36C78620Q0220-001.pdf

RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 36C78620Q0220

Post Date: 5/1/2020

Group Site Visit: 5/12/2020 at 10:00 am local

Original Response Date: 5/18/2020 at 4:00 pm EST

Applicable NAICS: 561730

Classification Code: S208

Set Aside Type: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

Period of Performance: Date of Award through 30 days

Issuing Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556

Place of Performance: HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038

Attachments: A – List of Trees Requiring Service

B – Performance Work Statement C – Wage Determination

DESCRIPTION

This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This is a solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 4:00 pm EST on 05/18/2020. The Government anticipates that responses to this announcement will result in a Firm Fixed Price Contract with FOB Destination and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussion. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at https://beta.sam.gov

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-05 Effective March 30, 2020.

This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 819.7005 VA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Procedures.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a business size standard of $8 million.

Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for providing tree trimming and removal services for the Houston National Cemetery.

PRICE SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material, equipment, tools and supplies to complete tree trimming and removal services for Houston National Cemetery following National Cemetery Administration standards. Units and services to be in accordance with Performance Work Statement, Technical Specifications, Performance Incentives/Disincentives, terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

The schedule price shall be all-inclusive, including all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Contract Line Items (CLINs). Offerors shall enter unit price and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the extended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended quoted price and the sum of the CLINs will be recomputed accordingly.

Offerors are to understand the quantities stated in the schedule are estimates for pricing purposes only.

Period of Performance: Date of award through 30 calendar days.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

CLIN

No.

Supplies/Services Est. Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

Large Trees (Over 40’ in height) – Pruning, Trimming, Cleanup, and Disposal of Waste & Debris

30 EA. $_________ $___________

0002 Medium Trees (40’ and under in height)

28 EA $_________ $___________

Pruning, Trimming, Cleanup, and Disposal of Waste & Debris

Large Trees (Over 40’ in height) Tree Removal, Stump Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal of Waste & Debris

17 EA $_________ $___________

Total Estimated Price

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

See Attachment A – Tree Work Sheet

See Attachment B – Performance Work Statement

Period of Performance: 30 days from receipt of award

SITE VISIT

Offerors are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the Houston National Cemetery, aside from the scheduled group site visit, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following personnel to make arrangements:

Houston National Cemetery, POC: Scott Weber Phone: 281-447-8686

A group site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2020 at 10:00 am local at Houston National Cemetery for vendors who would like to perform a walkthrough with the prospective COR, Scott Weber.

All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, no later than (3) calendar days before the closing date of the solicitation. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone.

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Offers must be submitted on company letterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote:

Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov) DUNS Number Point of Contact Name Telephone number Email Address

-Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services (Pages 2 - 3 of this solicitation)

-Technical Package for Evaluation

Capability Statement or Capability Summary Experience of Prime and Subcontractor(s) Relevant to Solicitation Requirements

Proposals shall be submitted via email to the following addresses:

Email: Kenneth.Dougherty@va.gov

EVALUATION PROCESS

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, based on price alone. The Contracting Officer will evaluate proposals in accordance with the diagram provided on page 5 of this document. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the applicable standards for non-price factors. For evaluation purposes the lowest price will be determined by calculating the total price of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in order to determine a total amount. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers on a lowest price basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b):

1. Price:

a. The Government may use various price analysis techniques and procedures to ensure a fair, reasonable, realistic price, and balanced pricing. An offer may be rejected if the contracting officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. Examples of such techniques include, but are not limited to the following:

(i) Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation.

(ii) Comparison of proposed prices to historical prices paid, whether by the Government or other than the Government, for the same or similar items.

(iii) Use of parametric estimating methods/application of rough yardsticks (such as dollars per pound or per horsepower, or other units) to highlight significant inconsistencies that warrant additional pricing inquiry.

(iv) Comparison with competitive published price lists, published market prices of commodities, similar indexes, and discount or rebate arrangements.

(v) Comparison of proposed prices with independent Government cost estimates.

(vi) Comparison of proposed prices with prices obtained through market research for the same or similar items.

(vii) Analysis of data other than certified cost or pricing data provided by the offeror

(viii) Price realism evaluates specific elements of each offeror’s proposed price estimate to determine whether the estimated proposed prices are realistic for the work to be performed; reflect a clear understanding of the requirements; and are consistent with the unique methods of performance and materials described in the offeror’s technical proposal.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Mar 2020) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Oct 2018) FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (Jul 2013) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (Oct 2018) VAAR 852.273-70 Late Offers (Jan 2003) VAAR 852.273-74 Award without Exchanges (Jan 2003)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 “Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Mar 2020)” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

FAR 52.252-1 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018):

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2008) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Jul

2019) (DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance (Jul 2018)

(DEVIATION)

VAAR 852.223-71 Safety and Health (Sep 2019) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2018) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984) VAAR 852.237-75 Key Personnel (Oct 2019) VAAR 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008) The clause at 52.212-5 “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Mar 2020) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: (b)(4), (b)(8), (b)(22)(i), (b)(27), (b)(29), (b)(30)(i), (b)(32)(i), (b)(35)(i), (b)(44), (b)(51), (b)(58), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(8), and (c)(9).

(c)(3) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

Employee Class

Monetary Wage – Fringe Benefits

Laborer, Grounds Maintenance, WG 3-1 $15.64 + $4.54 Tree Climber, GS 5-1 $14.43 Pruner, WG 2-1 $13.92 + $4.54

CL-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences

(c) Automobile Liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

End of Addenda

End of Document

Houston National Cemetery ‐ Tree WorkSheet FY 20

Attachment "A"

Line item Section Location Species DBH Height Maint. Req.

1 C 1077 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

2 C 1112A Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

3 D 142 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

4 D 433 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

5 E 1729 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

6 E 1826 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Remove

7 Triangle N/E Corner Pine 36 Over 40' Remove

8 N3 N/W Corner Pine 24 Over 40' Remove

9 N3 N/W Corner Pine 20 Over 40' Remove

10 N3 N/W Corner Pine 20 Over 40' Remove

11 N3 475 Pine 24 Over 40' Remove

12 M2 33 Pine 30 Over 40' Remove

13 R2 113 Pine 24 Over 40' Remove

14 R2 18 Pine 24 Over 40' Remove

15 R2 18 Pine 24 Over 40' Remove

16 R2 1 Water Oak 30 Over 40' Remove

17 A 1376 Live Oak 40 Over 40' Remove

18 Median 2 Across from R2 Water Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

19 Median 2 Across from R2 Water Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

20 Median 2 Across from R2 Water Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

21 R Street edge Elm 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

22 S1 Street edge Live Oak 20 40' and under Prune/Trim

23 S1 Front of Pond1 Live Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

24 S1 Front of Pond1 Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

25 S1 Front of Pond1 Live Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

26 S1 Front of Pond1 Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

27 S1 Front of pond2 Live Oak 24 40' and under Prune/Trim

28 S1 Front of pond2 Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

29 S1 Front of pond2 Live Oak 22 40' and under Prune/Trim

30 S1 Front of pond2 Live Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

31 S1 Front of pond2 Water Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

32 S1 Between 1&2 Live Oak 32 Over 40' Prune/Trim

33 Median 2 South end Live Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

34 Median3 North end Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

35 Median3 North end Live Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

36 S2 1 Live Oak 22 40' and under Prune/Trim

37 S2 338 Live Oak 22 40' and under Prune/Trim

38 S2 317 Live Oak 20 40' and under Prune/Trim

39 Median3 Midway Live Oak 12 40' and under Prune/Trim

40 Median3 Midway Water Oak 18 40' and under Prune/Trim

41 Median3 Midway Bur Oak 10 40' and under Prune/Trim

42 Median3 Midway Water Oak 10 40' and under Prune/Trim

43 Median3 South end Live Oak 22 Over 40' Prune/Trim

44 Median3 South end Live Oak 11 40' and under Prune/Trim

45 I Pond 3 Water Oak 20 40' and under Prune/Trim

46 I Pond 3 Water Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

36C78620Q0220

Houston National Cemetery ‐ Tree WorkSheet FY 20

Attachment "A"

47 J 2566 Live Oak 28 Over 40' Prune/Trim

48 J 1227 Live Oak 22 Over 40' Prune/Trim

49 J 947 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

50 J 444 Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

51 K 3299 Live Oak 20 40' and under Prune/Trim

52 K 2855 Live Oaks 20 Over 40' Prune/Trim

53 K 2210 Live Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

54 K 1781 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

55 K 1356 Live Oak 30 Over 40' Prune/Trim

56 K 1027 Live Oak 16 40' and under Prune/Trim

57 K 404 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

58 K 1494 Water Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

59 k 2404 Live Oak 30 Over 40' Prune/Trim

60 K2 869 Live Oak 18 Over 40' Prune/Trim

61 K2 619 Live Oak 14 40' and under Prune/Trim

62 K2 208 Water Oak 30 Over 40' Prune/Trim

63 L 3159 Live Oak 20 Over 40' Prune/Trim

64 L 3107 Live Oak 16 Over 40' Prune/Trim

65 A 1372 Live Oak 60 Over 40' Prune/Trim

66 A 1380 Live Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

67 A 1388 Live Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

68 A 1377 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

69 A 1405 Live Oak 50 Over 40' Prune/Trim

70 A 1429 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

71 A 1439 Live Oak 40 Over 40' Prune/Trim

72 A 1395 Live Oak 30 Over 40' Prune/Trim

73 A 1444 Live Oak 60 Over 40' Prune/Trim

74 A 1445 Live Oak 24 Over 40' Prune/Trim

75 A 1367 Live Oak 60 Over 40' Prune/Trim

ATTACHMENT B – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A.1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SERVICS

A.2. HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY:

Seventeen (17) large trees (Over 40 feet in height) are to be removed, including stump removal, and removal of waste and debris. Thirty (30) large trees (Over 40 feet in height) are to be trimmed/pruned with removal of waste and debris. Twenty-eight (28) medium trees (40 feet and under in height) are to be trimmed/pruned with removal of waste and debris. Work shall be performed on trees and stumps, as indicated on the accompanying Tree Work Sheet (noted as Attachment A).

A.3. Certified Arborist:

A.3.1. “Certified Arborist” shall serve as the “site manager” for this contract and will be provided by the Contractor for not less than eight (8) hours a day whenever work is being performed - other than trash and debris pick-up. The Certified Arborist must have not less than three (3) years experience as a direct supervisor of a commercial tree maintenance operation that included removal, trimming, and stump removal in commercial, industrial, or public sites. The Certified Arborist shall ensure all specifications are being met, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, and ensure employees are adequately supervised and proper conduct is maintained. The certified arborist must be certified by International Society of Arboriculture, or other acceptable national or state certifying agency, society, or association.

A.4. Tree Removal/Stump Grinding:

A.4.1. Existing trees and stumps indicated on the Tree Work Sheet (See Attachment A) for removal shall be cut down under the instruction/guidance of a Contractor provided Certified Arborist.

A.4.2. All trees shall be topped prior to falling and all limbs over 3 ½” in diameter must be lowered to the ground by ropes. The Contractor shall take every precaution to prevent any falling branches or trees from damaging any headstones, adjacent plant material or structures

A.4.3. The stumps are to be ground to a minimum of 6” and a maximum of 8" below soil level, or to the lateral roots, if reached before the specific depth. The Contractor shall never grind the stumps to the depth that would interfere with the roots of any adjacent tree(s) that the Government will retain. The cavity of the stump is to be filled with high quality, weed free topsoil and tamped to meet the existing grade.

A.4.4. All wood chip particles and debris from the tree and stump removal shall be cleaned up thoroughly and removed from the cemetery grounds.

A.4.5. Any damage or breakage during the performance of these services by the Contractor shall be repaired, replaced, given remedial and/or corrective treatment and cleaned up by the Contractor at the Government’s satisfaction and at no additional cost to the Government.

A.5. PRUNING/TRIMMING STANDARDS:

A.5.1 The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all pruning cuts shall be made just outside the collar or shoulder ring (branch bark ridge/swollen trunk collar) close to parent stem so that healing can readily start under normal conditions.

A.5.2. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that when reducing the tree height and spread, he/she shall retain the natural shape of the tree by removing the entire lateral branches back to their point of origin also known as drop crotching or thinning.

A.5.3. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all limbs one inch in diameter or over must be precut to prevent splitting. All branches and/or tree material 3 1/2" in diameter or larger shall be lowered by proper lowering methods, such as using ropes.

A.5.4. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all trees shall be pruned and shaped to retain the trees natural crown characteristics and patterns.

A.5.5. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all trees shall have the live branches removed to permit penetration of sunlight and circulation of air through the canopy in conjunction to the aesthetic appearance, natural crown characteristics, and growth patterns.

A.5.6. The Contractor is responsible to ensure care when removing living and/or dead crossed or rubbing branches, where practicable, so the removal shall not leave large holes in the aesthetic appearance, natural crown characteristics and growth patterns of the tree.

A.5.7. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that, when pruning trees known to be diseased or susceptible to diseases, tools are disinfected with alcohol after each cut and between trees, where there is known to be danger of transmitting the disease on the tools.

A.5.8. The Contractor is responsible for reporting to the COR all of the following conditions: when old scars are not healing properly; where callus growth is not already established; visible girdling roots, and when there are any structural weaknesses such as but not limited to decayed trunk or branches, and split trunk/branch crotches.

A.5.9. The following methods of pruning are NOT acceptable therefore, the contractor is responsible to ensure that these methods are never performed: topping, stubbing, de-horning, and pollarding.

A.5.10. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that in lifting the bottom branches of the trees for under clearance, care shall be given to symmetrical appearance, esthetic appearance, natural crown characteristics and growth patterns of the trees.

A.5.11. In general, the Contractor shall ensure when reducing the size of a tree and with respect to retaining the tree’s natural crown characteristics and patterns, not more than 1/4 of the total area shall be reduced at a single operation, unless instructed in writing to do so by the COR.

A.5.12. The Contractor is required to dispose of all debris and other waste materials generated by his/her work at a licensed off-site landfill or recycling center, unless otherwise directed in writing by the COR.

NOTE: The Government will NOT provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract.

A.5.13. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to trees while performing pruning. The use of climbing spikes is prohibited, unless prior permission is obtained from the COR in writing, and on a tree by tree basis. This permission will only be granted in cases where there are no other means to access the work to be performed, as determined by the COR.

A.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The Contractor shall complete these services within a period of 30 calendar days from award of contract and/or notice to proceed with work to completion.

A.7. WORK HOURS AND MEETINGS:

All work shall be performed during the normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, except with the written permission of the COR. When emergency situations are caused by the Contractor, then he/she shall make arrangements with the COR to work on weekends to correct/eliminate the emergency in order to meet the period of performance. The Government shall not compensate the Contractor for emergency situations caused by the Contractor.

A.7.1. After Normal Hours On-Call/Emergency Situations:

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a point-of-contact to receive emergency calls from the COR.

The point-of-contact shall be available on a 24-hour basis during weekends, Federal Holidays and after normal hours of operation. The Contractor is to provide phone, pager and cell phone numbers for emergency and/or after hours situations.

A.7.2. The Contractor shall respond to all emergency requests within one (1) hour of the initial emergency call. Repairs shall be made as expeditiously as circumstances allow and/or within (24) hours upon initial emergency call. Emergency requests warrant more rapid than routine response in order to safeguard the situation and secure the parameters to ensure a safe condition. The Contractor shall keep the COR fully informed of the situation and what action will be taken to secure and correct the situation.

A.7.3. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR daily for the purpose of establishing a work schedule and to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony. These daily meetings are also an opportunity for the Contractor to ask questions and ensure he/she understands the off-limit areas, which may vary, depending on the event. The site manager can thus assign tasks accordingly throughout the rest of the Cemetery - so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely fashion, the COTR may then do so.

A.7.4. A list of scheduled ceremonies will be provided the week prior to the event, and a list of scheduled funerals will be provided the day prior to the service. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any funeral, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity or security of the event is compromised. The Contractor is solely responsible for staying abreast of all such upcoming events and when in doubt, he/she must ask the COR. The Contractor shall meet with the COR at the end of each day to determine work completed and ensure that work is on schedule.

A.7.5. In the absence of the COR, the Contractor shall meet with the Alternate COR and/or Grounds Foreman of this contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) will be designated at the time of award.

A.7.6. The Contractor may be required when deemed necessary by the COR to attend a meeting with the COR or other Government personnel.

A.7.7. The Contractor’s performance will be measured based on how timely and adequately he/she accomplishes and completes the weekly work schedules.

A.8. RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING:

A.8.1. The Contractor's site manager or his designee shall provide the COR with weekly written accurate reports identifying the following: All trees per species and location that have been removed and the stump removed (stump grinding), and/or all trees per species and location that have been trimmed/pruned to completion. These lists will be provided on not less than a weekly basis, and shall identify all of the above work that took place within the previous seven days. The site manager shall also provide upon request a plan of action for the upcoming week, regarding what removal and stump grinding shall occur for specific areas.

A.8.2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary and current licenses, permits, vehicular insurance and registration, Workman’s Compensatory

Liability Insurance, property liability insurance etc., prior to the start date of these services. The Contractor gaining award shall provide the Contracting Officer copies of these required documents immediately after award of contract.

A.9. UTILITY LINES COMPLIANCE: Where pruning/stump grinding/tree removal conflicts with existing utility/service lines (above ground/below ground), the corresponding utilities company/cemetery staff shall be notified and the Contractor shall obtain any necessary permits/ blue prints and cooperate with the utilities company/cemetery staff to avoid any damage or liability, and provide a safe work environment for his/her employees.

A.10. GENERAL PARAMETERS:

A.10.1. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all work shall be done in a manner that safeguards all VA visitors, employees, and public. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all actions initiated and/or completed by his/her employees. Furthermore, the Contractor and his/her employees shall have a clear understanding of, and be sensitive to, such environmental issues as ground water contamination, wetlands, etc., and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations.

A.10.2. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning any cemetery structures that are soiled or stained as a result of Contractor’s performance. The Contractor shall wash-down with water all soiled or stained structures and grounds at the end of each workday. No hazardous chemicals are to be used at anytime on Government property. The Contractor shall bear all costs associated with washing and cleaning. Any such washing/cleaning shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR prior to washing/cleaning.

A.10.3. At the end of each day the Contractor shall remove all debris from the cemetery site resulting from the work, unless otherwise specified by the COR. The Contractor shall ensure at all times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. NOTE: The Government shall NOT provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract.

A.10.4. Adequate warning devices, barricades, guards, flagmen or other necessary precautions shall be provided by the Contractor for the protection, safety, and warning of all pedestrians and vehicular traffic within the area.

A.10.5. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work at or near the site of work for this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any other Contractors and with Government employees and shall carefully adapt scheduling and performance of work, needing any direction, it shall be provided by the COR. The Contractor is responsible for reporting to the COR any problems or questions that may arise with any other personnel on site during the period of performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not take it upon him or herself to resolve any problems or issues with other on-site Contractors or employees, but rather shall leave it to the COR to resolve the issue.

A.10.6. The Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment on any turf area except when authorized in writing by the COR.

A.10.7. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, the work often requires contact with, and exposure to, grieving individuals. Contractor personnel must exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, composure and stability at all times.

A.10.8. The Government will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or theft of contractor items.

Contractor shall be responsible for acceptable standards of housekeeping and custodial maintenance of Department of Veterans Affairs facilities used by Contractor's employees.

A.10.9. Electricity and water will be furnished by the Government.

A.10.10. The COR may designate an area for the Contractor to use to store a limited amount of supplies or equipment, if available.

A.10.11. The COR will designate an area for Contractor employees to take lunch and other breaks.

ATTACHMENT C – WAGE DETERMINATION

"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.: 2015-5233 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 14 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/23/2019 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.80 for calendar year 2020 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 $10.80 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 2020. 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: Texas

Area: Texas Counties of Austin Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston Harris Liberty Montgomery Waller

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 16.01 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 17.97 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.11 01020 - Administrative Assistant 29.37 01035 - Court Reporter 29.01 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 12.97 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.58 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 15.91 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.80 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 16.15 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 19.42 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.75 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.75 01111 - General Clerk I 14.24 01112 - General Clerk II 15.53 01113 - General Clerk III 17.44 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 21.53 01141 - Messenger Courier 14.20 01191 - Order Clerk I 18.00 01192 - Order Clerk II 19.90 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.00

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 19.02 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 21.20 01270 - Production Control Clerk 23.39 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.75 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 17.26 01311 - Secretary I 17.26 01312 - Secretary II 19.31 01313 - Secretary III 21.53 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 17.36 01410 - Supply Technician 29.37 01420 - Survey Worker 17.79 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 13.02 01531 - Travel Clerk I 14.24 01532 - Travel Clerk II 15.38 01533 - Travel Clerk III 16.44 01611 - Word Processor I 16.20 01612 - Word Processor II 18.19 01613 - Word Processor III 20.35 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 25.76 05010 - Automotive Electrician 23.79 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 21.96 05070 - Automotive Worker 21.96 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 20.23 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 25.96 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 21.96 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 25.76 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 19.40 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.83 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 21.96 05310 - Painter Automotive 23.79 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 22.88 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.40 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 25.76 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 11.75 07041 - Cook I 11.92 07042 - Cook II 13.84 07070 - Dishwasher 10.60 07130 - Food Service Worker 11.21 07210 - Meat Cutter 12.91 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.79 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 18.32 09040 - Furniture Handler 11.95 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.70 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 14.58 09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 16.82 09130 - Upholsterer 18.32 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 12.06 11060 - Elevator Operator 10.70 11090 - Gardener 17.42 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 10.70 11150 - Janitor 10.70 11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 13.10 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.76 11260 - Pruner 11.70 11270 - Tractor Operator 15.98 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 13.10 11360 - Window Cleaner 11.98 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 16.58

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 20.64 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 34.54 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 35.10 12020 - Dental Assistant 17.02 12025 - Dental Hygienist 35.52 12030 - EKG Technician 25.92 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 25.92 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 16.58 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 19.05 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 21.32 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 23.76 12100 - Medical Assistant 15.63 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 22.70 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 18.34 12190 - Medical Record Technician 20.52 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 19.67 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 39.75 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.53 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 14.09 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.38 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 17.26 12235 - Optical Dispenser 16.79 12236 - Optical Technician 16.82 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 19.18 12280 - Phlebotomist 16.28 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 31.21 12311 - Registered Nurse I 30.36 12312 - Registered Nurse II 38.37 12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 38.37 12314 - Registered Nurse III 44.91 12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 44.91 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 53.84 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 25.93 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 24.06 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.00 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.25 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 33.33 13041 - Illustrator I 21.02 13042 - Illustrator II 26.04 13043 - Illustrator III 31.85 13047 - Librarian 29.40 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 13.23 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 26.55 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 16.48 13061 - Media Specialist I 19.16 13062 - Media Specialist II 21.43 13063 - Media Specialist III 23.89 13071 - Photographer I 18.96 13072 - Photographer II 21.20 13073 - Photographer III 26.27 13074 - Photographer IV 32.13 13075 - Photographer V 38.87 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 16.62 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 21.82 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 17.42 14042 - Computer Operator II 19.49 14043 - Computer Operator III 21.72 14044 - Computer Operator IV 24.14 14045 - Computer Operator V 26.57 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 26.04

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 17.42 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 24.14 14170 - System Support Specialist 37.07 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 33.08 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 40.02 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 47.98 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 33.08 15060 - Educational Technologist 34.80 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 47.98 15080 - Graphic Artist 26.72 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 47.55 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 47.55 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 47.55 15090 - Technical Instructor 27.50 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 33.64 15110 - Test Proctor 22.20 15120 - Tutor 22.20 16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 10.33 16030 - Counter Attendant 10.33 16040 - Dry Cleaner 13.25 16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 10.33 16090 - Presser Hand 10.33 16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 10.33 16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 10.33 16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 10.33 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 14.01 16220 - Tailor 15.08 16250 - Washer Machine 11.32 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 21.05 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 25.22 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 16.85 21030 - Material Coordinator 23.39 21040 - Material Expediter 23.39 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 12.83 21071 - Order Filler 12.67 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 16.85 21110 - Shipping Packer 16.27 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 16.27 21140 - Store Worker I 12.76 21150 - Stock Clerk 18.05 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 16.85 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 16.85 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 34.35 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 27.09 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 32.91 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 34.35 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 35.83 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 23.00 23050 - Aircraft Painter 31.11 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 27.09 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 31.11 23080 - Aircraft Worker 29.10

23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 29.10 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 32.91

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 21.10 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 17.93 23125 - Cable Splicer 29.54 23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 19.71 23140 - Carpet Layer 20.97 23160 - Electrician Maintenance 26.70 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 25.40 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 27.16 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.72 23260 - Fabric Worker 20.41 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 24.66 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 18.88 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 20.96 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 16.99 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.08 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 32.91 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 27.09 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 29.10 23391 - Gunsmith I 18.88 23392 - Gunsmith II 21.92 23393 - Gunsmith III 24.79 23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 23.46 Mechanic 23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 24.48 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 23.95 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 19.91 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 28.46 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 23.44 23470 - Laborer 12.83 23510 - Locksmith 23.47 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 28.62 23550 - Machinist Maintenance 24.02 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 14.94 23591 - Metrology Technician I 28.46 23592 - Metrology Technician II 29.70 23593 - Metrology Technician III 30.98 23640 - Millwright 26.77 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 18.99 23760 - Painter Maintenance 18.99 23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 27.23 23810 - Plumber Maintenance 25.74 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 24.79 23850 - Rigger 25.11 23870 - Scale Mechanic 21.92 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 20.32 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 19.63 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 23.89 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 24.95 23950 - Telephone Lineman 30.88 23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 23.11 23965 - Well Driller 23.54 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 24.79 23980 - Woodworker 18.88 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 18.06 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.65 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 13.48 24610 - Chore Aide 9.21

24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 18.06 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 18.06 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 22.20 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 20.95 25070 - Stationary Engineer 22.20 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 14.81 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 20.95 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 19.73 27007 - Baggage Inspector 12.52 27008 - Corrections Officer 21.05 27010 - Court Security Officer 23.02 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 17.90 27040 - Detention Officer 21.05 27070 - Firefighter 24.98 27101 - Guard I 12.52 27102 - Guard II 17.90 27131 - Police Officer I 28.75 27132 - Police Officer II 31.94 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 12.69 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 13.83 28043 - Carnival Worker 9.29 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 13.94 28310 - Lifeguard 12.38 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 15.60 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.38 28515 - Recreation Specialist 19.32 28630 - Sports Official 12.42 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 17.44 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 27.93 29020 - Hatch Tender 27.93 29030 - Line Handler 27.93 29041 - Stevedore I 26.00 29042 - Stevedore II 29.86 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 44.44 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 30.64 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 33.75 30021 - Archeological Technician I 21.56 30022 - Archeological Technician II 25.47 30023 - Archeological Technician III 30.62 30030 - Cartographic Technician 30.62 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 30.03 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 26.94 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 29.76 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 21.56 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 24.71 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 27.56 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 33.10 30081 - Engineering Technician I 20.02 30082 - Engineering Technician II 22.48 30083 - Engineering Technician III 25.15 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 31.09 30085 - Engineering Technician V 38.65 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 46.10 30090 - Environmental Technician 29.96 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 24.33 30210 - Laboratory Technician 30.91 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 28.14

30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 31.08 30240 - Mathematical Technician 33.68 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 22.52 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 27.90 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 34.12 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 41.27 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 29.76 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 30.62 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 29.76 30461 - Technical Writer I 26.27 30462 - Technical Writer II 32.12 30463 - Technical Writer III 38.86 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 28.24 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 34.17 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 40.96 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 28.24 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 28.24 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 29.63 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 36.05 30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 27.56 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer Senior (see 2) 30.48 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 34.17 31020 - Bus Aide 14.48 31030 - Bus Driver 20.82 31043 - Driver Courier 14.42 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 10.12 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 15.71 31310 - Taxi Driver 13.64 31361 - Truckdriver Light 15.71 31362 - Truckdriver Medium 18.98 31363 - Truckdriver Heavy 20.33 31364 - Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer 20.33 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 16.66 99030 - Cashier 10.28 99050 - Desk Clerk 11.72 99095 - Embalmer 34.72 99130 - Flight Follower 28.24 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 11.66 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 12.71 99260 - Marketing Analyst 35.05 99310 - Mortician 38.17 99410 - Pest Controller 18.07 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 16.80 99710 - Recycling Laborer 18.00 99711 - Recycling Specialist 21.97 99730 - Refuse Collector 16.08 99810 - Sales Clerk 12.66 99820 - School Crossing Guard 14.04 99830 - Survey Party Chief 25.50 99831 - Surveying Aide 17.45 99832 - Surveying Technician 22.05 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 12.81 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 16.20 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 12.81

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: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or $786.93 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 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 and 4 weeks after 15 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 ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.