A1_-_PWS_2026_VA_Vista_Clearing.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Clearing Scenic Vistas in Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service

Department of the Interior 199 Hemphill Knob Road

Asheville, North Carolina 28803

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Blue Ridge Parkway FY2026

1. Background

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic highway that provides views from the many scenic vistas of the mountain ranges in Virginia and North Carolina. Most vistas are located on remote, steep, vegetated, and or rocky mountain slopes at various elevations. The services to be provided within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) consist of clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in Virginia. These services include cutting trees, shrubs, brush, briars, and vines within specified depths of designated vistas, along with some application of herbicide in specified areas, to provide vistas with clear and unobstructed views.

The requirements in this PWS continue the vista maintenance cycle begun in 2011 to lessen the impact on native species, the Northern Flying Squirrel, and reduce or slow down the growth of invasive plants at vista sites. The new approach also provides latitude in reshaping and redirecting visitor views to enhance the scenic experience and reduce degraded views adjacent development that may be impacting the view shed.

There are three basic types of scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway:

• Parking Vistas (Overlooks) (PV): Views from roadside parking areas often referred to as overlooks. These vistas may include the roadside areas on either or both sides of the parking area or the area across the Parkway from the parking area.

• Roadside Vistas (RSV): Views from the roadside that are areas immediately behind the grass shoulder, guardrails and rock walls and are primarily viewed through the windshield of a moving vehicle.

• Canopy/Axial Vistas (CAV): Roadside views through stands of trees and shrubs. May also be views from a parking overlook or utilized to enhance a shrub or grass bay area.

2. Key Government Personnel

• Contracting Officer (CO): the only person with authority to enter in, administer, modify and/or terminate the contract.

• The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): a program official designated by the CO to assist in administering technical aspects of the contract. The COR cannot modify the contract.

• Project Inspector (PI): a program official designated by the CO to assist the COR with day-to-day documentation of contract activities and other contract administration activities. The PI cannot modify the contract.

3. Location and Access

Location: Approximate vista locations are listed on the attached Vista Log Sheets by Parkway milepost to the nearest tenth. Contractor must verify all locations prior to starting work and confirm with COR as needed.

Access: Access to the work sites shall be via the nearest state road intersecting the Blue Ridge Parkway. Access is subject to variable road conditions, Parkway closures and the ability to access the sites safely.

Blue Ridge Parkway FY2026

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4. Required Services

A. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS): The Contractor performance requirements are summarized into the major required services that define successful contract completion. The performance standard identifies the minimum acceptable levels of service allowed.

Performance Objective Performan ce Standard/ Threshold

Surveillan ce Method

Incentive/Remedy

Cut designated vegetation to prescribed depth and proper height, and lay flat and parallel to ground, according to PWS and Vista Log Sheet

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

COR

Acceptance

All rework and/or restoration shall be accomplished by Contractor at no additional cost to the government; Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Treat cut stubs with designated herbicide immediately after cutting stem or trunk according to PWS and Vista Log Sheet

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

COR

Acceptance

All rework and/or restoration shall be accomplished by Contractor at no additional cost to the government; Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Compliance with safety, traffic & environmental standards per federal, state, NPS regulations and as required within the PWS

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

Random Inspection

Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

Protection of natural resources and protected plant and animal species

100% compliance/ Without Deviation

Random Inspection

Cutting of plants not identified to be cut per the contract or vista log instructions will result in a 50% reduction in payment for the vista. Performance will be annotated in the CPARS Rating

B. SCHEDULING:

1. No vista clearing work shall be performed between dusk and dawn.

2. At least 14 days prior to starting work, the Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule for vista cutting indicating what dates each vista will be cut. The Park will review for compliance with timing of natural resource requirements. The Park may require revision of the schedule to meet these natural resource requirements or elimination of certain vistas from the work.

C. TRAFFIC CONTROL:

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The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and equipment to maintain safe traffic flow through the work area.

1. Staging:

a. Staging and parking for vehicles, equipment and materials shall be confined to paved overlooks and parking areas.

b. Other staging areas may be approved by the CO upon request to the COR.

c. Features associated with the BLRI motor road such as retaining walls, culverts, head walls, side ditches and their associated drainage patterns will be identified and avoided.

2. Signs:

a. All signage must conform to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requirements.

b. If permitted, when vehicles or personnel are staged on the road shoulder, warning signs (WORKERS AHEAD) with advisory speed limit signs (25 MPH) shall be placed along the mainline Parkway 500 feet in advance of the work zone to alert drivers approaching from either direction.

c. Staging in grassy bays or paved overlooks, away from road shoulder, does not require signage.

3. Traffic Delays: No traffic delays will be permitted without a request submitted for approval by the COR at least five days in advance.

D. TRAILS

1. Vistas containing trails and adjacent to trails are identified in the attached vista log and maps of trail locations are found within digital map provided.

2. The contractor shall provide signage and station personnel on trails to block access to areas where work is taking place. Personnel shall be in place to block access whenever work is taking place.

3. The contractor shall remove any debris fallen within trails to maintain a clear corridor.

Clear trail corridors shall have a minimum width of 6 feet. All cut debris shall be removed and left on site outside of the trail corridor according to Section E.5. General Vista Clearing Standards of this document.

4. Unofficial undocumented trails and unprogrammed visitor use may also occur near the vista clearing areas. It is the contractor’s responsibility to maintain situational awareness and take appropriate actions to ensure visitor safety.

E. CLEARING:

1. Vista Log Sheets:

a. The vistas to be cleared are specified on the Vista Log Sheets which are attached to these contract requirements. The Vista Log Sheets identify each vista by an identification number, milepost number, vista type, location on the Parkway (left or right side of Parkway from a parkway north to south orientation), cut length and depth. Measuring the depth to be cut begins at the edge of the mowed shoulder.

b. In addition to the following general and vista type clearing standards, there is information for each vista relating to cutting standards, clearing limitations and specific instructions given in the Special Instructions column of the Vista Log Sheets.

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The Special Instructions provide information on the extent of clearing, depth of clearing and type of vegetation to clear for each site.

2. Rare, Threatened & Endangered Species:

a. North Carolina

i. If evidence of any animal suspected to be a Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel or bat is seen or if flushing from a site during work, all work in the area will stop and the contractor will immediately inform the COR to notify the Fish and Wildlife Service for further guidance.

ii. Vistas 558, 560, 561, 570 842, 843, 846, 848, and 851: Trees shall not be cut within 100 feet of bryophyte covered rock outcrops.

iii. No trees greater than 3 inches shall be cut.

b. Virginia

i. Trees (greater than 3 inches DBH) shall NOT be cut between April 1 and November 1. This time of year restriction could change if Tricolored bat is federally listed during FY 22-26 or if the 4(d) rule for Northern long-eared bat is determined to no longer apply during FY 22-26.

ii. Trees (DBH greater than 3 inches) in vistas that occur in Augusta, Botetourt, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, Roanoke and Rockbridge counties shall NOT be cut between April 1 and November 14 to avoid take of roosting Indiana bats and/or non-volant pups.

iii. No trees shall be cut between March 15 and August 15 to protect breeding and nesting migratory birds.

3. Vista Site Work Limits:

a. Vista work limits are defined by using a digital map within Q-Field. Q-Field is a free app available on iOS and Android devices.

i. Instructions for accessing the map in Q-Field and making it available offline are attached to this bid package. This is currently available to be done in advance of bidding on the contract.

ii. Note: The CarryMap app used in previous vista maintenance contracts is no longer applicable. Vista polygons in CarryMap are not up to date and cannot be updated. No work limits shall be determined using CarryMap.

b. Depth of cut perpendicular to the width for each vista is listed in the attached Vista Log Sheets. All vistas have been previously cut and are identifiable by the open spaces along the Parkway that match the distance noted in the Vista Log Sheets.

c. If requested by the Contractor, assistance will be available to determine the start point and end point (width) for specific vistas. These work limits can be reestablished by the Government at the Contractor’s request.

4. Vista Clearing Shape:

a. Generally, vistas are to be tapered on each end to the full depth of the vista to prolong the view and provide a natural appearance.

b. Long vistas may have an established mature tree line that runs the full cut depth approximately parallel to the roadway between the ends of the tapers.

c. Smaller vistas may have a “v”, semi-elliptical, or irregular shape.

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d. The limits of clearing lines should not be perfectly straight but slightly staggered to produce a varied and natural appearance. No vistas will be expanded in size beyond the existing footprint.

5. General Vista Clearing Standards:

a. No night work will occur (between dusk and dawn).

b. All vegetation cuts shall be left on site to decompose.

c. All vegetation within the limits of the contract shall be cut, de-limbed, and made to lay flat and parallel to the ground unless otherwise specified. Fallen trees and woody debris will be left on site as aesthetics and safety allows.

d. Final cuts shall be at grade level or no higher than 3 inches above the grade.

e. Lying flat requires that all vegetation be within 12 inches of the existing grade or brush currently covering the ground except tree trunks and limbs 6 inches in diameter or larger.

f. At vistas where it is noted to retain certain trees or shrubs, the Contractor shall remove all vines from the retained vegetation and treat any cut vines with herbicide.

g. Where Vista Log Sheets calls for retention of specimen trees and dogwood, Contractor shall visually inspect tree trunks for vines growing up into trees. If vines are present cut out a 12” to 18” section of vine and treat the vine stem with herbicide.

h. Remove vines from vegetation only where specified in the Vista Log Sheets from rhododendron and mountain laurel. Apply herbicide on cut vine stems.

i. All small trees, brush, vines, and other vegetation shall be cut to grade level or no greater than 3 inches above grade level and laid flat and parallel to the ground. Large vegetation may require additional cuts and de-limbing after falling to meet this requirement.

j. Vegetation should remain where it falls after cutting unless otherwise specified. All fallen vegetation must lie flat. Brush falling on trails or plants shall be removed and randomly placed a minimum of 10 feet below the road shoulder or trail, and flat and parallel to the ground as described above.

k. When brush must be removed, the Contractor has the option of chipping and spreading the brush evenly below the road shoulder or trail at a depth no greater than 4 inches or hauling the brush off-site for proper disposal.

l. Species to remain include:

Beech Chestnut Cucumber magnolia Flowering dogwood Mountain ash Serviceberry Silver bell Deciduous azaleas (example: pinxter flower, swamp azalea, azalea vaseyi, flame azalea) All evergreen species (example: mountain laurel, rhododendron, pieris or fetterbush, leucothoe, fir, spruce, balsam, or holly) other than pine unless otherwise directed in the Vista Log Sheets.

m. Birch

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Where indicated on the vista log sheet all birch shall remain Where thinning of birch is indicated on vista log sheet, the following procedure shall be implemented:

o Do not cut birch greater than 6" in diameter.

o Thin birch stands so that there is a minimum of 10-foot spacing between birch clumps. Choose the largest clumps to be left standing.

o In the remaining clumps, cut out all deadwood less than 6" in diameter. Prune 1/3 of the live shoots within the remaining clumps.

Choose the smallest shoots to be pruned. Do not cut stems greater than 6" in diameter.

If birch is not called out in vista log sheet, cut all birch according to General Vista Clearing standards.

n. Refer to the Vista Log Sheets for each site’s details. Specific instructions to the Contractor require removal of evergreen shrubs and conifer species where the view has been blocked by shrubs and flowering trees. In those locations, instructions state the length and depth of shrubs to be removed. Rhododendron and laurel to be cut shall be chipped and broadcast downslope into the vista or chipped and removed from park lands. The Government can supply assistance with species identification upon receiving a proper advanced request from the Contractor.

6. Specific Type of Vista Clearing Standards:

a. Parking and Roadside Vistas (Standard Cut):

i. Cut all vegetation in accordance with work limits and the general vista clearing standards of the contract.

ii. In designated sites, treat all cut stubs except rhododendron and laurel with the approved herbicide. Check the Vista Log sheets for sites designated to receive herbicide.

iii. The maximum vista area to be cut is defined by the cut length (area between pavement nails) and cut depth (measured perpendicular to the Parkway from the mowed grass edge at the deepest point) shown on the attached Vista Log Sheets.

Follow the existing tree line and taper cuts from the road shoulder to the deepest point or to where the tree line is parallel to the Parkway.

b. Canopy/Axial Vistas (Canopy Cut):

i. Cut only the understory (shrubs and trees smaller than 10-inch diameter at breast height (DBH)) and limbs less than 15 feet above the ground near the Parkway to provide a distant view under the trees unless otherwise specified.

ii. In designated sites, treat all cut stubs except rhododendron and laurel with the approved herbicide. Check the Vista Log Sheets for sites designated to receive herbicide

iii. The maximum vista area to be cut is defined by the cut length (area between pavement nails) and cut depth (measured perpendicular to the Parkway from the mowed grass edge at the deepest point) shown on the attached Vista Log Sheets.

Follow the existing tree line and taper cuts from the road shoulder to the deepest point or to where the tree line is parallel to the Parkway.

7. Application of Herbicide:

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a. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment and materials required to apply the approved herbicide to the designated vistas.

b. Herbicide shall be applied by a licensed applicator in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and with the herbicide manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines.

c. All vista sites designated for herbicide use on the Vista Log Sheets shall have herbicide applied to cut stubs. Herbicide shall be used on all Paulownia & Ailanthus stubs regardless of herbicide designation in log sheet (estimated to be found in approximately no more than 10 percent of vistas in this contract phase).

d. Apply only in the first 30' of vista depth where herbicide use is authorized. For vines, Ailanthus, and Paulownia, cut and treat with herbicide immediately after cutting to the depth designated in the vista log.

e. Apply the herbicide mixture immediately (no more than 90 seconds) to the freshly cut stubs in the designated vista area. Recommend that stubs are treated prior to stepping away to further cut vegetation. Use a wick applicator or backpack sprayer with a narrow angle nozzle to reduce and control over-spraying and completely coat the cut surface of the stub. Use a wick applicator or backpack sprayer with a narrow angle nozzle to reduce and control over-spraying and completely coat the cut surface of the stub.

f. All rhododendron, laurel, and conifer stubs are not to be treated.

g. The herbicide shall be a mix of 25% Garlon 4 Ultra (EPA Reg No 62719-527) with

75% Aqumix Oil (EPA Est No 65954-VA-001; EXEMPT00070) or an approved equal mixed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add Basal Oil Blue dye or approved equal to the mixture in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

h. In freezing conditions, propylene glycol may be added to prevent freezing of the herbicide solution. Ethylene glycol is prohibited.

i. Do not apply if weather conditions are unsuitable for meeting these requirements per manufacturer instructions.

j. Do not apply herbicide in close proximity to other personnel or designated protected plants.

F. CLEANUP: Remove any incidental trash and all equipment from the work site each day.

Repair any direct or indirect damage to Government property caused by the Contractor’s personnel or equipment.

5. Safety & Environmental Compliance

A. HEALTH & SAFETY

1. Protection of the Public: The vista sites are in public areas that often receive many park visitors. The Contractor shall provide suitable DOT traffic signs and barriers, barrier tape or barricades necessary to warn people of and protect people from the contract operations.

2. Worker Safety: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all Contractor or Subcontractor employees on the job. Safety requirements are governed by OSHA

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Blue Ridge Parkway FY2026 regulations. The Contractor and its Subcontractor(s) shall provide its employees with the proper personal protection equipment prescribed for the type of work involved. All personal protection equipment shall be maintained in a workable and protective condition. Each worksite shall have readily available the following items: first aid kit; bee sting kit; two-way radios or cellular phones for communications in the remote areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway; and a vehicle available for emergency transportation to a medical facility.

3. Fire Prevention: Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent accidental fires during this contract work. Internal combustion equipment shall be located by the Contractor so that exhausts discharge away from combustible materials. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one fire extinguisher at the job site that is appropriate for each type of fire that could occur on the job.

4. Contractor Conduct: While at the work site or traveling within in the boundaries of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations of the National Park Service governing the park in general and the work site in specific, (specific guidance can be provided upon request).

5. Accident Reporting: Report all accidents on the jobsite to the area Ranger, and COR or Project Inspector.

B. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

1. Air & Water Pollution Control: Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during this contract work. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

2. Preservation of Existing Features

a. Confine all operations within the work limits of the project.

b. Exercise special care to maintain natural surroundings undamaged. Protect all existing structures, vegetation, equipment, or utilities from damage. All vegetation, structures, equipment, or utilities damaged by the Contractor shall be restored, repaired, or replaced by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the CO at no additional cost to the Government.

c. Contractor shall provide a Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan listing the procedures, equipment, and materials to be used to prevent spillage of and provide cleanup of any hazardous substance spills that might occur in the park as a result of the operations of this contract. The plan should address cleanup methods not only for spills along grassed shoulders or adjacent natural ground landscapes, but also along the asphalt surfaces of parking areas and roads. Crews shall have readily available all materials and equipment required to clean up hazardous waste spills as approved in the Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan.

6. Insurance: Maintain insurance in accordance with the regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If the project work includes clearing scenic vistas along the Blue Ridge Parkway at designated locations in North Carolina, the Contractor will maintain insurance in accordance

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Blue Ridge Parkway FY2026 with the regulations of the State of North Carolina as well. The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to Contractor employee negligence.

Workers Compensation: Furnish proof of workers compensation insurance to the CO for those employees performing work related to this contract and comply with the Workman’s Compensation Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the State of North Carolina.

Liability: Maintain a level of insurance that will protect the Contractor and the Government from any claims because of bodily injury (including death) and property damage which may arise from and during the performance of this contract, and submit proof of insurance to the CO.

7. Contractor’s Use of Premises: Confine on-site material storage, equipment, and vehicle parking, and staging to paved parking areas or other areas specifically designated by the COR. Keep project area neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times. Provide for daily pickup and disposal of refuse and construction debris. Dispose of waste in a legal manner at private or public approved dumping areas outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse in the park.

8. Park-Specific Conditions and Limitations:

The Blue Ridge Parkway is wholly located along the ridges of the Appalachian Mountain range in parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The following conditions may be applicable to work sites inside Parkway boundaries:

WEATHER: Sudden and dramatic changes in climate conditions are common. The

Contractor must be prepared to alter work plans and provide protection for workers and equipment.

CLOSURES: Parkway officials may close portions of the Parkway at any time to protect visitors from hazardous conditions or to implement official duties of the Parkway.

REMOTENESS: Many portions of the Parkway are of extreme distance to typical services available in developed areas, including cellular, food, fuel, and emergency services. The Contractor must arrange and account for appropriate precautions and plans prior to bid submission.

SITE SECURITY: Nearly all Parkway land is accessible by the public 24-hours a day throughout the year. Parkway law enforcement officers and other staff will not be designated to provide extra security to protect project sites from visitor intrusion.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to take measures to prevent vandalism, theft, or destruction of project materials and equipment. Any proposed security measures that may affect ongoing access or use of areas otherwise not already included in the construction zone (including remote security cameras or alarms) must be approved by the COR prior to use. Any security issues must be reported to the Park Contact immediately upon notice. Parkway law enforcement staff may request official statements or other information from Contractor personnel needed to follow up on reported issues. The Parkway is not responsible for any damage or loss to stored on-site project materials or Contractor's equipment.

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RESOURCES: As a unit of the National Park System, the Blue Ridge Parkway is tasked to preserve unimpaired its natural and cultural resources and values. The Contractor must make every effort to ensure no impacts are made deleterious to these resources. It is expected that the project site and access areas will be minimally impacted only as necessary for the performance of contract requirements. Mitigations approved by the COR will be taken to restore pre-existing conditions.

INVASIVE EXOTICS: To reduce the chance that harmful, non-native plants or organisms will be transported from off-Park locations to the work site, the Contractor, prior to entering the Parkway, must clean all soils, roots, seeds, and other sources of plant parts and pathogens from any equipment used for the application of grasses and all heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, front end loader, and graders, which have previously been operating off the park.

WILDLIFE: All wildlife is protected within the park boundaries, and some species, which occur within the park, receive special State and Federal protection due to their rare, threatened, or endangered status. Very few wildlife species present any danger to persons working within the park. Even species which have the potential to do harm to persons, can usually be avoided. Unless wildlife is presenting an immediate threat to persons, harassment or destruction of wildlife is prohibited.

9. Replacement of Contractor Employee for Security Reasons: The Government retains the right to request removal of the Contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

10. Non-Payment for Additional Work: Any additional Contractor performed services not explicitly approved by an appointed CO and authorized in an amendment to the contract or Vista Log Sheets, shall be performed at the financial risk of the Contractor. Only an appointed CO is authorized to bind the Government to an amendment in project specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

11. Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives utilized by the BLRI.

12. Quality Control: The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The Performance Requirements Summary establishes performance standards that are the minimum requirements for acceptable performance of required services. The Contractor’s QCP shall address methods for remedying poor performance. The Contractor shall develop QCP and submit with proposal package. The Contractor’s QCP must include:

Required services identified in Performance Requirements Summary Contractor’s surveillance methodology Method and timeframe for responding to COR or customer complaints Progress meetings with Government stakeholders

13. Quality Assurance: The COR will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the quality assurance procedures specified in the Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP may be modified after contract award upon review and acceptance of the Contractor’s QCP to ensure both plans are mutually

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Blue Ridge Parkway FY2026 supportive. The purpose of the QASP is to ensure that the required services are performed in accordance with the contract requirements. The plan ensures reliable and continued operation by precluding unnecessary complaints and unacceptable performance.

Government’s QASP includes:

Acceptance of the Contractor’s quality control plan Random inspection of the Contractor’s work Communicating customer complaints Progress meetings with the Contractor

The implementation of this QASP does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to implement and abide by the QCP incorporated into this contract, and to provide acceptable performance of all required services listed herein. At the CO’s discretion, the Contractor may incur a payment deduction for lack of compliance with the QCP, PWS or PRS.

14. Sustainability: The Contractor will make their best effort to perform required tasks in a method that meets general sustainability goals. These may include reducing waste materials, minimizing climate change practices, improving socio-economic impacts, or other actions relevant to the work involved. Goals and practices should be stated as part for the Contractor’s technical approach.

15. Contractor’s Proposal Package: The following deliverables are to be submitted with offer in response to RFQ (no more than 10 pages including attachments). Include all required and optional items in the proposal package.

Past performance references.

Technical approach to perform required services.

Proposed project schedule.

Contractor’s safety plan.

Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

Hazardous Substance Spill Cleanup Plan.

Proof of Insurance–Business Liability & Workers Compensation.

Relevant professional certifications.

16. Inspection and Acceptance:

A. The Government will conduct inspection of services and deliverables throughout contract performance. Final payment will be processed upon confirming that all noted Contractor performance deficiencies have been satisfactorily corrected.

B. Any vista not cut completely based on Park inspection will not be paid any partial payment until completed and accepted by the Government.

17. Attached Documentation:

A. Vista Log Sheet.

B. BLRI Vista Clearing Special Instructions C. Acceptable Vista Clearings D. Bid Sheet E. Q-Field digital map access instructions.

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