A02. Herbicide and Pesticide PWS.pdf

PESTICIDE AND HERBICIDE SERVICE AT WAPPAPELLO LAKE

Blanket Purchase Agreement

Table of Contents

1. Description of Services

1.1. Pesticide Control / Pest Application

1.2. Herbicide Control / Herbicide Application …….……………………………………………………………...3

1.3. Work Schedule …….………………………………………………………………………………………..4

1.4. Recognized Holidays …………………………………………………………………………………………4

2. Service Delivery Summary (SDS)

2.1. Quality Control

2.2. Quality Assurance

2.3. Performance Assessment

3. Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services

3.1. Keys

4. Contractor-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services

4.1. General

4.2. Personal Protective Equipment

4.3. Equipment, Materials and Supplies

4.4. Transportation Furnished by Contractor

4.5. Supervision Requirements

4.6. Inspection

5. General Information

5.1. Mission

5.2. Background

5.3. Environmental Protection

5.4. Permits and Responsiblities

5.5. Protection of Historical Properties

5.6. Security Requirements

5.7. Interfaces

5.8. Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (Quality Assurance Personnel)

5.9. Safety Requirements and Reports

5.10. Required Insurance

6. Appendices

Appendix A: Workload Estimates…………………………………………………………………………13 Appendix B: Area Map…………………………………………………………………………………….14 Appendix C: Data Requirements…………………………………………………………………………..15 Appendix D: Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………..16 Appendix E-1: Accident Prevention Program……………………………………………………………..17 Appendix E-2: Accident Prevention Program……………………………………………………………..18 Appendix E-3: Accident Prevention Program……………………………………………………………..19 Appendix E-4: Accident Prevention Program……………………………………………………………..20

Appendix F: Pre-Use and Post Use Form for Pesticide Application………………………………………21 Appendix G: Pesticide Control ……………………………………………………………………………23 Appendix H: Herbicide Control…...…………..…………………………………………………………...25

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES - PESTICIDE AND HERBICIDE SERVICE

The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform pest and vegetative control at Wappapello Lake, Wappapello Missouri. This shall include but is not limited to insects, rodents, spiders and vegetation in public use areas, facilities, offices and other buildings and structures as described within. All work shall be performed in accordance with the work schedule and specifications contained herein. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, regional, state, local laws, and normal industry standards, practices, specifications and/or guides.

1.1 Pesticide Control/ Pesticide Application. The Contractor and/or applicator shall apply a commercial insecticide, arachnicide, and/or rodenticide to control insects, spiders, and rodents in a manner and quantity at the structures listed in Appendix G and as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Copies of chemical labels, certified commercial applicator license from the State of Missouri, and application plan must be submitted to the Government and approved before applications are made. Contractor will complete pre, and post use reports provided by the government in Appendix F. A sign stating "Pesticide Application in Progress" will be placed at entrance to facility structures during pesticide application. The Contractor shall have enough signage to ensure that visitors are notified of pestcide applications. Sign shall be of professional quality and subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative. Chemicals shall be applied to maintain insect, spider, wasp, yellow jacket and rodent-free structures both inside and outside in recreational areas, administrative, and maintenance areas listed in Appendix G. Pesticide application will be performed during the first ten working days of each month. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control (QC) checklist, no later than the eleventh working day of the month or immediately following the applications, documenting pesticide control applications. This checklist will document date and time visited at each facility and control methods performed. Application of chemicals in administration buildings and visitor center will be performed between 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Application of chemicals in the gate attendants booths will be performed between 8 a.m. – 10 a. m. THE CONTRACTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROL OF TERMITES. If pests are present then or at any time during the month, additional treatments shall be required. Additional treatments shall be the responsibility of the Contractor at no additional charge to the Government. These additional treatments will be performed no later than 48 hours upon request by the Government Representative. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will submit a list of chemicals to be used, along with copies of the Safety Data sheets, chemical labels, completed “pre-use” forms and appropriate environmental safeguards the Contractor intends to follow to the Government for approval prior to beginning work.

1.2 Vegetation Control/ Herbicide Application. The Contractor is responsible for supplying all materials and/or supplies necessary to control vegetation at areas listed in Appendix H. Copies of chemical labels, certified commercial applicator license from the State of Missouri, and application plan must be submitted to the Government and approved before applications are made The Contractor shall begin vegetation control/herbicide application on 01 April and control all living vegetation at all locations listed in Appendix H during each month, through 30 September. The Contractor shall inspect all areas in Appendix H during the first 5 working days of each month and control all vegetation as needed. A Quality Control report containing a checklist will be submitted by the Contractor to the Government Representative with 24 hours following inspections/control measures verifying each area is free of live vegetation or has been treated and controlled. Failure to submit all Quality Control reports for the month will be cause for withholding payment. The Contractor shall be liable for all costs of reapplying herbicide as needed to maintain control of living vegetative growth found by the Government during inspection. A sign stating "Herbicide Application in Process" will be placed along roadways and entrance to recreation areas during herbicide application. The Contractor shall have enough signage to ensure that visitors are notified of herbicide applications.

Signs shall be of professional quality and subjected to the approval of the Government. The herbicide or herbicides to be used must be approved by the Government and must be registered for use to the water's edge when the chemical(s) are capable of running off into water. Pre-emergent and other chemicals may be used if pre-approved by the Government. The chemical(s) must be applied as per label instructions. A fair and reasonable time extension will be granted in the event of inclement weather or unsuitable ground conditions. In the event of such conditions, the Contractor shall notify the Government when conditions are impractical to continue to request an extension. Prior to commencing work, the Contractor will submit a list of chemicals to be used, along with copies of the Safety Data sheets, chemical labels, completed “pre-use” forms and appropriate environmental safeguards the Contractor intends to follow to the Government for approval prior to beginning work. Acreage/measurements quantities are approximate for all areas. Rip rap areas were determined by using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment by Lake Staff. All other areas i.e. gravel areas, impact sites, fence lines, etc, were determined by standard measuring tapes and wheels.

1.2.1 Rip Rap Areas. The Contractor shall chemically kill all live vegetation in rip rap areas (except large trees), Rip Rap areas are found in Appendix H. The Contractor shall inspect and treat all Rip Rap areas listed in Appendix H during the first five working days of each month from April through September. Where the above areas border existing grass mowing limits, the Contractor shall chemically treat that transition area from rip rap to mowed grass to create a vegetation free zone to a width of 12 inches. This will allow grass mowers to mow to rip rap edge and make weed eating next to rip rap unnecessary.

1.2.2 East and West Side of Dam. The Contractor shall chemically kill all live vegetation in rip rap and gravel areas on the east and west side slopes of the main dam at Wappapello Lake. Approximate acreages are found in Appendix H. The Contractor shall inspect and treat all Rip Rap and gravel areas on the east and west side of the dam during the first five working days of each month from April through September. Where the above areas border existing grass mowing limits, the Contractor shall chemically treat that transition area from rip raprip rap to mowed grass to create a vegetation free zone to a width of 12 inches. This will allow grass mowers to mow to rip rap edge and make weed eating next to rip rap unnecessary.

1.2.3 Gravel Surfaces. Vegetation on gravel surface parking areas listed in Appendix H, will be inspected, treated and controlled during the first 5 working days of each month from April through September. These areas shall include vegetation found around all Corps of Engineers maintained roadway signs and traffic counters found outside of recreation area established mowing limits. All vegetation around Corps of Engineer roadway signs and traffic counters found on Corps of Engineers maintained roadways leading to gravel surface areas in Appendix I will be inspected, treated and controlled at the same time to a diameter of 3 feet around each sign post.

1.2.4 Impact Sites. Vegetation found on gravel/chat impact sites within Corps of Engineers Campgrounds listed in Appendix H, will be inspected, treated and controlled during the first 5 working days of each month from April through September

1.2.5 Fence Lines. Vegetation found in and along fence lines listed in Appendix H, will be inspected, treated and controlled to a minimum width of 2 feet on each side of the fence during the first 5 working days of each month from April through September.

1.3. Work Schedule. The services listed shall be performed during the ordering period of 01 April 2022 (or date of award whichever is later) through 30 September 2022 and 01 April through 30 September during contract option years. The work will be performed in accordance with specifications and provisions contained within. A required pre-work conference will be scheduled within 10 days after the ordering of this work.

1.4. Recognized Holidays. The Contractor is not required to provide service on these federal holidays, except in emergency situations. The federal holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day - 1 January Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October President’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Veteran’s Day - 11 November Memorial Day - last Monday in May Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Juneteenth – June (date varies) Christmas Day - 25 December Independence Day - 4 July

2. Service Delivery Summary (SDS). The contract service requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to requirements. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The SDS and the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan provide information on contract requirements, the expected level of Contractor performance and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

PERFORMANCE

OBJECTIVE

PWS PARA.

PERFORMANCE

THRESHOLD

REMEDY

METHOD OF

ASSESSMENT

SDS-1

Pest Control Paras. 1.1

Inclusive

No more than two (2) valid defect per service.

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification, or a mutually acceptable timeframe to CO, COR and Contractor.

Periodic Validation, or planned inspection, or 100% inspection.

SDS-2

Vegetative Control

a. Rip rap

b. East/West side of

Dam

c. Gravel Surfaces

d. Impact Sites

e. Fence lines

Paras. 1.2 Inclusive

No more than two (2) valid defect per service.

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification, or a mutually acceptable timeframe to CO, COR and Contractor.

Periodic Validation, or planned inspection, or 100% inspection.

2.1. Quality Control. The Contractor shall provide a written description of the quality control system to include identification of the commercial practices and procedures to be used. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-performance and continual repeat of defective service does not occur. The Contractor shall submit a written quality control plan to the contracting officer for approval. The Contractor shall submit the plan with the bid package. The plan shall specifically address the Contractor’s strategy to provide quality workmanship, continual process improvement and for correcting deficiencies as required.

2.2. Quality Assurance. The government shall inspect and evaluate the Contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this contract. The COR, or their representative, shall inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking an attribute of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with Land Stewardship Personnel, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standards contained in this Description Of Services. When a performance threshold has not been met or Contractor performance has not been accomplished, the COR will initiate and provide the Contracting Officer a DD Form 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) for issuance to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond to the CDR in accordance with instructions provided and return it to the Contracting Officer as directed.

2.3. Performance Assessment. Contract performance will be assessed through three processes; periodic validation, planned inspection, and/or 100% inspection to assure the Government that the work specified under this contract is completed satisfactorily. Any unsatisfactory inspection (defect) result shall be recorded, and the Contractor shall re-perform the service after notification by the COR. Failing to meet the performance threshold as outlined in the SDS for any of these performance objectives in any order period shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the CO. Failing to meet the performance threshold as outlined in the SDS of these performance objectives in any combination for any two or more task order timeframes during a contract period shall constitute an immediate progress meeting with the Multi-Functional Team.

2.3.1. Periodic Validations. This method requires the COR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation.

Periodic validations will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually) and may be adjusted based on quality trends. Any unsatisfactory inspection (defect) shall be recorded and the Contractor shall re-perform the service after notification by the KO or COR. Failing to meet the performance threshold as outlined in the SDS for any of these performance objectives in any one-month period shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the CO. Failing to meet the performance threshold as outlined in the SDS of these performance objectives in any combination for any two or more consecutive or non-consecutive months during a contract period shall constitute an immediate progress meeting.

2.3.2. Planned Inspection. This method of inspection surveillance is used by the COR when the Contractor has a record of poor performance, or services to be monitored are at several sites and can be scheduled to conserve inspection travel time.

2.3.3. 100% Inspection. This is an inspection method whereby all observations are monitored.

3. Government-Furnished Facilities, Material, Equipment and Services

3.1. Keys. The Government will furnish keys necessary for access to designated work areas. The Contractor shall pick up and sign for the necessary keys at the Wappapello Lake Project Office no more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to start of work and return the keys to the Project Office within twenty-four (24) hours after completion of work. The contractor may also wish to arrange in advance access to secure buildings by a Government Representative. NOTE: Duplication of Government furnished keys is not permitted. The Contractor shall immediately report the loss of any key to the COR. If keys are lost and/or not returned, a deduction fee of $250.00 per key will be made from the contractor’s next monthly invoice.

4. Contractor Furnished Equipment, Personnel, Materials, and Services

4.1. General. All Contractor furnished equipment and materials used in the performance of this contract shall be of suitable size and type for the intended use. The Contractor shall furnish capable and competent personnel associated with the performance of this contract.

4.2. Personal Protective Equipment. The Contractor is responsible for providing all appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and Missouri State Law during the performance of this contract.

4.3. Equipment, Materials and Supplies. The Contractor shall provide all equipment materials and supplies necessary to perform all services under this contract. The equipment must be in accordance with EM385-1-1. All equipment, materials and supplies shall be equipped with manufacturer's recommended safety protective devices to ensure worker and public safety at all times. Equipment shall be inspected daily, by the Contractor, and maintained in good working condition. The Contractor shall maintain a binder containing SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all pesticides/herbicides used at Wappapello Lake. This binder shall be available at all times. All chemicals, etc. must be kept in properly labeled containers. All Contractors’ equipment, materials, and supplies shall be removed from Government property at the end of each working day unless otherwise approved by the COR

4.4. Transportation Furnished by the Contractor. All vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be kept clean and in a safe operating condition and in accordance with EM385-1-1. Vehicles shall be clearly marked with an identification sign showing the Contractor's name, type of business, address and telephone number.

4.5. Supervision Requirements. A minimum of one (1) supervisor shall be on duty during all scheduled working hours to ensure compliance with the contract specifications. The Contractor must supply in writing the name(s) of his supervisor(s) who can be contacted on a daily basis and shall furnish a telephone number and mailing address. The Contractor shall furnish a line of communication to the supervisor on duty who can be contacted during business hours. This communication link shall be a supervisor's cell phone, pager or similar devices that will allow for reliable communication with COR. The Government may require the contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the contractor who endangers persons or property. Notification shall be by telephone or in person and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal will, however, reduce the contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract.

4.6. Inspection. The Contracting Officer Representative reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment, materials, and supplies prior to award of this contract and during the course of this contract. The Contractor shall inspect all equipment and materials to be made available prior to the commencement of any work. Any equipment or materials found to be unsafe or not in conformity with the contract specifications shall not be used.

5. General Information.

5.1. Mission. Wappapello Lake is a Corps of Engineers Civil Works Water Resource Project developed for the purposes of Flood Risk Management, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation. This 44,000 acre public land and resource hosts over 1.2 million visitors annually pursuing outdoor recreation opportunities, including camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting. Wappapello Lake Project Office address is 10992 Highway T, Wappapello MO. 63966. The project office phone number is 573/222-8562.

5.2. Background. Wappapello Lake is located in southeast Missouri, approximately 12 miles north of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 165 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri, and the primary transportation service corridor is U.S. Highway 67 and 60. Several communities surround the lake including, Wappapello, Puxico, and, Greenville. Wappapello Lake experiences four distinct seasons and receives an average of 48 inches of precipitation annually, with an average high temperature of 91 degrees in the month of July, and an average low of 23 degrees in the month of January. The contract areas are the public lands and facilities surrounding the lake.

5.3. Environmental Protection

5.3.1. Protection of the Environment. This paragraph prescribes actions required for prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemicals physical or biological elements, or other agents, which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; or affect other species or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land; and involves noise, solid waste management of radiant energy and radioactive materials as well as other pollutants.

5.3.2. Protection of Land Resources. The work areas on which the work is to be performed under this contract and the land resources adjacent thereto shall be preserved in their present condition. Damage caused to public or private land as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be repaired by the Contractor.

5.3.3. Protection of Water Resources. Lakes, ditches, river, canals, waterways or reservoirs shall not be polluted with waste materials, fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, insecticides, pesticides, or other similar materials harmful to fish, shellfish, or wildlife or materials.

5.3.4 Sustainability. EPA Designated. Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program.

Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offers’ must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

5.3.4.1. Safer Choice. The contractor shall provide Safer Choice labeled products under this contract, as applicable. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www2.epa.gov/saferchoice/products for updated lists of qualifying products.

5.3.4.2. Bio-based. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum bio based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

5.4. Permits and Responsibilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations, in connection with the execution of work. The Contractor shall be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of his fault or negligence; shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. The Contractor shall maintain all records of such requirements and make the documentation available to the appropriate entities upon request for review.

5.5. Protection of Historical Properties. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect and preserve all historical properties within the work areas. The Contractor will be notified of any known historical sites prior to commencing work in a given areaand shall be responsible for preservation of these sites. Should the Contractor discover any item of apparent historical value outside a known historical site, the Contractor shall leave the area undisturbed and immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

5.6. Security Requirements. The Contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the Project, nor shall the Contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) through the National Crime Information Center. LEADS checks will verify if a person is wanted by local, state, and federal agencies. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to LEADS background checks.

Contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to a LEADS check will be denied access to the installation. Information required to conduct a LEADS check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, date of birth of the person entering the installation, and completion of a background check questionnaire. The Contractor shall provide this information using the appropriate documentation and shall submit it in conjunction with the Contractor’s request for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful LEADS check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when Contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Persons later found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper authorities. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as required. Under no circumstances will anyone other than authorized representatives of the Contractor be permitted to enter Administration Buildings, Gatehouse, and the Visitor Center for any purpose. The Contractor shall maintain security while working and shall keep all doors and windows of the Administration Buildings, Gatehouse, and Visitor Center locked and shall lock gates where applicable.

5.7. Interfaces. The Contractor shall not unduly interfere with operational activities of the Project in the performance of contract requirements.

5.8. Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (Quality Assurance Personnel). The Contracting Officer will appoint a primary and alternate representative for management of the day-to-day activities of the contract. The identity, title, and authority of this representative will be provided in writing to the Contractor after contract award.

5.9. Safety Requirements and Reports. The Contractor is required to comply with EM 385-1-1. EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at https://www.usace.army.mil/ (at the HQ homepage, select Missions, Safety and Occupational Health, Safety and Health Requirements Manual). The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation. The Government may inspect all equipment and materials. Any equipment or material found not in conformity with the requirements of this contract shall be removed from Government property immediately. The Contractor shall develop and submit an Accident Prevention Program, referencing Appendices E-1, E-2, E-3, and E-4 of this document for required content, prior to commencement of work.

5.9.1. References. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basis designation only.

a. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), NFPA 10, (2010) Portable Fire Extinguishers

b. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE), EM 385-1-1, (2014) Safety - Safety and Health

Requirements

c. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA), 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

5.9.2. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job specific and shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall include in the applicable APP elements and made site specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontracts of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and /or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

5.9.2.1. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for acceptance following award and prior to the post award conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

5.9.2.2. Once accepted by the COR, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract.

Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be caused for stopping of work, at the discretion of the COR, until the matter has been rectified.

5.9.2.3. Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the COR, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the COR within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, all necessary action shall be taken to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public and the environment.

5.9.2.4. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the Wappapello Lake Project Office. The APP shall be continuously reviewed and amended, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Unusual or high hazard activities not identified in the original APP shall be incorporated in the plan as they are discovered.

5.9.3. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1. Submit the AHA to the COR for review following award and prior to the post award conference. Format subsequent AHA’s as amendments to the APP. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activities safety and health controls.

5.9.3.1. The AHA list will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling or hazards change.

5.9.3.2. The activity hazard analysis shall be developed for activities being performed. The AHAs will be developed by the Contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime Contractor for submittal to the COR.

5.9.4. Emergency Medical Treatment. Contractor will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

The Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

5.9.5. Reports

5.9.5.1 Accident Reports. For recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the COR with two (2) calendar days of the accident. The COR will provide copies of any required special forms.

5.9.5.2. Accident Notification. Notify the COR as soon as practicable, but not later than four (4) hours, after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, or property damage equal to or greater than $2,000. Information shall include Contractor name; contract title;

type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident: to include type of equipment used, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) used, etc. Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

5.9.5.3. Exposure Reports. Exposure reporting to the COR is required to be attached to the task order billing request. The report is a compilation of employee-hours worked on each task order for all site workers, both prime and subcontractor. The COR will provide copies of any special forms.

5.10. Required Insurance. As required by the Contract Clause entitled “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation”, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer, prior to the commencement of work, a certificate or written statement as evidence of the minimum insurance listed below. The Contractor shall procure and maintain such types and amounts of insurance during the entire period of his/her performance under this contract. The Contractor shall assure that the certificate or written statement is in aforementioned Contract Clause.

(1) Workmen’s Compensation – Amounts required by applicable jurisdictional statutes.

(2) Employer’s Liability Insurance - $100,000

(3) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance – (No property damage liability insurance is required).

Bodily Injury - $500,000 per occurrence

(4) Comprehensive Automobile Insurance Bodily Injury - $200,000 each person $500,000 each accident Property Damage - $20,000 each accident

Certificates of insurance should be submitted to the following address along with submitted bid packages:

Department of the Army St. Louis District, Corps of Engineers Wappapello Lake Management Office 10992 Hwy T Wappapello Mo. 63966-9603

6. Appendices

Appendix A: Monthly Workload Estimates Appendix B: Area Map Appendix C: Data Requirements Appendix D: Definitions Appendix E-1: Accident Prevention Program Appendix E-2: Accident Prevention Program Appendix E-3: Accident Prevention Program Appendix E-4: Accident Prevention Program Appendix F: Pre-use Form for Pesticide Application Appendix G: Pesticide Control Appendix H: Herbicide Control

Appendix A: Monthly Workload Estimates

ITEM DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES/MONTH

QTY UNIT

1 Pest Control of Structures 41 EA 2 Herbicide Control Rip rap 20.08 ACRES 3 Herbicide Control Gravel Surfaces 15.8 ACRES 4 Herbicide Control, Impact Sites 1.5 ACRES

Herbicide Control, Fence Lines

6,713

LINEAR

FEET

6 Herbicide Control, East and West Side of Dam 33.9 ACRES

Appendix B: Area Map

Appendix C: Data Requirements

Provide the data as indicated below to the COR. All reports, submittals, logs, and information provided to the Government shall be electronic and compatible with Microsoft Office products.

I t e m

Description Reference Format Frequency

1 Quality Control Plan 2. Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring.

Personnel Requirements- Supervision

4.5. Contractor Format

Original and changes as occurring.

3 Contractor Points of Contact 4.5. Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring.

4 Accident Prevention Plan 5.9.2 Contractor Format Original and changes as occurring.

5 Activity Hazard Analysis 5.9.3. USACE Form Original and changes as occurring.

6 Accident Reports 5.9.5.

USACE Accident Report Form 3394

As needed.

Appendix D: Definitions

ACCIDENT REPORTING. An accident constitutes any and all incidents or acts involving the Contractor, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents shall be reported to the Contracting Officer within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

CONTRACT DEFICIENCY REPORT (C.D.R.). The Contract Deficiency Report is a written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Inspector.

CONTRACTOR. The “Contractor” is the individual whose contract bid was accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and who has gained the responsibility of performing the duties governed by the specifications of this contract.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). The term “Contracting Officer” shall mean the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is action on his/her behalf.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for administration of the contract and Quality Assurance.

CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE. A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interest of the Contractor with regards to all matters involving this contract.

FENCE LINE - The term "fence line" shall be construed as all fencing along or within specific area boundaries. The fence line is considered to be two (2) feet on each side of the fence for a total of 4 feet width. This is the required width for vegetation control. The eastern fence at the sewage treatment facility is a government/private property boundary line. The Contractor shall only control vegetation on the government side of the fence.

FULLY CLOTHED - The term "fully clothed" shall be construed as Contractor and employees must wear long or short sleeve shirts without offensive language and/or pictures, long pants without holes and shoes as stated in EM 385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", latest edition, and suitable for the weather and work conditions.

GRAVELED SURFACED AREAS - The term "graveled surface areas" shall be construed as all crushed limestone surfaced areas using the discontinuance of rock along the perimeter as a boundary for designated areas for vegetation control.

IMPACT PAD OR SITES - The terms "impact pad" or "impact site" shall be construed as all graveled (crushed limestone) areas around picnic tables, grills, and camp pad areas using the discontinuance of gravel as the perimeter for vegetation control.

QUALITY CONTROL (QC). The term “Quality Control” refers to action taken by the Contractor and/or personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to ensure they meet the specifications and requirements of this contract.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The term “Quality Assurance” refers to action taken by the Government to ensure the Contractor’s Quality Control System is functioning and effective, and the Contractor is providing services in accordance with this contract. Refer to Appendix C.

RIP RAP AREA – The term "rip rap areas" shall be construed as all areas designated for Contractor vegetation control using recreation pool lake level at the shoreline and the discontinuance of rock surface along the perimeter. All areas within the rip rap perimeter including all graveled areas within and adjacent to shall be controlled and paid for at rip rap unit price.

Appendix E-1 Accident Prevention Program

Appendix E-2 Accident Prevention Program

Appendix E-3 Accident Prevention Program

Appendix E-4 Accident Prevention Program

APPENDIX F

WAPPAPELLO LAKE

PRE-USE FORM FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATION

Contract/Lease/Easement NO.

Compartment #/Area of Application

Contractor/Lessee/Easement Holder

Address

City

Phone #

Pesticide (Trade Name)

Target Pest

Pesticide EPA Registration #

EPA Classification General Use Restricted Use

Additional Remarks

**NOTE: Photocopies of pesticide license and chemical label must be submitted with pre-use application.

Submitted By: Date:

Signature of applicator

Approved Disapproved

Date:

Eric Lemons Natural Resources Specialist

Reason for disapproval:

Comments:

APPENDIX F

POST-USE PESTICIDE REPORT

Contract/Lease/Easement NO.

Compartment #/Area of Application

Contractor/Lessee/Easement Holder

Address

City

Phone #

Pesticide (Trade Name)

Target Pest

Application Rate ____ ______

Acres applied to ____________

Pesticide EPA Registration #

EPA Classification General Use Restricted Use

Total Amount Applied

Additional Remarks

Signature of lessee Signature of applicator

APPENDIX G

PESTICIDE CONTROL

PESTICIDE APPLICATION - TOTAL STRUCTURES = 41

GATE ATTENDANT BOOTHS (3)

1. Redman Creek Campground

2. Peoples Campground

3. Greenville Campground

RESTROOM (23)

1. Rockwood Point Beach

2. Redman Creek Campground Front Loop

3. Redman Creek Campground Back Loop

4. Redman Creek Picnic

5. Redman Creek Boat Ramp

6. Redman Creek Beach

7. Overlook/Visitor Center (in shelter)

8. Spillway Recreation Area

9. Outlet Channel Restroom

10. Below the Dam

11. Eagle Point

12. Fish Cleaning Station

13. Peoples Creek Boat Ramp

14. Peoples Creek Beach

15. Sundowner Boat Ramp

16. Greenville Campground #1

17. Greenville Campground #2

18. Greenville Campground #3

19. Greenville Day Use

20. Greenville Boat Ramp

21. Sulphur Springs

22. Possum Creek

23. Chaonia Landing Boat Ramp

SHOWER BUILDINGS (5)

1. Redman Creek East Campground

2. Redman Creek West Campground

3. Peoples Creek Lower Campground

4. Peoples Creek Upper Campground

5. Greenville Campground

BUILDINGS (8)

1. Gatehouse

2. Visitor Center

3. Management Office

4. Maintenance Building

5. Maintenance Storage Pole Barn

6. Maintenance 6 bay building

7. Redman Radio Tower

8. Holiday Landing Radio Tower

WELL HOUSES (2)

1. Greenville Campground

2. Chaonia Landing

APPENDIX H

HERBICIDE CONTROL

RIP RAP AREAS TO BE CONTROLLED APPROXIMATE ACRES

Dike 1 .7

Dike 2 .5

Dike 3 .9

Intake Structure 1.0

Spillway Recreation Area .2

Outlet Channel (spillway) 3.3

Outlet Structure (hand-placed rip rap) .8

St. Francis River Access .1

Rockwood Point Recreation Area 1.3

Rockwood Landing .1

Below the Dam Road .6

Peoples Creek Upper Campground 1.1

Peoples Creek Recreation Area 1.5

Possum Creek (PA-1) .3

Pisos Point (PA-2) .1

Sulphur Springs (PA-29) .5

Greenville Recreation Area (excluding cemetery bank) .2

Chaonia Landing Recreation Area 1.4

Otter Creek (PA-70) .5

Redman Creek Recreation Area .5

Holliday Landing Boat Ramp (excluding breakwater) .1

Management/Maintenance Area .2

Sundowner (excluding breakwater) 1.2

Strickland Point (PA-71) .1

Lost Creek Lodge (PA-14A) .5

RIP RAP AREAS TO BE CONTROLLED APPROXIMATE ACRES

Lost Creek Point (PA-14) .3

Lost Creek Landing (PA-8) .1

Blue Springs (PA-22) .1

Page Branch (PA-21) .1

North Perkins Branch (PA-18) .1

Cozort Point (PA-66) .1

Dam Area Bike Trail 1.2

Greenville/FF Bike Trail .6

TOTAL APPROXIMATE ACRES OF RIP RAP 20.1 ACRES

Note: Bike trail areas that are outside of mowing limits where riprap is not adjacent to trail shall be controlled to a width of 3ft on each side of trail.

SLOPES OF WAPPAPELLO DAM

LOCATION APPROXIMATE ACRES

East Side of Dam (Rip rap/Gravel) 20.1

West Side of Dam (Rip rap/Gravel) 13.8

Slopes of Dam TOTAL: 33.9 ACRES

GRAVELED SURFACES TO BE CONTROLLED

APPROXIMATE

NUMBER PARKING AREA NAME SURFACE AREA

1 Possum Creek 18,781 sq.ft

2 Pisos Point Upper Lot 3,655 sq ft

3 Lost Creek Trail 7,000 sq.ft

4 Lost Creek Low Water Bridge 11,410 sq.ft

5 Hattie’s Ford 4,402 sq.ft

6 Jones Cemetery 1,638 sq.ft

7 Warner Davis 8,562 sq.ft

8 Lost Creek Landing 19,349 sq.ft

10 Ag Field Access 3,688 sq.ft

11 West Fork Lost Creek Access 3,402 sq.ft

12 Little Creek 3,234 sq.ft

12A Davis School House - Upper 810 sq.ft

Davis School House - Lower 3,021 sq.ft

13 Hickory Flat 3,648 sq.ft

14 Lost Creek Point 5,700 sq.ft

14A Lost Creek Lodge 11,501 sq.ft

15 Walnut Cove Point 3,108 sq.ft

15A Millet Field 1,196 sq.ft

16 Walnut Cove 10,611 sq.ft

16A Paradise Point 4,948 sq.ft

17 South Perkins Branch 1,891 sq.ft

18 North Perkins Branch 5,858 sq.ft

19 Center Ridge 2,835 sq.ft

20 Page Branch External 7,120 sq.ft

21 Page Branch Internal 5,994 sq.ft

22 Blue Springs Lower 6,786 sq.ft

23 Blue Springs Upper 2,450 sq.ft

24 Cedar Glades 2,200 sq.ft

24A Holliday Landing Bridge Site 4,473 sq.ft

25 Kirk Cemetery 1,716 sq.ft

26 Old Kime 2,916 sq.ft

27 Berry Springs Upper 1,809 sq.ft

27A Berry Springs Lower - Upper 675 sq.ft

Berry Springs Lower - Lower 2,700 sq.ft

28 Happy Hollow 2,400 sq.ft

29 Sulphur Springs 16,943 sq.ft

30 Johnson Tract 4,100 sq.ft

31 Johnson Tract North 1,404 sq.ft

34 North Greenville Upper 2,210 sq.ft

35 North Greenville Lower 6,000 sq.ft

37 Bounds Creek Upper 2,100 sq.ft

38 Bounds Creek Lower 7,067 sq.ft

39 Silva Access, West 2,132 sq.ft

40 Road across from Haggett Hole 3,276 sq.ft

43 Hwy 34 Rec Area, Upper 17,407 sq.ft

50 Clark Creek Access 11,484 sq.ft

51 Rings Creek Access 2,142 sq.ft

52 Hixson Cemetery 2,720 sq.ft

53 Joe Bill Bluff, Upper 1,932 sq.ft

55 Horhouse Road Exterior 1,800 sq.ft

56 Horhouse Road Interior 1,800 sq.ft

57 Lake Creek Field Access 1,968 sq.ft

58 Costner Cabin - Upper 9,000 sq.ft

Lower 15,830 sq.ft

Bike Trail Scenic Overlook 3,000 sq ft

59 Wight Cemetery 1,984 sq.ft

60 Pine Tree 6,099 sq.ft

61 A. E. Jones Cemetery 2,100 sq.ft

62 North Caldwell Creek 2,520 sq.ft

63 Caldwell Creek - Upper 2,870 sq.ft

Lower 2,756 sq.ft

64 Field Access Road 3,280 sq.ft

65 Taskee Access Area 4,084 sq.ft

66 Cozort Point Rec. Area 5,544 sq.ft

67 Otter Creek Bridge, Hwy.67 3,300 sq.ft

68 Wet Fork Access 3,976 sq.ft

69 Mink Creek 3,760 sq.ft

70 Otter Creek 16,456 sq.ft

71 Strickland Point Upper & Lower 8,953 sq.ft

72 Chaonia Cemetery 1,600 sq.ft

73 Blue Water 3,096 sq.ft

* STP Plant 121,252 sq.ft

* Redman Creek Radio Tower Area 3,519 sq.ft

* Holliday Landing Radio Tower Area 1,880 sq.ft

* Below the Dam Parking Lots

(1) Restroom 744 sq.ft

(2) Archery Trail 2,328 sq.ft

(3) St. Francis River 8,932 sq.ft

* Maintenance Shop Storage Yard A 112,100 sq.ft

* Maintenance Shop Storage Yard B 13,119 sq.ft

* Walkway on top of Spillway (South) 6,520 sq.ft

* Management Office Overflow PA 8,265 sq.ft

* St. Francis Access 18,806 sq.ft

Gravel in front of overflow spillway 3,200 sq. ft.

* Corps owned roadway signs All

(Vegetation around all signs and traffic counters on Corps maintained roadways to be controlled to a 3 feet diameter from sign posts)

APPROXIMATE TOTAL 668,838 sq.ft

TOTAL APPROXIMATE ACRES: 15.8 AC

IMPACT SITES

APPROXIMATE

AREAS TOTAL AREA

Peoples Creek Campground (1-38) (includes Park Attendant) 12,220 sq.ft

Peoples Creek Upper Camp. (39-57) 6,933 sq.ft

Redman Creek Campground (41-109) (includes Park Attendant) 26,043 sq.ft

Redman Creek Campground (1-40) (includes Park Attendant) 11,818 sq.ft

Redman Creek Picnic (10 sites – includes rip rap) 4,431 sq.ft

TOTAL: 61,445 sq ft

TOTAL APPROXIMATE ACRES: 1.5 Acres

FENCE LINES

AREAS APPROXIMATE LINEAR FEET

Emergency Spillway (south abutment wall) 359 ft.

Outlet Channel 1,097 ft.

Sewage Treatment Facility (perimeter fence) 3,360 ft.

Management Office (including wash rack) 267 ft.

Fence around Overflow Spillway Washout 1,630 ft.

TOTAL 6,713 LINEAR FEET

Fence lines will be controlled to a width of 4 feet. 2 feet per each side of the fence.