EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
LCA for Control Operations and the Annual Work Plan. The Government shall have the right to
inspect the work to be performed at any time during its progress and to make final inspection
upon completion thereof. Failure of the Government to object within 20 days after final
inspection shall constitute satisfactory performance of the contract by the State.
Z-7. Procurement. Any materials and supplies used by the State or designated representatives on
that portion of the work assigned to it will be purchased by the State or designated representative.
Accepted methods of procurement will be followed and current inventories will be maintained.
Z-8. Plant and Equipment. If the State or its designated representatives furnish the plant and
equipment to perform that portion of the work coming under the State's contribution, the initial
purchase cost of said plant and equipment shall not be included as an integral part of the State's
contribution. However, an equitable rental charge for the plant and equipment (based on the
initial cost of the item, anticipated economic life, reasonable maintenance charges, and
amortization costs) may be included in the State's cost-sharing contribution. The same rental
arrangement shall be applied concerning any additional work assignments. Rental charges will be
made only on a daily use basis and will be applicable only to those items approved for the work.
Plant and equipment furnished by the State may be increased or decreased to meet existing needs
of the work by agreement of all parties concerned.
Z-9. Safety. Safety requirements, as a minimum, will be in accordance with Corps of Engineers
Manual EM 385-1-1, revised October 1993, and future revisions, entitled "Safety and Health
Requirements Manual."
Z-10. Reporting. The Corps and the State shall each provide to the other the number and types
of reports set forth below for their respective operations within the time frame specified.
a. Annual Work Plan. The State shall provide a draft Annual Work Plan of operations for
the next year to the Corps during the third quarter of the Federal fiscal year. A description of the
Annual Work Plan is provided in Appendix 14-F.
b. Weekly Schedule of Operations. At the beginning of each week, a schedule identifying
proposed operations for the week will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for any work
conducted or contracted by the State or the Government. The schedule will list the proposed
sites of work for the work crew or crews, and the type of control activities to be performed.
c. Weekly Report of Operations. This weekly report, which includes a daily log of
operations shall be maintained for each work crew. Information included in the log will describe
the treatment area, any chemicals or equipment used, the weather conditions, and any pertinent
observations. This report, as well as daily time sheets and vehicle operation logs shall be kept for
the use of Government inspectors in certifying completion of the job.
d. Survey/Inspection Reports. Surveys of waterbodies to determine extent of plant
growth for planning purposes or inspections of work performed will be recorded in a format and
level of detail agreeable to the Corps and the State.
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