A.02.13 WES - PWS Initial Draft.pdf

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Attached to: Raystown Lake Wildlife Enhancement Service
Solicitation number: W912DR22Q0051
Issued by: Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Baltimore

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Performance Work Statement

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District

Raystown Lake Project Wildlife Enhancement Services

1.0 Introduction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake is requesting wildlife enhancement services. Contractors shall be capable of providing services on Federal lands. All work will be performed on the Raystown Lake Project, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

2.0 Background. Raystown is home to numerous wildlife species and it’s the Corps responsibility to manage its lands to benefit these species. The services performed as part of this contract will provide benefits to Raystown’s forest and wildlife resource for years to come.

3.0 General Requirements. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, equipment operators, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform wildlife enhancement services on the Raystown Lake Project in accordance with the specifications contained herein. Services include seedling plantings, tree/shrub plantings, tree girdling, forest mowing, deer fence removal, wildlife habitat structure installation, vernal pond creation, and hemlock woolly adelgid treatments.

The Contractor will not perform wildlife enhancement services under any conditions where the task cannot be completed properly to obtain the Government’s goal. Raystown’s Operation Project Manager (OPM) or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), based on independent judgment, may halt work based on inappropriate weather.

The Contractor and all Contractor employees shall be subject to the rules and regulations provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 327, during the performance of this contract. Upon request a copy of these provisions can be provided by the Government.

Any work performed outside the scope of this contract must be negotiated in advance. Failure to acquire advance approval will result in the Contractor not being compensated for the work performed outside the scope.

3.1 Work Task Description. There are eight (8) line items as summarized below. The

Contractor must provide a bid for all line items to be considered for award.

3.1.1 Seedling Plantings.

The Contractor shall provide and plant five thousand (5,000) seedlings in six (6) locations across the Project. Planting locations may vary, but the total number of seedlings will remain the same.

Table 1. Seedling Plantings.

If a species is unavailable or has insufficient quantities, the Contractor may utilize a comparable species, pending Government approval. The Government reserves the right to change quantities at each location, but the overall quantity shall not change. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of their purchase receipt(s) to serve as proof that the required sizes and quantities of each species was purchased. The Contactor shall notify the Government upon receipt of seedling orders. All seedlings shall be planted within two (2) weeks of deliver to the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to starting each planting day.

Seedlings shall be planted from April 5 – May 28, 2022; October 12 – November 17, 2022; and/or April 5 – May 28, 2023. Planting operations shall be performed only during periods when beneficial results can be obtained. When drought, excessive moisture, or other unsatisfactory conditions exist; work shall be stopped until favorable conditions exist. Seedlings shall be set plumb and held in position until sufficient soil has been firmly placed around the roots. At least two inches of mineral soil should cover the first lateral root. Seedlings shall be planted by placing the root collar at the soil line or no more than 1/2 inch deep. Each seedling should be set firmly in the ground so that it passes the tug test. Soil around the roots should be packed so that there are no air pockets around or adjacent to the roots. The seedlings shall be planted at minimum 10'x10' spacing. The roots of each seedling must be placed so that they assume a near natural position. The roots must not be twisted (corkscrew). Seedlings shall be planted with a tool capable of opening a vertical hole deep enough to allow proper placement of the roots while avoiding soil compaction. Each seedling should stand erect, perpendicular to the horizontal plane, not perpendicular to the slope of the ground.

Spots which are considered unsatisfactory for planting are loose mounds of soil, rotten wood, clumps of dead vegetation, abnormal depressions, or spots in which free water appears in the planting hole.

If any of the aforementioned conditions are not met the Government reserves the right to withhold payment. Maps of the planting locations are in Appendix A.

3.1.2 Tree/Shrub Plantings.

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Total: 185.70 400 400 450 450 350 400 400 400 400 350 5,000

Location Acres

Species

Total Seedlings

The Contractor shall provide and plant thirty-five (35) 4'-6' evergreen tree species, sixty five (65) 4'-6' fruit trees, and fifty (50) five (5) gallon fruit bearing shrubs in four (4) locations across the Project. Planting locations may vary, but the total number of plantings will remain the same.

Table 2. Tree/Shrub Plantings.

Only standard trees shall be utilized, dwarf or semi-dwarf are not acceptable. A list of acceptable species is listed below. A mixture of these species shall be utilized. If a species is unavailable or has insufficient quantities, the Contractor may utilize a comparable species, pending Government approval. The Government reserves the right to change quantities at each location, but the overall quantity shall not change. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of their purchase receipt(s) to serve as proof that the required sizes and quantities of each species was purchased. The Contactor shall notify the Government upon receipt of tree/shrub orders. All trees/shrubs shall be planted within two (2) weeks of deliver to the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to starting each planting day.

All fruit tree plantings at Maintenance Hill, highlighted in green in Table 2, shall be fenced using a minimum 10' section of galvanized fencing that stands a minimum of 48" in height. The fencing shall be secured using two (2) 60" metal t-posts that are set 180o from each other. The fencing shall be secured to the t-posts using metal wire. A 24" Coco Mat shall also be used for each planting.

All shrub plantings shall have 4' tall black plastic deer fencing installed using three (3) 5' white oak stakes for support. A 24" Coco Mat shall also be used for each planting.

All plantings shall be fertilized using fertilizer tablets such as Forestry Suppliers’ Fertilizer Tablets 20-10-5 Planting Tablets.

Trees/shrubs shall be planted from April 5 – May 28, 2022; October 12 – November 17, 2022; and/or April 5 – May 28, 2023. Trees/shrubs shall be set plumb and held in position until sufficient soil has been firmly placed around the roots or ball. At least two inches of mineral soil should cover the first lateral root. They shall be planted by placing the root collar at the soil line or no more than 1/2 inch deep. Each shrub and tree should be set firmly in the ground so that it totally resists movement. Soil around the roots should be packed so that there are no air pockets around or adjacent to the roots. The roots of each planted tree must be so placed that they assume a near natural

Location Acres Evergreen Tree

Quantity (4-6')

Fruit Tree Quantity

(4-6')

Berry Shrub Quantity

(5 gal.)

Total Quantity

Bowsers Orchard Hedgerows 2.60 10 10 10 30 HG-1 Hedgerow 1.14 5 5 5 15 Gate 35 Hedgerows 3.16 20 20 15 55 Maintenance Hill 1.33 0 30 20 50

Total: 8.23 35 65 50 150 position. The roots must not be twisted (corkscrew). Trees shall be planted with a tool capable of opening a vertical hole deep enough to allow deep placement of the roots while avoiding soil compaction. Each planted tree should stand erect, perpendicular to the horizontal plane not perpendicular to the slope of the ground. Spots which are considered unsatisfactory for planting are loose mounds of soil, rotten wood, clumps of dead vegetation, abnormal depressions, or spots in which free water appears in the planting hole.

A combination of evergreen trees, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

• Fraser fir (Abies fraseri)

• White spruce (Picea glauca)

• Norway spruce (Picea abies)

A combination of fruit trees, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• American crabapple (Malus glaucescens)

• Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

• Mulberry (Morus spp.)

• Apple (Malus spp.)

• Pear (Pyrus spp.)

• Plum (Prunus Americana)

• Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)

• Peach (Prunus persica)

• Cherry (Prunus avium)

• Hazelnut (Corylus americana)

A combination of fruit bearing shrubs, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

• Black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)

• Low bush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)

• Elderberry (Sambucus)

• Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

• Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)

All trees/shrubs shall have a 100% guarantee after one growing season. A survivability survey will be conducted by the Government during the 2023 growing season. All trees exhibiting significant decline or dead trees shall be replaced, at the Contractors expense, with new trees of the original species mixture and in accordance with contract specifications from October 12? – November 17, 2023.

If any of the aforementioned conditions are not met the Government reserves the right to withhold payment. Maps of the planting locations are in Appendix B.

3.1.3 Tree Girdling.

Girdling a tree is a traditional method of killing trees without felling them and often used as a practice to enhance wildlife habitat. In this case, girdled trees may promote suitable roosting sites for forest dwelling bat species. Tree girdling shall be completed October 1 – December 31, 2022

The Contractor shall girdle a total of 10 trees in one (1) bat conservation enhancement area at the Project. All trees to be girdled will be identified and field marked by the Government. Trees identified to be girdled will be marked with a blue “G”. An approximate location map is provided in Appendix C.

The Contractor shall ensure that the girdling method used severs the bark and cambium layer and that the sever (ring) created extends entirely around the trunk of the tree. The ring must be wide enough and deep enough to prevent the cambium layer from growing back, but not deep to the extent that the heartwood of the tree is compromised and creates an immediate felling hazard. Any leafing branches on the trunk below the girdling ring must be cut off to completely ensure successful killing of the tree.

3.1.4 Forest Mowing.

The Contractor shall complete approximately 21.73 acres of forest mowing at four (4) locations across the Project. Forest mowing shall be completed in accordance with the following specifications and Table 3. Maps of the forest mowing locations are provided in Appendix D.

a) Equipment to be used for this project must be a forestry type mowing machine with suitable cutting devices such as a “hydroax”, “Fecon”, or other suitable cutting head mounted on a machine capable of negotiating forest terrain. All machines used for this project must be of at least 90hp with high flow hydraulics. The Government reserves the right to reject any piece of equipment, based on independent judgment, which will not safely and adequately complete the job.

b) Vegetation to be mowed consists of nuisance/invasive plants, shrubs, vines, and all undesirable trees under six (6) inches diameter at breast height. Desirable tree species such as oaks, hickories, dogwood, and serviceberry may be reserved where possible.

c) Forest mowing shall occur October 1 – December 31, 2022.

d) The Contractor shall notify the Government, at least one day (24 hours) prior to beginning each unit. The Contractor shall meet with a Government representative onsite before any work begins. The meeting will involve a walkthrough of the unit and review of contract specifications.

e) The Contractor shall notify the Government, within one day (24 hours) after completion of each unit. The Contractor shall meet with a Government representative onsite after completion of each unit. The meeting will involve a walkthrough of the unit and review of contract specifications. Mowing equipment shall not be removed from the unit until work has been inspected and approved by the Government.

f) All vegetation designated for removal shall be completely severed and mulched. The maximum allowable stump height is six (6) inches above ground level.

g) Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the residual stand. Preventing residual stand damage is the responsibility of the Contractor. When in the opinion of the Government, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Government may deduct the assessed damage value from the Contractor’s invoice. The value will be determined by the Government.

h) All equipment will be cleaned of soil and debris before being moved onsite, between units, and offsite to prevent spread of invasive species.

Table 3. Forest Mowing.

3.1.5 Wildlife Habitat Structures.

The Contractor shall provide and install wildlife nesting structures for a variety of wildlife species at various locations across the Project and in accordance with the following specifications:

Nest Structures:

Nest or den boxes should be made of rough-cut cypress, cedar, redwood, or other rot resistant wood (cedar is preferred).

Boxes shall not be constructed of metal or plastic or treated with creosote, green preservative (a.k.a., “pressure treated”) or finishes with pentachlorophenol as an ingredient.

Boxes shall not be painted or stained.

For ventilation several ⅝" holes should be drilled near the top of a box on both sides, with an exception for duck nest boxes.

Four ⅜" diameter holes should be drilled in the bottom of each box for drainage.

¼" galvanized hardware cloth or plastic mesh shall be attached to the inside front panel of all duck nest boxes.

A hinged side or roof should be designed to allow easy access for box maintenance. All metal parts should be stainless steel to reduce likelihood of rust.

Wood screws or concrete coated nails are recommended for box construction.

Galvanized nails should be avoided, due to their tendency to loosen with wood expansion.

The box floorboard should be recessed at least ¼" up from the bottom of the sides.

Unit Location Acres 1 River Road 11.23 2 Upper Corners 5.33 3 Upper Corners 1.01 4 Stony Batter 4.16

21.73Total:

The top of the box should be flush with the sides or be slightly overhanging, with a front overhang of at least 2".

Do not add perches to box designs as this will attract and benefit non-native house sparrows and European starlings.

Boxes should be firmly attached to a support post (metal or wood), building or tree. Bluebird and flicker boxes shall use a smooth metal pole (3/4") using pole clamps to attach to nest box. Lag screws and washers are the preferred means to attach boxes as one can loosen the screws as a tree grows.

Predator guards shall be installed on wood duck, bluebird, and flicker boxes. Guards should be made of 26-gauge galvanized metal.

Nest boxes (wood duck, screech owl, flicker) shall have white pine wood shavings/chips placed in box.

Table 5. Wildlife Habitat Structures.

Species Height from Ground (ft.) Mounting Quantity Bluebird Box 6 Metal Pole 10 Flicker 10 Metal Pole 6 Screech Owl 12 Tree 6

Wood Duck 6-10

(above high-water mark) Post 7

Bat Boxes 14 Post 12 Turtle Platforms N/A Anchored 4 Cover Cap Pole Covers for Bat Roosts

N/A 27

Bat boxes shall be ordered from Batmanagement.com, Colony Lodge - Universal 4 Chamber Bat House Green with mounting kit. The bat box shall be mounted to a wood post (pressure-treated 4" x 6" x 16') cemented 2.5'+ into the ground. The post shall have a post protector/saver wrapped around bottom.

Turtle platforms shall be constructed per the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Habitat Management Section guidelines in Appendix E. Each basking habitat platform is 84" x 49" in dimension and constructed of rough-cut hemlock or poplar lumber. Wooden structures allow turtles to gain a better claw-hold when compared to other plastic or rock structures. The structures are designed to float, as turtles prefer sites out of the water where they may gain higher body temperatures, therefore they are anchored in place with two concrete blocks and galvanized or stainless-steel wire rope. Reflectors are placed on all four corners of the structures to warn boaters about the floating object. Structures should be placed in relatively shallow water, between depths of 2-10'.

A total of 27 CoverCap pole covers shall be installed to 27 BrandenBark Artificial Bat Roost structures at various locations throughout the Project. You can find information on the CoverCap in Appendix F. The BrandenBark poles are approximately 16' x 6" x 6". The Contractor is responsible for figuring out what size caps that will fit on top of the BrandenBark structures. To apply CoverCap pole covers, the Contractor will need four 2" aluminum or galvanized nails. Drive one nail through each of the four “tabs” on the CoverCap to secure it to the top of the pole.

The nesting/habitat structures shall be installed from May 1 – August 31, 2022, and in accordance with the specifications contained herein, Table 5, and instructions in Appendix G. Maps of the locations are within Appendix H. Exact locations for installation shall be determined on-site in conjunction with Raystown staff.

Locations are subject to change. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate a PA One Call prior to digging to ensure no impact to underground utilities.

3.1.6 Vernal Pond Construction.

The Contractor shall construct four (4) 30' x 40' x 24" vernal ponds in four (4) locations across the Project. See Appendix I for specific pond construction details and material suppliers:

1) Use a dozer to dig a shallow depression in the soil. Make the depression 6 - 8" deeper than the desired water depth so that soil can later be placed over the liner. A small dam may need to be built along the low end of the site to make the outer edge of the vernal pond level.

2) Place a geo-textile pad in the depression. The geo-textile pad protects the liner from puncture by sharp rocks or sticks.

3) Place the synthetic liner on top of the geo-textile pad. Liners must be “fish grade” or “aquatic safe” that do not contain toxic chemicals that kill aquatic life. Liners made of EPDM (ethylene propylene monomer) that is 45 mils thick, or PCV (polyvinyl chloride) that is 30 mils thick will be acceptable.

4) Place another geo-textile pad on top of the synthetic liner.

5) Anchor the top edges of the synthetic liner and geo-textile fabric pads with wire stakes or large nails with washers placed approximately 24" apart. The stakes keep the liner from being pushed down into the depression when it is being covered with soil.

6) Use the dozer to cover the liner with 6 - 8" of soil. The dozer will not harm the liner if it rides on top of the soil that it is pushing over the liner. Avoid turning the dozer while on top of the liner (turns will tear the liner).

7) Seed the exposed area with FACW Wetland Meadow Mix. This seed mix is available through Ernst Conservation Seeds item number ERNMX-122. Mulch the exposed soil to reduce erosion.

Vernal pond construction shall occur August 1 – December 31, 2022. Construction shall be done in accordance with the specifications contained herein and instructions in Appendix I. Location maps are included in Appendix J. Exact locations shall be determined on-site in conjunction with Raystown staff. All equipment will be cleaned of soil and debris before being moved onsite, between units, and offsite to prevent spread of invasive species. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate a PA One Call prior to digging to ensure no impact to underground utilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to conduct a wetland determination to make sure area is not a wetland.

3.1.7 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Treatments.

Insecticide tablets containing the active ingredient imidacloprid (e.g., CoreTect, which also contains fertilizer) shall be used to treat 1,500 eastern hemlock trees for HWA.

Insecticide tablets are convenient, effective, and protect hemlock trees for up to five years. Release of the active ingredient from the tablet is dependent on adequate soil moisture. Applications can occur when soils are dry in summer, but imidacloprid release requires tablets to be moistened. If soils are dry at the time of application, watering following treatment is required. Do not apply tablets to saturated soils.

Tablets shall be placed 2 - 5" below the soil surface and spaced evenly around the tree within 6 - 24" of the trunk and along the dripline of infested trees at a rate of two to three tablets per inch of DBH. Once placed, the tablets must be completely covered with soil. Do not apply more than 450 tablets per acre per calendar year (0.5 pound imidacloprid). All treated trees shall be marked with a paint band around the entire bole of the tree at DBH. The Contractor shall use Nelson Aero Spot Marking Paint, Pink- Glo.

All treatments shall be performed in accordance with the chemical label and safety data sheet. The Contractor may propose similar alternative treatment methods, but alternative treatments shall be approved by the Government prior to implementation.

Post treatment the Contractor shall submit a report of all treatments conducted. The report, at a minimum, shall contain tree number, diameter at breast height (dbh) for each treated tree, number of tablets used per tree, and total number of trees treated within each stand.

All treatments shall occur May 1 – October 31, 2022. Treatments shall be performed in accordance with the specifications contained herein. Maps of the treatment locations are within Appendix K.

3.2 Period of Performance. Services provided under this Contract must occur during designated time periods. The period of performance for this contract shall run from date of award – November 17, 2023. The Contractor may complete work tasks from 6:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless prior approval is given by the OPM or their representative.

The Contractor shall be prepared to commence activities within fourteen (14) days following approval of all deliverables by the OPM. The Contractor shall not start work

Active Ingredient

Insectidice Formulation

PPE

Application

Method Recommended

Timing Tree Size

Duration of Control

Maximum Rater per Acre per Year

Imidicloprid CoreTect long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical resistant gloves, shoes plus socks

Soil Tablet

In spring after ground has thawed, or in fall once misture returns to soil and before soil cools

Any 4-6 years; can take

2 years for full dose to get up into the canopy

450 tablets (0.5 pounds) per acre per year until after acceptance of all deliverables listed in 3.5. Actual on-ground activity will be coordinated between the TPOC and the Contractor.

3.3 Compliance. All work conducted under this contract shall be performed in compliance with all County, State, and Federal laws, and regulations.

3.4 Pre-Work Conference. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-work conference before the commencement of work. The meeting will be held at Raystown at a time that is mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Government.

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables, within fourteen (14) days of contract award, to the TPOC:

Work Schedule (see Section 4.1) Quality Control Plan (see Section 4.2) Accident Prevention Plan (see Section 6.0) Pre-Screen Candidate E-Verify Program (see section 7.7) Proof of Insurance (see Section 10.0)

All documents must be approved by the Government before work commences.

4 Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall meet requirements established in the PWS, specifically Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary and within the timeframes required in Technical Exhibit 2, Deliverables Summary.

4.1 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall establish a work schedule outlining the order of all work performed under this contract, including dates and estimated times, for the OPM’s approval within 14 days of award. Variations from the schedule more than three days must be approved before work can continue. The schedule shall be resubmitted when variations of more than five days occur. This schedule will be used in part to provide a fair and accurate inspection of work. All schedules, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

4.2 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall establish a quality control plan for the performance requirements of this contract and shall provide for the OPM's approval a written detailed copy within 14 days of award. The contractor shall maintain the quality control plan throughout the contract and submit to the government if any changes are made for concurrence. The Contractor shall provide a signed letter to the OPM designating the name(s) of the Contractor’s QC(s) who will be physically present on site with authority and power to conduct all overall management, coordination, and supervision whenever work specified herein is being performed. This letter shall also include the QC(s) schedule(s) of work and contact information. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

5 Government Provided Materials.

5.1 EM 385-1-1. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall provide a “Safety and

Health Requirements Manual”. The updated manual can be found at the following website:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirements Manual.aspx.

5.2 Keys. Keys will be provided to the Contractor by the Government for executing the duties of this contract per Section 7.

5.3 GIS/Maps Files. Upon request by the Contractor the Government will provide maps and/or GIS files for all line items. In addition, other shapefiles such as aerial photography, topography, project boundary, project gates, project roads, trail systems, etc. can be provided.

6 Safety. The Contractor and Contract employees shall meet all applicable requirements of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 dated 30 November 2014 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” (website location http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385 -1-1.pdf), OSHA Regulations, and all State and Local safety codes while in performance of this contract.

6.1 Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall develop and submit a written detailed accident prevention plan. This plan must indicate in detail the general policies and procedures for safe operation in the accomplishment of this contract. A cover letter identifying the Contractor or Company name, address, phone number, email, contract number, and current year will accompany the plan. The plan will show how the Contractor intends to perform all services in full compliance with the safety requirements set forth in EM 385-1-1. A signed letter of certification which references the contract and current year and states if the original plan remains current (or lists changes if applicable) is acceptable following the base year pre-work conference. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

6.2 Safety Officer. The Contractor shall designate a Contract Employee to be responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties will include assuring applicable safety requirements are incorporated in work methods and inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures are in action.

6.3 Reporting. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and report to the OPM exposure data. All accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under this contract will be documented. All accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention shall be reported immediately.

6.4 The Contractor shall observe all speed limits and other posted traffic signs in the operation of vehicles and equipment. Trucks or other vehicles will be operated in a safe manner and will not be parked in unsafe positions.

7 Security. The Contractor and Contractor employees will ensure all gates and other areas will be secured, in the manner in which they were encountered, upon vacating the area.

7.1 Keys. If deemed necessary, a key will be provided to the Contractor to access areas exclusively for the performance of this contract. The key shall be returned to Government after all work tasks have been completed. If the key is not returned to the Government $300 will be deducted from the Contractor’s final invoice.

7.2 Restrictions. Any use of Government keys other than for the performance of this contract is strictly prohibited. Making or being in the possession of duplicate keys is prohibited.

Misuse of keys is grounds for dismissal of Contract employees or termination of the contract.

7.3 Loss. Any loss of keys will be reported to the Government within 24 hours. Any loss of the keys and/or failure to report the loss may result in the forfeiture of the key deposit and accepting the burden of reestablishing the integrity of the project lock and key system.

7.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD/HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.5 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). The Contractor shall receive a briefing/training (provided by the OPM) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the Project manager or his/her authorized representative. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the OPM NLT five calendar days after the completion of the training.

7.6 Escorts. The Contractor shall coordinate with the OPM and/or the facility security office for access when required. All contract employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

7.7 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen

Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the OPM within 14 days of award.

8 Personnel.

8.1 Contractor Personnel. A list of all employees required to satisfactorily perform the requirements of this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide adequate supervision of his/her employees to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

8.2 Requirements. All Contract employees must meet the following requirements prior to starting and during the performance of this Contract.

U.S. CITIZEN: Contract employees must be citizens of the United States of America, be an alien under lawful admittance for permanent residence as evidenced by an Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-151) or be able to present other INS evidence that employment will not affect his/her immigration status.

AGE: Contract employees must be at least 18 years of age.

DRIVERS LICENSE: Contract employees must possess a current driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

GENERAL: Contract employees must be in good health. The Contractor shall insure on-site representative(s) ability to communicate in the English language.

8.3 Misconduct. The Government reserves the right to dismiss Contract employees or terminate the contract for failure (single or repetitive) to meet any of the requirements and standards contained herein; or which causes discredit to the Government or Contractor, as determined by the OPM.

8.4 Behavior. The Contractor and Contract employees will hold themselves to the standard of acceptable behavior expected of the public and to all rules and regulations for Government property and facilities, while on project lands and/or in performance of Contract duties.

The OPM reserves the right to deem any behavior not addressed herein as unacceptable.

8.5 Drugs and Alcohol. Contract employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while in the performance of the contract.

8.6 Government Personnel. Government employees may be in close proximity to the Contractor’s designated area of work. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with all Government employees and shall not impede the work of others in any way.

9 Quality Assurance. The Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is subject to change during the life of this contract and the Contractor will be made aware of any changes. The quality assurance plan referenced below is included for information purposes only.

9.1 Inspections. The Government will inspect the Contractor’s services to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified, with deficiencies brought to the attention of the Contractor. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

9.2 Re-Inspection. Should it become necessary for the QA to perform re-inspections of defective work that was required to be redone and was not performed (due to failure of the Quality Control system), the government may withhold payment for the service that was not performed and document the Contractor’s performance as unsatisfactory.

9.3 Methods. The Government will monitor the Contractor’s services using the planned sampling method. The frequency of inspection will vary from not less than 25% of the work accomplished to 100%.

10 Insurance Requirements.

10.1 Required Insurance. Contractor shall provide insurance pursuant to the contract clause entitled, 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation. The Contractor shall procure and maintain the required insurance during the entire period of performance under the contract, following minimum insurance:

Type Amount Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence Bodily injury or death

Motor Vehicle Liability (for each motor vehicle): $200,000 per person Bodily injury or death $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage: $20,000 per occurrence

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability: $100,000 per person

10.2 Documentation. Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor shall furnish to the OPM a current certificate or written statement of insurance requirements of the contract.

Policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in policies adversely affecting the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the Laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer. Additionally, said policies shall list the Government as additionally insured.

11 Inspections, Deductions, and Default.

11.1 Inspections. All work shall be performed in an orderly fashion consistent with the specifications as outlined in this PWS. During the execution of the contract the OPM’s representative will conduct inspections of all wildlife enhancement services to determine applicable performance requirements, as outlined in Section 9, are being met. The Contractor will provide a letter stating that all work tasks have been completed in accordance with the contract requirements. Once the OPM receives this letter a final inspection of will be documented and an evaluation of timeliness and efficiency will be performed at this time.

11.2 Deficiencies. If any of the services, in any measure, do not conform with contract requirements the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

11.3 Deductions. If the Contractor fails to correct defects by re-performance and/or take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements in a timely fashion the Government may, by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service. These charges will be deducted from the Contractor’s next invoice (FAR52.246-4). The Contractor shall be provided an itemized breakdown of each deduction made.

11.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing damaged property to the satisfaction of the OPM due to Contractor negligence.

Repairs or replacement of damaged property must be made within seven days or less of the incident. The Government will make all necessary repairs or replacement of damaged property and all costs associated with said repairs or replacement will be deducted from the next invoice received from the Contractor.

11.3.2 Default of the contract shall be considered for various reasons relating to nonperformance of the contractual specifications. Following is a partial listing of reasons for which default may be considered:

Repetitive failure to adhere to contract specifications Repetitive deductions for non-performance Repetitive safety violations Repeated abuse of key privileges Excessive cases of damage to Government or private property

Excessive cases of substantiated public complaint

12 Invoices and Payment.

12.1 Invoices. For line items 1 and 3 – 8, the Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice after completion of the line item. For line item 2, the Contractor shall submit an itemized invoice for 75% of the bid price after completion of the line item. The Contractor may invoice for the remaining 25% of the bid price pending 100% survivability at contract end date of November 17, 2023.

Invoices shall accurately reflect work completed. Each invoice, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:

• Contractor name and address (exactly as it appears on the contract)

• Contract number

• Date of invoice submission

• Invoice number

• Line Item (wildlife enhancement task completed)

• Invoice total

12.2 Corrections.

Incorrect invoices will be returned to the Contractor for correction before processing payment. Corrected invoices shall be re-dated to reflect the new submission date

12.3 Remittance.

Invoices shall be submitted via post-mail and/or electronic mail to the following addresses for payment. Should changes occur to the mailing addresses the Contractor shall be notified.

VIA Post Mail: ATTN: Dana A. Burk

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Raystown Lake Project 6145 Seven Points Road Hesston, PA 16647

VIA Electronic Mail: To: Dana.A.Burk @usace.army.mil Cc: Glenn.E.Werner@usace.army.mil

END SCOPE OF WORK

Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PRS #1

The contractor shall provide a Work Schedule.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 4.1.

The minimum acceptable level of performance is the submittal and acceptance of a Work Schedule that meets the requirements set forth in the

PWS.

The Government shall conduct on-site field inspections to assure compliance with the Work Schedule.

PRS #2

The contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 4.2

The minimal acceptable level of performance is the submittal and acceptance of a Quality Control Plan that meets the requirements set forth in the

PWS.

The Government shall conduct on-site inspections to assure compliance with the Quality Control Plan.

PRS #3

The contractor shall provide an Accident Prevention Plan.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 6 and EM 385- 1-1.

Submission shall be within 14 days from the award date and any discrepancies shall be corrected within 3 business days, with no work being accomplished until the Plan is approved by the Government.

The Government will perform a 100% review of the Accident Prevention Plan, including review by USACE Safety Officer, to ensure it meets the requirements set forth in

EM 385-1-1.

PRS#4

The Contractor shall comply with all safety requirements set forth in the Accident Prevention Plan.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 6 and EM 385-1-1.

The maximum quantity of safety violations is 3 violations during the period of performance.

The Government will document all safety violations. The Government reserves the right to halt work when the performance threshold is exceeded.

PRS #5

The Contractor shall not abuse key privileges.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 7.

The maximum quantity of key violation is 3 violations during the period of performance.

The Government will document findings and report abused key privileges. The Government reserves the right to halt work when the performance threshold is exceeded.

PRS #6

The Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 10.

Submission shall be within 14 days from the award date and any discrepancies shall be corrected within 3 business days, with no work being accomplished until the Insurance is approved by the Government.

The Government will perform a 100% review of Insurance to ensure it meets the requirements set forth in PWS Section 10.0.

PRS#7

The Contractor shall not damage Government property.

The contractor shall follow the standard established in PWS Section 11.

The maximum quantity of damages to Government property is 3 violations during the period of performance.

The Government will document all damages to Government property and requests for corrective action.

The Government reserves the right to halt work when the performance threshold is exceeded.

PRS #8

The Contractor shall adhere to all contract specifications.

The contractor shall follow the standard established throughout the PWS.

The maximum quantity of failure to adhere to all contact specifications is 3 violations during the period of performance.

The Government will document all deficiencies and requests for corrective action.

Failure to adhere to specifications may result in non-payments, partial payments, and/or documented unsatisfactory performance. The Government reserves the right to halt work when the performance threshold is exceeded.

Technical Exhibit 2-Deliverables

Deliverables

Frequency # of Copies

Medium/Format

Submit To

Pre-Screen Candidates-E- Verify Program

Within 14 days of contract award.