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W912PM21Q0026

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING

REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This will be an UNRESTRICTED procurement. The solicitation number is W912PM21Q0026, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $8,000,000.00. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06.

Description of Requirement: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District has a requirement for Boundary Line Maintenance at Falls Lake Dam, Wake County, North Carolina and B.

Everett Jordan Dam, Chatham County, North Carolina. The work to be performed under this contract consists of brushing, painting and signing designated segments of the existing United States Government’s property boundary to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake. This work does not involve establishing new boundary lines or conducting any land survey activities. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and transportation required to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake; except those materials provided by the Government

Service Contract Act Wage Determinations: Counties where work is to be performed:

2015-4375, Revision -16, Dated 07/21/2021, Durham, Orange 2015-4393, Revision -16, Dated 07/21/2021, Wake 2015-4403, Revision -16, Dated 07/21/2021, Granville 2015-4373, Revision -16, Dated 07/21/2021, Chatham

The Contractor is responsible to refer to the above wage decisions. The Government will attach the latest versions to the contract upon award.

This will be firm-fixed-price contract action.

Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220. Any questions must be submitted via email to Ms. Karri Mares at karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil and Ms. Missee Koehn at Melissa.k.koehn@usace.army.mil no later than 17 September 2021 at 9:00 AM EDT.

Evaluation and Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. See solicitation provision 52.212-2.

Each offeror must submit both a Price Quote and a Technical Proposal via email to the addresses noted above. No hard paper copies will be accepted or evaluated. Both the Price Quote and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of quotes. In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all quotes shall be submitted electronically. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format and shall be on 8 ½ x 11 size pages in no less than a 10 pitch or 10 font. Offerors may use compressions utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

mailto:karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil mailto:Melissa.k.koehn@usace.army.mil

DETAILED PRICING SCHEDULE – RETURN THE ATTACHED DETAILED PRICING

SCHEDULE WITH YOUR QUOTE.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W912PM21Q0026_ COMPANY NAME_PRICING

W912PM21Q0026_COMPANY NAME_TECHNICAL

Offerors shall submit the quotes electronically via email to Ms. Karri Mares at karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil and Ms. Missee Koehn at Melissa.k.koehn@usace.army.mil

Quote due Date and Time:

Request For Quotes No: W912PM21Q0026 Due Date of Quotes: 22 September 2021 Time by which Quotes are due: 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) Title of Project: Piedmont Boundary Line Services

Quotes are due as specified on the solicitation document (as amended if applicable). The time & date of Quote receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded via email transmission. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Offerors should time their submission effort with prudence by not waiting until the last few minutes—this will allow for unexpected delays in the transmittal process. If an electronic submission is sent minutes before the deadline but the upload is not received by the Government representatives until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late. Offerors are encouraged to keep a copy of the sent confirmation for their record.

The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement.

SITE VISIT

Interested Offerors/vendors are highly encouraged to attend the organized site visit scheduled, only one organized site visit will be conducted. A site visit is SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 21, 10:00 AM, EDT., at the Jordan Dam and Visitor Assistance Center: 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to utilize this opportunity to note the location of the work; conditions, security, safety, equipment, facilities, and any other factors to satisfy themselves regarding all general conditions which may affect the work or costs to perform the work, prior to submitting a quote.

Interested Offerors who plan to attend the site visit MUST contact Mr. Chad Eller via email at jermery.c.eller@usace.army.mil and Ms. Missee Koehn Melissa.k.koehn@usace.army.mil intent to attend no later than 14 September 2021 at 2:00 PM, EDT.

mailto:karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil mailto:jermery.c.eller@usace.army.mil

The email subject line shall contain:

SITE VISIT for RFQ # W912PM21Q0026, Piedmont Survey Boundary Line Services

The body of the email shall contain:

Company Name: ___________________

Names and position of person(s) attending: _____________________

In no event, shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

All contractors who plan to attend the site visit will be required to wear a face mask to enter any buildings or when 6 ft social distancing is unable to be maintained.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job BASE YEAR - Falls Lake Boundary Line - -FFP

Services. Beginning at 1-9R and ending at 12-35R, with approximately 40.5 Fee Miles and 0.5 Easement mile in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Base Period of Performance 10/01/2021 – 9/30/2022 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81LJ811199271

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81LJ811199271

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

0002 1 Job BASE YEAR - Jordan Lake Boundary Line -FFP

- Services. Beginning at 178 and ending at 5256, with approximately 56.5 Fee Miles and 1.5 Easement miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Base Period of Performance 10/01/2021 – 9/30/2022 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81LJ811199271

1001 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - Falls Lake Boundary - -FFP

- Line Services. Beginning at 12-35R and ending at Gate 1 Road, with approximately 46 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 1 Period of Performance 10/01/2022 – 9/30/2023 with

- Actual services to be provided from October – March

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81LJ811199271

1002 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 1 - Jordan Lake Boundary -FFP

- Line Services. Beginning at 5256 and ending at 5760, with approximately 51 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 1 Period of Performance 10/01/2022 – 9/30/2023 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - Falls Lake Boundary - -FFP

Line Services. Beginning at Gate 1 Road and ending at 18-15L, with approximately 44 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Option 2 Period of Performance 10/01/2023 – 9/30/2024 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

2002 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 2 - Jordan Lake Boundary -FFP

- Line Services. Beginning at 5760 and ending at 6307, with approximately 54 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 2 Period of Performance 10/01/2023 – 9/30/2024 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

3001 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - Falls Lake Boundary - -FFP

Line Services. Beginning at 18-15L and ending at 7-08L, with approximately

33.5 Fee Miles and .5 Easement mile in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Option 3 Period of Performance 10/01/2024 – 9/30/2025 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

3002 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 3 - Jordan Lake Boundary -FFP

- Line Services. Beginning at 6307 and ending at 632, with approximately 55 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 3 Period of Performance 10/01/2024 – 9/30/2025 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

4001 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - Falls Lake Boundary - -FFP

Line Services. Beginning at 7-8L and ending at 1-9R, with approximately 41 Fee Miles and 1 Easement mile in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 4 Period of Performance 10/01/2025 – 9/30/2026 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

4002 1 Job OPTION OPTION YEAR 4 - Jordan Lake Boundary -FFP

- Line Services. Beginning at 632 and ending at 178, with approximately 52 Fee Miles in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Option 4 Period of Performance 10/01/2025 – 9/30/2026 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

OPTION OPTION – 6 MONTH EXTENSION - -FFP

- Falls Lake Boundary Line Services

In accordance with Contract Clause 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services", this Optional CLIN may be exercised for up to six (6) months beyond the scheduled completion date of this contract.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Period of Performance 10/01/2026 – 4/30/27 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

PRICING FOR SERVICES SHALL BE THE SAME AS OPTION FOUR

OPTION OPTION – 6 MONTH EXTENSION -FFP

- - Jordan Lake Boundary Line Services

In accordance with Contract Clause 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services", this Optional CLIN may be exercised for up to six (6) months beyond the scheduled completion date of this contract.

Applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination will be in effect for this Period for Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties, NC.

Period of Performance 10/01/2026 – 4/30/27 with

- Actual services to be provided from October - March

PRICING FOR SERVICES SHALL BE THE SAME AS OPTION FOUR

TOTAL AMOUNTS

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE PERIOD LINE ITEMS 0001 – 0002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION ONE LINE ITEMS 1001 – 1002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION TWO LINE ITEMS 2001 – 2002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION THREE LINE ITEMS 3001 – 3002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION FOUR LINE ITEMS 4001 – 4002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF 6-MONTH EXTENSION ITEMS 5001 – 5002 $___________________

TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL PERIODS (LINE ITEMS 0001 – 5002) $___________________

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Please be sure to include unit prices rounded to two (2) decimal places.

PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

1. Contracts shall be awarded to responsible prospective contractors only. Before award, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must:

a. Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

b. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and government business commitments;

c. Have a satisfactory performance record;

d. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

e. Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them;

f. Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them; and

g. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

2. Each Bidder shall, upon request of the Contracting Officer, furnish information on any or all of the above areas so that the Contracting Officer can make an affirmative determination of responsibility or nonresponsibility.

(End of Paragraph)

INFORMATION TO ALL CONTRACTORS

System for Award Management (SAM) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

1. All contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before they can be awarded a contract. You may register at https://sam.gov. SAM information or help is also available by calling 866-606-8220.

2. Public Law 104-134 requires the use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for all Federal payments. EFT information will be pulled from your SAM by the USACE FINANCE CENTER, 5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE, MILLINGTON, TN 38054-5005 for contractor payments.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT BOUNDARY LINE

FALLS LAKE WAKE FOREST, NC

B. EVERETT JORDAN LAKE, MONCURE, NC

1. GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The work to be performed under this contract consists of brushing, painting and signing designated segments of the existing United States Government’s property boundary to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake. The Contractor will NOT be establishing new boundary lines or conducting any land survey activities.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and transportation required to maintain a highly visible boundary line at B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake; except those materials provided by the Government, as identified in Section 1.14.1.

1.2 LOCATION

Work associated with this contract will be performed in Wake, Granville, Orange, Durham, and Chatham counties.

The general location of the work is designated on the map identified as “Project Vicinity Maps,” located in Section 9 below.

A. Falls Lake: mailing address and location of Government Furnished Supplies:

a) Falls Dam and Visitor Assistance Center: 11405 Falls of Neuse Road, Wake Forest, NC

B. B. Everett Jordan Lake: mailing address and location of Government Furnished Supplies:

a) Jordan Dam and Visitor Assistance Center: 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

Base Period 10/01/2021 – 9/30/2022 Option Period One 10/01/2022 – 9/30/2023 Option Period Two 10/01/2023 – 9/30/2024 Option Period Three 10/01/2024 – 9/30/2025 Option Period Four 10/01/2025 – 9/30/2026

Optional CLIN 5001 and 5002 for up to 6-month extension (if needed) services period of performance 10/01/26 – 4/31/27)

*Contract period of performance will run for 12 months with each year; however, actual services shall be performed between October 1 and March 31 each year only.

1.4 WORK SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall repaint approximately 95 miles of previously painted trees along the boundary or easement line each contract year. This work shall be accomplished during the time period of October 1 through March 31.

The COR will provide the Contractor maps by September 1 each year describing the area to be painted.

Falls Lake Fee Miles (approx.)

Easement Miles (approx.)

Begin

End

Base 40.5 0.5 1-9R 12-35R OY 1 46 0 12-35R Gate 1 Road OY 2 44 1 Gate 1 Road 18-15L

OY 3 33.5 0.5 18-15L 7-08L

OY 4 41 1 7-08L 1-9R

Jordan Lake Fee Miles

(approx.)

Easement Miles (approx.)

Begin End

Base Year 56.5 1.5 178 5256

OY 1 51 0 5256 5760

OY 2 54 0 5760 6307

OY 3 55 0 6307 632

OY 4 52 0 632 178

1.5 DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this description / specification, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

a. CONTRACTOR - The “Contractor” is the individual whose bid is 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. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

b. CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE - A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interests of the Contractor with regards to all matters involving the contract. The individual will be able to speak and understand English fluently.

c. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO/KO) - The term “Contracting Officer” means the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer of civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer, and the term includes, except as otherwise provided in this contract, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority.

d. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the

Contracting Officer, responsible for inspecting the Contractor’s work, notifying the contractor of deficiencies observed, and directing appropriate action to correct deficiencies. The COR performs acceptance for the Government of services performed under this contract.

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

f. QUALITY ASSURANCE - The term “Quality Assurance” refers to action taken by the Government to ensure the Contractor’s quality control system is functioning and effective and that the Contractor is providing services which are in accordance with the contract.

1.6 SAFETY

All equipment used and work performed shall be in accordance with safety requirements set forth in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual, current edition, which is available by downloading from:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

All Contractor operations shall be in compliance with this manual, and all other applicable federal and state laws.

USACE inspectors have the authority to stop work due to safety violations.

The following reference paragraphs from the safety manual are applicable to landscape operations, but may not be all-inclusive:

a. Use high visibility work vests when working on or near roadways, or near heavy equipment. High visibility apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements. sec. 5.F.01.

b. Use approved safety containers for gasoline, sec. 9.B.08 through sec. 9.B.19

c. Equipment, including weed eaters, chainsaws, pruning equipment and any other equipment shall not be operated without guards and safety devices in place as recommended by the manufacturer.

d. The minimum clothing worn shall be short sleeve shirts and long pants (The wearing of shorts is not approved), and leather or other protective work shoes or boots for this contract. sec 5.A.06.

e. Use safety shoes at all times. sec. 5.A.0

f. When using equipment, including chainsaws, weed eaters, pruning equipment, etc., use eye/face/hearing protection devices, sec. 5. All eye and face protection equipment shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and bear a legible and permanent “Z87” logo to indicate compliance with the standard. sec .5.B.01.

g. Hearing protection shall meet the requirements of ANSI S3.19. Hearing protection shall be worn by all involved the use of gas-powered equipment.

h. All vehicles and equipment trailers shall have working brake lights, turn signal lights, and emergency flashers. Emergency flashers shall be used whenever vehicles and/or equipment trailers are parked on roadways or road shoulders.

i. No person shall be required or instructed to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to his or her health.

j. The employer shall be responsible for maintaining a safety program that complies with all Federal and State safety standards and the requirements specified herein.

1.6.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM (SUBMITTAL)

Within thirty (30) days of award, the Contractor shall submit a detailed Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Section 1, Para. 01. A.07 and Appendix A, EM 385-1-1, current version. Interim approval of this plan shall be obtained before starting work. EM 385-1-1 is periodically updated and the Contractor will comply with all updates. The APP shall interface with the Contractor’s overall safety and health program, and the Contractor shall include any portions referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element 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.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and will report to the Contracting Officer in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the KO, exposure data and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment incident to work performed under this contract.

All accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention shall be reported immediately.

Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors 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.

1.6.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY

All equipment or materials found not to be in compliance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 shall be removed from Government property immediately.

1.7 NORMAL WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours for the contractor shall be Monday through Friday (0730-1630), unless otherwise specified, or as specifically approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. No work on site other than specified will be permitted without specific approval by the COR.

1.8 CERTIFICATIONS, PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Contractor shall, at his own expense, obtain any licenses or permits, including but not limited to a Commercial Driver’s License. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

1.9 VEHICLES

All vehicles utilized under this contract shall be presentable, serviceable and shall comply with all applicable Federal and State motor vehicle regulations. All vehicles utilized under this contract must meet all safety requirements set forth in EM 385-1-1. All Contractor vehicles shall be identified with the company name or logo, type of business and address conspicuously displayed on the door panels. Professionally done hand lettering, magnetic signs, or pressure sensitive decals with 1½” or larger lettering may be used to comply with this specification. The COR reserves the right to inspect all equipment proposed by the contractor for use in performance of custodial services and refuse collection prior to offer acceptance, prior to commencement of work, and/or during performance under the contract. Equipment which is not acceptable to the Contracting Officer shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10 DAMAGE RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Government or private property, facilities, structures or landscape features occurring as a result of his operation. The Contractor shall be required to satisfactorily rectify notices of damage from the public and to protect the Government from claims resulting from damage caused by his activities and make immediate notification to the COR concerning said damage or injury to any person. In instances where Contractor employees damage Government property and/or equipment, verbal notification shall be made by the next workday. A full written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the COR within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays).

1.11 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor or their representative shall attend a pre-work meeting at each site prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor shall obtain all maps and instructions from the Government necessary to accomplish the work. The Contractor shall become familiar with the nature and location of the work by inspection of the site; noting the local conditions, security, safety, equipment and facilities required for the work, and all other factors which may affect the work or costs to perform the work. Any failure by the Contractor to review all available information concerning these conditions will not relieve them from the responsibility for estimating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to describe the contract requirements to subordinate employees and subcontractors.

1.12 INCLEMENT WEATHER

Paint shall not be applied when the temperature is below 33 degrees Fahrenheit or when surfaces are wet.

1.13 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The COR may direct the Contractor to replace any employee(s) that the KO or COR deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, under the influence of intoxicating drugs, beverages, etc. or whose continued employment is deemed to be contrary to the public interest. The Contractor shall be responsible for the immediate replacement of any employee under the conditions identified above: in addition to any costs associated with the replacement of an unsuitable employee.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that its’ employees strictly observe the laws of the United States, North Carolina, local counties where work it to be performed, and any other governing bodies which may affect the work to be completed under this contract. Contractors with non-English speaking workers shall have a person(s) fluent in English to be onsite while work is being performed.

1.14 SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

1.14.1 Government Furnished Materials:

-Electronic copies of Boundary Line Segment Maps -Electronic copies of Boundary Line Sectional Maps -Six (6) foot Carsonite signposts, marked, “Boundary Line” -Six (6) foot Carsonite signposts, marked “Witness Post” -Six (6) foot Carsonite signposts, marked “Easement Boundary” -Sign post driver -3.5” x 5.5” square U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boundary line signs, as needed

The Contractor shall obtain Government Furnished Materials to be used in the performance of this contract from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). These materials are located at:

Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center 11405 Falls of Neuse Road Wake Forest, NC 27587

B. Everett Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center 2080 Jordan Dam Road Moncure, NC 27559

The Contractor shall return any Government-furnished materials not used in the completion of this contract to the

COR.

1.14.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT

Any material or equipment that the COR deems to be unsafe or unsatisfactory for successful completion of the work shall be replaced by the Contractor immediately after notification by the COR.

The Contractor shall furnish:

• Boundary marking paint that is labeled and approved for boundary line marking and contains no lead. Paint color shall be for the boundary type being marked and shall be approved by the COR.

• Brush cutting tools, employees personal safety equipment, lubricants, fuels, paint and bark scraping tools, paint brushes, cleaning materials, aluminum nails for mounting signs.

• Transportation for personnel and equipment.

• First aid supplies and other safety equipment.

• All other materials which are not listed as “Government Furnished Material” in Section 1.14.1 that becomes necessary for the orderly and efficient completion of the work.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

The Contractor shall maintain the Government property boundary by brushing, painting, installing tree signs and carsonite posts, and removing underbrush along the project’s boundary.

The Contractor shall begin at the start location as identified on the project vicinity maps and complete all brushing, repainting, and tree sign and carsonite post installation along a boundary section before proceeding to the next adjacent boundary section.

The Contractor shall utilize the boundary segment maps (provided by the COR prior to commencement of work) to determine the location of boundary line.

In the event that the Contractor cannot accurately locate the boundary line, or if the line appears to vary from the boundary map the Contractor shall promptly notify the COR to resolve the discrepancy.

2.1 VEGETATION CLEARING

The undergrowth shall be cut along the boundary line at a minimum of three (3) feet wide and eight (8) feet high so that boundary markers, painted trees and signs are plainly visible. The Contractor shall follow the specifications below while removing undergrowth:

• The cutting and trimming shall begin at the boundary line and extend onto Government property.

• The Contractor shall cut and remove vegetation within the corridor greater than two (2) feet in height and less than four (4) inches in diameter at breast height.

• The corridor shall provide a clear view along the boundary line from one marked tree or post to the next.

• The Contractor shall place removed vegetation on Government property adjacent to the corridor.

• The Contractor shall cut and remove downed, broken, and uprooted vegetation from the corridor.

• The Contractor shall cut vegetation so that stumps are no greater than two (2) inches above ground level.

• The COR may issue additional instructions as it becomes necessary for the orderly and effective completion of work.

2.2 PAINTING

The Contractor shall repaint living boundary trees, monuments, and iron pins by brush according to the following instructions:

• Remarking shall comply with the brochure, “Boundary Line Markings and Proper Uses of Public Land at Wilmington District Lakes”; provided by the COR.

o Orange-colored, brush-applied boundary marking paint, which does not contain lead, for marking fee-owned boundary.

o Blue-colored, brush-applied boundary marking paint, which does not contain lead, for marking easement boundary.

• The Contractor shall prepare surfaces prior to painting by scraping the tree bark smooth with a blade and cleaning corner markers of loose paint and soil using a stiff brush.

• Painted bands on boundary trees shall be painted four (4) inches wide straight and level.

• Paint shall be thoroughly mixed before and during application.

• Paint shall not be applied when the temperature is below 33 degrees Fahrenheit or when surfaces are wet.

2.3 SIGNAGE

Tree sign and carsonite post installation shall be completed according to the following instructions:

• Tree signs and carsonite posts shall not be installed on private property or on trees standing on private property.

• Tree signs and carsonite posts shall be installed with labels facing away from Government property.

• Carsonite posts shall be installed to the depth indicated on the post using the signpost driver.

• “Boundary Line” and “Easement Boundary” carsonite posts shall be installed on the boundary wherever the distance between suitable living boundary trees exceeds 100 feet or at intervals where there is not a clear view of the next boundary post or tree.

• “Witness Post” carsonite posts shall be installed in lieu of suitable living witness trees.

• “Boundary Line”, “Easement Boundary” and “Witness Post” posts shall not be substituted for one another.

• USACE property boundary signs (3.5” x 5.5”) shall be installed on trees facing each side of paved and unpaved roads that cross the property boundary. In addition, one of these signs shall be posted at each corner by attachment to the side of a Witness Tree which faces the corner marker.

• The Contractor shall replace all broken, missing, or unreadable boundary signs.

• Boundary signs shall be nailed to trees at the top and bottom using aluminum nails and providing approximately ¾ inch clearance for tree growth.

3. Reporting Requirements (Quality Control):

The Contractor shall contact the COR on the first workday of each week between 7:00 and 8:30 AM, local time, to report the location of work scheduled that week. The report may be made in person, by phone, email, or fax and will be at the Contractor’s expense.

3.1. General. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining adequate quality control to satisfactorily meet the specifications of this contract through the development of a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

3.2. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish a complete quality control (QC) program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's basic quality control program shall be provided to the COR at the pre-work conference and an updated copy must be provided to the COR, for approval, as changes occur. The approved copy of the QC program will become a part of contract. The program shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications. It must specify areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the individuals who will do the inspection. An inspection checklist covering all routine services shall be developed and submitted to the COR for approval.

(b) A method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

(c) A file of inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. When the QC reports show a deficiency the Contractor shall state, in the next report for the area, how the deficiency was corrected, or steps taken to correct such deficiencies.

A copy of this documentation shall be made available to the COR. Copies of inspection checklists, signed by the Contractor’s inspector, and shall be supplied to the COR within two days following inspection. The inspection checklist shall include the following items as a minimum:

(1) Inspector's name

(2) Park or area

(3) Date

(4) Weather

(5) Time in/out of area

(6) Items inspected

(7) Defects encountered

(8) Corrective action taken

(9) Safety violations

(10) List of damaged, inoperable or vandalized facilities

3.3. Daily Progress Report. The Contractor shall also maintain a Daily Progress Report and submit it according to the schedule determined by the COR. The Daily Progress Report will include:

• Date

• Names of the workers

• Weather conditions at start of the day

• Location where work began and ended that day

• Time when work started and ended that day

• Details of all irregularities; such as missing boundary line markings and/or survey markers, apparent encroachments, erroneous markings, etc.

4. Line Interruption:

It is the intent of this Contract that the line is to be re-marked without breaks or gaps. However, if the Contractor finds a segment which competent boundary marking personnel are unable to follow, they shall immediately notify the COR. The COR will investigate and if necessary, coordinate a new starting point. The Contractor shall be responsible for painting the missing segment after it is re-established by the Government. The Contractor shall not invoice for breaks or gaps until the segment is completed.

5. Inspection (Quality Assurance):

Quality Assurance. The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the rights to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, a Notification of Contract Deficiency-Service Contract will be issued by the COR. The Contractor shall explain in writing why the performance was less than satisfactory, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future.

The Contractor’s work is subject to the inspection of the COR, or his appointed Quality Assurance (QA) Inspectors, at any time during the tenure of the Contract.

• The COR or inspectors designated by the COR will make a thorough inspection of the Contractor’s completed work to verify that all terms of this Contract have been satisfied.

• Any services rendered not meeting acceptable standards will be remedied to the satisfaction of the inspector prior to payment and in accordance with the PRS.

• All completed miles must be inspected before the Government will issue payment.

6. Correction of Work:

The COR will require correction of any work that fails to satisfy the terms of this Contract due to careless or incompetent performance by the Contractor or his employees.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the correction of unsatisfactory work including: all materials, salaries, transportation, supervision, and any other costs associated therewith.

The Contractor shall perform quality control inspection of work completed in the field prior to notifying the COR requesting inspection of services.

7. Invoicing and Payment:

7.1 Payment will be made on a “per-mile” basis for the work which is completed to the satisfaction of all terms of this Contract.

The Contractor shall submit to the Government an invoice for work completed under this contract to Attn: P .

Goodman via mail, or email at priesley.a.goodman@usace.army.mil

• For all work associated with B. Everett Jordan Lake and Falls Lake, the invoice shall be submitted to U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, B. Everett Jordan Dam & Lake, Attn: P . Goodman, P. O. Box 144, Moncure, NC 27559

7.2 In order to receive partial payments for satisfactorily completed work, the Contractor may submit invoices to the Government at the end of a calendar month; (indicating actual miles completed) or one invoice for total amount due may be submitted to the Government upon final completion of contract work.

• Distance Calculation: Field measurement of the distance of work completed is not required. The length of boundary line will be calculated from a table of metes and bounds on the Real Estate Boundary Segment Maps furnished to the Contractor by the Government.

Travel costs and employee travel time associated with work to be performed under this contract will be at the Contractor’s expense.

7.3 Invoices must be submitted upon delivery/completion of the contracted services, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the invoice to the Contract Points of Contact stated above through e-mail (preferred) or United States Postal Service (USPS). The Contractor shall also ensure that the following items are included on the invoice:

• Contract #

• Invoice #

• Company Name (Must Match the Name on the Contract Document)

• Invoiced line item(s) (Must Match the Contract Line Item Numbers / e.g. 0001, 0002, etc.)

• Small Business, Veteran Owned, or 8A (Indicate on invoice, if applicable)

8. Antiterrorism/Operations Security:

The Contractor shall adhere to the following conditions:

AT/OPSEC #2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. "All contractor 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/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes."

mailto:priesley.a.goodman@usace.army.mil

AT/OPSEC #2b. For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

AT/OPSEC #4. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. "The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

AT/OPSEC #15 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government 5001 Destination Government Destination Government 5002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

W912PM

0002 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

1001 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

1002 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

2001 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

2002 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

01-OCT-2024

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

3001 POP 31-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

3002 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

4001 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

4002 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

5001 POP 01-OCT-2026 TO

30-APR-2027

N/A FALLS LAKE PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

11405 FALLS OF NEUSE RD

WAKE FOREST NC 27587

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

5002 POP 01-OCT-2026 TO

30-APR-2027

N/A B. EVERETT JORDAN PROJECT

CHAD ELLER

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE NC 27559

(919) 542-4501 X 2429

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUL 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-25 Limitation Of Liability--Services FEB 1997 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts) DEC 2019 252.223-7001 Hazard Warning Labels DEC 1991 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and…