12444821Q0007 SF 18 Wood and Education Resource Center Lawn and Grounds Maintenance x.pdf

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

02/01/2021 1025093

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1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

STE 876S

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

USDA-FS CSA EAST 9

USDA FOREST SERVICE

b. STREET ADDRESS

Eastern Region State & Private Forestry

WOOD EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER 301

HARDWOOD LANE

PRINCETON

WV 24740

651 649-5236DAVID EASTER

03/01/2021 1400 CT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

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Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 12/31/2021

0001 Spring: Spring clean-up and consists of removal of debris from lawn areas, removal of dead branches from shrubs, removal of dead leaves, cleaning up flower beds, pruning/trimming shrubs and hedges, and preparing for the first mow of the spring season. This service will be performed in April.

0002 Autumn: Autumn clean-up consists of the removal of fallen leaves from the lawn area and trimming of shrubs and hedges. This service will be performed no earlier than October 31 and no later than November 20. A second leaf clean-up may be Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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0003 Autumn: Autumn clean-up consists of the removal of fallen leaves from the lawn area and trimming of shrubs and hedges. This service will be performed no earlier than October 31 and no later than November 20. A second leaf clean-up may be requested by the COR and accomplished within two weeks of notification.

0004 Grass Cutting

Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This must be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall, and during drought periods. NOTE: During slow growing season and/or drought conditions contractor shall contact COR for approval prior to proceeding with mowing. Edge trimming will be performed adjacent to planting beds, trees, poles, buildings, fences

, and other obstacles during each servicing.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation and equipment for ground maintenance services that include landscape services at the USDA Forest Service, Wood Education Recource Center, 301 Hardwood Lane, Princeton WV, 24740.

A pre-proposal walk thru of Site can be scheduled by contacting Joe Koloski to register for meeting @ (304) 276-0201 or email joseph.koloski@usda.gov.

PLEASE NOTE: OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. (See FAR 52.204-7)

Quotes Due: March 1, 2021 at 1400 CDT. Please note that proposals must be scanned and submitted electronically via email to David Easter, USDA Forest Service @ david.easter@usda.gov.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – See Section M of this solicitation.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAR Subpart 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business concerns. The NAICS code is 561730 –Landscaping Services and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.0 million.

REGION 9 S&PF/MORGANTOWN FIELD OFFICE/WOOD EDUCATION AND RESOURCE

CENTER

PROJECT TITLE: WERC LAWN AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

WORKPLAN ACQUISITION PLAN/REQUISITION NO: APID#574700

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Period of Performance Base Year: 04/01/2021 - 12/31/2021

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

COST TOTAL

0001 Spring Service EA 1 0002 Autumn Service 1 EA 1 0003 Autumn Service 2 EA 1 0004 Grass Cutting/Clean Up EA ≤ 26

0005 MO 12

0006 MO 12

Period of Performance Option Year 1: 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

COST TOTAL

1001 Spring Service EA 1 1002 Autumn Service 1 EA 1 1003 Autumn Service 2 EA 1 1004 Grass Cutting/Clean Up EA ≤ 26

1005 MO 12

1006 MO 12

Period of Performance Option Year 2: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

COST TOTAL

2001 Spring Service EA 1 2002 Autumn Service 1 EA 1 2003 Autumn Service 2 EA 1 2004 Grass Cutting/Clean Up EA ≤ 26

2005 MO 12

2006 MO 12

Period of Performance Option Year 3: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

COST TOTAL

3001 Spring Service EA 1 3002 Autumn Service 1 EA 1 3003 Autumn Service 2 EA 1 3004 Grass Cutting/Clean Up EA ≤ 26

3005 MO 12

3006 MO 12

Period of Performance Option Year 4: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

UNIT

COST TOTAL

4001 Spring Service EA 1 4002 Autumn Service 1 EA 1 4003 Autumn Service 2 EA 1 4004 Grass Cutting/Clean Up EA ≤ 26

4005 MO 12

4006 MO 12

EA - EACH

MO - MONTH

Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

Award of options will be contingent upon the satisfactory performance.

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SEPCIFICATIONS

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, labor, operating supplies, incidentals, transportation, and specialized equipment for lawn and grounds maintenance services at the USDA Forest Service, Wood Education and Resource Center in Princeton, WV. The extent of this contract is noted in the attached site map.

Vendors are advised to inspect the site prior to submitting their offers. Arrangements to see the site can be made by contacting the above listed local contact. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (https://www.SAM.gov) prior to award of contract.

Performance Requirements:

Contractor will work only during hours arranged with COR. This may include times outside of normal business hours, which are Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630. Weather delays may require work hours on weekends.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The grounds at the U.S. Forest Service buildings consists of trees, shrubbery, bushes, flower beds, sidewalks, and driveways and parking areas. Site maps showing the area to be mown are on the last pages of this document.

TASKS AND EXPECTATIONS:

Spring: Spring clean-up and consists of removal of debris from lawn areas, removal of dead branches from shrubs, removal of dead leaves, cleaning up flower beds, pruning/trimming shrubs and hedges, and preparing for the first mow of the spring season. This service will be performed in April.

• Treat for weeds (including crabgrass) and fertilize NOTE: All chemicals to be applied must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) seven (7) days prior to application. A copy of the contractor’s pesticide/chemical license must be provided.

• Plantings and shrubs will be pruned to promote health and hedges will be trimmed (all debris cleaned up and removed)

• Planting beds, walkways, driveways, and curb lines will be edged (remove sod at edges and clean up and remove debris)

• Clear/sweep/blow away leaves from within property boundaries. Remove and dispose of properly

• Replenish mulch in mulched areas and rake

Autumn: Autumn clean-up consists of the removal of fallen leaves from the lawn area and trimming of shrubs and hedges. This service will be performed no earlier than October 31 and no later than November

20. A second leaf clean-up may be requested by the COR and accomplished within two weeks of notification.

• Clear/sweep/blow away leaves from within property boundaries leaving no leaves, limbs, or debris

• Aerate grass lawn area

• Over-seed, rake in, and straw bare spots as necessary

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• Apply winter fertilizer NOTE: All chemicals to be applied must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) seven (7) days prior to application. A copy of the contractor’s pesticide/chemical license must be provided.

• Trim shrubs and hedges (debris cleaned up and removed)

1 April – 30 November:

Lawn services must be performed on a weekly basis during the months of April, May, June, September, and October and on a bi-weekly basis during the months of July, August, and November.

Grass Cutting Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This must be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall, and during drought periods. NOTE: During slow growing season and/or drought conditions contractor shall contact COR for approval prior to proceeding with mowing. Edge trimming will be performed adjacent to planting beds, trees, poles, buildings, fences, and other obstacles during each servicing.

• Mow grass to a minimum height of 2 ½” and no longer than 3 ½”

• Maintain edging along sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and mulch bed areas

• Trim around existing structures and trees as needed

• Remove weeds from mulch beds, decorative rock areas, and concrete/asphalt areas

Clean-Up The contractor will promptly remove and dispose of all clippings, trimmings, cuttings, and debris found on the premises. All grass clippings will be removed from walkways, drives, and parking areas in addition to edging grooves. Landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, and fallen limbs picked up and removed during each servicing (excluding damage caused by major storms).

• Blow clear all grass clippings and leaves from driveways, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, and mulch bed areas

• Leave mowed area free of grass clipping clumps

• Pick up and dispose of any trash, fallen limbs, etc.

NOTE: Care should be taken around all trees when mowing and trimming so as not to debark trees.

Bids shall include a cost for:

• Spring Service: total cost including labor and materials.

• Autumn Service 1: total cost including labor and materials.

• Autumn Service 2: total cost including labor and materials.

• Grass cutting/clean up pricing as scheduled (up to 26 occurrences). COR will have final authority on frequency.

• Explanation of billing and include any other expenses that may arise.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Equipment, materials and personnel will be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be dependent on the amount of work and type of treatment ordered. All materials, methods of application, and rates of application required to perform services requested shall be provided to the COR prior to beginning the work. The Contractor will keep necessary equipment and manpower at the site during the workday and continue with performance of work until it is completed to the satisfaction of the COR. NO STORAGE IS

AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS.

SUPERVISION

The Contractor shall designate one supervisor for satisfactory supervision of the contract work. The Contractor or his/her on-site representative shall be available at all times when the contract work is in progress to receive notices, reports, or requests from the COR or his/her representative. It is the policy of the U.S. Forest Service that Government direction or supervision of Contractor’s employees directly or indirectly, shall not be exercised.

The Contractor shall provide in writing, to the COR, at least five workdays prior to contract starting date, and each time there is a change, the names and telephone numbers of the on-site supervisor. The term on-site supervisor means a person designated in writing by the Contractor who has authority to act for the Contractor on a day-to-day basis at this work site and to accept and sign inspection reports and any other correspondence on behalf of the Contractor.

REMOVAL OF DEBRIS

The Contractor will dispose of all litter and debris found on site. The dumpster on site may be used. If any hazardous materials are found, they must be brought to the attention of the COR immediately.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Although the performance of all work requirements is under the responsibility and management of the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to review and approve all work items before their accomplishment.

2. The Contractor is required to discuss with the COR the scheduling of daily work requirements.

3. The Contractor shall be certified for pesticide application as required by law, if pesticides are used.

4. Work shall not be considered completed until the Contractor has removed from the premises all trash, debris, litter, excessive grass cuttings, etc. which accumulated in the performance of the work.

Containers for handling this material shall be furnished by the Contractor.

5. The Contractor shall restore any damage caused by his operations, including the replacement of plant material damaged as a result of negligence, at no cost to the Government.

6. The Contractor shall furnish the COR with certification that all materials used in the fulfillment of the contract conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

The Contractor shall provide adequate number of appropriately trained personnel to properly and satisfactorily work during the scheduled times indicated.

The Contractor shall check with the COR daily for instructions, requests, or special problem situations. The Contractor or his/her designated management representative will confer with the COR to discuss contract administration. Inspections will be conducted randomly by the COR.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall deliver to the Contractor the following listed materials, supplies, property, or services (hereinafter referred to as “Government-furnished property”) at the places and times specified below. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such delivered Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract and shall replace all components in equal. If the Government fails to make timely delivery of such Government-furnished property suitable for its intended use, upon written request from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment of contract delivery or performance dates or contract price, or both, pursuant to the “Changes” clause of the general provisions of this contract.

Government-furnished property shall consist of:

A. Electrical power at existing power outlets for the Contractor’s use to operate such equipment as is necessary in the performance of work.

B. Cold water at existing faucets.

C. Trash dumpster may be used for disposal of litter found on the site.

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall meet the following obligations:

A. Ensure that adequate numbers of trained personnel are available to perform the tasks as specified.

B. Refer to the COR, any problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

C. Use all tools, equipment, and cleaning products appropriately according to manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Provide to employees all personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for tasks related to this contract and train personnel in proper use of PPE. Ensure that PPE is worn when required and maintained as needed.

E. At all times, maintain building security by relocking doors that were locked, prohibiting unauthorized entrance to building, and reporting any suspicious persons or items.

Contractor Invoices

• Must be submitted in a timely fashion.

• Must list tax ID number, contact information, contract number, and dates work was performed.

Equipment and Materials Equipment, materials, and personnel will be the responsibility of the contractor and shall be dependent on the amount of work required.

NO SECURE STORAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR’S EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS.

Damage to Government Property In the event that the contractor damages personal property (automobiles) or government property (including facilities), the contractor will immediately inform COR. Office phone number and email address for COR are listed above and cell phone will be provided to contractor upon award of contract. Any damage to Government Property incurred during the implementation of this contract must be repaired or replaced by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Government representatives.

Safety:

Contractor shall adhere to all applicable safety standards and should exercise caution in the performance of their duties. Contractor will ensure that personnel working on Government property are aware of job hazards and take measures to mitigate them. The Forest Service takes safety very seriously. No work will be performed in an unsafe manner.

The contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards for employee safety and will provide a Safety Data Sheet for any chemicals used at the facility. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure employees are properly trained and equipped for potential hazards.

1. Report to the COR, or his designated representative, any safety problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

2. Contractor will inform COR prior to any work being done that will produce loud noise, dust, fumes, vapors, vibrations, or otherwise disrupt building occupants.

Contractor must provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for any chemicals used on the premises.

Required for Bidding on Contract:

1. Bidders MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of contract.

2. The Contractor shall be licensed as required by law.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Although the performance of all work requirements is under the responsibility and management of the Contractor, the Government reserves the right to review and approve all work.

2. The Contractor will provide COR advance notice for work that will disturb occupants (noise, dust, fumes, vibration, etc.) so that they can notify occupants. This can be done immediately prior to starting a job if it is an emergency but should be done in advance to the maximum extent possible for other work.

3. The Contractor should ask for COR assistance with any issues related to moving vehicles in the parking lot.

4. Security: A Forest Service representative may be on premises during work performance and may check work quality and contractor safety procedures.

5. Facilities/Utilities: Government Furnished Utilities: Contractor may use the facility electrical power as approved by the COR, for work within the scope of this contract. Contractor shall exercise measures to conserve energy. Contractor may use facility water for work required in this contract.

Contractor shall exercise measures to conserve water. The use of Government telephones, copier machines, fax machines, and computers is not authorized for any purpose.

6. Damage to Contractor’s Property: The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises.

7. Contact COR on days of severe weather to verify facility operation.

CONDUCT OF WORKERS

The personnel employed the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work. As stated elsewhere, the Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to Government property resulting from their operations. Damage to the building or equipment by the activities of his/her employees will fall into this category.

Contractor personnel will be professional and courteous to all employees and personnel on site.

Smoking not permitted on this Forest Service property.

BioPreferred Requirements

The 2002, 2008, and 2014 Farm Bills established a biobased markets program to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. USDA, the lead agency for this part of the Farm Bill, refers to the program as BioPreferred® program.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 contains specific requirements for the purchase of biobased products as required by the 2002 Farm Bill. Biobased Section 9002 of the 2008 Farm Bill requires Federal agencies to purchase biobased products identified for a Federal Procurement Preference, except as provided in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 23.404 (b).

An electronic catalog of biobased products is published by USDA's BioPreferred® program to identify products that are eligible for preferred Federal purchasing, and to identify products whose biobased content has been independently laboratory tested and third-party certified. Company and/or product inclusion in this catalog in no way represents any actual, implied or inferred endorsement by USDA. It is suggested that Federal Government purchasers, commercial buyers, and consumers use the same care in investigating the companies listed as you would with other suppliers before signing contracts or making product purchases.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content. The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification.

The Contractor shall comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

SECTION D—PACKAGING AND MARKING

(For this Solicitation, there are No clauses in this Section)

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988)

The effective Period of this contract is from date of award through December 31, 2021

Four One Year Options Fiscal Year 2022—Fiscal Year 2025

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award meeting with the successful offeror may be required.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

Wage Determination No.: WD # 2015-4315 (Rev. 13) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 12/20/2020. Copies of service contract wage rates must be obtained from the website:

http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx

FSAR 4G52.222-704 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FEBRUARY 2007)

Contractor shall require his/her employees to work within proper safety standards, practices and wear proper safety equipment required for each specific job, including the wearing of goggles, ear protection gloves and other appropriate safety equipment and protocols based on industry standards and the wellbeing of the property, building, vehicles and staff at all times.

Cleaning and Protection

A. During handling of tools and/or chemicals, clean and protect all adjoining materials in place. Apply protective covering where required to ensure protection from damage or deterioration.

B. Clean and maintain completed work areas as frequently as necessary through the remainder of the scheduled work period.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items.

(JAN 2013)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2012) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

__ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

__ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (11) [Reserved]

X_ (12)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (13)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.

__ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub.

L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X_ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_X_ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_X_ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

__ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (43) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (44) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (45) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

__ (46) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

__ (48) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor Registration May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (49) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (50) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (51)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services— Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) (E.O.13495).

__ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unitpriced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 calendar days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

The Forest Service has the right to terminate this Contract for the Convenience of the Government.

CANCELLATION:

Either party may cancel this contract at no cost to either party by providing 90 days written notice to the other party. The contract may be terminated upon discovery and confirmation of any illegal or inappropriate activity or action of the contractor.

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SITE MAP, BIOBASED PLAN SAMPLE, EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE SAMPLES, DOL WAGE RATE DETERMINATION, DOL POSTERS.

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

NAICS Code 561730 Size Standard $7.0M

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2012)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561730.

(2) The small business size standard is $7.0M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination.

This provision applies to solicitations when a firm fixed- price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding

Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.2047, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vi) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(vii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(ix) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(x) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xi) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification.

This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

52.2-12

(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xvii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.2255.

(xviii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xix) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

__ (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

__ (iv) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services– Certification.

__ (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vi) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__(B) Alternate I.

__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http:/ /orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA (End of provision)

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) Alternate II (OCT 1997) 52.237-1

Site Visit (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

AGAR 452.237-71 Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB 1988)

A Pre-Bid Conference is not planned.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors 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:

The Government will award the contract to the company whose offer represents the Best Value to the Government based on: (1) the merits (price) of the offer, (2) the company’s capability, and (3) Environmentally Preferable/Biobased Plan.

Capability: The Government will evaluate capabilities for Landscaping, ground maintenance service by your narrative response(s) to the following criteria: Capability/Experience: Knowledgeable of landscaping consisting of mowing, plants, trees, and property care. Experience: Please provide (3) references for the last completed project;

inclusive of names and phone numbers for each point of contact.

Price: The Government will evaluate the price of each acceptable offer in relation to the potential contractor’s relative capability.

Biobased Purchasing: Biobased plan.

The Forest Service reserves the right to award on initial proposals.

Contractor must include DUNS/SAM Number on Quote.

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