19.09 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.38 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.49 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 17.60 05310 - Painter, Automotive 18.34 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 17.60 05370 - Tire Repairer 15.68 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 19.09 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 15.60 07041 - Cook I 16.96 07042 - Cook II 18.49 07070 - Dishwasher 11.03 07130 - Food Service Worker 11.87 07210 - Meat Cutter 17.39 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 10.74 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 14.95 09040 - Furniture Handler 13.14 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.76 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 14.89 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 16.31 09130 - Upholsterer 17.07 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 11.69 11060 - Elevator Operator 13.74 11090 - Gardener 19.12 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 14.04 11150 - Janitor 14.04 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 15.52 11240 - Maid or Houseman 11.97 11260 - Pruner 14.22 11270 - Tractor Operator 18.20 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 15.52 11360 - Window Cleaner 14.04 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 17.74 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 24.07 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 29.41 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.68 12020 - Dental Assistant 20.11 12025 - Dental Hygienist 36.07 12030 - EKG Technician 33.25 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 33.25 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 17.74 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 21.51 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 24.07 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 26.83 12100 - Medical Assistant 16.77 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 26.05 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 18.10 12190 - Medical Record Technician 20.25 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.46 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 42.39 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.24 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.76 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.01 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.85 12235 - Optical Dispenser 24.38 12236 - Optical Technician 16.11 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 16.31 12280 - Phlebotomist 18.17 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 32.46 12311 - Registered Nurse I 29.78 12312 - Registered Nurse II 34.81 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 34.81 12314 - Registered Nurse III 40.02 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 40.02 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 47.94 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 29.81 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 19.32 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.95 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 28.43 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 34.78 13041 - Illustrator I 22.95 13042 - Illustrator II 28.43 13043 - Illustrator III 34.78 13047 - Librarian 31.48 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 12.17 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 28.43 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 19.09 13061 - Media Specialist I 20.51 13062 - Media Specialist II 22.95 13063 - Media Specialist III 25.59 13071 - Photographer I 17.81 13072 - Photographer II 19.93 13073 - Photographer III 24.69 13074 - Photographer IV 30.20 13075 - Photographer V 36.55 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 16.95 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 21.52 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 17.17 14042 - Computer Operator II 19.21 14043 - Computer Operator III 21.42 14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.80 14045 - Computer Operator V 26.35 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 21.65 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 25.85 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 17.17 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 25.50 14170 - System Support Specialist 24.45 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 31.75 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 38.42 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 46.05 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 31.75 15060 - Educational Technologist 28.32 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 46.05 15080 - Graphic Artist 25.91 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 46.05 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 46.05 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 46.05 15090 - Technical Instructor 28.80 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 35.23 15110 - Test Proctor 23.25 15120 - Tutor 23.25 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 12.30 16030 - Counter Attendant 12.30 16040 - Dry Cleaner 14.07 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 12.30 16090 - Presser, Hand 12.30 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 12.30 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 12.30 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 12.30 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 14.65 16220 - Tailor 15.24 16250 - Washer, Machine 12.89 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 22.26 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 25.92 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 17.64 21030 - Material Coordinator 24.41 21040 - Material Expediter 24.41 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 13.55 21071 - Order Filler 12.87 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 17.64 21110 - Shipping Packer 16.83 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 16.83 21140 - Store Worker I 13.15 21150 - Stock Clerk 17.17 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 17.64 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 17.64 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.12 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 26.46 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 29.99 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.12 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 32.32 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 24.16 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 28.82 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 26.46 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 28.82 23080 - Aircraft Worker 27.66 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 27.66 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 29.99 II 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 20.86 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 16.13 23125 - Cable Splicer 36.37 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 23.08 23140 - Carpet Layer 23.77 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 27.33 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 24.89 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 25.93 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 27.00 23260 - Fabric Worker 21.12 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 22.84 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 23.23 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 28.05 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 23.73 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 22.53 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 29.99 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 26.46 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 27.66 23391 - Gunsmith I 23.23 23392 - Gunsmith II 25.32 23393 - Gunsmith III 27.45 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 26.12 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 27.11 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 27.45 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 29.67 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 23.07 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 26.38 23470 - Laborer 13.76 23510 - Locksmith 26.10 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 23.69 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 22.50 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 14.32 23591 - Metrology Technician I 23.07 23592 - Metrology Technician II 23.94 23593 - Metrology Technician III 24.87 23640 - Millwright 26.94 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.63 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 19.47 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 27.53 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 26.45 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 27.45 23850 - Rigger 22.61 23870 - Scale Mechanic 25.32 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 26.07 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 18.65 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 34.75 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 36.06 23950 - Telephone Lineman 36.18 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 21.33 23965 - Well Driller 27.45 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 27.45 23980 - Woodworker 23.23 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 15.77 24570 - Child Care Attendant 11.81 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 14.73 24610 - Chore Aide 12.77 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 15.77 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 16.61 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 25.33 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 25.22 25070 - Stationary Engineer 25.33 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 20.41 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 25.22 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 21.45 27007 - Baggage Inspector 13.71 27008 - Corrections Officer 27.52 27010 - Court Security Officer 25.37 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 15.92 27040 - Detention Officer 27.52 27070 - Firefighter 28.09 27101 - Guard I 13.71 27102 - Guard II 15.92 27131 - Police Officer I 25.61 27132 - Police Officer II 28.46 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 14.55 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 15.28 28043 - Carnival Worker 11.37 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 14.71 28310 - Lifeguard 12.11 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 16.46 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 12.01 28515 - Recreation Specialist 16.24 28630 - Sports Official 13.11 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 16.65 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 25.32 29020 - Hatch Tender 25.32 29030 - Line Handler 25.32 29041 - Stevedore I 24.22 29042 - Stevedore II 26.38 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 42.15 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 29.06 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 32.00 30021 - Archeological Technician I 18.09 30022 - Archeological Technician II 20.24 30023 - Archeological Technician III 25.08 30030 - Cartographic Technician 25.08 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 26.00 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 27.10 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 29.94 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 18.09 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 20.24 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 23.42 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 27.76 30081 - Engineering Technician I 16.82 30082 - Engineering Technician II 18.87 30083 - Engineering Technician III 21.12 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 25.39 30085 - Engineering Technician V 31.06 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 38.73 30090 - Environmental Technician 24.47 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 24.47 30210 - Laboratory Technician 21.72 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 27.10 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 29.94 30240 - Mathematical Technician 25.14 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 20.70 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 25.65 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 31.37 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 37.97 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 29.94 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 25.14 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 29.94 30461 - Technical Writer I 23.77 30462 - Technical Writer II 29.08 30463 - Technical Writer III 37.68 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 26.79 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 32.41 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 38.85 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 26.79 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 26.79 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 27.10 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 32.97 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 24.04 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 25.14 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 32.41 31020 - Bus Aide 14.15 31030 - Bus Driver 18.12 31043 - Driver Courier 15.20 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 10.92 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 16.12 31310 - Taxi Driver 12.72 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 16.12 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 18.40 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 22.20 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 23.16 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 15.80 99030 - Cashier 11.21 99050 - Desk Clerk 11.16 99095 - Embalmer 31.17 99130 - Flight Follower 26.79 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 13.68 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 14.37 99260 - Marketing Analyst 31.52 99310 - Mortician 38.43 99410 - Pest Controller 18.00 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 12.68 99710 - Recycling Laborer 21.34 99711 - Recycling Specialist 23.93 99730 - Refuse Collector 19.55 99810 - Sales Clerk 11.63 99820 - School Crossing Guard 14.67 99830 - Survey Party Chief 24.05 99831 - Surveying Aide 17.22 99832 - Surveying Technician 22.94 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 17.45 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 19.80 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 17.45 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.41 per hour or $176.40 per week or $764.40 per month HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.13 per hour, or $165.20 per week, or $715.87 per month* *This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706. VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (See 29 CFR 4.173) HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination. Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of: (1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; (2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications; (3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or (4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400). 2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work). ** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL ** An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges. A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay. ** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ** If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance: The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated. ** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) ** Conformance Process: The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed. The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows: 1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s). 2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work. 3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). 4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request. 5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor. 6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)). Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper. When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)). &emsp; PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) - Verbatim Transcription W81EWF81491555 1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide verbatim transcription for the 95th Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) meeting. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government. 1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform verbatim transcription for the 3 meeting days, as defined herein. 1.2. Objective. To meet the CERB requirements for hosting the 95th meeting as outlined in Section 1.3 Scope. 1.3. Scope. Services Include: • The contractor shall provide verbatim transcription during the Coastal Engineering Research Board Meeting at the Marriott Providence Downtown Hotel, 1 Orms St., Providence, RI in the Marquis Ballroom, on 7-8 August 2018. The CERB Executive Session will be held in the Defiance/Republic, on 9 August 2018. The general meeting consists of presentations, questions, and answers of a highly technical nature (with coastal engineering technical terms). Dictation is to be taken continuously from 0800 - 1230 on 7 August and from 0800 - 1700 on 8 August 2018. Morning and afternoon breaks, plus lunch are scheduled. The contractor must be physically onsite of meeting location. • The Executive Session consists of presentations and discussion among attendees on 9 August 2018. Dictation is to be taken continuously from 0800 - 1200 on 29 June 2017 with the exception of morning break. The contractor must be physically onsite of meeting location. • Agenda, attendees list, a list of acronyms, plus read a heads will be provided to awardee. • Travel expenses, if applicable, are to be included with quote. 1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from Tuesday, 7 August 2018, to noon on Thursday, 9 August 2018 1.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Marriot Providence Downtown, 1 Orms St. Providence, RI 02904. 1.6 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): • Accurate Transcription • No substantive or repeated flaws Deliverables: • Transcript, including a condensed version and word index of the Executive Session is due within 10 days of the meeting. A copy is to be e-mailed to the technical POC and COR. • Transcript of General Session, including a condensed version and word index, is due within 30 days of the meeting. A copy is to be e-mailed to the technical POC and COR. Appendix 1 - Surveillance Matrix Statements Standards/AQLs Incentive/Remedy 3.1 95th Annual meeting starts August 7-8, 2018 From 0800 to 1730 a) Accurate Transcription with no substantive repeated flaws. Re-Performance of duties as outlined in PWS with no additional cost to the Government. 3.1.1 Executive Session and conclusion of meeting August 9, 2018 From 0800-1200 a) Accurate Transcription with no substantive repeated flaws. Re-Performance of duties as outlined in PWS with no additional cost to the Government. Bid Schedule&emsp; CHL_Verbatim Transcription_CERB Executive Session W81EWF781491555 Line Item 0001- Provide Transcription Services From 07-09 August 2018 for the 95th CERB Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island Total Amount_________________ &emsp; In accordance with the specifications provided, award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 (05/16/2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20160630, (06/30/2016). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following apply to this acquisition: 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relation Act 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification 52.225-1, Buy American- Supplies 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.243-1, Changes - Fixed Price 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by Government of a Terrorist Country 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at SAM.gov. Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code and a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification or state that the offeror has completed Offeror Representations and Certification. Product literature containing specifications for quote product shall be submitted as well. Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil not later than 29 June 2018 - 1400 P.M., CST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please reference W81EWF81491555 in all correspondence. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones. Contracting Office Address: USACE-ERDC ATTN: CEERD-CT/Stacy Thurman 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199 Place of Performance: Marriot Providence Downtown 1 Orms St. Providence, RI 02904 Point of Contact(s): Stacy Thurman, 601-634-3198 Stacy.D.Thurman@usace.army.mil
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