A22.W912EK21T0019.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Quincy Area Mowing and Custodial

W912EK21T0019

Attn: Anne Fleischman 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Email: anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil

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Anne Fleischman - Phone: 309-794-5519 or Email: anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil

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QUESTION AND ANSWER

via email

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Anne Fleischman at anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil no later than 10:00 am, 25 March 2021.

BID SCHEDULE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

CUSTODIAL CLEANING & MOWING CONTRACT:

BEAR CREEK, CANTON CHUTE, LOCK & DAM 21, JOHN HAY, PARK N FISH

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

SCHEDULE OF PRICES

The quantities indicated for line items are estimates only. The contractor will be paid on the basis of actual work performed.

BASE YEAR 2021

LINE

ITEM SERVICE AREA QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

AMOUNT

BEAR CREEK SERVICES

0001A Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2021 10 Weeks $ $

0001B Custodial Cleaning May 06-December 02, 2021 40

Thursdays- (May 06-Sep 30) Mondays & Thursdays- (Oct

04-Dec 02)

CANTON CHUTE SERVICES

0001C Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2021 10 Weeks $ $

0001D Custodial Cleaning May 06-December 02, 2021 31 Thursdays $ $

LOCK & DAM 21 SERVICES

0001E Custodial Cleaning May 06-December 02, 2021 31 Thursdays $ $

JOHN HAY SERVICES

0001F Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2021 10 Weeks $ $

0001G Custodial Cleaning May 06-December 02, 2021 61 Mondays & Thursdays $ $

PARK N FISH SERVICES

0001H Custodial Cleaning May 06-November 11, 2021 28 Thursdays $ $

TOTAL FOR BASE YEAR (SUM OF

0001A-0001H) $

Description of Services: Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supplies as specified to perform Custodial Clean ing a nd Mowing services for Bear Creek, Canton Chute, Lock and Dam 21, John Hay and Park N Fish Recreation areas, Mississippi River Project, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

Period of Service: May 06, 2021 through December 02, 2021 Period of Performance: May 06, 2021 through May 04, 2022

OPTION YEAR 1- 2022

ITEM SERVICE AREA QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

AMOUNT

BEAR CREEK SERVICES

0002A Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2022 10 Weeks $ $

0002B Custodial Cleaning May 05-December 01, 2022 40

Thursdays- (May 05-Sep 29) Mondays & Thursdays- (Oct

03-Dec 01)

CANTON CHUTE SERVICES

0002C Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2022 10 Weeks $ $

0002D Custodial Cleaning May 05-December 01, 2022 31 Thursdays $ $

LOCK & DAM 21 SERVICES

0002E Custodial Cleaning May 05-December 01, 2022 31 Thursdays $ $

JOHN HAY SERVICES

0002F Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2022 10 Weeks $ $

0002G Custodial Cleaning May 05-December 01, 2022 61 Mondays & Thursdays $ $

PARK N FISH SERVICES

0002H Custodial Services May 05-November 10, 2022 28 Thursdays $ $

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 1 (SUM OF

0002A-0002H) $

Description of Services: Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supplies as specified to perform Custodial Clean ing and Mowing services for Bear Creek, Canton Chute, Lock and Dam 21, John Hay and Park N Fish Recreation areas, Mississippi River Project, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

Period of Service: May 05, 2022 through December 01, 2022 Period of Performance: May 05, 2022 through May 03, 2023

OPTION YEAR 2- 2023

ITEM SERVICE AREA QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

BEAR CREEK SERVICES

0003A Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2023 10 Weeks $ $

0003B Custodial Cleaning May 04-December 07, 2023 42

Thursdays- (May 04-Sep 28)

Mondays & Thursdays- (Oct 02-Dec 07)

CANTON CHUTE SERVICES

0003C Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2023 10 Weeks $ $

0003D Custodial Cleaning May 04-December 07, 2023 32 Thursdays $ $

LOCK & DAM 21 SERVICES

0003E Custodial Cleaning May 04-December 07, 2023 32 Thursdays $ $

JOHN HAY SERVICES

0003F Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2023 10 Weeks $ $

0003G Custodial Cleaning May 04-December 07, 2023 63 Mondays & Thursdays $ $

PARK N FISH SERVICES

0003H Custodial Cleaning May 04-November 09, 2023 28 Thursdays $ $

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 2 (SUM OF

0003A-0003H) $

Description of Services: Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supplies as specified to perform Custodial Clean ing and Mowing services for Bear Creek, Canton Chute, Lock and Dam 21, John Hay and Park N Fish Recreation areas, Mississippi River Project, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

Period of Service: May 04, 2023 through December 07, 2023 Period of Performance: May 04, 2023 through May 01, 2024

OPTION YEAR 3- 2024

ITEM SERVICE AREA QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

AMOUNT

BEAR CREEK SERVICES

0004A Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2024 10 Weeks $ $

0004B Custodial Cleaning May 02-December 05, 2024 41

Thursdays- (May 02- Sep 26)

Mondays & Thursdays- (Oct 03-Dec 05)

CANTON CHUTE SERVICES

0004C Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2024 10 Weeks $ $

0004D Custodial Cleaning May 02-December 05, 2024 32 Thursdays $ $

LOCK & DAM 21 SERVICES

0004E Custodial Cleaning May 02-December 05, 2024 32 Thursdays $ $

JOHN HAY SERVICES

0004F Bi-Weekly Mowing May 13-September 22, 2024 10 Weeks $ $

0004G Custodial Cleaning May 02-December 05, 2024 63 Mondays & Thursdays $ $

PARK N FISH SERVICES

0004H Custodial Services May 02-November 14, 2024 29 Thursdays $ $

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 3 (SUM OF

0004A-0004H) $

Description of Services: Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supplies as specified to perform Custodial Clean ing a nd Mowing services for Bear Creek, Canton Chute, Lock and Dam 21, John Hay and Park N Fish Recreation areas, Mississippi River Project, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

Period of Service: May 02, 2024 through December 05, 2024 Period of Performance: May 02, 2024 through April 30, 2025

TOTAL OF BASE AND ALL OPTIONS: $_________________

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

INSTRUCTIONS: NOTICE TO OFFERORS

CUSTODIAL CLEANING & MOWING CONTRACT:

BEAR CREEK, CANTON CHUTE, LOCK & DAM 21, JOHN HAY, PARK N FISH

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

1. REQUIRED SAM REGISTRATION: Prior to submitting an offer, vendors must be

OPTION YEAR 4- 2025

LINE

ITEM SERVICE AREA QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

AMOUNT

BEAR CREEK SERVICES

0005A Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2025 10 Weeks $ $

0005B Custodial Cleaning May 01-December 04, 2025 41

Thursdays- (May 01- Sep 25)

Mondays & Thursdays- (Oct 02-Dec 04)

CANTON CHUTE SERVICES

0005C Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2025 10 Weeks $ $

0005D Custodial Cleaning May 01-December 04, 2025 32 Thursdays $ $

LOCK & DAM 21 SERVICES

0005E Custodial Cleaning May 01-December 04, 2025 32 Thursdays $ $

JOHN HAY SERVICES

0005F Bi-Weekly Mowing May 12-September 21, 2025 10 Weeks $ $

0005G Custodial Cleaning May 01-December 04, 2025 63 Mondays & Thursdays $ $

PARK N FISH SERVICES

0005H Custodial Cleaning May 01-November 13, 2025 29 Thursdays $ $

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 4 (SUM OF 0005A-

0005H) $

Description of Services: Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supplies as specified to perform Custodial Clean ing and Mowing services for Bear Creek, Canton Chute, Lock and Dam 21, John Hay and Park N Fish Recreation areas, Mississippi River Project, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and other attachments.

Period of Service: May 01, 2025 through December 04, 2025 Period of Performance: May 01, 2025 through December 04, 2025 actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Registration instructions may be obtained, and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. By submission of an offer, an offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the SAM database prior to award; during performance; and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation. Refer to SAM FAR Clause 52.204- 99 Deviation.

2. REQUIRED INSURANCE. After award, the Contractor shall furnish proof of all required insurance, and valid driver’s license(s), to the Contracting Officer or their representative, before starting work.

3. TELEPHONE NUMBER. Offerors must provide on the first page of the solicitation a telephone number at which they can be contacted for a period of one week following the due date of this solicitation. Quotes from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone during normal office hours (7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., CST) within a one-week period following solicitation closing will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

4. LENGTH OF CONTRACT. Award will be for a base period plus four option periods, if exercised by the Government. Exercise of options(s) are at the discretion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, not of the Contractor. The Contractor cannot withdraw from the contract or refuse options of consecutive years at his/her discretion. See contract clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

The Periods of Performance are listed below:

Base Period: May 06, 2021 – May 04, 2022 Option Period I: May 05, 2022 – May 03, 2023 Option Period II: May 04, 2023 – May 01, 2024 Option Period III: May 02, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Option Period IV: May 01, 2025 – December 04, 2025

The Periods of Service are listed below:

Base Period: May 06, 2021 – December 2, 2021 Option Period I: May 05, 2022 – December 1, 2022 Option Period II: May 04, 2023 – December 7, 2023 Option Period III: May 02, 2024 – December 5, 2024

5. SITE VISIT. Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the location before quoting. Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Mississippi River Project Office Ranger by phone at (563) 263-7913 or by email at Abigail.S.Garvis@usace.army.mil.

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Abigail.S.Garvis@usace.army.mil

9. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, attached herein of the request for quote. Your quote should be based on the requirements of the job and what it will take to successfully complete the job. Be aware that you must have all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract before the starting date of the contract.

• Contract will be awarded on a lump sum price only. This breakdown of unit price is included for evaluation, for invoicing prices for each service, and may be used in determining deductions for deficiencies in accordance with the contract clauses.

• The Government reserves the right to exercise any or all options. The Contractor will be furnished a notice of intent to exercise the option 60 days prior to beginning of the option year period in accordance with clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. If the Government exercises an option, the contractor is obligated to perform.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

CUSTODIAL CLEANING & MOWING CONTRACT:

BEAR CREEK, CANTON CHUTE, JOHN HAY, LOCK & DAM 21, PARK N FISH

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 QUALITY OF SERVICES

C-3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS

C-4 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED ITEMS

C-5 SPECIFIC TASKS

C-6 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

C-7 SUSTAINABILITY

TE-1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE”

TE-2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “FACILITY LIST”

TE-3 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “VICINITY MAP”

TE-4 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “MOWING & CUSTODIAL MAPS”

TE-5 this is a separate document and will be included in the solicitation.

SECTION C-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is a multi-use project with numerous parks and access areas located in several states. Mississippi River Project recreation areas offer a wide variety of park facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, picnic areas and day use facilities.

CONTRACTOR TERMS. The term Contractor as used herein is to refer to the Contractor and/or all Contractor employees and/or all subcontractors performing the services of this contract. The term Contracting Officer (KO) shall refer to the agency person(s) having authority to enter into, administer, make any change to this work statement or prices, and terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is an individual authorized by the KO to enforce the terms and conditions of the contract on-site. The COR is not authorized to make any changes to the contract. The Contracting Officer and their designated representatives are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contract administration, insuring compliance with contract terms, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. All contract services are to be personally performed by the Contractor or by qualified persons with authority to act for the Contractor, subject to such approval by the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative (COR).

GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION. The Contractor is to provide all labor, supervision, materials/supplies, transportation and fuel to perform mowing/trimming, refuse collection/disposal and custodial services specified herein for the parks known as Bear Creek, Canton Chute, John Hay, Lock and Dam 21 and Park N Fish Recreation Areas as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C-5 in particular. Maps showing the recreation areas at The Mississippi River Project can be found on the internet at http://www.missriver.org.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. Option periods will be priced and may be exercised by a contract modification, in accordance with clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

Performance dates of the mowing and custodial contract, with options, are listed below.

The Periods of Performance are listed below:

Base Period: May 06, 2021 – May 04, 2022 Option Period I: May 05, 2022 – May 03, 2023 Option Period II: May 04, 2023 – May 01, 2024 Option Period III: May 02, 2024 – April 30, 2025

The Periods of Service are listed below:

Base Period: May 06, 2021 – December 2, 2021 Option Period I: May 05, 2022 – December 1, 2022 Option Period II: May 04, 2023 – December 7, 2023 Option Period III: May 02, 2024 – December 5, 2024

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. Contractor is to be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in the performance work statement. Such work includes providing services outdoors.

Contractor shall be capable of repeated bending, twisting and stooping, heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods, reaching, and pulling. Contractor should be capable of performing these duties without endangering the health, safety and welfare of themselves or others.

REQUIRED INSURANCE. In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled “Insurance- Work on a Government Installation” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation . . . . . . .Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $100,000 General Liability/Bodily Injury. . . Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence $20,000 property per occurrence

PRE-WORK MEETING. Contractor is to attend an orientation meeting at the Muscatine Park Ranger Office prior to starting work. Instruction on the mowing and custodial requirements will be covered during this meeting and the appropriate keys will be distributed. Contact Park Ranger Abby Garvis at (563) 263-7913 to verify the date and time of this meeting. The following documentation shall be provided by the contractor to the COR at the pre-work meeting:

1. A contingency plan for how the Contractor will accomplish the work in the event of illness or emergency

2. Proof of insurance

3. A valid driver’s license

4. Quality Control plan

5. Accident Prevention Plan

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan which shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan in the USACE EM 385-1-1 in Appendix A. A current copy of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014 is available at the Mississippi River Project Office in Pleasant Valley, IA. The Safety and Health Requirements Manual is also available online at:

http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/About/Offices/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/

PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

At the end of each month, the Contractor is to submit an invoice to the COR for the current work period. The payment request shall not exceed the actual number of days worked during the month. Contractor shall be paid only for the actual number of days worked. The Contractor is to include on the invoice, a total of labor hours worked. A sample invoice will be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work orientation and training meeting.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER. All payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) direct deposit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

FIREARMS: Contractors are not to carry or possess firearms in their vehicles or anywhere on Government property.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Contractor are not to be engaged in any commercial activities on Government property.

OPERATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor are to comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas and all other local, state and federal regulations as apply. All vehicles are to be properly licensed, insured and maintained in a safe, clean condition. Contractors are not not operate any motor vehicle off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, trails or drive the wrong way on a one-way street while performing services under this contract.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE: Contractors are at all times to promote a positive, professional image of themselves and the Corps of Engineers. Tact, diplomacy and courtesy shall be exercised whenever dealing with the public. At no time are Contractors through their personal appearance, actions or demeanor discredit the Government.

VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS: Enforcement of Federal Regulations is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers personnel and not part of the duties or responsibilities of the Contractor or subsequent contract. Contractors are not to attempt to apprehend violators or enforce regulations; nor argue with or directly accuse a member of the public of wrongdoing; nor commit Corps employees to any type of action.

PRESCRIBED DRESS: The Contractor and employees are to remain fully clothed while performing mowing and trimming services and are to be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when within public view. The Contractors Accident Prevention Plan shall address appropriate shoes, gloves and other required apparel and equipment.

COOPERATION: Contractor are to at all times cooperate with and maintain a courteous, polite and respectful manner with all members of the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Government employees.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Contractors are not to consume nor be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications (except with doctor prescription) during on duty hours; nor conduct themselves, at any time, in a manner unbecoming their position or as to bring discredit to themselves or the Corps of Engineers.

SMOKING: Smoking materials will be extinguished while interacting with the public. Improper disposal of lighted smoking materials matches or other burning material is prohibited.

REDEEMABLE CANS AND BOTTLES: Removal of redeemable cans and bottles out of waste receptacles is not permitted (i.e. “dumpster diving”).

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

DISTURBANCES: Contractors are to immediately report all emergency situations, accidents, vandalism, public disturbances and violations of 36 CFR Part 327 to Corps Rangers or local law enforcement personnel; regardless of the time of day or night.

DAMAGE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Contractors are to report all malfunctions, vandalism, damages or willful destruction of government property to a Park Ranger or the Operations Manager immediately upon discovery by the contractor. General facility and area maintenance and repair needs shall be brought to the attention of the park rangers.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor is to safeguard all Government property and insure keys issued by the Government for Contractor’s use are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor is to immediately report to the COR any occurrences of loss or unauthorized use of keys. Duplication of keys is not permitted. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required to rekey or replace the affected locks without cost to the Government.

LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES: Contractor is to report to the COR all information concerning either lost or found property on forms provided by the Government. Found property is to be safeguarded by the Contractor and promptly turned in to an authorized Corps employee.

SECTION C-2

QUALITY OF SERVICES

QUALITY CONTROL (Contractor’s Responsibility). The contractor is to develop an acceptable Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet contract requirements.

The Quality Control Plan is to document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls and must be provided at the pre-work orientation and training. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the Government at any given time throughout the contract period.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (Government’s Responsibility). A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the services are being provided at an acceptable level. Typical procedures include periodic inspections, audits, checklists and customer comments. The primary objective of the Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s Quality Control system. The Government will perform inspections in a manner that will not delay the work. If any services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government can (1) request the contractor perform the services again and/or (2) DA Form 5479, Contract Discrepancy Report, will be used to document unsatisfactory performance by the contractor. This report includes a description of the deficiency signed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor’s explanation for the problem, and the corrective action to be taken, Government’s evaluation of the contractor’s response, and the action the Government intends to take and/or (3) terminate the contract. See Technical Exhibit 4, “Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan“.

GOVERNMENT REMEDIES. The contracting officer will follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (February 2004), for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

REMOVAL OF CONTRACT PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT TERMINATION.

The Government reserves the right to remove or have removed, from Government lands, Contractor personnel who endanger persons or property or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of National Security. Contractors employees suspected of stealing government property, funds or supplies shall not continue work on Government lands or Government contracts. The removal from the project of such personnel shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to perform the services.

Failure of the Contractor to provide the services listed in the Performance Work Statement or repeated violations of any subsection of clauses will be grounds for termination. Lack of cooperation or failure to implement policies and programs as directed and repeated instances of discourteous conduct, harassment or giving false information to the public or Corps personnel is forbidden. Instances of disrespectful behavior by one contractor to the other will not be tolerated.

Services may be suspended/terminated if the Government determines services are no longer needed due to unforeseen closures of a park or its major facilities such as boat ramps, restrooms and/or campgrounds. Unforeseen closures may be the result of lack of funds or natural causes such as droughts, floods, storm damage or infrastructure failure, previously unknown safety hazards or for the purpose of National Security or Federal Government shutdown.

SECTION C-3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

During the term of this contract the Government will furnish only the following supplies, materials, and items as listed for the performance of contract duties and services.

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES: Facility keys will be provided.

SECTION C-4

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED ITEMS

During the term of this contract, the Contractor is to furnish the following to perform the duties and services of this contract.

SUPPLIES/COSTS: The Contractor is required to provide all supplies/materials to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor will furnish their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Cleaning products shall inhibit the growth of mold and mildew, kill bacterial organisms, clean and deodorize. Materials such as cleaning cloths, sponges, scrub brushes, hose nozzles, spray bottles, buckets and disposable towels will be furnished by the Contractor. Contractor will also provide trash receptacle liners and toilet paper. Cost of supplies and materials should be taken into consideration when calculating quotes.

EQUIPMENT: Contractor will provide equipment needed to complete the tasks. Mowing machinery shall be safe for efficient operation of the implement and its attachments(s). Tractors shall be of suitable size and type for intended use and must comply with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014, or current copy. A copy is available at the Mississippi River Project Office.

All equipment must have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. impact resistant windows, deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the Contract, to include fuel. Equipment breakdowns do not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to complete work on time.

The Contractor is to coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative equipment parking locations so they do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates, or is off public roadways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assumes no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

TELEPHONE: Contractor will maintain a cellular phone with voice mail messaging and the Contractor will pay all monthly service charges.

SECTION C-5

SPECIFIC TASKS

GENERAL TASK INFORMATION:

The contractor is to provide all management, cleaning supplies/materials, tools, equipment and labor necessary to ensure mowing, trimming and custodial services are performed at Bear Creek Recreation Area, Canton Chute Recreation Area, Lock & Dam 21, John Hay Recreation Area and Park & Fish Recreation Area.

MOWING BOUNDARIES AND CUSTODIAL LOCATIONS. The estimated mowing acreage and boundaries for Bear Creek, Canton Chute and John Hay can be found in Technical Exhibit 3.

The Contractor is to be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of work. Custodial requirements vary at each recreation area. A list of facilities within each recreation area can be found in Technical Exhibit 2. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to quoting.

The Government is not to be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective offerors.

TREES/SHRUBS: Extreme care is to be exercised when mowing around trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, and other objects to ensure that equipment does not come in contact with the object.

Trees or other objects are NOT to be bumped or scraped by equipment. All costs of repair or replacement in size, kind and type resulting from damage by the Contractor's equipment is to be borne by the Contractor. Repair or replacement shall occur with 30 calendar days of noticed damage.

DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor is to use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, facilities, and equipment on the Government installation.

CONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC. Contractor is to perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the inconvenience to the public. All facilities are to remain open to the public during the cleaning process unless prior approval for their closure has been obtained in writing from the

COR.

NOTE: Government furnished Contractor Daily logs will be filled out to document services performed and will be left in an area designated by the COR.

MOWING TASKS

Contractor is to maintain the growth of grass height between 3 to 4 inches. Mowing is to occur Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., as well as, Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Mowing and trimming is not permitted on Friday after 12:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays.

WET CONDITIONS: Mowing operations are not to be performed within 12 hours of a rainfall of greater than 1 inch. Mowers shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the wheels.

CUT APPEARANCE: All mowers (large and small) are to be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract are to present a neat, well-cared-for, and evenly mowed appearance; free from ruts, scalping, or any un-mowed strips or streaks.

LAWN DEBRIS DISPOSAL. Sticks and branches and other lawn debris are to be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of at an approved location as designated by the COR. Any litter or garbage is to also be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of. For contractor and customer safety, sticks, limbs and other woody debris that cannot be safely handled by the mowing unit are to be removed prior to mowing the area. If debris is too large to move by hand, the COR will be notified and the Government will remove.

CUT VEGETATION. All mowing operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off of all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following mowing operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area.

Cut vegetation and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight.

CHEMICAL AGENTS. The use of chemical agents of any kind (including herbicides, petrol’s, and salt solutions) for the control of weeds and grasses is strictly prohibited.

CUSTODIAL TASKS

Required custodial tasks will differ from park to park based on facilities in the parks. Custodial cleaning tasks include cleaning of restroom facilities, shelters, picnic tables, fire rings, litter removal in and around the area, and trash can refuse removal.

VAULT TOILETS. Walls, floors, stools including riser inside and outside, toilet seats and all interior fixtures i.e. toilet paper holders and handrails will be cleaned. If a soap solution or disinfectant is used, surfaces subject to body contact will be rinsed with clean water and wiped dry. Building exteriors will be cleaned of foreign matter such as insect nests, cobwebs and bird nests. Sidewalk to buildings shall be clean and stain free. After performances of services, facilities will be in a sanitary, odor free condition, free of foreign material, residue and excess water. Contractor shall replenish the toilet paper to ensure ample supply until the next cleaning.

These buildings have no water source and are not heated.

SHELTERS. Shelters are to be clean of leaves, twigs and trash. Shelter exteriors will be cleaned of foreign matter such as insect nests, cobwebs and bird nests. Sidewalk to shelter shall be clean and stain free. After performances of services, facilities will be in a sanitary, free of foreign material, residue and excess water.

PICNIC TABLES. Picnic tables are to be cleaned to remove all foreign matter from tabletops and seats. After performance of services, picnic tables will be clean and sanitary and free of excess water.

FIRE RINGS. Fire rings in the areas are to be cleaned by removing all trash, sticks and ash.

LITTER REMOVAL. Litter pickup services is to include all roadways and parking lots, campsites and mowed areas including road ditches out to the government property line and consist of the removal of all man-made and natural debris that detracts from the appearance of the area, presents a health or safety hazard or creates a maintenance problem. Dangerous material such as broken glass will be removed immediately.

REFUSE PICKUP AND REMOVAL: All trash cans are to be emptied completely and replaced with a new trash can liner. All refuse or garbage, regardless of origin, is to be disposed of at the Contractor’s expense. All trash can liners are to be supplied at the contractor’s expense. No dumpsters or other types of containers will be placed in the recreation area for the purpose of trash collection.

The contractor is to be responsible to ensure that all contractor employees follow guidelines set forth by OSHA, the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and security procedures at each facility.

SECTION C-6

ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC):

ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURES

**NOTE: To protect the privacy of the Contractor, all Contractor employees, and all sub-contractor employees, background checks, OPSEC SOPs, E-verify, and I-9 forms shall be submitted with a coversheet stating the contract number (e.g. W912EK21CXXXX), title of project, and the company's point of contact information, in a sealed envelope/container and mail:

Security Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District 1500 Rock Island Drive Rock Island, IL 61201

Security Clause 1.

AT Level 1 Training. All Contractor and sub-contractor employees requiring access to non-public or private Government property must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 Training within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed date. AT Level 1 Training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam. The required training is under the heading “JS-US007-14: Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Training.”

Contractor employees who have a Common Access Card (CAC) may log in with their CAC.

Contractor employees without a CAC shall log into the “Non-CAC users” link and need to complete the training all at once, as no record of training shall be maintained aside from the certificate that is printed upon completion. All AT Level 1 Training certificates must be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days of completion.

Security Clause 2(b).

For Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures. All Contractors and sub-contractor employees shall comply with installation and facility access guidelines and rules as stated herein.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense, Department of the Army Headquarters, Rock Island District and/or https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam 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.

In support of Rock Island District evaluation of personnel authorized for access to federal facilities, the Contractor to submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of the Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be mailed to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party, see paragraph SUBMITTALS for address and other requirements. The background check will cover, at a minimum, the last ten years covering the states the employee had/has lived in, national crime records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor is to be responsible for furnishing a photo identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee's work on-site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. At a minimum, the badge to have the following items shown, the employee's picture, employee's name, and company name working for. The badge will be prominently displayed unless restricted for safety concerns, in which case it will be available for immediate display upon request (carried on person).

As employees are added or deleted from the submitted and approved Access Control List (ACL), this information will be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer. Added employees will not be permitted on-site until requirements of this paragraph are completed, submitted, and approved.

Disqualifying factors include, but are not limited to:

a. Criminal conduct, in particular, violent crime and sex offenders;

b. Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or public intoxication records; or

c. Any illegal activity or other disqualification which makes the individual unfit for service (e.g., drug trafficking or procurement fraud).

In addition to the submitted background checks, supplemental agency checks may be performed at the discretion of the Rock Island District security personnel. The Contractor agrees to cooperate and ensure that Contractor employees provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any employee lacking proper identification credentials or deemed a security threat may be denied access to the project. Such action in no way relieves the Contractor from performance of the contract. The Rock Island District retains the right to deny any Contractor and sub-contractor employee(s) from working on this Contract awarded by the Rock Island District based on final background investigation results. All information received as a result of a background check will be handled according to Privacy Act regulation.

In the event that an unexpected change in personnel is required, due to sudden absence of a critical path employee, the Contractor to immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security and Law Enforcement Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on-site prior to background check acceptance. The Contractor to submit a Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security and Law Enforcement Office prior to bringing new personnel onsite, and will ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office no later than 10 days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government's review of the background check and the Contractor to be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

In the event of an unforeseen change in work site conditions, which may require a Contract Modification, and the Contractor has to immediately add employees, the Contractor to submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written approval from the Security and Law Enforcement Office prior to bringing new personnel on-site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office no later than ten (10) days from written notice of approval. The Rock Island District reserves the right to terminate access of the employee upon completion of the Government's review of the background check and the Contractor to be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Contractor, Contractor employees, and subcontractor employees not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on-site with the following conditions:

a. Employee will be on site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

b. Employee is added to the ACL as a short-term employee.

c. Employee is escorted while on-site. This is defined as being in the line of sight of an identified Contractor employee who has a background check on file with the Rock Island District (as noted on the ACL).

d. Each Contractor employee can sponsor only up to five short term employees at a time.

Foreign National Employees: Due to a difference in background check procedures for long term foreign national employees, all such employees must provide a photocopy of their passport to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office no later than 30 days prior to arrival on-site. Short term foreign national employees (e.g. specialists with a two-week period of performance) may work on site with the following conditions:

• Foreign national employee will be on-site a total of 15 days or less, for the duration of the project.

• Foreign national employee will comply with E-Verify requirements (see paragraph

"EVerify Program").

• Approved and identified Contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee AT ALL TIMES while on-site.

Each Contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

For all projects located at the Clock Tower and Annex Buildings, all personnel will receive an identification badge or pass for access to either building. This must be accomplished prior to start of work and will be coordinated with the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Security and Law Enforcement Office.

Personnel Change Request Form

Contract #_______________ Date___________ We, _____________________, respectfully request to add/replace (circle one) personnel to the jobsite due to the following situation:

Personnel to be conditionally added to the ACL (escorted by):

Background checks (if required for a long term employee) shall be submitted by close of business on (insert proposed date): ________________

(Insert signature block)

Security Clause 15.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program website (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor 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. Documentation of company enrollment in E-verify, via a print screen of the company profile within the E-verify system, must be submitted to the Security Office no later than 3 business days after the initial Notice to Proceed.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification must be given/coordinated with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Security Office after Notice to Proceed is given.

SECTION C-7 SUSTAINABILITY

EPA Designated (CPG)

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based

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

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

WORK SCHEDULE

Base Year 2021…