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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 9

1480 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

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08/29/2023

PATRICK JONES

12444823P0121

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INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12444823Q0044

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 34 1102513OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

PORTSMOUTH NH 03801-3415

393 CUTTS AVE

ATTN KENT COLLINS

CLIPPER LANDSCAPING LLC

17a. CONTRACTOR/

DURHAM NH 03824-0640

271 MAST ROAD

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

15. DELIVER TO

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9.5

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA-FS CSA EAST 9

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

In accordance with the Statement of Work, the contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work shall be supplied by the contractor.

Place of Performance:

USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 271 Mast Road Durham, New Hampshire

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

$1,175.00

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

AMELIA DAVILA-GARCIA 09/13/2023

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See schedule

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

03824-0640

Remittance Address:

Clipper Landscaping

Attn: Kent Collins

23 Leach RD

Kittery, Maine 03904

United States

Delivery: 10/31/2023

Accounting Info:

FMMI Account: FS00.2423FRRE0523 BOC: 2540

Period of Performance: 09/15/2023 to 10/31/2027

0001 Base Year - Lawn Mowing - 15 Sep 2023 thru 31 Oct 5 EA 165.00 825.00

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the attached original Statement of Work (SOW).

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

34 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

CLIPPER LANDSCAPING LLC

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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Period of Performance: 09/15/2023 to 10/31/2023

0002 Base Year - Fall Clean up - 15 Sep 2023 thru 31 1 EA 350.00 350.00

Oct 2023

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the attached original Statement of Work (SOW).

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/15/2023 to 10/31/2023

1001 Option Year One - Lawn Mowing - 01 Apr 2024 thru 28 EA 295.00 8,260.00

31 Oct 2024

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $8,260.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 10/31/2024

1002 Option Year One - Spring and Fall Clean up - 01 2 EA 400.00 800.00

Apr 2024 thru 31 Oct 2024

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $800.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 10/31/2024

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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2001 Option Year Two - Lawn Mowing - 01 Apr 2025 thru 28 EA 300.00 8,400.00

31 Oct 2025

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $8,400.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 10/31/2025

2002 Option Year Two - Spring and Fall Clean up - 01 2 EA 410.00 820.00

Apr 2025 thru 31 Oct 2025

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $820.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 10/31/2025

3001 Option Year Three - Lawn Mowing - 01 Apr 2026 28 EA 310.00 8,680.00 thru 31 Oct 2026

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $8,680.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 10/31/2026

3002 Option Year Three - Spring and Fall Clean up - 01 2 EA 420.00 840.00

Apr 2026 thru 31 Oct 2026

Continued ...

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CLIPPER LANDSCAPING LLC

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $840.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 10/31/2026

4001 Option Year Four - Lawn Mowing - 01 Apr 2027 thru 28 EA 325.00 9,100.00

31 Oct 2027

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $9,100.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 10/31/2027

4002 Option Year Four - Spring and Fall Clean up - 01 2 EA 425.00 850.00

Apr 2027 thru 31 Oct 2027

Contractor is to provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and supervision required for the completion of this work in accordance with the original Statement of Work

(SOW).

Amount: $850.00(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 10/31/2027

INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS:

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to simplify the management of vendor

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

CLIPPER LANDSCAPING LLC

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12444823P0121 invoices. It is offered at no charge to federal agencies and their vendors.

Contractors must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the communications from USDA

Treasury.

For more information concerning IPP please visit http://www.fs.fed.us/business and further information will be discussed between the awardees and the Contracting Officer.

Refer to Box 18a. on the front page of the

SF-1449.

All invoices must be submitted electronically through the invoice processing platform IPP.

https://www.ipp.gov/.

For support assistance: Phone (866) 973-3131 and/or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov.

Periods of Performance:

Base Year:

September 15, 2023, through October 31, 2023

Option Year 1:

April 01, 2024, through October 31, 2024

Option Year 2:

April 01, 2025, through October 31, 2025

Option Year 3:

April 01, 2026, through October 31, 2026

Option Year 4:

April 01, 2027, through October 31, 2027

The total amount of award: $38,925.00. The obligation for this award is shown in box 26.

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

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUN 2023) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION

DEC 2022)

(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 products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and

108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(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 products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1) (Whistleblower Guidance to Contractor Employees)

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

☒ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (11) [Reserved].

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

☐ (14) [Reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

☐ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022)

(15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

☐ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

☐ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☐ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).

☒ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (38) (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.)

☐ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015)

(E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☒ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 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 [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☐ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct

2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42

U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46

U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) 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 products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

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Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

BLS # 37-3011, Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

$16.55 per hour plus fringe benefits

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328)

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan

2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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 within14 calendar days of contract expiration.

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 7 calendar days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 14 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 FIVE years and SIX months, inclusive of the 6-month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to

FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

Approximately:

Base Year: September 15, 2023, through October 31, 2023 Option Year 1: April 01, 2024, through October 31, 2024 Option Year 2: April 01, 2025, through October 31, 2025 Option Year 3: April 01, 2026, through October 31, 2026 Option Year 4: April 01, 2027, through October 31, 2027

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference is to be determined at this time and if held, the conference will be held via Teams at a time to be determined.

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

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

(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.

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Attachment 01, Statement of Work (SOW, 7 pages)

Attachment 02, SCA Wage Determination 2015-4023, REV 25, 6/30/2023 (11 pages)

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Northern Research Station

271 Mast Road Durham, NH 03824

Attachment #1 pg. 15

Statement of Work For

Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping

A. Site/Location:

USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station 271 Mast Road Durham, NH 03824

B. Points of Contact:

Aaron C. Cleaver Facility Operations Specialist Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Phone: (603) 868-7602 Aaron.c.cleaver@usda.gov

C. Scope of Work:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment to mow the lawn, sweep parking lots and walkways, remove litter, and complete other tasks identified in this statement of work.

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 COR and local contact. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (https://www.SAM.gov) prior to award of contract.

D. Performance Requirements:

Contractor will work only during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday 0800

– 1600, unless arranged in advance with COR.

DESCRIPTION OF SITE

The grounds at the U.S. Forest Service building consists of trees, shrubbery, bushes, flower beds, sidewalks, staircases, and driveways and parking areas. Vendors are advised to attend a site visit with COR prior to bidding. An aerial view of the site is at the bottom of this document.

TASKS AND EXPECTATIONS:

1 April – 31 October:

Lawn Mowing will be performed when the grass exceeds 2 ½” in height. The following method will be used:

https://www.sam.gov/

Attachment #1 pg. 16

1. Police the lawn area before cutting. Pick up and dispose of any litter on the site and remove any fallen tree branches. Tree branches can be put on the brush pile behind the garage.

2. Cut grass to 1 ½” in height. Mulching blades will be used.

3. Pickup clippings after cutting, if excessive.

4. Clippings shall not be blown onto parking lots, sidewalks, or other paved areas surrounding these facilities.

5. Remove cut grass from paved areas and sidewalks.

6. Excess clippings may be composted at area on site designated by COR.

7. South side: there are two picnic tables that must be moved in order to mow under them.

These are metal and easy to drag. They will be left on the grass, not on pavement.

8. Grass and vegetation around STOP signs for entering roadways (2) shall be kept short, and all weeds removed to ensure that drivers can see the roadway.

Spring Clean Up:

9. The date will be determined by the COR and will be during the first two weeks of May, on a weekday during normal business hours.

10. Remove any dead branches from the yard areas and place them on the brush pile in the back of the lab (behind the garage) or in another area determined by the COR.

11. Pick up litter found on site and dispose of in dumpster.

12. Weed mulched beds in front of building at entryway, and on south side of building by south entry door.

Fall Clean Up:

13. The date will be determined by COR and will be in the last two weeks of October, on a weekday, during normal business hours.

14. Rake up leaves on all grass areas and under shrubs at the front, back, and sides of the building and dispose of in dumpster.

15. Pick up litter found on site and dispose of in dumpster.

16. Remove any dead branches from the yard areas and place them on the brush pile in the back of the lab (behind the garage) or in another area determined by the COR.

17. Weed mulched beds in front of building at entryway, and on south side of building by south entry door.

18. Cut back ivy and other vegetation on north and south stairs so it doesn’t grow over the concrete or railings and into the steps.

Bidders MUST be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award of contract.

Remove all debris from site after each day of work. Clean up site.

Minimize use of any gas-powered equipment in the immediate vicinity of air intakes (located at sides of lab building). No idling motors at sides of building. There is no Smoking anywhere on Forest Service Property.

Attachment #1 pg. 17

All tools, materials, and personal protective equipment required to perform this job must be provided by the contractor.

Offers shall include a cost for:

• One Spring Clean Up: total cost including labor and materials.

• One Fall Clean Up: total cost including labor and materials.

• Lawn Mowing pricing as scheduled: Mowing weekly from May – July and every two weeks from August – October. COR will have final authority on frequency.

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. 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.

Attachment #1 pg. 18

4. 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.

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.

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.

Government-furnished property shall consist of:

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

B. Facilities/Utilities: Contractor may use facility water at the first floor break room, for employees to fill up water bottles, if they coordinate this with the COR. The Durham lab is a locked facility and employees will not be permitted to enter without the COR.

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.

Attachment #1 pg. 19

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. 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.

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.

Attachment #1 pg. 20

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

5. 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…