United States - 96th CERB, Transcription Services

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Added: Jun 26, 2019 11:51 am

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Competitive quotes are being requested under W81EWF91542527. 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.
This procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
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 2015-4839 (Rev.-8) is applicable to this acquisition.
 
"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
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| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4839
Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 8
Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 05/03/2019
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Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.60 for
calendar year 2019 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 $10.60 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 2019. 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.
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State: Michigan
 
Area: Michigan County of Wayne
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**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**
OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE
01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations
01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.18
01012 - Accounting Clerk II 17.04
01013 - Accounting Clerk III 19.07
01020 - Administrative Assistant 28.79
01035 - Court Reporter 20.18
01041 - Customer Service Representative I 13.33
01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.99
01043 - Customer Service Representative III 16.36
01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.92
01052 - Data Entry Operator II 16.28
01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 21.98
01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 17.26
01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 17.26
01111 - General Clerk I 13.82
01112 - General Clerk II 15.09
01113 - General Clerk III 16.93
01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 22.04
01141 - Messenger Courier 13.45
01191 - Order Clerk I 15.58
01192 - Order Clerk II 17.55
01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.57
01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 19.65
01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 21.91
01270 - Production Control Clerk 26.41
01290 - Rental Clerk 15.38
01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 17.50
01311 - Secretary I 17.50
01312 - Secretary II 19.58
01313 - Secretary III 22.04
01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 19.04
01410 - Supply Technician 28.79
01420 - Survey Worker 20.33
01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 13.91
01531 - Travel Clerk I 15.14
01532 - Travel Clerk II 16.46
01533 - Travel Clerk III 17.80
01611 - Word Processor I 16.29
01612 - Word Processor II 18.29
01613 - Word Processor III 20.46
05000 - Automotive Service Occupations
05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 26.78
05010 - Automotive Electrician 22.58
05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 21.84
05070 - Automotive Worker 21.84
05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 20.43
05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 23.31
05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 21.84
05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 23.31
05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 19.71
05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 21.12
05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 21.84
05310 - Painter Automotive 22.58
05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 21.84
05370 - Tire Repairer 19.58
05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 23.31
07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations
07010 - Baker 18.55
07041 - Cook I 13.99
07042 - Cook II 15.07
07070 - Dishwasher 11.64
07130 - Food Service Worker 11.64
07210 - Meat Cutter 16.26
07260 - Waiter/Waitress 12.36
09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations
09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 23.44
09040 - Furniture Handler 18.10
09080 - Furniture Refinisher 23.44
09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 20.50
09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 21.98
09130 - Upholsterer 23.44
11000 - General Services And Support Occupations
11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 14.97
11060 - Elevator Operator 14.97
11090 - Gardener 17.38
11122 - Housekeeping Aide 13.41
11150 - Janitor 13.41
11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 14.78
11240 - Maid or Houseman 12.13
11260 - Pruner 13.63
11270 - Tractor Operator 15.89
11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 14.78
11360 - Window Cleaner 14.24
12000 - Health Occupations
12010 - Ambulance Driver 17.90
12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 22.88
12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 26.48
12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 25.26
12020 - Dental Assistant 17.15
12025 - Dental Hygienist 32.36
12030 - EKG Technician 29.00
12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 29.00
12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 17.90
12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 20.45
12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 22.88
12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 25.51
12100 - Medical Assistant 15.40
12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 25.09
12160 - Medical Record Clerk 17.06
12190 - Medical Record Technician 19.47
12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 18.11
12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 34.85
12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.37
12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.92
12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.18
12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 17.05
12235 - Optical Dispenser 19.36
12236 - Optical Technician 21.31
12250 - Pharmacy Technician 17.78
12280 - Phlebotomist 15.61
12305 - Radiologic Technologist 27.71
12311 - Registered Nurse I 29.83
12312 - Registered Nurse II 32.20
12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 32.20
12314 - Registered Nurse III 44.14
12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 44.14
12316 - Registered Nurse IV 52.92
12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 28.35
12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 20.27
13000 - Information And Arts Occupations
13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.47
13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 26.61
13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 32.54
13041 - Illustrator I 25.01
13042 - Illustrator II 30.40
13043 - Illustrator III 35.82
13047 - Librarian 30.28
13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 13.49
13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 27.34
Administrator
13058 - Library Technician 18.56
13061 - Media Specialist I 18.54
13062 - Media Specialist II 20.75
13063 - Media Specialist III 23.13
13071 - Photographer I 19.42
13072 - Photographer II 22.83
13073 - Photographer III 29.56
13074 - Photographer IV 34.28
13075 - Photographer V 39.82
13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 17.19
13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 21.04
14000 - Information Technology Occupations
14041 - Computer Operator I 17.16
14042 - Computer Operator II 19.20
14043 - Computer Operator III 21.40
14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.77
14045 - Computer Operator V 26.33
14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 22.60
14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1)
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 17.16
14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.77
14170 - System Support Specialist 30.79
15000 - Instructional Occupations
15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 32.52
15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 39.35
15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 50.79
15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 32.52
15060 - Educational Technologist 33.33
15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 50.79
15080 - Graphic Artist 30.61
15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 45.42
15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 45.42
15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 45.42
15090 - Technical Instructor 26.84
15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 32.69
15110 - Test Proctor 21.80
15120 - Tutor 21.80
16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations
16010 - Assembler 10.86
16030 - Counter Attendant 10.86
16040 - Dry Cleaner 14.62
16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 10.86
16090 - Presser Hand 10.86
16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 10.86
16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 10.86
16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 10.86
16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 15.92
16220 - Tailor 17.16
16250 - Washer Machine 12.11
19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations
19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 27.86
19040 - Tool And Die Maker 31.64
21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations
21020 - Forklift Operator 20.65
21030 - Material Coordinator 26.41
21040 - Material Expediter 26.41
21050 - Material Handling Laborer 18.05
21071 - Order Filler 15.92
21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 20.65
21110 - Shipping Packer 17.40
21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 17.40
21140 - Store Worker I 18.83
21150 - Stock Clerk 23.93
21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 20.65
21410 - Warehouse Specialist 20.65
23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations
23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 31.93
23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 27.65
23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 30.89
23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 31.93
23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 32.96
23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 25.00
23050 - Aircraft Painter 29.66
23060 - Aircraft Servicer 27.65
23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 29.66
23080 - Aircraft Worker 28.71
23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 28.71
I
23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 30.89
II
23110 - Appliance Mechanic 23.44
23120 - Bicycle Repairer 22.58
23125 - Cable Splicer 36.99
23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 28.05
23140 - Carpet Layer 25.41
23160 - Electrician Maintenance 33.11
23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 27.09
23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 27.98
23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 31.31
23260 - Fabric Worker 24.65
23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 25.31
23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 23.76
23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 31.34
23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 27.04
23370 - General Maintenance Worker 23.96
23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 30.89
23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 27.65
23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 28.71
23391 - Gunsmith I 23.76
23392 - Gunsmith II 25.60
23393 - Gunsmith III 27.48
23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 25.96
Mechanic
23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 26.71
Mechanic (Research Facility)
23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 29.63
23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 27.31
23460 - Instrument Mechanic 31.25
23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 26.44
23470 - Laborer 16.69
23510 - Locksmith 26.44
23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 28.66
23550 - Machinist Maintenance 27.99
23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 19.60
23591 - Metrology Technician I 31.25
23592 - Metrology Technician II 32.31
23593 - Metrology Technician III 33.34
23640 - Millwright 34.55
23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 24.76
23760 - Painter Maintenance 26.60
23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 33.66
23810 - Plumber Maintenance 32.32
23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 27.48
23850 - Rigger 31.00
23870 - Scale Mechanic 25.60
23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 29.24
23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 25.41
23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 31.93
23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 32.95
23950 - Telephone Lineman 27.48
23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 26.46
23965 - Well Driller 27.48
23970 - Woodcraft Worker 27.48
23980 - Woodworker 23.76
24000 - Personal Needs Occupations
24550 - Case Manager 16.29
24570 - Child Care Attendant 13.85
24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 18.10
24610 - Chore Aide 11.08
24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 16.29
Coordinator
24630 - Homemaker 19.20
25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations
25010 - Boiler Tender 33.28
25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 25.78
25070 - Stationary Engineer 33.28
25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 26.93
25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 25.78
27000 - Protective Service Occupations
27004 - Alarm Monitor 20.91
27007 - Baggage Inspector 12.93
27008 - Corrections Officer 26.02
27010 - Court Security Officer 25.58
27030 - Detection Dog Handler 19.75
27040 - Detention Officer 26.02
27070 - Firefighter 24.07
27101 - Guard I 12.93
27102 - Guard II 19.75
27131 - Police Officer I 28.25
27132 - Police Officer II 31.39
28000 - Recreation Occupations
28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 14.14
28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 14.65
28043 - Carnival Worker 12.22
28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 14.59
28310 - Lifeguard 13.00
28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 16.32
28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.16
28515 - Recreation Specialist 18.91
28630 - Sports Official 13.00
28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 20.87
29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services
29010 - Blocker And Bracer 26.55
29020 - Hatch Tender 26.55
29030 - Line Handler 26.55
29041 - Stevedore I 25.57
29042 - Stevedore II 27.42
30000 - Technical Occupations
30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 42.51
30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 29.32
30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 32.29
30021 - Archeological Technician I 20.08
30022 - Archeological Technician II 22.47
30023 - Archeological Technician III 27.83
30030 - Cartographic Technician 27.83
30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 27.83
30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 29.10
30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 32.14
30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 20.08
30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 22.47
30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 25.05
30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 30.82
30081 - Engineering Technician I 18.36
30082 - Engineering Technician II 21.64
30083 - Engineering Technician III 25.16
30084 - Engineering Technician IV 31.16
30085 - Engineering Technician V 36.70
30086 - Engineering Technician VI 44.38
30090 - Environmental Technician 25.46
30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 26.28
30210 - Laboratory Technician 25.60
30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 30.32
30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 33.48
30240 - Mathematical Technician 27.83
30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 20.88
30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 25.86
30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 31.63
30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 38.28
30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 32.14
30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 27.83
30395 - Radiation Control Technician 32.14
30461 - Technical Writer I 25.25
30462 - Technical Writer II 30.90
30463 - Technical Writer III 36.08
30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 27.02
30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 32.69
30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 39.19
30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 27.02
30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 27.02
30501 - Weather Forecaster I 29.10
30502 - Weather Forecaster II 35.40
30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 25.05
Surface Programs
30621 - Weather Observer Senior (see 2) 27.55
31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations
31010 - Airplane Pilot 32.69
31020 - Bus Aide 15.19
31030 - Bus Driver 19.38
31043 - Driver Courier 17.03
31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 12.47
31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 18.08
31310 - Taxi Driver 13.66
31361 - Truckdriver Light 18.08
31362 - Truckdriver Medium 19.61
31363 - Truckdriver Heavy 21.82
31364 - Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer 21.85
99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations
99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 15.94
99030 - Cashier 10.62
99050 - Desk Clerk 11.40
99095 - Embalmer 33.88
99130 - Flight Follower 27.02
99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 13.63
99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 15.18
99260 - Marketing Analyst 42.10
99310 - Mortician 33.88
99410 - Pest Controller 19.39
99510 - Photofinishing Worker 18.74
99710 - Recycling Laborer 23.50
99711 - Recycling Specialist 27.10
99730 - Refuse Collector 21.69
99810 - Sales Clerk 12.17
99820 - School Crossing Guard 12.22
99830 - Survey Party Chief 24.92
99831 - Surveying Aide 12.97
99832 - Surveying Technician 19.86
99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 20.74
99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 26.06
99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 20.74
 
 
 

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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: $4.48 per hour or $179.20 per week or $776.53 per month
HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.18 per hour or $167.20 per week or $724.53 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 5 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. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)
 
HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther
King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday 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))
 
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) - Verbatim Transcription
W81EWF91542527
1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide verbatim transcription for the 96th 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 96th 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 Crowne Plaza Downtown Detroit Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI in the Windsor Ballroom, on 13-14 August 2019. The CERB Executive Session will be held in the Summit Ballroom, on 15 August 2019. 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 13 August and from 0800 - 1700 on 14 August 2019. 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 15 August 2019. Dictation is to be taken continuously from 0800 - 1200 on 15 August 2019 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, 13 August 2019, to noon on Thursday, 15 August 2019.
1.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Detroit Hotel, 2 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226.
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 business days of the meeting. A copy is to be e-mailed and mailed to the technical POC and COR.
• Transcript of General Session, including a condensed version and word index, is due within 30 business days of the meeting. A copy is to be e-mailed and mailed to the technical POC and COR.
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Appendix 1 - Surveillance Matrix
Statements:
3.1 96th Annual meeting starts August 13-14, 2019 From 0800 to 1730
Standards/AQLs: a) Accurate Transcription with no substantive repeated flaws.
Incentive/Remedy: Re-Performance of duties as outlined in PWS with no additional cost to the Government.
Statement:
3.1.1 Executive Session and conclusion of meeting August 15, 2019 From 0800-1200
Standards/AQLs: a) Accurate Transcription with no substantive repeated flaws.
Incentive/Remedy: Re-Performance of duties as outlined in PWS with no additional cost to the Government.
 

CHL_Verbatim Transcription_CERB Executive Session
W81EWF91542527

Line Item 0001- Provide Transcription Services
From 13-15 August 2019 for the 96th CERB Meeting in
Detroit, MI

Total Amount_________________
 
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 08 July 2019 - 1400 P.M., CST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please reference W81EWF91542527/Transcription Services 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:
Crowne Plaza Downtown Detroit Hotel
2 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
Point of Contact(s):
Stacy Thurman at Stacy.D.Thurman@usace.army.mil
Jeri McGuffie at Jeri.H.McGuffie@usace.army.mil

Opportunity closing date

08 July 2019

Value of contract

to be confirmed