A02 PWS Vegetation and Snow Ice Removal.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Removal of Vegetation For Detachment - L & J and Snow Removal For Detachment -L

1.0 Introduction. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Grass cutting, Vegetation Removal and Snow and Ice Removal Service. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary as defined in this PWS.

Background. DET-L (Yawolsan-Site) is located in North of Gyeonggi Province and which consist of approximately 1.36 acres and 7 buildings. The population base consists of approximately seven (7) including military, Government civilian and Contractor personnel. DET-J (Koryosan-Site) is located in Inchon Metropolitan City and which consist of approximately 6 acres and 8 buildings. The population base consist of approximately nine (9) including military, Government civilian and contractor personnel.

Objectives. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished in the performance of this PWS meets all applicable Federal, and local laws, regulations, and directives to include, but not limited to, the publications in paragraph 7.2, Related Documents. The Contractor shall compile historical data, prepare required reports, and submit all information as specified by the Deliverables presented in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure all work in support of mission requirements tendered to the Government for acceptance conform to the measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS of this contract. The intent is to establish work requirements that are performance-based and results- oriented. The Contractor shall determine the best and most cost effective ways to fulfill snow and Ice removal, grass cutting service and vegetation removal service and their component needs, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices.

Climatic Conditions. The average annual snowfall in DET-L is 24 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of November – April. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 150 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October, and the last killing frost generally occurs in April. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 74 and 19 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 19 degrees in the month of January to a high of 74 degrees in the month of August. Summer temperatures often reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months. The average annual snowfall in DET-J is 6 inches, with snowfall expected during the period of November – April. The average frost-free period (growing season) during the year is about 150 days. The first killing frost may be expected about October, and the last killing frost generally occurs in April. The average annual maximum and minimum temperatures are approximately 76 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Monthly normal temperatures ranged from a low of 24 degrees in the month of January to a high of 74 degrees in the month of August. Summer temperatures often reach 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while sub-freezing weather is common during the winter months.

1.4 Facility Access. N/A

1.5 Traffic Flow. N/A

1.6 Drainage. N/A

1.7 Restoration of Landscape and Hardscape Damage. N/A

1.8 Dust Suppression. N/A

2.0 Requirements.

2.1 Description of Services. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to perform grass cutting, vegetation removal, and snow and ice removal services.

2.1.2 General Information.

2.1.2.1 Period of Performance (PoP). The PoP shall be for one(1) Base Period of five (5) months and Four (4) Option Periods of twelve (12) months as follows:

2.1.3 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at DET-J and DET-L listed in TE-1, TE-2, TE-3 and TE-4.

2.1.3.1 Hours of Operation. The Contractor shall conduct snow/ice removal services as stated in this PWS within 2 hours at the end of snow event when the snow accumulation reachs ¼ inches; or when requested by the COR except Korean legal holidays. The Contractor shall conduct grass cutting and vegetation services only two (2) times at the designated area a specified in TE-2, TE-3 and TE-4 during greenery season April thru October upon notification by the COR.

2.1.4 ROK legal holidays. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the ROK Legal holidays listed below.

(1) 1 January (New Year)

(2) Lunar New Year (31 December, 1 and 2 January on the Lunar Calendar)

(3) 1 March (Independence Movement Day)

(4) 1 May (Labor Day)

(5) 5 May (Children's Day)

(6) Buddha's Birthday (8 April on the lunar calendar)

(7) 6 June (Memorial Day)

(8) 17 July (Constitution Day)

(9) 15 August (Liberation Day)

(10) Chu-Suk (14, 15, and 16 August on the Lunar Calendar)

(11) 3 October (National Foundation Day)

(12) 9 October (Hangul Proclamation Day)

(13) 25 December (Christmas Day)

2.1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide snow removal services for DET-L as stated in this PWS within 2 hours at the end of snow event when the snow accumulation reaches 1/4 inches; or when requested by the COR and remove arrow root vines from the fence, guardrail, and cut and trim all the trees and bushes within 10 feet outside of fence for DET-L and DET-J and grass cutting service for DET-J as specified in TE-3. Prior to performance of services outside the locally established hours of operation, the Contractor shall request and obtain, in writing, approval from the COR. The Contract Manager shall be available after normal hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

2.1.4.2 Installation Closures. N/A

2.1.4.3 Inclement Weather Delay. N/A

2.1.5 Travel/Temporary Duty. No Travel/Temporary Duty.

2.1.6 Emergency Services.

2.1.6.1 The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately, not later than (NLT) two (2) hours of the incident.

2.1.7 Contract Administration and management.

2.1.7.1 Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW FAR Subpart 42.5. The COR will meet quarterly with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. Written minutes of meetings will be recorded by the COR and signed by both the Contract Manager and the COR. The written minutes will be distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. If the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government, the non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the COR within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.1.7.2 Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination and cooperation between the Government and the Contractor.

2.1.7.3 The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.7.3.1 Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes. The KO will approve all submittals and plans required in this PWS.

2.1.7.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO will appoint a COR during the performance of this contract. Additional Government personnel may be assigned to assist in contract oversight IAW AR 70-13, Management and Oversight of Service Acquisitions. Other surveillance personnel may be designated as COR, and shall be trained and appointed IAW DoDI 5000.72, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification and DFARS 201.602-2. The ACOR will serve as on- site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance, if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR. The COR/ACOR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR/ACOR will perform IAW the responsibilities and duties identified in the appointment letter.

2.1.7.3.2.1 COR Authority. A letter of designation will be issued to the COR by the KO. A copy of the letter will be sent to the Contractor. The letter of designation states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost, price estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions with regard to cost, quantity, or schedule of the resulting order.

2.1.7.3.3. The Contractor shall not in any way represent the United States (U.S.) Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America (USA).

2.1.8 COR/ACOR Functions. The COR/ACOR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR/ACOR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements; monitor, document, and report Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-Furnished Property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

2.1.9 The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). PIEE (https://wawf.eb.mil/piee-landing/) shall be used for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs IAW DoDI 5000.72, DFARS 201.602-2 and PGI 201.602-2. Additionally, CORs will use PIEE to ensure contract performance, document, upload, and store contract surveillance documentation as well as payment invoice processing/monitoring if required.

2.1.10 Subcontract Management. The Contractor shall manage all Subcontractors, and the Prime Contractor shall have a representative on Installation while Subcontractors are performing services.

2.1.11 Contractor Qualification.

2.1.11.1 The prime contractor shall provide a copy of valid/current business registration for the business item/category of “Landscaping Service (조경용역)” issued by the ROK Government National Tax Service (국세청).

2.1.11.2 The Prime Contractor shall have at least two (2) years of experience in performing same or similar size of ground maintenance services that shall include snow removal services within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of the solicitation. The experience of a Subcontractor cannot substitute for the Prime contractor’s experience. The offeror(s) shall provide evidence of prior experience of prior experience in the following format.

· Title of the contract/Project

· A detail description of work completed

· Length of contract/Project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

· Value of contract/project in KW for total amount

· Complete name, phone number, and E-mail address of point of contact at Client Organization (Company) or Requiring Activity (RA)

2.1.12 Contractor Employees.

2.1.12.1 Key Personnel.

2.1.12.1.1 Contract Manager (CM): The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who is responsible for the performance of the work. The Contract Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contract. The Contract Manager shall be available between 0700 - 1800 hours, Monday through Friday except ROK legal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons, unless needed to be contacted for Snow and Ice Removal Services for DET-L, grass cutting services for DET-J and vegetation removal services for DET-L and DET-J. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have and maintain a successful background check at time of the contract start date and for the life of the contract. The Contract Manager shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language effectively. The CM shall have an adequate knowledge of the proper procedure for using safety procedures, tools, and equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks, and shall demonstrate the contractor’s physical capability. The CM shall have experience in performing ground maintenance services as a CM for at least two (2) years’ experience within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of the solicitation. This CM experience shall include grass cutting and snow removal services.

2.1.12.1.2. (Common Access Card (CAC)). N/A

2.1.12.1.3. Qualification Standards. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees have knowledge of safety procedures, tools, equipment, and techniques necessary to perform the work.

2.1.12.1.4. Contractor Identification. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel be identified as a Contractor to distinguish themselves (e.g., badge, company logo, or uniform) from Government employees. The Contractor shall ensure all correspondence and reports produced are marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is disclosed.

2.1.12.1.5. Standards of Conduct. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel present a professional appearance while working on the Government installation. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor shall ensure all Contractor employees, providing services under this contract, conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 USC 423, Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

2.1.12.1.6. Contractor Hiring Restrictions. The Contractor shall not hire or sub-contract with off duty or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict with AR 600-50, Standards of Conduct.

2.1.12.1.7. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). N/A

2.1.13. Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement of this PWS. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall provide to the COR corrective action plans, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors within five (5) days or at a mutually agreed upon date, unless it needs immediate resolution. The Contractor shall ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

2.2 Work Management. N/A

2.2.1 Coordination. The Contractor shall schedule and coordinate with the COR to minimize disruptions to the facility mission.

2.2.2 (General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). N/A

2.2.2.1 (GFEBS Certification.) N/A

2.2.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Orders (PMO). N/A

2.2.2.3 (Operations Work Orders (OWO). N/A

2.2.2.4 (GFEBS Support.) N/A

2.2.2.4.1 (Database Tasks/Requirements.) N/A

2.3 (As-Builts and Geospatial Information System (GIS). Applicable only for CLS 411, 414, and 420. ) N/A

2.3.1 Maintain As-Builts. N/A

2.3.1.1 Support. N/A

2.3.1.2 Training. N/A

2.3.2 Real Property Records Updates. N / A

2.3.3 GIS. N/A

2.3.4 GIS Support Services. N/A

2.3.5 GIS Files. N/A

2.3.6 Other Documents. N/A

2.4 Historic Property or Archaeological Site. N/A

2.5 Special Requirements.

2.5.1 Security.

2.5.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures. The Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification (PIV) requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and local policy. The COR/ACOR will request changes in Contractor security matters or processes if the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation changes.

2.5.1.2 Motor Vehicle Operators. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid driver’s license, certificates, and permits applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.5.1.3 Contractor Vehicle Registration. The Contractor shall register all Contractor- owned or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation within 10 working days of contract start date. The Contractor shall complete all applications with the Provost Marshal Vehicle Registration section located in Building S-2440 at Camp Casey for DET-L and Building S-4034 at Yongsan for DET-J. Evidence of vehicle ownership and vehicle liability insurance must be presented upon application of vehicle registration.

2.5.1.4 The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements, to be accomplished by the installation Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

2.5.1.5 Physical Security. The Contractor will be provided a Government furnished on- site staging area for necessary equipment and materials. The Contractor shall secure the area at the close of each work period. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any loss or damage of equipment and material. The Contractor shall ensure debris of any type will be disposed of according to local policies and directives.

2.5.2 Security Training.

2.5.2.1 AT Level I Training: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 20 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, within 20 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

2.5.2.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor’s and all associated sub-Contractors’ 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 to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all person schedule 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 individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

2.5.2.3 iWATCH Training. The Contractor shall brief the local iWATCH program to all of the Contractor’s employees and associated subcontractors. This training is used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR/ACOR. The Contractor shall complete the training within ten (10) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR/ACOR NLT ten (10) calendar days after contract award.

2.5.2.4. OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of contract award. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

2.5.3 Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

2.5.3.1 Safety Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for its employees. The Contractor shall submit the Safety Plan to the COR for review and acceptance within ten (10) days of commencement of work. Revisions shall be submitted five (5) calendar days prior to the effective date of change.

2.5.3.2 Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives.

2.5.4 Training, Physical Requirements, or other Expertise Required. N/A

2.5.5 Environmental Requirements.

2.5.5.1 Green Procurement. Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.

2.5.5.2 The Contractor shall use these recycled or recovered products unless they cannot be procured within a reasonable period of time not to exceed seven (7) Calendar Days; at prices not to exceed five (5) percent of prevailing rates; or the product(s) does not meet technical or performance standards. EPA Guidelines are the minimum requirement. The Contractor shall use materials and products commonly used in industry. The Contractor shall maintain records and submit an annual report to the COR, along with the annual certification required by FAR 52.223-9 (Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items), upon completion of the base year and each option year.

2.5.5.3 Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, local, and installation environmental laws, rules, plans, and policies. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation IAW with industry standards, local, State and Federal laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all fines and associated costs for hazardous waste management, transportation, and disposal of waste due to the Contractor's non-compliance. The Contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for approval on all materials, ten (10) days before delivery of the material, to the COR. The Contractor shall provide upon request from the COR all required data to meet environmental-mandated reporting requirements (e.g., air emission data, hazardous material storage/usage, herbicide/pesticide usage, solid/hazardous waste generation). The Contractor shall provide data to meet reporting deadlines and during compliance inspections upon request from the COR.

2.5.5.4 Spill Plan. The Contractor shall notify the COR within one (1) hour, if the Contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances, i.e., substances listed in 40 CFR 302, Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification. The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete clean-up of all spills caused by the Contractor during the performance of Snow and Ice removal.

2.5.6 Contingency Plans. N/A

2.5.6.1 General. N/A

2.5.6.2 Mobilization Contingency Plan. N/A

2.5.6.3 Disaster Contingency Plan. N/A

2.5.6.4 Dispute Contingency Plan. N/A

2.5.6.5 Plan Updates. N/A

2.6 Job Order Contract (JOC) Quality Assurance (QA)/Inspection Support. N/A

2.6.1 Project Support. N/A.

3.0 Performance Requirements and Standards.

3.1 High Level Objectives (HLO).

3.1.1 Performance Task Requirements, Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

3.1.1.1 Damage Caused by Contractor. Damages caused by Contractor employees shall be repaired at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall notify the COR and return the damaged area to its previous condition. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the repair work including cultivating and applying seed, sprigging, or placing sod. The Contractor shall maintain all turf repair work to ensure successful growth.

3.1.1.1.2 Damage Report. The Contractor shall submit a damage report to the COR that annotates the damage, corrective action, and date corrected.

3.2 Transition (Phase In/Phase Out). N/A

3.3 Contractor Manpower Reporting to the System for Award Management (SAM).

3.3.1 Reporting Labor Hours. If this contract meets the reporting threshold, the Contractor shall report all Contract manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format using the following web address: www.sam.gov

The required information includes the following:

a. Names of the KO and COR;

b. Contract number, including task and delivery order number;

c. Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period;

d. Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data;

e. Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors);

f. Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including subcontractors);

g. Total payments (including subcontractors);

h. Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different);

i. Estimated data collection cost;

j. Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (RA) (the Army RA is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information);

k. Locations where Contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the U.S. and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website);

l. Presence of deployment or contingency contract language; and

m. Number of Contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

As part of its submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

Reporting period shall be the PoP not to exceed twelve (12) months ending thirty (30) September of each Government FY and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. The Contractor shall use a direct data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The Contractor shall report the required information to the CMR system’s secure database. The COR is responsible for verifying that the Contractor has reported the required data.

4.0 Performance Requirements Summary. The Contractor service requirement 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 Method of Surveillance

August 2012 Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

August 2012 Periodic Surveillance and/or Validated Customer Complaint

4.1 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract IAW the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). QASPs are considered to be "living documents," dynamic, adaptable, and subject to modification based on Contractor performance surveillance results. The QASP is not part of the PWS and will not be issued with the solicitation. The QASP focuses on the procedures and processes the Government will implement to assure the Contractor is performing IAW the performance standards within the PWS. The Government plan defines the criteria of how the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated, the frequency of surveillance, and the items to be inspected. Although the Government will develop a QASP, Government surveillance of Contractor performance is not limited to the QASP, or the performance objectives, outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government retains the right to evaluate all services required by the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Contractor shall perform the services again at no additional cost to the Government

5.0 Common Levels of Service (CLS).

The Contractor shall provide overall management, supervision, personnel, labor, generalized or specialized equipment necessary to maintain, repair, operate, and perform all the CLS functions of the Base Operations specified below. This shall be done IAW all the terms, conditions, general and special provisions, specifications, and exhibits contained herein or incorporated by reference. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets or exceeds the specifications for the listed CLS. See Technical Exhibit (TE-1, TE-2, TE-3 and TE-4).

6.0 Deliverables:

2.5.2.1 AT Level I Training Certificate

2.5.2.3 iWATCH Training Result

2.5.2.4 OPSEC Training Result

2.5.3.1 Safety Plan

4.2 Quality Control Program (QCP) Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the award of this contract.

7.5.4 Equipment Plan

2.5.5.3 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

7.0 Related Documents.

This section includes definitions and acronyms; applicable directives and publications; TEs; Government Furnished Property; Contractor Furnished Property

7.1 Definitions and Acronyms.

7.1.1 Definitions.

7.1.1.1 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). The AQL is the maximum percent defective (or the number of defects per hundred units) for the purposes of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory.

7.1.1.2 Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR). An employee of the U.S. Government provided by the RA and appointed by the KO to provide support to CORs in monitoring and documenting the Contractor’s performance. These alternate surveillance support personnel will serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR training, experience requirements, and are appointed by the KO as an ACOR.

7.1.1.3 Snow Fall. The total accumulation of snow that the contractor plows each time the contractor is called out to the site to perform plowing/sanding/salting/deicing as measured by the Contractor and may be required to be confirmed by the COR or the COR’s representative.

7.1.1.4 Measurements. All measurements are approximate and should be field verified by the Contractor and government representative. A date stamp photograph may be substitute with approval of the RFOS.

7.1.1.5 Trimming. Cutting of grass and other vegetation around grounds obstacles that prevent mowing.

7.1.1.6 Performance Requirement Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objective that relate directly to the mission essential items.

7.1.1.7 Regional Facilities Operational Specialist (RFOS). A designated individual who shall have the primary responsibility for assuring that all supplies, service or workmanship presented to or performed for the Government meet all conditions of the contract.

7.1.1.8 Hazardous and Special Waste. Any material which poses a hazard to health and/or environment as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 and regulations implementing those laws and similar local laws and regulations. Such wastes include but are not limited to those materials which are toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive, requiring special handling and procedures for disposal. This waste shall not be collected as part of this contract.

7.1.1.9 Quality Control Program (QC). Contractor’s system of controlling the equipment, system or services to ensure the requirements of the contract are met. Contractor is responsible for QC and for offering to the Government for acceptance only those samples or services conforming to contract requirements.

7.1.1.10 Contract Administrator (CA). The official Government representative delegated authority by the KO to administer a contract. This individual, normally working in an appropriate contracting or procurement career field, advises on all technical contractual matters.

7.1.1.11 Contract Discrepancy. A failure of the Contractor to perform IAW contract requirements and specifications, e.g., a failure of the Contractor to provide, or provide on time, the required contract products or services; or it may result because delivered products or services do not meet specific contract requirements.

7.1.1.12 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A report used to document other than satisfactory Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain, in writing, why performance is other than satisfactory; how performance shall be returned to satisfactory levels; and how recurrence of the problem shall be prevented in the future.

7.1.1.13 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

7.1.1.14 Contractor Acquired Property (CAP). Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract. Contractor retains title.

7.1.1.15 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

7.1.1.16 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the KO to help administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

7.1.1.17 Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the PWS.

7.1.1.18 Deliverable. Anything that can be delivered; can include non-manufactured things, such as meeting minutes or reports.

7.1.1.19 Equipment. A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article, when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

7.1.1.20 Government-Furnished Property (GFP). Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-acquired property if the Contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

7.1.1.21 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and Government purchased Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

7.1.1.22 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel evaluated in a source selection process and are used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons who are listed in the proposal. The prime Contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

7.1.1.23 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government IAW FAR 37.104, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

7.1.2 Acronyms.

7.2 Applicable Directives, Publications. For reference materials and possible needed information.

ACC PAM 70-1 Interim Army Contracting Command – Contracting Officer’s Representative Policy Guide

AR 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement

AR 385-10 Army Safety Program

AR 385-40 Army Accident Investigation and Reporting

AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management

(COR) Certification

EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

TM 5-624 Maintenance and Repair of Surface Areas

TM 5-630 Land Management

7.3 Technical Exhibits (TE) 1:

Technical Exhibit 1 Snow Removal Area Map at Yawolsan (DET-L).

Technical Exhibit 2 Vegetation Removal Area Map at Yawolsan (DET-L)

Technical Exhibit 3 Grass Cutting Area Map at Koryosan (DET-J)

Technical Exhibit 4 Vegetation Removal Area Map at Koryosan (DET-J)

7.4 Government-Furnished Material (GFM)/Property (GFP)/Equipment (GFE): None

7.4.1 Utilities. The Government will provide access to water and electrical services. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

7.5 Contractor-Furnished Material (CFM)/Property (CFP)/Equipment (CFE). All Contractor furnished, material, property and equipment shall meet applicable Federal, State, local, DOD and Army laws, codes, and regulations. Examples are provided below:

7.5.1 Contractor-Furnished Material and Responsibilities. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract.

7.5.2 Contractor-Furnished Items. The Contractor shall provide all facilities, vehicles, equipment, parts, tools, fuel, oil, materials and any other items required to perform all Contract requirements. The Contractor's property shall be operational as intended by the Manufacturer, and be safe, clean, and suitable for use at a military installation. All Contractor furnished property and equipment are subject to KO/COR inspection at all times. The Contractor shall maintain all equipment in good workable condition.

7.5.3 Materials: Melting materials shall meet requirements in paragraph listed below. These materials shall be approved by the COR prior to contract start up.

7.5.3.1 Snow and Ice Melting Material. The snow and ice melting material shall be approved by Korean Ministry of Environment as Environmental Free. The COR shall approve the melting material with a certificate and MSDS to COR prior to contract start up.

7.5.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall submit an equipment plan to the COR within ten (10) calendar days of commencement of work for approval. All equipment shall be great than or equal to the requirements as below. If the COR does not find the equipment satisfactory, the contractor must replace it at the contractor’s cost.

7.5.4.1 Snow Removal Equipment. The Contract shall prepare minimum of two (2) snow blowers which shall be tracked wheel, snow removal quantity: 60 t/h, clearing width: 715 mm, maximum discharge distance: 17 m.

7.5.4.2 Grader. The grader shall be hydraulic type, can be attached with one (1) ton truck and rubber edged snowplow blades.

7.5.4.3 Sand/Calcium Chloride Distributor. The distributor shall be attached with 1 ton truck, loading capacity: 440 kg (sand or Calcium Chloride), remote control quantity for sand and Calcium Chloride.

7.5.4.4 Bucket truck or crane. The bucket truck or attached crane shall be operated by remote control and minimum ten (10) meter height operational for vegetation removal.

7.5.4.4 Weed eater. The Contractor shall prepare minimum of seven (7) weed eaters which shall be 2 HP above engine powered operation also two(2) of them shall be attached three trimming handle.

7.5.4.5 Blower. The Contractor shall prepare minimum of five (5) blowers for snow removal and cleaning of grass cutting area. The blower shall be 75 cc engine power, 1,000 cfm and 200 mph above.

7.5.4.6 Power saw. The engine power saw shall be minimum 560 XP, 18”, 57 cc and 4.7 HP above.

7.5.4.4 Truck. The truck should be one (1) ton above and four (4) wheel drive in order to perform snow removal and vegetation removal at very steep access road to DET-L.

7.5.4.5 The Contractor shall remove all vehicles, trailers and equipment from the installation at the end of each workday, unless otherwise directed by the COR.

7.5.5. Contractor Facilities. The Contractor shall secure the necessary office space and other facilities required for the performance of this contract, off the military installation.

8.0 Specific Tasks.

8.1 General Information.

8.1.1 Basic Service. The Contractor shall provide pavement clearance services, to include snow and ice removal services, on paved driving/parking area, side streets, and entrance ramps at helicopter pad as annotated on TE 1 for DET-L (Yawolsan-Site). Grass cutting services for DET-J (Koryosan-site) as annotated on TE -3. Vegetation removal services for DET-L and DET-J as annotated on TE-2 and TE - 4.

8.2 Description of Services.

8.2.1 Snow and Ice removal services for DET-L (CLIN X001), FIRM FIXED PORTION

Pavement clearance includes, but is not limited to, the following: plowing and sweeping of sand or snow from roads, access control points (ACP), helipad pavements, antenna tower, driveways and parking areas by pushing and piling the snow into adjacent areas or by collecting and removing sand. Historical data on routine pavement clearing (street sweeping) and emergency snow, ice, and sand removal is provided by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in TE-1. The Contractor shall begin clearing from areas identified in TE-1 when snow accumulations have reached 1/4 inches; or within two (2) hours of notification by the COR. Snow or ice removal shall be cleared from walkways, doorways, and gates to provide full opening and safe access for personnel and equipment. Snow or ice piles shall not be left in the plowed or swept areas.

8.2.1.1 Specialized Locations. Yawolsan-Site

8.2.1.1.1 Paved Roads and Access Control Points (ACP). The Contractor shall clear roads and ACPs. The Contractor shall clear primary roads to support the safe movement of emergency vehicles. The Contractor shall ensure all ACPs are operational at all times, regardless of storm intensity. The Contractor shall deploy the assets necessary to ensure the road network is trafficable. Once removal operations commence, the Contractor shall continue these operations until snow or ice is removed from the full width of streets, including intersections. The Contractor shall clear all primary roads NLT three (3) hours upon notification by the COR. The COR will inform the Contractor of the revised clearance times, should there be a delay in opening or closure.

8.2.1.1.2 Parking Areas. The Contractor shall clear parking areas. Snow and ice shall be removed from the full width of the parking areas and pushed to designated locations. The Contractor shall clear parking areas of snow and ice.

8.2.1.1.3 Sidewalks. The Contractor shall clear sidewalks when accumulation reaches 1/4 inches. Sidewalks shall receive a complete clearing at the end of each snowstorm.

8.2.1.1.3 Snow Shoveling and Ice Removal. The Contractor shall snow shovel stairs and sidewalks and apply ice melt as needed for access load. Ice melts (salt) shall be placed on stairs and sidewalks for each building.

8.2.1.1.4 Catch Basins. The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from all catch basins to allow free drainage. The Contractor shall clear basins at the end of each snowstorm.

8.2.1.1.5 Hydrants. The Contractor shall remove snow and ice from and around the hydrants to ensure access. The cleared area shall be, at a minimum, approximately three (3) feet in radius from the hydrant. The Contractor shall clear access to hydrants at the end of each snowstorm.

8.2.1.1.6 Trash bin. The Contractor shall remove snow from and around a trash bin to allow for pedestrian access to dispose of refuse.