USCG, CEU Providence, 300 Metro Center Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES USCG, CEU PROVIDENCE SOL DTCGG1-99-D-3RX001 DUE 102798 POC Susan Hetrick, Contracting Officer, (401)736-1763 CEU Providence is responsible for environmental technical services support to individual Coast Guard commands within the First Coast Guard District. The geographical area of responsibility includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York. individual commands are responsible for complying with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Technical advice and support are provided by CEU Providence personnel. CEU Providence acts as the affected unit's agent in determining site characterization, extent and nature of contamination, health and environmental risk evaluations and negotiations with the appropriate authority to remediate contamination, as appropriate. CEU Providence is also responsible for managing the District's Underground Storage Tank (UST), Air Quality, Water Quality, Hazardous Waste Management, Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) management, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know, Lead Paint and Asbestos Abatement Programs. OBJECTIVE: This contract is required to support Coast Guard Environmental personnel in carrying out their responsibilities under the various environmental regulations. Types of individual task orders may include 1)Environmental Analysis (Phase I and Phase II Site Assessment) which will include all documentation reports, engineering studies, borings, and studies required by federal, state and local governments that are applicable to a specific project including but not limited to comprehensive Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean air Act (CAA), Endangered Species Act, Coastal Zoen Management Act, national Historic Preservation Act; 2) studies, literature research, analyses and reports and plans and specifications as necessary to prepare environmental documentation for proposed Coast Guard design/construction and remediation projects. documentation will comply with NEPA, as well as, other federal and Coast Guard regulations and include Categorical Exclusion Determinations, Environmental Assessments, findings of No significant Impact (FONSI), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and; 3) Assessments of Past Practices; 4)Environmental Audits; 5)Soil and ground water sampling and analysis; 6)Site and Remedial Investigations; 7)Historical and Archaeological Studies; 8)overboard discharge systems evaluations; 9)storm water discharge evaluations under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); 10)Asbestos and Lead Paint surveys and abatement; 11)emergency response services for oil or hazardous substance spill; 12)various degrees of consultation with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies; and 13)development of plans and specifications as ordered and in accordance with the USCG CADD standards when applicable. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 2.1)Contractor shall be capable of responding on occasion to task orders under this contract within 4 days after notification. this will require that the contractor provide and commit the necessary personnel and/or resources to perform the specific task order; 2.2)Task order schedules shall be flexible with the only fixed times being start and deliverable due dates; 2.3)The contractor is rquired to provide all personnel and resources required for each task order; equipment and apparatus will vary under each specific task order. Items such as a drill rig and drill rig support equipment necessary to install monitoring wells may be subcontracted. However, subcontracted operations and equipment required for a specific task order must be approved by the USCG COTR. The contractor shall be expected to provide the basic equipment necessary to conduct studies as required; 2.4)Travel to CEU Providence, and various field locations in the 8-state area will be required. Cost for required commercial travel (air, rail, and bus) will be reimbursed by the government at actual cost, not to exceed coach or tourist fare. Per diem for lodging, meals and miscellaneous expenses will be reimbursed at the published rate for the geographic ara being visited, at the same rate as authorized for Federal employees on temporary duty in accordance with FAR 31.205.4B; 2.5)Contractor shall not rotate personnel assigned to a specific task order without the approval of the USCG COTR and will utilize personnel as agreed to in each task under negotiation. It is highly desirable that contractor personnel remain constant throughout the course of each task order to meet established time schedules and deliverable. Should the contractor desire to change personnel, a written request with the resume of the new personnel shall be provided to the COTR and shall be approved by the Coast Guard. This is a critical factor with respect to maintaining valid quality control and quality assurance programs in site investigations, sample analysis and any other study being conducted; 2.6)Contractor shall be required to maintain current knowledge on changes to rules and regulations published in the Federal Register and applicable state regulations pertaining to environmental issues for all potential task orders; 2.7)Contractor shall designate a project manager for each delivery order. All changes to task order will be discussed in writing and agreed upon by both the contractor's designated project manager for a given task and the USCG COTR for that task order; 2.8)contractor shall be required on occasion to conduct literature searches; conduct survey of resources available at a given field site locale; establish liaison with Federal and State regulatory officials; initiate and obtain required permits, etc; to conduct field surveys, and participate at review meetins with State, Federal, and other agency/institutional personnel. This means that the contractor shall perform necessary duties in all required phases of work needed to complete the specific task order as agreed upon before and during the task order endeavor and as required based on results, timeliness, changes in direction and scope of study. SCHEDULES: Contractor shall comply with the schedule accomplishing the tasking requirements as stated in each individual task order schedule. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS: Contractor shall be responsible for providing and/or obtaining through subcontracting all equipment and materials not provided by the U.S. Coast Guard or other sections of the scope for successful/timely completion of the specific task order objective and required deliverables. Delivery orders placed against this contract will not exceed the following limitations: Total amount of contracts shall not exceed $1,500,000 per year with a minimum contract guarantee of $5,000. No individual order shall exceed $300,000. The term of the contracts shall be for one year from date of award with two option years, for a total contract period not to exceed three years. A/E selection cirteria will include in order of importance: (1)professiobnal qualifications to perform services required; (2) specialized experience to perform work required; (3) capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4)location of A/E firm in general geographic area of Civil Engineering Unit Providence, RI; (5)location of A/E consultants; (6)past record of performance in cost control, schedule and quality of work; (7)past evaluations, if any, with USCG; and (8) minority and women employment. SIC is 8711. Size Standard is $2,500,000.A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed SF 254 and SF 255 to the office shown above. Firms responding to this announcement by 4:00 PM on 10/27/98 will be considered. Submittals by facsimile transmission will not be accepted and will be considered nonresponsive. Two awards will be made as a result of this solicitation. Prior to the final selection, firms considered highly qualified to accomplish the work may be interviewed either by telephone or by formal presentation. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. SOLICITATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Posted 09/22/98 (W-SN252851). (0265)

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