A22.W912EK22T0018.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PLEASE RETURN TO:

US Army Corps of Engineers

US Army Corps of Engineers Grant River Mowing & Trimming

W912EK22T0018

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

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Complete Block 17a on the SF1449 - Enter Name, Address, and Current Phone Number of Person to

Contact Regarding Proposal

2. Complete and sign Blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c on the SF1449

3. Complete Offeror Representations and Certifications (Clause 52.212-3) if your company has not completed the Representations and Certifications located with your company’s SAM record (https://www.sam.gov).

4. Complete and submit the SF1449, Bid Schedule.

5. Please fill out the the information below completely and include this cover page with your offer, along with the above items that need to be filled out.

6. Ensure costs associated with the security clause 2(b) and 15 of the PWS are included in your final price.

7. Include the Solicitation Number on the outside of your envelope, cover sheet, or as subject line if submitting by email pdf format. It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that their offer has been received and is legible when using a method other than electronic format to submit an offer.

8. Technical questions must be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist listed above.

Contractors must be current in their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database before a Government Contract award can be made.https://www.sam.gov/

Please provide: CAGE Code (SAM):_____________________________________ Point of Contact: _________________________________ Phone & Email: __________________________________

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

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

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30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1500 ROCK ISLAND D

ROCK ISLAND IL 61201

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

25549 182ND STREET

PO BOX 534

PLEASANT VALLEY IA 52767-0534

TEL: FAX:

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

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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 no later than 10:00am 25 February 2022.

BID SCHEDULE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

BID SCHEDULE

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

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA MOWING AND

TRIMMING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: MOW/TRIM SERVICES FOR GRANT RIVER

RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK

ON THE DATES SHOWN IN TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1.

Base Year – 2022

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1A

Mowing for Base Period:

April 18 – September 30, 2022 weeks

1B

Trimming for Base Period:

April 18 – September 30, 2022

Total Amount for BASE PERIOD (Sum of Items 1A & 1B)

Option Year 1 - 2023

2A

Mowing for Option Period I April 17 – September 29, 2023

2B

Trimming for Option Period I April 17 – September 29, 2023

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD I (Sum of Items 2A & 2B)

Option Year 3 - 2025

4A

Mowing for Option Period III April 14 – September 26, 2025

4B

Trimming for Option Period III April 14 – September 26, 2025

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD III (Sum of Items 4A & 4B)

Option Year 4 - 2026

5A

Mowing for Option Period IV April 13 – September 25, 2026

5B

Option Period IV April 13 – September 25, 2026

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD IV (Sum of Items 5A & 5B)

GRAND TOTAL for BASE & OPTION PERIODS (Sum of 1A - 5B)

Option Year 2 - 2024

3A

Mowing for Option Period II April 15 – September 27, 2024

3B

Option Period II April 15 – September 27, 2024

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD II (Sum of Items 3A & 3B)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

MOWING AND TRIMMING:

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

1. SCHEDULE OF PRICES (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offerors must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in the basic contract period and all renewal options to be considered.

Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

Award will be made to the lowest priced quote. Please refer to clause 52.212-2, “Evaluation- Commercial Items” for evaluation factors.

2. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation. Wage Rate information is included herein as an attachment. Offerors should take into account the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates to any employees, when figuring the quote. See contract clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for additional information.

3. DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: In order to be considered responsive, offerors must complete and return all of the following:

• Complete and return first page of solicitation, including CAGE code, offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, email address (if applicable) offeror’s name, title, and signature.

• Complete and return “Schedule of Prices.

Offerors must complete all fill-ins and assure all return pages are received by the due date and time shown on page 1 of the solicitation, at the address indicated. Please mark envelope “Quote for Solicitation W912EK22T0018”. If emailing include “Quote for Solicitation W912EK22T0018” in the subject line and submit to the contract specialist, Anne Fleischman, anne.m.fleischman@usace.army.mil

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

CLOCK TOWER BUILDING P.O. BOX 2004

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201-2004

Or

Anne.M.Fleischman@usace.army.mil

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

5. 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 not less than one week following the due date of this solicitation. Quotes from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone over any two-day period during normal hours (7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., CST) within the one-week period following solicitation closing will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

6. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Award will be for a base period plus four option periods.

Base Period: April 18, 2022 - April 16, 2023 Option Period I: April 17, 2023 - April 14, 2024 Option Period II: April 15, 2024 - April 13, 2025 Option Period III: April 14, 2025 - April 12, 2026 Option Period IV: April 13, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Contract will not exceed five (5) year, including all options. Option periods, which may or may not be exercised, are at the discretion of the Government not the Contractor.

7. SITE VISIT: Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the park before quoting.

Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Dubuque Park Rangers by phone at

(563) 582-0881 or by email at Bret.R.Streckwald@USACE.ARMY.MIL

8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

a) Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, attached herein to the solicitation. 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

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 “MOWING & TRIMMING MAP”

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. Grant River Recreation Area is located approximately 2 miles south of Potosi, Wisconsin off Hwy 133. The Corps of Engineers contracts many routine maintenance items to the private sector. Recreation area mowing and trimming are just two of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps of Engineers at the Mississippi River Project.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. All contract services shall 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).

SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials/supplies, transportation and fuel to perform mowing and trimming services specified herein for the park known as Grant River Recreation Area as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C-5 in particular, except those items specified in Section C-3 as Government supplied. 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 options periods. Option period 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 of the mowing and trimming contract, with options, are as follows:

Base Period: April 18, 2022 - April 16, 2023 Option Period I: April 17, 2023 - April 14, 2024 Option Period II: April 15, 2024 - April 13, 2025 Option Period III: April 14, 2025 - April 12, 2026 Option Period IV: April 13, 2026 - September 25, 2026

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in this contract. Such work includes providing services outdoors. Contractor may be exposed to severe weather conditions. 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** http://www.missriver.org/

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

Reference FAR 28.307-2 Liability, subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c).

PRE-WORK MEETING. Contractor shall attend an orientation meeting at the Thomson Park Ranger Office prior to starting work. Instruction on the mowing and trimming requirements will be covered during this meeting. Gate keys will be distributed. Contact Ranger Kevin Zidarich at (815) 259-3628 to verify the date and time of this meeting. The Contractor shall provide the following documentation at this 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

Note: The accident prevention plan 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/

TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS.

Contractor WILL NOT be given the option to “live” on site; at a designated campsite located in the park FOR THIS CONTRACT.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

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

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Contractor shall not be engaged in any commercial activities on Government property; nor be involved in outside employment that conflicts or interferes with the performance of this contract.

OPERATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor shall 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 shall be properly licensed, insured and maintained in a safe, clean condition. Contractors shall 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 shall at all times 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 shall 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. Contractors shall not 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: Contractor shall remain fully clothed while performing duties and shall be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when in the public view. Required dress when performing contract duties shall include long pants or slacks, and close toed shoes or boots.

Contractor shall wear identification in the form of business name and/or logo on shirt, hat, or vehicle. Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn while performing contract duties.

PPE shall include work gloves, eye protection, ear protection, and toe protection at a minimum.

COOPERATION: Contractor shall 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.

DISCRIMINATION: Contractor will not discriminate against people with regard to sex, color, handicap, age, race, national origin, religion or socio-economic status. Expressing opinions or promoting organizations related to the above topics to project visitors is forbidden.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Contractors shall not 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 dealing with the public.

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

QUALITY OF SERVICES.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (Contractor’s Responsibilities). The contractor shall develop an acceptable Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet contract requirements. The Quality Control Plan shall 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 Plan will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the services are being provided in accordance with the contract. 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 unduly 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) the Government will issue a DA Form 5479, Contract Discrepancy Report, which 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.

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. Contractor 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.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

At the end of each month, the Contractor shall 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 shall 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.

SECTION C-2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): Individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical and/or administrative functions regarding the contract. This individual may be designated to perform quality assurance functions, including inspections, for a contracted service.

CONTRACTOR: The company structure, including all partners, officers, and employees with interest in this contract.

DEFECT: A task that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS): Similar to a Scope of Work, this document sets forth required duties of the Contractor. It is called a “Performance” Work Statement as satisfaction with services is measured by end results of performance, rather than methods of performance. For example, a PWS might state “the floors should be clean after performance of services” rather than stating “the floors should be swept and mopped”.

QUALITY CONTROL (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of services provided. Quality Control refers to actions by the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish a Quality Control Plan to the Government.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased services received.

Quality Assurance refers to actions by the Government. The Government uses a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to monitor quality of services received.

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: Gate keys will be provided, as will contractor daily logs.

SECTION C-4

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED ITEMS

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

LABOR AND SUPERVISION: Provide all labor and supervision to perform mowing/trimming services for Thomson Causeway Recreation Area as described below in Section C-5.

SUPPLIES/COSTS: The Contractor is required to provide all supplies/materials to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor will furnish his own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Cost of supplies and materials should be taken into consideration when calculating quotes. Refer to Section C-3 for Government Furnished Items.

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. It is requested that the Contractor coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative so that parking locations do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates; is off public roadways. This shall insure Mississippi River Project staff is aware of what and where equipment is located. 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

SPECIFIC TASKS:

ACREAGE is estimated at 14 acres. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreage and conditions affecting performance of work. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to quoting. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective offerors.

HEIGHT OF CUT AND EXACT LIMITS. Mowing and trimming shall be in the range of 3” – 4” inches.

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.

BOUNDARIES. Mowing and trimming boundaries will be verified during the pre-work conference with the contract inspector. These designated areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly, on Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mowing and trimming is not permitted on Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative due to heavy recreational use during these days.

LAWN DEBRIS DISPOSAL. Sticks and branches and other lawn debris shall be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of at an approved location as designated by the COR. Any litter or garbage shall also be removed from areas prior to mowing or trimming and disposed of in a proper manner.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging vegetation on the Government installation. Damage to vegetation includes but is not limited to broken/cut tree limbs, tree bark loosened or torn from trunks and stems, vegetation being crushed or ran over by equipment, and/or mowed down. For the purposes of this contract, reattachment of loosened or torn tree bark is not considered satisfactory repair of the damaged vegetation. When vegetation damage occurs the total amount of damages from a single mowing and trimming will be deducted from the sum to be paid for that mowing and trimming. All tree and shrub damage will be computed using values established by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. When bark damage is 50% or more of the circumference of the tree or shrub full value will be assessed. A copy of the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Evaluation Method used for these deductions will be provided.

DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, facilities, and equipment on the Government installation. If the contractor fails to do so and damages any such buildings, facilities or equipment, then the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost thereof which may be deducted from the contract price.

MOWING TASKS

WET CONDITIONS: Mowing operations shall not be performed when the ground is so wet that mowing would cause rutting or would otherwise disturb existing turf; or when grass is so wet it will not cut. Mowers shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the wheels on turns.

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

LARGE DEBRIS: For contractor and customer safety, sticks, limbs and other woody debris that cannot be safely handled by the mowing unit shall 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. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at the park entrance.

TRIMMING TASKS

AREAS. Trimming is required in all areas inaccessible to large mowing machines.

These areas include, but are not limited to, guard posts, culvert ends, sign posts, trees, garbage cans, shrubs, picnic tables, fire rings, amphitheater area, grills, light posts, wheel stops, stumps, cut banks, ridges, depressions, road shoulders, ditches, fences, structures, and other fixed obstacles.

HEIGHT. Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

PROXIMITY. Trimming around desirable vegetation, buildings, walkways, and inanimate objects shall be accomplished to the last blade of grass. Moveable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. Immediately following mowing/trimming, such objects shall be returned to their original position.

CUT VEGETATION. All trimming 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 inadvertently deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following trimming operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at park entrance.

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

Facility keys will be turned in to the COR the day after the contract ends.

SECTION C-6

ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

**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. W912EK-15-C-XXXX), 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 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 shall submit background checks that have been conducted by a bonded third party within the last 6 months of Notice to Proceed date and authorize reports to be provided to the Rock Island District Security and Law Enforcement Office by the third party.

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam

The background check will cover, at a minimum, the ten years covering states the employee has lived in, national criminal records check which includes felony and misdemeanor offenses, Department of Motor Vehicles records, and a national sex offender registry check, submitted 14 days prior to accessing the project site.

Identification Badges: The Contractor shall 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 shall 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 (KO). 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:

(1) Criminal conduct, in particular violent crime and sex offenders;

(2) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess as evidenced by Driving under the influence or public intoxication records; or

(3) 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 personnel provide any documentation required to complete these checks. Any person 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 from working on a 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 shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer to coordinate obtaining written approval from the Security Office for new/additional personnel to be brought on site prior to background check acceptance. Contractor shall submit Personnel Change Request Form and will receive written authorization from the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten 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 shall 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 is required to immediately add personnel, a Personnel Change Request Form will be submitted to and approved by the Security Office prior to bringing new personnel on site, and ensure a background check is sent to the Rock Island District Security Office no later than ten 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 shall be notified immediately of any such Government decision.

Subcontractor personnel not expected to be on the worksite for more than 15 days may be allowed on site with the following conditions:

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

2) Employee is added to the ACL as a short term employee.

3) 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).

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only 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 Office NLT 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:

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

2) Foreign national employee will comply with E-verify requirements E-verify paragraph).

3) Approved and identified contractor employee shall escort the foreign national employee at ALL times while on site.

4) Each contractor employee can sponsor only one short term foreign national at a time.

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 bio based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio Preferred’s minimum bio based content level. Visit the Bio Preferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

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

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

WORK SCHEDULE

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 18 - April 28 MAY 4 May 02 - May 26 JUNE 5 May 30 - June 30 JULY 4 July 04 – July 28

AUGUST 4 August 01 - August 25 SEPTEMBER 5 August 29 - September 29

TOTAL 24 April 18 – September 29

APRIL 2 April 17 - April 27 MAY 4 May 01 - May 25 JUNE 5 May 29 - June 29 JULY 4 July 03 – July 27

AUGUST 5 July 31 - August 31 SEPTEMBER 4 September 04 - September 28

TOTAL 24 April 17 – September 28

APRIL 2 April 15 - April 26 MAY 5 April 29 - May 31

JUNE 4

June 03 – June 27

JULY 4 July 01 - July 25 AUGUST 5 July 29 – August 29

SEPTEMBER 4 September 02 - September 26 TOTAL 24 April 15 – September 26

APRIL 3 April 13 – April 30 MAY 4 May 04 - May 28 JUNE 4 June 01 – June 25 JULY 5 June 29 - July 30

AUGUST 4 August 03 – August 27 SEPTEMBER 4 August 31 – September24

TOTAL 24 April 19 – September 24

APRIL 2 April 14 - April 24 MAY 5 April 28 – May 29 JUNE 4 June 02 – June 26 JULY 5 June 30 - July 31

AUGUST 4 August 04 – August 28 SEPTEMBER 4 September 01 – September 25

TOTAL 24 April 14 – September 25

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

FACILITY LIST

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREA, POTOSI, WISCONSIN

TYPE OF FACILITY

NO. ACRES

Recreation area turf-grass at Grant River Approximately 14

QASP

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

Purpose: This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract. The intent is to ensure that the contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract, and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

1. Critical performance processes and requirements. Critical to the performance of the contract, the contractor shall provide all personnel equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, other items and services necessary to perform as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide accurate transaction processing to ensure that material accountability comply with safety and security requirements, in accordance with this PWS. Additionally, the contractor shall be accountable for all auditable documents, establish/maintain effective quality, and perform required within prescribed timeframes. The performance process is the timely, accurate, and thorough completion of all contract requirements.

2. Performance Standards

a. Schedule. The dates for services and the actual accomplishment of the services in accordance with the schedule will be assessed against original dates of services and milestones established for the contract.

b. Service. The services required to be performed will be assessed against the PWS detailed in the contract, for the required content, quality, timeliness, and accuracy.

c. Past Performance. In addition to schedule and services, and cost aspects of performance discussed above, pursuant to FAR 42.15, the Government will assess the contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship, the contractor’s adherence to contract schedules including the administrative aspects of performance, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction, and the contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer.

3. Surveillance methods. The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance of this contract will include, but not be limited to: random or planned sampling, periodic inspection, Contractor Self Reporting, and validated customer complaints.

a. Random/Scheduled Monitoring. Random and/or scheduled monitoring will be conducted if and when deemed necessary by the COR to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract. Using the attached matrix the COR will determine whether the contractor is in compliance with the terms of the contract.

b. Contractor Self-Reporting. The contractor shall provide as needed status reports that document significant problems/issues and potential resolutions.

c. Customer Feedback. Customer feedback will be obtained from valid customer complaints. Customer complaints, to be considered valid, must set forth clearly and in writing the detailed nature of the complaint; must be signed and must be forwarded to the COR by the contractor. The contractor shall maintain a log of all customer complaints as well as a copy of each complaint in a documentation file.