140R3024R0007_-_Attachment_1_-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf

Attachment (1): PWS

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Palo Verde Ecological Reserve Irrigation and Maintenance Contract

1.0 Introduction

The Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) is a multi-stakeholder, federal and non-federal, partnership that seeks to balance the use of Colorado

River water resources with the conservation of native species and their habitats in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

A major component of the LCR MSCP is the creation and management of habitat. The LCR

MSCP will create and maintain 5,940 acres of cottonwood-willow and 1,320 acres of honey mesquite habitat. Farming and irrigation services are used to maintain the Palo Verde

Ecological Reserve at a level appropriate for efficient water delivery, invasive weed control, road maintenance and general maintenance of the site.

1.2 Location and Project Background

The Palo Verde Ecological Reserve (PVER) is located about 5 miles northeast of

Blythe, CA. It is in southeastern Riverside County at the intersection of Ranges 32 and

24 East Township 5 and 6. PVER is one of the northern-most parcels of agricultural land within the Palo Verde Irrigation District and is accessed by way of eastern Second

Avenue. Additionally, phases 9 and 10, previously known as PVER-South, are accessible by taking Intake Blvd (US-95) to 10th Ave East (figure 2).

The PVER has 1,269 acres of created habitat, managed as ten phases (figures 1-4). Phase 1 honey mesquite no longer receives irrigation; however, the canal maintenance is a condition of this contract. Phases 1 through 7, cottonwood-willow habitat, and Phase 8 through 10, honey mesquite, habitat receive irrigation from February through October. There is about 11.2 miles of lined and unlined irrigation canals, about 268 canal (Jack) gates, and less than 850 field ports

(slide gates) to be inspected and maintained. The site includes about 17 miles of roads (a mix of dirt and gravel).

Water is ordered through the Palo Verde Irrigation District. PVER's annual water delivery is less than 18,000 AF (less than 18 AF/ac).

1.3 Scope

The purpose of this contract shall be to perform farming and irrigation services at the Palo

Verde Ecological Reserve (PVER) to support the creation of cottonwood-willow and honey mesquite habitat.

Habitat Creation is a multi-phased process including site development and establishment of a specific land cover type. Management of created habitat will maintain existing habitat conditions or promote development to achieve species-specific habitat requirements as outlined in the LCR

MSCP Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP, 2004).

Creation of cottonwood-willow stands may require trenching and maintaining seasonally wet swales and canals; creating some topographic diversity, and planting or seeding the site with cottonwood, willow, honey mesquite and other native riparian species. Once established, the habitat will be actively managed to maintain habitat elements for LCR MSCP managed species.

1.4 Objectives

The high-level objectives of this contract include:

Use of Machinery and Farming Equipment

Efficient Water Use

Chemical Application

Irrigation

Maintenance

Weed control

The performance standards, acceptable quality level (AQL) and deliverables associated with the objectives are detailed in Section 2.

2.0 Services to be Performed

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, certificates, tools, equipment, and materials to accomplish the services to be performed within this performance work statement.

The contractor shall assure no equipment is left or stored at the PVER without prior approval from Reclamation Equipment needs to be readily available with a response time of 30 minutes to the site in the event of emergencies.

2.1 Task 1 ‐ Irrigation Services

Work shall include up to eighteen (18) irrigation cycles annually at the Palo Verde Ecological

Reserve. Table 1 includes the current irrigation schedule. The proposed schedule shall be determined by Reclamation and provided to the contractor at the beginning of each contract year. Soil and climatic conditions and vegetation needs may dictate either increasing or decreasing the frequency of irrigation to meet habitat requirements and species needs.

Adjustments to the irrigation scheduled will be implemented after review of site conditions by

Reclamation or Reclamation and the Contractor.

The contractor shall collect data according to the work tasks below utilizing ArcGIS

QuickCapture software (or similar application specified by Reclamation) and Reclamation provided Mobile Electronic Field Forms (MEFFs) in ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation). ArcGIS QuickCapture is a mobile application that operates on both iOS and Android devices. ArcGIS QuickCapture allows for the efficient collection of field data using a simplified interface suitable for field work. Data shall be collected on a mobile device furnished by the contractor with GPS capabilities and the minimum requirements listed below. The device shall be connected to the internet and synced with Esri servers while in the field if internet connection is available or at the end of each workday where data was collected. ArcGIS QuickCapture requires an Esri ArcGIS Online account which will be provided by Reclamation. A Data Use Agreement (provided by

Reclamation) will need to be submitted for each user that will be collecting field data with

ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation).

Minimum requirements for data collection devices:

Apple Device: iOS 13 or later (64 bit)

Android Device: Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later (ARMv7 32 bit and ARMv8 64 bit)

2.1.1 Coordinate Water Delivery for Irrigation

The contractor shall adhere to the Palo Verde Irrigation Districts policy for water orders. The contractor shall be familiar with working on shared irrigation systems (multiple farms) and coordinated irrigation times with adjacent farms as needed. Annual water delivery shall be less than 18,000 AF (less than 18 AF/ac).

AQL: 100%

2.1.2 Irrigating Fields

The contractor shall irrigate in a manner to promote efficient water use on the Palo Verde

Ecological Reserve. Water must reach the opposite end of the field from the field port (slide gate) with sufficient irrigation coverage to result in healthy tree appearance while avoiding excessive irrigation. Irrigation times require the presence of an irrigator 24 hours a day when irrigating. Damage to the existing roads because of excessive irrigation is to be avoided.

Nuisance mammals, such as gophers, weaken field boarders, resulting in irrigation water exiting the fields on to the roads. The contractor is responsible for monitoring the field boarders during irrigation and will secure the boarder where water is exiting the field. The irrigator shall have the knowledge and experience to accomplish these tasks.

2.1.2.1 Freeboard, the distance between the water surface and the top of the canal, shall not be less than six (six) inches. Freeboard shall be measured near the beginning, mid and end of canal. The first measurement shall be recorded after the first 30 minutes, but no later than three hours after charging the canal and then every 6 hours following the first measurement though completion of the irrigation cycle.

AQL: Freeboard shall not be less than 6 inches 10 times within a contract year.

2.1.2.2 Follow irrigation schedule provided by Reclamation Notify Reclamation within 24 hours of any changes to the irrigation schedule. Changes may be made to accommodate PVID outages, prevent washouts to roads if the boarders cannot be secured, or unforeseen circumstances that can result in an unsafe environment.

AQL: Schedule changes should not exceed two (2) per year.

2.1.3 Irrigation Data Collection

Contractor will utilize ArcGIS QuickCapture (or similar application specified by Reclamation) during every irrigation cycle to:

Record the start and end times of pump use, beginning and ending flow totalizer measurement, and any issues encountered.

Inspect the pump and record any issues prior to each use. Issues shall be relayed to the COR by phone or email within 24 hours.

Record which fields were irrigated, the start/end times of irrigation for each field, and any problems with irrigation encountered. Figures 2-4 shows maps of currently irrigated fields. An updated map with associated numbering system will be provided to the contractor upon award and upon addition to the fields to be managed.

2.2 Task 2 ‐ Irrigation System Inspection and Maintenance

2.2.1 Inspect Irrigation conveyance system for efficient operation and necessary maintenance.

The contractor shall be responsible for inspecting the twelve (12) lateral canals on the Palo

Verde Ecological Reserve prior to an irrigation cycle. The contractor shall supply parts and services for maintenance of the irrigation conveyance system. Irrigation canal (jack) gates and slide gates must function properly.

2.2.1.1 Irrigation canals cracks cannot exceed a width of 0.25 inches and cannot exceed half the length of the panel.

2.2.1.2 Buckling is not to exceed 1.0 inch from the adjacent panel or general alignment.

2.2.1.3 Erosion (loss of soil adjacent to canal) is not to exceed 1.0 inch in depth, 1.0 inch protrusion from canal and 6.0 inches longitudinal to canal panel.

2.2.1.4 Lateral canals shall be clean of debris and vegetation prior to charging with water.

2.2.1.4 Trees and shrubs were planted a minimum of 40 feet from the irrigation canals creating a zone free of vegetation (excluding grasses) The contractor is responsible for keeping trees and shrubs from compromising the integrity of the lateral canals. Clear and dispose of vegetation within 40 feet of canal boarder at a minimum of two (2) times per year

2.2.2 Inspect, operate and maintain electrical irrigation pumps.

The Palo Verde Ecological Reserve has two (2) 30 cfs electrical pumps. The contractor is responsible for the inspection and minor maintenance to the pumps.

2.2.2.1 Turn pump off if any unusual noises, odor, or vibration observed cannot easily be repaired. The contractor shall notify Reclamation within 2 hours of turning pumps off.

2.2.2.2 The contractor shall alternate the use of irrigation pumps with every irrigation cycle. If a pump is out of service use the single operational pump until the second pump is back in service.

2.2.2.3 Collect pump data for each irrigation cycle to include: what pump was operated, beginning and ending hours and beginning and end date.

2.3 Task 3 ‐ Road Maintenance

The contractor is responsible for disking along the levee road and maintaining interior roads of the site. Temporary maintenance of the levee road shall be the responsibility of the contractor, if the levee road becomes unsafe or impassable, the contractor shall set caution cones to mark the area. Reclamation has a stockpile of aggregate base and 4 to 6-inch rock at PVER for minor road maintenance (figure 2)

2.3.1 Remove and dispose of vegetation from roads

2.3.1.1 The contractor shall keep main roads (figure 2) clear of vegetation. The main roads shall have a clearance width of 20 feet and a vertical clearance height of 14 feet.

2.3.2 Maintain roads to passible conditions

2.3.2.1 The contractor is responsible to maintain the interior roads of at the PVER.

Roads shall be maintained at a level to accommodate a 4-wheel drive truck to allow access to the canals.

2.3.2.2 The contractor shall be responsible for disking along the levee road creating a border between the levee road and the field berm. Borders should be at least 50 feet unless it will compromise the levee road. The levee road has a width of 24 feet

AQL: 100% contractor will maintain the 24 foot width of the levee road.

2.3.3 The Contractor shall Condcut Minor Road Maintenance

2.3.3.1 Minor maintenance will be performed when there is a perceived hazard to public safety and for any damage to the road surface less than 50 square feet and 18.0 inches in depth. Road base materials are stock piled on site. Maintenance must be completed within 3 days of contractor observing or notified of damage.

AQL: 100% of maintenace will be made within 3 days of observed damage.

2.3.3.2 Washouts that exceed 50 square feet and 18.0 inches in depth shall be repaired by Reclamation. Set caution cones immediately, notify Reclamation within 1 hour of observed damage or washout.

2.4 Task 4 ‐ Chemical Application

The contractor shall consult with a Certified Pesticide Applicator, the California Department of

Fish and Wildlife and any other entity as appropriate prior to the application of any chemicals.

2.4.1 Apply fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides to fields

2.4.1.1 Applicator shall have a Certified Pesticide Applicator License applicable to site.

Obtain a fertilizer application recommendation from a licensed Pest Control

Advisor/Consultant. Provided recommendation to Reclamation two (2) weeks prior to application

AQL: 100%

2.4.1.2 Following Reclamation approval of Pest Control Advisor/Consultant

Recommendation Farmer/Irrigator shall not deviate from pesticide application rate.

AQL: May not exceed concentration or amount recommended by

Advisor/Consultant

2.4.1.3 The Contractor shall maintain records for Chemical applications. The records should clearly identify the type of chemical used, method of application and the date and location of chemical application. The record shall be submitted with the progress report the coincides with the application dates.

2.4.1.4 Material Safety Data Sheets are required to be submitted for all chemicals used.

2.5 Task 5 – Management

2.5.1 Contract Kick‐off Meeting:

The contractor shall schedule and attend a project kick-off meeting to be held on site within the 30-day period following the date of award.

2.5.2 Progress Reports:

A monthly progress report is required. At a minimum the progress report shall include:

• Contract Number

• Project Name

• Reporting Period

• Freeboard Measurements

• Proposed activities during the next reporting period, including which fields will be irrigated for the following month’s schedule.

• Significant damage to canals and irrigation structures, or other issues noted while irrigating, including the location of the issue and associated pictures.

• Maintenance completed during the reporting period, including the name of the canal, a GPS location of the maintenace and associated pictures.

• Problems or constraints encountered

• Schedule changes

• Chemical applications: chemical name, amount applied, acres treated.

The report is due 30 days from the last day of the reporting period.

2.5.3 Invoicing:

Contractor shall submit itemized billing reflecting the schedule line items and may be submitted on a monthly or quarterly basis.

The Contractor will be reimbursed for the cost of fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticides purchased for use under this contract. The Contractor’s original invoices for these purchases under this contract are to be submitted along with the Contractor’s itemized invoice. Profit may not be applied on reimbursable items. Fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticides that may be purchased in each performance year is subject to a ceiling cap.

2.5.4 Meetings:

The contractor shall meet the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on site monthly for a site visit. The site visit may include inspection of the pumps, canals, and jack and slide gates. If a site visit cannot be accommodated a conference call may be scheduled in place of the site visit.

AQL: The contractor may only cancel two meetings during the contract year.

They shall notify the COR 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting if they are unable to attend.

2.5.5 Quality Assurance Plan:

In accordance with the clause in Inspection/Acceptance, the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance of the work requirements. For each of the required services listed in the Performance Requirements Summary, the Government intends to follow, but is not limited to, the surveillance methods listed in the PRS. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. Government surveillance of required services not specifically listed in the PRS (provided for by the Inspection of Services clause) may occur during the performance period of the work. The Contractor is required to submit a quality assurance plan that clearly demonstrates what steps and measures or both will be taken to assure compliance with all the Performance Work

Statement’s requirements.

2.5.6 Contractor Safety Plan:

No services may commence until a Safety Plan is submitted and approved in writing by the COR.

2.5.7 Liability Insurance:

The Contractor is required to maintain liability insurance through the entire period of performance. Copies of the Contractors liability insurance shall be submitted prior to the commencement of services and must be renewed and resubmitted to the contracting office annually.

3.0 Deliverables/Milestones

Number Deliverable Format Delivery

Deadline

Method of

Delivery

1 Kickoff Meeting In Person

Within 30 days of contract award n/a

2 Progress Reports MS Word With

Invoice Email

ArcGIS

QuickCapture Data Submissions

Webbased

Within 24 hours of data collection

Upload to Esri servers

Fertilizer

Recommendation s

MS Word As Needed Email

Herbicide

Recommendation s

MS Word As Needed Email

6 Invoices PDF Monthly or

Quarterly

7 Monthly Meeting In Person n/a n/a

Quality

Assurance Plan MS Word or

PDF

Within 30 days of Award

Email

9 Safety Plan MS Word or

PDF

Within 30 days of Award

Email

10 Liability Insurance MS Word or

PDF

Within 30 days of award and then annually

Email

4.0 Government Furnished Property

Reclamation provides AB and 4 – 6 inch rock for maintenance of existing roads by the contractor. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools and materials, supervision to perform irrigation and farming services, chemical application and general site maintenance.

5.0 Period of Performance

Period of performance is a 5-year ordering period from date of award.

6.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

6.1. Performance Requirement Summary

The work rendered under the contract is subject to Government inspection during all times of the Contractor’s work and after completion of the tasks. The PRS identifies critical performance measures the Government will use to evaluate the Contractor’s performance.

The Performance Objective lists activities the Contractor must perform to accomplish the

Performance Work Statement requirements. However, the absence of any contract requirement from the PRS shall not detract from its enforceability or limit the rights or remedies of the

Government under any other provision of the contract, including FAR Clause 52.212-4.

The PRS Table includes: Required Services, Task, Performance Standard, Acceptable Quality

Level, Surveillance Method, Payment Percent, and Incentives.

6.2 Government Quality Assurance

The contractor’s performance will be compared to the contract standards and performance requirements using the QASP.

6.3 Performance Standards and Method of Assessment

1. Standard: Apply up to eighteen irrigation cycles annually at PVER.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

2. Standard: Order water from PVID

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports, review water orders with PVID and conduct random inspections.

3. Canal Freeboard Freeboard measurements in accordance with para. 2.1.2.1.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

4. Standard: Follow irrigation schedule provided by Reclamation in accordance with para.

2.1.2.2.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports, PVID water reporting and conduct random inspections.

5. Standard: Irrigation Data Collection in accordance with para 2.1.3.

Assessment: The COR will review ArcGIS QuickCapture data with monthly progress reports and PVID water reports.

6. Standard: Inspect and maintain canals in accordance with para. 2.2.1.1 through 2.2.1.4

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

7. Standard: Inspect, operate and maintain electrical irrigation pumps in accordance with para 2.2.2.1 through 2.2.2.3.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

8. Standard: Maintain roadways at PVER in accordance with para. 2.3.1 through 2.3.3.2

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

9. Standard: Chemicals will be applied by a licensed applicator following submittal of an application recommendation to Reclamation 100% of the time.

Assessment: The COR will receive a copy of the applicators license, review application recommendations, review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

6.4 Criteria for Evaluating Performance

The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) describes the minimum level of acceptable performance from perfect performance for each listed service and how much error the Government is willing to accept. If performance fails to meet the AQL, the Government will invoke the negative incentive stated in the PRS Table.

The Incentives identifying positive and negative incentives that will be invoked for meeting for not meeting the AQL. The incentives are designed to motivate the contractor to perform at their best. The contractor will be rewarded with positive past performance reports for performance the meets or exceeds the AQL. The contractor will realize negative incentives in the form of negative past performance ratings.

140R3024R0007

Table 1: Performance Requirements Summary

Required

Services

Task Performance

Standard

Acceptable

Quality Level

(AQL)

Surveillance

Method

Maximum

Payment

Percent for

Meeting the PS

Positive /

Negative

Incentives

2.1.2.3 (Task 1) Irrigation

Services

Freeboard shall not be less than six (6) inches

Freeboard shall not be less than 6 inches 10 times within a contract year.

Progress Reports shall include freeboard measurements

Site Visits

100% of contracted rate for Task 1

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

2.1.2.4 (Task 1) Irrigation

Services

Follow Irrigation schedule provided by reclamation

Schedule changes should not exceed two (2) per year.

Progress Reports

PVID Water

Orders

Contacted by contractor

100% of contracted rate for Task 1

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

2.1.3 (Task 1) Irrigation

Services

Record irrigation schedule into

ArcGIS

QuickCapture

Data shall be recorded within 24 hours.

Progress Reports

PVID Water Orders

Site Visits

Data Downloads by

COR

100% of contracted rate for Task 1

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

2.2.2.2 (Task 2) Irrigation

System

Inspection and

Maintain

Alternate the use of irrigation pumps

100% unless only a single pump is operational

Progress Reports shall include pump hours.

Site Visists

100% of contracted rate for Task 2

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

2.3.2.2 (Task 3) Road

Maintenance

Do not disk into the levee road maintain road width of 24 feet.

100% Site Visits 100% of contracted rate for

Task 3

Contractor shall

Be responsible for maintenace to levee road at their expense if disking compromises width of levee road.

2.3.1.1 (Task 3) Road Maintenance

Minor maintenance to main, interior, and levee road

100% or corrects within 3 days

Site Visits 100% of contracted rate for Task 3

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

2.4.1.1 (Task 4) Chemical Application

Applicator shall have a Certified Pesticide

Applicators License

100% Applicators name and License shall be included with

Progress report when chemical is applied to site

100% of contracted rate for Task 4

5% deduction in irrigation rate if the AQL is not met.

Contractor shall be financially responsible for any fines that may result if a

Licensed applicator is not used.

2.4.1.2 (Task 4) Chemical Application

Pest Control

Advisor/Consultant

Recommendation.

Farmer may not exceed the rate of the recommendation. If recommendation exceeds label rate contractor shall not exceed the label rate.

100% Recommendation

Provided to

Reclamation

100% of contracted rate for Task 4

5% deduction in irrigation rate if

Contractor shall be financially responsible for any fines that may result if application rates are exceeded.

2.5.2.4 (Task 5) Management Meetings Meeting Cancelations should not exceed two (2) per year

Site Visits 100% of contracted rate for Task 5

5% deduction in irrigation rate if

Table 2 Current Irrigation Schedule at PVER. The LCR MSCP habitat types are honey mesquite

(HM) and cottonwood-willow (CW). LCR MSCP Phases 2 through 7 have honey mesquite on the east and west boarders. The field ports to the honey mesquite in Phases 2 through 7 remain closed during irrigation cycles unless Reclamation notifies the contractor to irrigate this habitat.

Table 2: PVER Irrigation Schedule

Field Numbering System Frequency

LCR MSCP Phases and habitat type

CDFW Field Numbers

PVID

Parcel

Numbers

February - October

November - January

1 HM 16 501007 No Irrigation No Irrigation

1 CW 15 501004 Twice per month No Irrigation

2 CW 17 501002 Twice per month No Irrigation

3 CW 18 501006 Twice per month No Irrigation

4 CW 12,13,14 501003 Twice per month No Irrigation

406001

731005

5 CW 9, 10 731006 Twice per month No Irrigation

731008

732004

731015

732003

6 CW 7, 8 731013 Twice per month No Irrigation

732001

730016

729005

7 CW 5, 6 730015 Twice per month No Irrigation

729004

730018

729003

8 HM 1 719002 Twice per month No Irrigation

9 HM 524005 No Irrigation No Irrigation

10 HM 523033

523034 523035 523036

No Irrigation No Irrigation

Figure 1: PVER Location Map

Figure 2: PVER managed acreage.

Figure 3: PVER map showing emergency access roads for Phases 1-8

Figure 4: PVER Phases 9-10.

Attachment (2): QASP

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Performance Requirement Summary

The work rendered under the contract is subject to Government inspection during all times of the Contractor’s work and after completion of the tasks. The PRS identifies critical performance measures the Government will use to evaluate the Contractor’s performance.

The Performance Objective lists activities the Contractor must perform to accomplish the

Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. However, the absence of any contract requirement from the PRS shall not detract from its enforceability or limit the rights or remedies of the Government under any other provision of the contract, including the clauses entitled

“Inspection of Services” and “Default.”

The PRS Table includes: Required Services, Task, Performance Standard, Acceptable Quality

Level, Surveillance Method, Payment Percent, and Incentives.

Government Quality Assurance

The contractor’s performance will be compared to the contract standards and performance requirements using the QASP.

Performance Standards and Method of Assessment

1. Standard: Apply up to eighteen irrigation cycles annually at PVER.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

2. Standard: Order water from PVID

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports, review water orders with PVID and conduct random inspections.

3. Canal Freeboard Freeboard measurements in accordance with para. 2.1.2.1.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

4. Standard: Follow irrigation schedule provided by Reclamation in accordance with para.

2.1.2.2.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports, PVID water reporting and conduct random inspections.

Attachment (2): QASP

5. Standard: Irrigation Data Collection in accordance with para 2.1.3.

Assessment: The COR will review ArcGIS QuickCapture data with monthly progress reports and PVID water reports.

6. Standard: Inspect and maintain damage to canals in accordance with para. 2.2.1.1 through 2.2.1.4

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

7. Standard: Inspect, operate and maintain electrical irrigation pumps in accordance with para 2.2.2.1 through 2.2.2.3.

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

8. Standard: Maintain roadways at PVER in accordance with para. 2.3.1 through 2.3.3.2

Assessment: The COR will review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

9. Standard: Chemicals will be applied by a licensed applicator following submittal of an application recommendation to Reclamation 100% of the time.

Assessment: The COR will receive a copy of the applicators license, review application recommendations, review progress reports and conduct random inspections.

Criteria for Evaluating Performance

The Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) describes the minimum level of acceptable performance from perfect performance for each listed service and how much error the Government is willing to accept. If performance fails to meet the AQL, the Government will invoke the negative incentive stated in the PRS Table.

The Incentives identifying positive and negative incentives that will be invoked for meeting for not meeting the AQL. The incentives are designed to motivate the contractor to perform at their best. The contractor will be rewarded with positive past performance reports for performance the meets or exceeds the AQL. The contractor will realize negative incentives in the form of negative past performance ratings.