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ANGELL JCC

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STAR ROUTE NORTH BOX

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Dennis Cantrell

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Question Answer

Could you clarify which specific ISA certification is desirable for the Urban Forestry instructor role? e.g., ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Climber, etc.

We didn't specifically state which certification other than the accreditation body. Both of those certs mentioned in the question would be acceptable.

Is there a page limit for the technical, past performance, capability, and price portions of the proposal?

No page limit

What parameters will constitute a waiver for the certification? The Gov prefers instructors are certified prior to start of the contract (see question #6), however, Insturctors with no certification must provide a timeline for certification to the CO and COR which will be sent to the Dept of Labor for a waiver request. DOL ultimately approves any waiver and timeline specified. If the waiver is denied, the contractor must provide a certified instructor to meet the terms of the PWS.

Is it possible that this contract will be split between two contracts if qualified personnel are identified in separate proposals?

No

If a potential candidate is relocating from another state for this opportunity, are there temporary housing accommodations available on campus?

No

What is the anticipated timeline for instructors to complete the ISA or similar certification upon hire?

See question #3.

Are there any specific minimum qualifications or skillsets beyond certifications that are essential for the instructors? For example, First Aid/AED/CPR, ect. And are these certifications required for the instructors to begin working? Contractors will receive first aid/CPR training from the center. It is a requirement that all staff on center are first aid/CPR certified. See 2, G #2 in the PWS.

Could you clarify if there are any prioritized skills within the technical capability requirements? This helps to highlight the most relevant skills and experience in the proposal.

Stated in PWS

Are there particular tools or technologies the instructors are expected to use, or would specific technology experience add value to the technical proposal?

Stated in PWS

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Can you confirm if this contract requires Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability insurance in addition to Workers Compensation/Employer’s Liability Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and Automobile Liability Insurance?

Aircraft will not be operated as part of this contract.

Should PIV compliance be included in the Contractor’s technical capabilities, including information on the appointed rep that will manage compliance?

We don't anticipate the contractor needing a PIV access card. Current contractors and instructors do not.

Does this contract require on-site (in-person) supervision from the Contractor for Contractor Personnel?

Stated in PWS

Can a copy of the Job Corps Urban Forestry Training Achievement Record (TAR/eTAR) be provided? TAR copy provided. The contractor will be responsible for utilizing the most current version of the TAR.

Can you clarify if the Contractor or Contractor Personnel is responsible for job placement services? Stated in PWS

Is the contractor or the contractor’s personnel responsible for providing job placement services to students upon completion of the training program. Stated in PWS

Will the contractor be responsible for developing the curriculum, or will the Job Corps Center provide a curriculum that the contractor will deliver and, if needed, update for the program? Contractor will be responsible for the curriculum

Will the Contractor or Contractor Personnel be responsible for all placement assistance functions? Stated in PWS

Could you clarify whether the contractor or contractor personnel will be responsible for the full range of placement assistance functions outlined in the PWS?

Additionally, should all placement activities, such as developing individualized placement strategies, identifying job and training opportunities, and supporting students in career transition, be coordinated directly with the COR as specified?

Stated in PWS

Is the Center responsible for the costs associated with students earning additional credentials/certifications? Center will be responsible for student costs.

Could you clarify if the Contractor or Contractor Personnel will be responsible for job development and placement of students who complete the Urban Forestry Program? Stated in PWS

Could you please confirm whether the contractor or contractor personnel will be responsible for participating in or coordinating with the Center Industry Council as part of their role?

Stated in PWS Contractor will fully support the Industry council which includes participation.

Could you clarify what types of training would be considered ‘special training’ for instructors under this contract? Are there specific topics or certifications that would meet this definition? Approximately, how many hours of training should per contact year?

Special training may include but is not limited to first aid/CPR, Blood borne pathogens, HIPAA awareness, Job Corps specific training and any other training required by DOL as specified in the PRH. Most training occurs throughout the year.

Are there specific qualifications or requirements for substitute instructors provided during these training sessions? Should they meet the same criteria as the primary instructors?

Should meet the same qualifications as primary instructors

Is there a list of preferred or approved third-party investigative agencies for performing background checks, or will any licensed agency meeting state or federal standards be acceptable? For example, Checkr, Clear Checks, ect. Stated in PWS

Are there specific background check requirements beyond criminal history, such as credit checks, motor vehicle reports, or specific state-level checks, that we should be aware of? No

In cases where the Job Corps requests drug testing due to reasonable suspicion, will the center cover any costs associated with additional drug screenings, or are those costs the contractor’s responsibility? Will be Contractor repsonsibility.

Could you confirm if the Job Corps requires any specific elements to be included in our drug screening policy, or will our standard contractor drug screening policy suffice? Should this policy be noted in the Contractor’s technical requirements? No Specific elements.

Could you please clarify which methods of drug testing are acceptable or preferred for compliance with the contract’s chemical testing requirement? Specifically, are urine and hair testing sufficient, or are there additional methods (e.g., saliva or blood testing) that should be considered? Urine is sufficient.

31. Could you clarify the extent to which the contractor is expected to develop the curriculum based on the Arborist Certification Study Guide and TAR? Are there any specific instructional milestones or content requirements tied to these milestones?

The contractor is responsible for developing curriculum based on the Training Achievement Record with the goal of placing students in entry level positions.

For career placement assistance, could you provide more details on the contractor’s specific responsibilities, such as coordinating job placements, offering resume or interview support, or any other placement activities expected in item 2.A.14? Stated in PWS

Are there particular tools or technologies the instructors are expected to use, or would specific technology experience add value to the technical proposal?

The sucessful contractor should be knowlegable with the industry standard equipment used in the Tree Care Industry.

Are there specific components or standards the Quality Control Plan should meet to ensure compliance, and should any updates or changes to the plan be submitted for review? Should this information be included in the contractor’s technical capabilities? Contractor responsible to determine.

Could you confirm whether the detailed record-keeping requirements, such as student files and CIS data entry, are the responsibilities of the contractor personnel (instructors) directly, with oversight from the contractor, or if the contractor is expected to manage these records directly?

The student files and CIS data keeping will be the responsibility of the Contractor Personnel with oversight by the Government.

Could you provide more details on the specific information that needs to be entered into the Center Information System (CIS), and will training be provided on accessing and using the system?

Training on the Center Information System and the required data entry will be provided to the successful Offeror by the center.

Could you confirm the required format and specific frequency for the periodic progress reports, and are there any preferred templates or specific data points to include? Stated in PWS Mod 0002

Is there an incumbent currently providing the service or who has provided it in recent years? If so, please provide contract number/date and previous award amount.

Contract # 1282A720D0001

Does the current Urban Forestry program operate under a collective bargaining agreement? No

Will the government provide a transition period if the contract is awarded to a new contractor? If so, how long will the transition period be? If not, please clarify performance expectations for new contractors during the first 30 days of the new contract. Stated in PWS

Should non-incumbent bidders factor in a transition period into their price and if so, how long will the transition period be?

Stated in PWS for the transition period. The offeror is responsible to determining pricing.

The solicitation states that a “list of equipment…that will be used to complete the project” should be provided in the technical capability. Please clarify what is meant by “equipment” since the PWS p.10 indicates all necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the government.

This refers to the equipment use experience of instructors

Please clarify “key personnel” that are required to be submitted with the technical capability. Does this include both corporate and center personnel?

This refers to the Offeror's key personnel. The Government Key personnel is stated in the PWS.

Please clarify if the contractor will have direct access to Job Corps information systems such as CIS and CTS to monitor performance and trends upon award.

The successful offeror can request access to CIS systems upon contract award through the center

Please clarify if contractor will have a direct Placer code and be listed on Job Corps placement reports in the performance of the placement strategies outlined in the PWS including direct job referrals, transition assessments, placements, 12-month follow-up, and other post center placement services.

The trade "Urban Forestry" will be listed on the Job Corps Placement reports.

For pricing purposes, please provide the current estimated annual CTS workload for the Urban Forestry program; the expected number of program participants that will require CTS services each year.

The sucessful offeror can anticipate around 10 students per year on average.

The training and orientation section states that a substitute will be required when instructors attend “special training required by the contractor.” Please clarify that substitutes are only required if the instructor’s absence is more than 5 days, which is the period listed in other parts of the PWS (e.g., p.8 section 3.2).

Substitute required for absences more than 5 days.

Please clarify if certified instructor information is to be submitted as part of the proposal.

The sucessful offeror should have qualified instructors when the contract begins

Please clarify if the student file listed in section 6 is referring to a hard copy file or the student efile. Wil be a combination of hard copy and electronic files.

The included Wage Determination lists a 15090 Technical Instructor and a 15095 Technical Instructor/Course Developer. Please clarify which SCA position is more applicable.

Please review Department of Labor Standards on Sam.gov

TAR Name TAR Code

Urban Forestry

Training Achievement Record Items Points

A. SAFETY

1. Define terms and concepts related to general worksite safety (first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or CPR, emergency response procedures, aerial rescue, common poisonous plants, gasoline-powered equipment, gas cans, and traffic control).

2. Identify applicable local and state safety standards. 1

3. Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for safety and other applicable safety standards in your local region. 1

4. Describe the most recent standards for arboriculture operations published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other applicable safety standards in your local region.

5. Define approved shall and should and their meaning in safety regulations. 1

6. Demonstrate ability to locate and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 1

7. Define and identify appropriate PPE for each job. 1

8. Demonstrate consistent use of PPE. 1

9. Define terms and concepts related to worksite communication (work zone/landing zones or drop zones, command-and-response system, job briefing, and work plan). 1

10. Demonstrate good communication at a job site, especially at the landing zones and drop zones. 1

11. Identify and describe electrical hazards at a worksite. 1

12. Define terms and concepts related to electrical hazards (electrical conductor, direct contact, indirect contact, and electrical shock). 1

13. Define terms and concepts related to chainsaw safety (drop starting, leglock method, chain brake, reactive forces, kickback, kickback quadrant, and work positioning when using a chainsaw in a tree).

14. Define terms and concepts related to ground workers (wraps, rigging line, failure of a rigging system, and static load vs. dynamic load). 1

15. Describe the main roles of a good ground worker. 1

URFOR-100-OJC-14

Industry

Renewable Resources & Energy

TPA Code TPA Name

Prerequisite

Level VersionTypeOcc Code Occ Name Completer Non-completer

NONE

LU Urban Forestry URFOR Urban Forestry 100 OJC-National 14 73099JA 73099JT

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Training Achievement Record Items Points

B. TREE HEALTH AND SCIENCES

1. Define terms and concepts related to tree growth and structure (absorbing root, branch bark ridge, branch collar, conifer, crown, deciduous, drip line, evergreen, growth rings, included bark, minerals, mycorrhizae, pore spaces, radius, starches, transpiration, vascular system).

2. Describe the functions of the rays, annual rings, heartwood, sapwood, pith, cambium, inner bark, and outer bark. 1

3. Define and explain xylem and phloem and how they affect the growth process of a tree. 1

4. Define and explain the process of photosynthesis and gas exchanges. 1

5. Describe the function of leaves. 1

6. Describe how transpiration controls the uptake of mineral water from the roots to the leaves. 1

7. Explain root growth and its function and effects of soil types/composition and mychorrizae fungus. 1

8. Define terms and concepts related to tree decay, tree health and stress, and hazard recognition (abiotic, barrier zone, biotic, cavity, buttress roots, Compartmentalization of Decay In Trees (CODIT), conk, fruiting bodies, girdling root, reaction zone, root crown, stress, trunk flare, and vascular wilt).

9. Identify fruiting bodies of decay in the field. 1

10. Identify girdling roots and explain how they harm a tree. 1

11. Correctly identify tree hazards before climbing. 1

12. Define terms and concepts related to tree identification (axillary bud, fascicle sheath, lateral bud, leaf scar, leaflets, lobe, node, serration, terminal bud, and whorled). 1

13. Distinguish between hardwoods (deciduous) and softwoods (conifers). 1

14. Identify and describe different types of leaves (broadleaves, simple and compound leaves, needles, and bud scar scales). 1

15. Identify opposite and alternate leaf arrangements in the field. 1

16. Identify five tree families or genera (oaks, maples, spruces, etc). 1

17. Identify 20 tree species using a tree ID key. 1

C. ROPES AND KNOTS

1. Identify the main types of rope used in arboriculture. 1

2. Describe the proper procedures for inspecting, washing, and storing ropes. 1

3. Distinguish between ropes used for rigging from ropes used for climbing. 1

4. Define terms and concepts related to knots (working end, running end, standing part, bight, loop, turn, round turn, lead, fall, sling, dress a knot, set a knot, hitch, bend, endline knot, carabiner or rope snap, climbing hitch or friction hitch, roll out, glazing, bi-directional, and butt hitching).

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5. Demonstrate how to correctly tie different types of knots (tautline hitch, Blakes hitch, figure-8 knot or stopper knot, bowline, running bowline, midline clove hitch, endline clove hitch with two half hitches, slip knot or directional knot, sheet bend, double fishermans knot, Prussik hitch, cow hitch with half hitch, timber hitch, half hitch, and running bowline tied for butt-hitching).

6. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different knots. 1

D. CLIMBING

1. Identify American National Statndards Institute (ANSI) standards for climbing gear inspection. 1

2. Define terms and concepts related to the inspection of gear (climbing saddle, snap, climbing line or lanyard, positive locking, tensile strength, work-positioning lanyard, Prussik loop, split-tail, conks or fruiting bodies, and root crown or trunk flare).

3. Identify the required characteristics of climbing lines. 1

4. Demonstrate consistent inspection of gear (especially climbing lines) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 1

5. Demonstrate climbing hazard inspection of the overall worksite, including potential targets. 1

6. Identify pre-climb hazards (signs of decay, damage, cracks, cavities, deadwood, poisonous plants or insects, and wires). 1

7. Identify climbing hazards created by weak or damaged branch collars, such as included bark or dead branches. 1

8. Explain procedures for ascending into trees while avoiding and/or removing hazards. 1

9. Define terms and concepts related to ascent (tying in, ladder, climbing spurs or gaffs or spikes, throwline, shot pouch, throwing knot, D-ring of the saddle, micropulley, locking snap, transfer, crotch, and pole saw or pole pruner, tree crown, flipline, buckstrap, body thrust, secured footlock, body thrust using a micropulley, footlocking, and climbing spurs).

10. Install a climbing line in a tree using a throwers knot and tie in and begin ascent. 1

11. Install a climbing line in a tree using a throw line and shot bag and tie in and begin ascent. 1

12. Properly set and use a ladder safely to access a trees crown. 1

13. Climb 40 inches using the body thrust technique. 1

14. Identify and describe the five rules of using a prussic loop while using foot locking techniques. 1

15. Install and use a figure-8 descending device on a doubled climbing line, in conjunction with a prussic loop during foot lock. 1

16. Climb 40 inches using the foot lock technique. 1

17. Demonstrate a 50 inches climb using mechanical ascending devices. 1

18. Climb 40 inches using spurs. 1

19. Demonstrate appropriate use of wire-core fliplines, caming lanyards, floating prussic buckstraps, and two-in-one/double ended lanyards. 1

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20. Describe how and why to use a false crotch. 1

21. Demonstrate the main methods to tie in. 1

22. Demonstrate how to double crotch, and explain when it is necessary. 1

23. Demonstrate how to use three points of contact while working in a tree. 1

24. Demonstrate how to walk out on limbs while pruning maintaining a proper rope angle. 1

25. Describe proper chainsaw use in a tree. 1

26. Demonstrate how to prune a tree from the top down. 1

27. Obtain CPR/first-aid cards. 1

28. Participate in continual aerial rescue training. 1

29. Describe the aerial response procedure: Check, call, care. 1

30. Identify the ways a worker can be injured in a tree. 1

31. Describe how to determine whether there is an electrical hazard during an emergency situation. 1

32. Describe how to assess the victims condition after checking for electrical hazards. 1

33. Identify the contents of an aerial rescue kit. 1

34. Describe the purpose of an access line. 1

E. PRUNING

1. Identify hazardous tree parts (dead, hazardous, crossing, decayed limbs, weak crotches and cracks, etc). 1

2. Demonstrate how and when to use and maintain pruning tools (hand pruners or secateurs, lopping shears or loppers, hedge shears, pruning saws, scabbard, pole pruner, pole saw, scabbard and saw).

3. Identify the main reasons for pruning. 1

4. Define terms and concepts related to pruning cuts (branch protection zone, branch collar, branch bark ridge, reduction cut, heading cut, and kerf). 1

5. Describe how to use the branch bark ridge as a cutting guide. 1

6. Demonstrate a proper reduction cut. 1

7. Demonstrate a proper heading cut. 1

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8. Identify types of cuts. 1

9. Describe situations that require different types of cuts. 1

10. Describe three main cuts for removing large or heavy limbs. 1

11. Define terms and concepts related to pruning (scaffold branch, codominant stems or branches, included bark, caliper or diameter, taper, lion tailing, watersprouts, wound dressing, and crown raising).

12. Describe how to establish a structure of scaffold branches while a tree is young. 1

13. Describe how to manage codominant stems, branch spacing, and foliage for a permanent branch scaffold. 1

14. Describe requirements for making a cut (dead, dangerous, damaged, crossing, or diseased tree parts). 1

15. Identify crossing and/or interfering limbs and demonstrate how to remove them without causing further damage to the tree. 1

16. Describe how to prune a mature tree. 1

17. Estimate and remove no more than 25 percent of the foliage area of a mature canopy. 1

18. Describe when to use different pruning techniques. 1

19. Demonstrate proper pruning techniques (cleaning or crown cleaning, deadwooding, risk reduction pruning, thinning, raising or lifting or elevating, reduction, topping, and restoration).

F. RIGGING

1. Define rigging and terms and concepts related to forces in rigging (friction, rigging point, static load, dynamic load, design or safety factor, tensile strength, cycles of failure, working-load limit or WLL).

2. Describe how size and weight affects forces in motion during rigging. 1

3. Describe and avoid static loading and control dynamic loading. 1

4. Describe the required characteristics of ropes used in rigging. 1

5. Demonstrate proper rope inspection and care. 1

6. Define terms and concepts related to rigging equipment (block, pulley, block and tackle, arborist block, rescue pulley, bend ratio, connecting link, mechanical advantage, screw link, single-locking equipment, double-locking equipment, clevises or shackles, sling, eye-spliced rope, whoopie sling, eye-to-eye sling, friction devices, bollard, and load line).

7. Identify different sling constructions. 1

8. Demonstrate how and when to use appropriate slings. 1

9. Identify different friction devices and demonstrate their proper use. 1

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10. Demonstrate how and when to use friction devices. 1

11. Install and operate a bollard lowering device. 1

12. Define terms related to rigging techniques (cow hitch, half hitch, running bowline, clove hitch, butt-tied, tip-tying, balancing, tagline or pull line, and arborist blocks). 1

13. Identify safe and efficient rigging points. 1

14. Demonstrate how to safely control sections of a tree being lowered while using friction from wraps around the tree and common lowering systems. 1

15. Describe the advantages of using a false crotch rather than a natural crotch. 1

16. Demonstrate how to rig and lower tree sections using natural crotches. 1

17. Describe and demonstrate how to install a false crotch. 1

18. Identify different cutting techniques. 1

19. Demonstrate how to correctly tie knots used in rigging operations. 1

20. Describe how and when to use of rigging equipment for specific rigging applications. 1

21. Define and demonstrate cutting techniques (drop cut or three point cut, snap cut, and hinge cut and notch). 1

22. Define and locate landing zones or drop zones. 1

23. Demonstrate consistent and safe rope-handling techniques in rigging situations. 1

24. Demonstrate clear command-and-response signals. 1

25. Avoid wrapping a line around your body or standing where you could be entangled in running lines. 1

G. REMOVAL

1. Define terms related to tree removal (felling, tag line or pull line, notch, back cut, open-face notch, conventional notch, Humboldt notch, hinge, barber chair, bore cut, limbing, bucking, guide bar, and cant hook or peavey).

2. Describe the steps required to inspect a tree and site before removal. 1

3. Describe how to plan to fell a tree. 1

4. Demonstrate how to calculate the height of a tree and know the calculation limits. 1

5. Describe different cutting techniques for felling trees. 1

6. Describe how to use a notch and a back cut to fell a tree. 1

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7. Identify and describe the notch configurations for felling trees. 1

8. Explain the role of a hinge while felling a tree. 1

9. Describe how to limb and buck a tree. 1

10. Identify and describe how to prevent accidents (shifting or rolling trees, branches bent under tension, binding of the guide bar) when limbing and bucking. 1

11. Describe and demonstrate proper lifting precautions and techniques. 1

H. CABLING

1. Define terms related to cabling (common-grade, 7-strand, galvanized cable, extra-high-strength or EHS, peened, simple or direct cable). 1

2. Identify the reasons for installing cables in trees. 1

3. Identify and describe how to use hardware (cables, lag hooks or J-lag, eye bolts or threaded rod, amon-eye nuts, thimbles, splices, dead-end grips, and eye splice). 1

4. Identify and describe how to use cabling tools and equipment (come-along, Haven grip, ChicagoTM grips, brace, bit, gas-powered drill, electric drill, ship auger, cable-aid, cable cutters, hacksaws, hammers, chisels, mallets, slings, and wire cutters).

5. Describe how to form an eye splice. 1

6. Describe how to attach cables to hardware using an eye splice. 1

7. Describe how to prepare a worksite before installing cable. 1

8. Describe how and where to install cable. 1

9. Identify how the angle of the cable and its distance from the crotch affect its strength and effectiveness. 1

10. Describe how to install hardware at proper angles. 1

11. Describe a simple (or direct) cable installation. 1

12. Describe inspection procedures after installing cables. 1

13. Describe how to install multiple cables on the same limb. 1

I. BRUSH CHIPPER

1. Define terms and concepts related brush chipper safety (daily inspection and maintenance, towing procedures, feeding brush, potential hazards, and chipper disk or drum). 1

2. Demonstrate knowledge of all operational safety features. 1

3. Demonstrate familiarity with use of owners manual 1

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4. Demonstrate inspection of all fluid levels. 1

5. Demonstrate location and application of grease to all zerk fittings. 1

6. Demonstrate inspection and cleaning of air filter and radiator screen. 1

7. Demonstrate ability to safely remove obstructive debris from machine with machine off and ground terminal removed. 1

8. Demonstrate ability to direct a tow vehicle to attach chipper. 1

9. Demonstrate ability to safely attach chipper, set pintle hitch and pin, lights, safety chains, break away switch. 1

10. Demonstrate appropriate use of wheel chocks. 1

J. EMPLOYER-SPECIFIC SKILLS (OPTIONAL)

1. Demonstrate proper chainsaw use in a tree. 0

2. Demonstrate ability to feed chipper safely and efficiently. 0

3. Demonstrate how to direct a vehicle while backing up a brush chipper. 0

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