1263PX19Q0016_Lawn_mowing_Delaware_OH_Solicitation.pdf

1263PX19Q0016

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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 ASIDE

04/30/2019 957829

1 40

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

1992 FOLWELL AVENUE

ST PAUL MN 55108

USDA FOREST SERVICE

USDA FOREST SERVICE

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

359 MAIN RD

DELAWARE

OH 43015-8640

651 649-5236DAVID EASTER

05/13/2019 1400 CT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Delaware, OH landscaping and Mowing Period of Performance: 05/15/2019 to 10/30/2022

001 Delaware, OH landscaping and Mowing Product/Service Code: S208 Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

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c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

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COMPLETE SECTION B AND

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1263PX19Q0016 LANDCARE

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation and equipment for ground maintenance services that include landscape services of approximately 10 acres: Clean up and maintenance of interior court yard approx 800 SF located in the Main Office building. This contract includes the base year (2019) and three option years (2019 through 2022). Frequency of mowing may be based on rate of growth. The spring season may requires weekly mowing’s, but the dry summer may require just monthly mowing’s.

There will be an estimated 28 mowing’s per year. Contractor will be responsible for collecting any debris necessary to prepare for mowing. Man-made debris is defined as cans, bottles, paper, etc. will be disposed by contractor off site. Organic debris such as tree limbs, less than four inches in diameter, grass clippings can be placed in the wood line, as designated locations by COR.

Site Location: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 359 Main Road, Delaware, OH 43015.

A pre-proposal walk thru of Site can be scheduled by contacting Patrick Meyer to register for meeting @ 304-704- 2429 or email patrick.r.meyer@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: May 13, 2019 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.

1263PX19Q0016 LANDCARE

SECTION B SERVICE/PRICES SCHEDULE ITEMS

Quote a unit price for providing lawn mowing and landscaping services, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, pruning and mulching, weeding and herbicide work as described herein, for the period described below:

BASE PERIOD: MAY, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER, 2019

ESTIMATED

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT X UNIT PRICE = TOTAL AMOUNT

1 LAWN MOWING 28 WKL

Y X =

2 Spring Clean-up 1 EA X = 3 Fall Clean-up 1 EA X = 4 Pruning and

Mulching

1 EA X =

5 Weeding and Herbicide work

4 EA X =

TOTAL

OPTION PERIOD I: APRIL, 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER, 2020

ESTIMATED

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT X UNIT PRICE = TOTAL AMOUNT

1 LAWN MOWING 28 WKL

Y X =

2 Spring Clean-up 1 EA X = 3 Fall Clean-up 1 EA X = 4 Pruning and

Mulching

1 EA X =

5 Weeding and Herbicide work

4 EA X =

TOTAL

OPTION PERIOD II: APRIL, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER, 2021

ESTIMATED

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT X UNIT PRICE = TOTAL AMOUNT

1 LAWN MOWING 28 WKL

Y X =

2 Spring Clean-up 1 EA X = 3 Fall Clean-up 1 EA X = 4 Pruning and

Mulching

1 EA X =

5 Weeding and Herbicide work

4 EA X =

TOTAL

OPTION PERIOD III: APRIL, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER, 2022

ESTIMATED

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT X UNIT PRICE = TOTAL AMOUNT

1 LAWN MOWING 28 WKL

Y X =

2 Spring Clean-up 1 EA X = 3 Fall Clean-up 1 EA X = 4 Pruning and

Mulching

1 EA X =

5 Weeding and Herbicide work

4 EA X =

TOTAL

Site Visit:

Formal Site Visit can be schedule by contacting Patrick Meyer at 304-704-2429.

Award of options will be contingent upon the satisfactory performance.

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SEPCIFICATIONS

Scope of Work

Mowing Lawn areas shall be mowed as needed to maintain a neat, uniform appearance. This shall be done on a weekly basis in the peak growing season and based on growing conditions in spring, fall and during drought conditions. NOTE: (during slow growing season and or drought conditions contractor shall contact COR for approval prior to proceeding with mow). Edge trimming will be performed adjacent to planting beds, trees, poles, buildings, fences and other obstacles during each servicing. Included in these specifications is a court yard located in the west wing of the main building (no grass mowing requirements in this space), weeding, pruning and cleanup of the court yard is part of the contract. (Cost to be included in Mowing Lawn line item in Section B).

Clean-up All grass clippings will be removed from walks, drives and parking areas as well as edging grooves and landscaped areas on the property will have all large pieces of debris, trash, fallen limbs, etc. Picked up and removed during each servicing. (Excluding damage caused by major storms).

(Cost to be included in Mowing Lawn line item in Section B).

Pruning Prune to improve plant appearance and promote plant health. Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect damage, animal, storm damage. Pruning may also have a purpose to encourage plant development, maintain a dense hedge or desired tree or plant form.

(Cost to be included in Pruning and mulching line item in Section B).

All shrubs and ground cover will be pruned as needed to maintain and promote a neat healthy appearance of the existing size and shape. Shrubs will not be pruned into balls or individual shapes but allowed to grow into continuous masses. (Cost to be included in Pruning and Mulching line item in Section B).

Trees Remove sucker growth from trees and various shrubbery within the area specified for landscaping /mowing care.

(Cost to be included in Pruning and Mulching line item in Section B)

Ground Covers All ground covers shall receive applications of pre-emergent herbicides in late winter and late summer to control the germination of weeds. Throughout the growing season appropriate post emergent herbicides will be utilized to eliminate all weeds and/or grasses from planting beds and tree rings on an as needed basis as a supplement to hand weeding.

(Cost to be included in Weeding and Herbicide line item in Section B).

NOTE: All chemicals to be applied must be submitted in writing to COR 7 days prior to application and a copy of the Landscape Contractor’s pesticide/chemical license must be submitted with contract agreement.

Weeding All weeds and foreign grasses will be removed from bed areas as needed during each servicing which includes courtyard located in the west wing of the main office building. Contractor must coordinate services in courtyard with Facilities Operations Specialist to receive access.

Contractor must schedule this service during normal business hours of facility.

(Cost to be included in Weeding and Herbicide line item in Section B).

Spring Clean Up Spring clean-up is removal of down or dead tree limbs and debris from lawn area, removal of dead branches to shrubs, removal of dead leaves, cleaning up flower beds, pruning and getting ready for the first mow of the spring season.

(Cost to be included in Spring Clean-up line item in Section B).

Mulching Flower beds shall be mulched once annually; beds shall receive a minimum of 1” inch but not over 2” inches of hardwood mulch. Any areas that wash or become sparse due to decay shall be top-dressed with a 1” thick layer of mulch. Mulch must be not spread over the crowns or middles of small plants and shrubs and must be spread evenly to attain an attractive appearance. Mulch must not be allowed to accumulate over 2” inches depth at any time. (Cost to be included in Spring Clean-up item in Section B).

Fall Clean Up Fall clean up is primarily the cleaning and removal of fallen leaves on lawn area including court yard. (Cost to be included in Fall Clean-up line item in Section B).

EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

Equipment, materials, and personnel will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be consistent with good utilization depending on the amount of work and type of treatment ordered.

All materials, methods of application, and rates of application required to perform service requested shall be provided to the COR prior to beginning work. The Contractor will keep necessary equipment and manpower at the site during the work day and continue with performance of the work until it is completed to the satisfaction of COR. No storage space is available for Contractor’s equipment or materials.

SUPERVISION

The Contractor shall designate one supervisor for satisfactory supervision on 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 USDA 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 work days prior to the contract starting date, and each time there is a change, the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of on-site supervisors. 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 all other correspondence on behalf of the Contractor.

REMOVAL OF DEBRIS

The Contractor will promptly remove from the premises and dispose of all clippings, trimmings, cuttings, and debris.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

A. 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.

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

C. Work shall not be considered completed until the Contractor has removed from the premises all trash, debris, litter, grass cuttings, trimming, etc., which accumulate in the performance of work. Containers for handling this material shall be furnished by the Contractor.

D. 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.

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

DAMAGE TO CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY

The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment kept in or near the building or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises.

CONDUCT OF WORKERS

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

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 Fiscal Year 2022

Three One Year Options Fiscal Year 2020—Fiscal Year 2022

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 15-4729 (Rev.-9) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/01/2019. 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. 109-

282) (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 unit-priced 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

BIOBASED PLAN SAMPLE, EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE SAMPLES, QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN;

PERFORMANCE REPORT; CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR); 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 52.204- 7, 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 52.225- 5.

(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) Biobased Purchasing.

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.

WD 15-4729 (Rev.-9) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/01/2019

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4729

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 9 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 12/26/2018 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.60 for calendar year 2019 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.60 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2019. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Ohio

Area: Ohio Counties of Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, Union

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11090 - Gardener 17.53

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 13.59

11260 - Pruner 12.29

11270 - Tractor Operator 16.21

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 13.59

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017.

If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.48 per hour or $179.20 per week or $776.53 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.18 per hour, or $167.20 per week, or $724.53 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years, and 5 weeks after 25 years.

Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.)

(See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive ,administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541.

400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;

(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

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