FY 26 Dredge Vessels Essayons and Yaquina Slops Removal Services

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5579, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and benefits for various occupations in Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties, Oregon, applicable to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to service contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, and to solicitations issued on or after that date.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate. These include administrative, automotive, food service, health, technical, and other service occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and include:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service with the contractor or successor.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. This leave can be used for personal illness, injury, or to assist family members.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), the minimum wage is at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable rate on this determination, if higher) for 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies for high-hazard work with ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential for low-hazard work with these materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide uniforms at no cost or reimburse employees for costs that would reduce their hourly rate below the determined wage. Uniform maintenance reimbursement is $3.35 per week ($0.67 per day) unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and require no special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in this determination, requiring contractor submission and Department of Labor review.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws for service contracts in the specified geographic area.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5577, Revision No. 29) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Clatsop and Tillamook Counties in Oregon. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations.

• Occupational Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These rates are crucial for contractors to understand labor costs when bidding on Service Contract Act-covered contracts.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that required fringe benefits follow the occupational listing. Specific details on these benefits are provided later in the document.
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): For contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually. This applies to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.
• Executive Order (EO) 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022), the minimum wage is at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025. This rate is adjusted annually.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: A Health & Welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week is specified. A separate rate of $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) applies specifically for EO 13706.
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years with the contractor or successor.
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are listed.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies for high-hazard work involving ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential for lower-hazard work with such materials.
• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for costs, including maintenance (laundering/dry cleaning) at a rate of $3.35 per week, unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and require no special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, requiring contractor proposals and approval from the Wage and Hour Division.

This wage determination is essential for any bidder responding to a solicitation that falls under the Service Contract Act and is applicable to Clatsop and Tillamook Counties, Oregon. It directly impacts labor cost calculations and compliance requirements.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5563, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the specified geographic areas.

• Oregon Counties: Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill

• Washington Counties: Clark, Skamania

• Minimum Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates for covered employees.

• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week/$962.00 per month. Additional Health & Welfare rates are specified for contracts covered by EO 13706.

• Paid Sick Leave: Executive Order (EO) 13706 applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.

• Minimum Wage (EO 13658): For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, the minimum wage is at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025.

• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years of service.

• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are specified.

• Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies for high-hazard work involving ordnance/explosives, and a 4% differential for lower-hazard work with potential for minor injury.

• Uniform Allowance: Contractors must furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for costs, including cleaning/maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week, unless "wash and wear" materials are used and require no special cleaning.

• Conformance Process: Procedures are outlined for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, requiring submission of SF-1444.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered solicitation within the specified geographic areas. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals for covered employees.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide FY26 Annual SLOPS Removal Services for the USACE Hopper Dredge Essayons and Dredge Yaquina.

• Off-load approximately 4,500 gallons of oily waste (slops) from Dredge Essayons.

• Off-load approximately 2,500 gallons of oily water (slops) from Dredge Yaquina.

• Contractor to supply a vacuum truck, 150' of 2” hose with a male 2" cam-lock fitting with shut off valve and cap.

• Contractor to use a female 2" cam-lock discharge on the vessel.

• Services to be performed across the water transfer per order.

• Dredge Essayons (CLIN 0001): Up to seven (7) slops removals between April 14, 2026, and April 13, 2027.

• Dredge Yaquina (CLIN 0002): Up to five (5) slops removals between April 14, 2026, and April 13, 2027.

• Transportation (CLINs 0003-0007): Roundtrip transportation to Astoria, OR; Port of Portland, OR; Coos Bay, OR; Newport, OR; and Longview, WA.

• All slops must be removed from vessels and properly disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Required manifests and disposal certificates must be accurate and provided to the government.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): No more than one (1) validated customer complaint regarding damage, spills, or incomplete work during the contract period.

• 100% compliance with manifest and disposal documentation requirements.

• Safety: Follow vessel's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) policy, EM-385-1-1, and all applicable state, local, and federal requirements. Declaration of inspection, comms, safety shut-downs, Bravo flag, no open lights, smoking, etc., signage required prior to commencement.

• Quality Control: Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP) for self-inspection and ensuring quality, timeliness, and responsiveness.

• Inspection: Government reserves the right to inspect services at any time. Specific inspections include pre-removal verification (trucks, equipment, spill containment), during removal operations (safety, environmental regulations, spill monitoring), and post-removal inspection (visual inspection of cleaned tanks/bilges, documentation review of manifests and disposal receipts).

• E-Verify: Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-Verify Program.

• Invoicing: Submit electronic PDF invoices to CEFC-G2INVOICES@USACE.ARMY.MIL and one electronic copy to specified email addresses.

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• The government will notify the contractor of the need for service within seven (7) days.
• Contractor is to receive up to approximately 4,500 gallons from Dredge Essayons and 2,500 gallons from Dredge Yaquina.
• It is assumed fluids are not contaminated with salts or other materials. If contamination is found, a Condition Found Report (CFR) must be submitted.
• The number of slops removals is an estimate; unused quantity will be de-scoped.
• Contract Administrator: Brandon Lasich, Department of the Army, Portland District Corps of Engineers.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W9127N26QA050, issued by the USACE Portland District, seeks services for the removal of oily waste (slops) from two dredges: the Dredge Essayons (approx. 4,500 gallons) and the Dredge Yaquina (approx. 2,500 gallons).

• Item 0001: FY26 Essayons Annual Slops Removal Service for up to 4,500 gallons per service, up to seven (7) removals. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Item 0002: FY26 Yaquina Annual Slops Removal Service for up to 2,500 gallons per service, up to five (5) removals. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Items 0003-0007: Roundtrip transportation services to various locations including Astoria, OR; Port of Portland, OR; Coos Bay, OR; Newport, OR; and Longview, WA. These services are for a specified number of trips (sessions) per location.

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 19, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time

• Period of Performance: April 14, 2026, to March 19, 2027 (for items 0001 and 0002, and implied for transportation items).

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangements indicate Firm Fixed Price for services.

• NAICS Code: 562998 (All other Waste Management Services)

• This is an Invitation for Quote (RFQ) solicitation.

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of Standard Form 1449.

• Invoices are to be submitted as specified in block 18b.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering topics such as service contract labor standards, payment terms, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

• A Performance Work Statement is attached as an exhibit.

• Wage Determinations for specific counties are also attached.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5529, Revision No. 27) for Cowlitz County, Washington, under the Service Contract Act. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations.

• Applicability: This wage determination sets the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on service contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in Cowlitz County, Washington.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding wage rate. These range from administrative and clerical roles to automotive, health, technical, and protective service occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive specific fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions. For example, one note indicates a health and welfare rate of $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $222.00 per week or $962.00 per month.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments), outlining requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, contractors must furnish them or reimburse employees for the cost, including maintenance (laundering/dry cleaning) at a specified rate ($3.35 per week or $.67 cents per day), unless uniforms are "wash and wear" and do not require special cleaning.
• Conformance Process: The document outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination. This involves submitting a proposal to the contracting officer for review and approval by the Department of Labor.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a Service Contract Act-covered contract in Cowlitz County, Washington. It directly impacts labor costs and compliance requirements, as it dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing the contract work.