Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement FP Rec Mowing.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

RECREATION AREA MOWING/TRIMMING SERVICES

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

(FORT PECK PROJECT)

301 E KANSAS

FORT PECK, MT 59223

9 February 2026

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Background. The Fort Peck Project is a multi-purpose flood control/power generation project with recreation sites. The project is located 17 miles southeast of Glasgow, MT near the small community of Fort Peck, MT. The Fort Peck Project manages and maintains the dam and associated roads, buildings, lawns, and overlook areas that are used frequently by the employees and visiting public. Mowing and trimming services are required to provide safe work areas and a quality recreational experience for our visiting public.

1.2 Scope of Work. This is a non-personal services contract to provide lawn mowing and trimming services.

Services include mowing and trimming and picking up any trash or tree limbs in the mowing areas. The contractor shall perform these services at designated recreational areas as noted in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the government. This is a fixed priced, performance-based service contract where the government defines and measures desired outcomes, while contractor methods are generally not constrained or directed.

1.3 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: 01 May 2026 through 30 April 2027

• Active period of performance: 01 May 2026 through 31 October 2026

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2026 through 30 April 2027

Option Year 1: 01 May 2027 through 30 April 2028

• Active period of performance: 01 May 2027 through 31 October 2027

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2027 through 30 April 2028

Option Year 2: 01 May 2028 through 30 April 2029

• Active period of performance: 01 May 2028 through 31 October 2028

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2028 through 30 April 2029

Option Year 3: 01 May 2029 through 30 April 2030

• Active period of performance: 01 May 2029 through 31 October 2029

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2029 through 30 April 2030

Option Year 4: 01 May 2030 through 30 April 2031

• Active period of performance: 01 May 2030 through 31 October 2030

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2030 through 30 April 2031

*Note: The Contractor is not required to perform any services during the inactive period of performance.

1.4 Contractor Personnel.

1.4.1 The contractor shall perform all work under this contract using his or her own forces except as provided in Paragraph 1.4.2 Subcontracting. Employees who perform this work shall be qualified persons on the contractor’s own payroll.

1.4.1.1 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contractor shall furnish a minimum one (1) individual (16 years or older) to perform the grounds maintenance. Operators of equipment shall be 18 years of age, except those 16 years old and older may operate equipment when permitted by the Child Labor Law of the Fair Labor Standard Act administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.

1.4.1.2 Identification of Contractor Employees. All contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government Employees. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor vehicles will be marked with “Contractor Operated Vehicle” signs provided by the Government.

1.4.1.3 Dress deemed appropriate for the safety of the employee and the image of the Corps of Engineers shall be worn. Shirts (sleeveless shirts unacceptable), long pants, hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses or goggles, Class III high visibility vests, and hearing protection will always be worn as required by the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 385-1-1.

1.4.2 Subcontracting. The contractor shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting Officer. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.5 Quality Control.

1.5.1 The contractor shall designate, in writing, an employee who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or nonperformance of the required work stated in this PWS. The employee(s) shall be qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the contractor as necessary to ensure that the required work is performed in accordance with the standards contained herein. The contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) no later than the first day of work. The contractor shall include the name(s), address(s), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s).

1.5.2 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he considers incompetent to perform the work required. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of any disapproval to the contractor.

1.6 Quality Assurance. The government will use a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) or the methods stated in this PWS to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government may use Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE(s)) to provide assistance with the quality assurance methods.

1.6.1 The government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not delay the work.

1.6.2 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services in conformity with contract requirements and at no increase in cost. If the contract requirements are not met after a second attempt the government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.6.2.1 Upon verification of a validated customer complaint or corrective action report, the COR will notify the contractor that they are required to re-perform specific services. The contractor shall take corrective action to resolve the discrepancy within 24-hours upon notification from the COR.

1.6.3 The government may take action, if the contractor fails to perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance is in conformity with the contract requirements. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government that relates to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part.

1.6.4 The contractor is responsible for replacing/repair any damage to government property due to negligence, at his or her own cost. The government may take action, if the contractor fails to replace/repair any damage to government property. The government may by contract, or otherwise, replace/repair damaged government property and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government.

1.7 Hours of Operation. The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor should keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential. In Major Day Use/Picnic Areas the contractor will mow at times when the visitation is low to reduce the possibility of injury to visitors. Low visitation hours are usually from 7:00am to 11:00am. In Campground Areas mowing will not start before 9:00am and will continue to, but no later than 6:00pm in any campground areas including fee campgrounds and free camping areas.

1.7.1 Mowing Schedule. There will be 3 guaranteed mowings/trimmings for each tract. Some tracts will need additional mowings and trimmings during the season, dependent on rainfall. As these extra mowing and trimmings are needed, as determined by the government, the contractor will be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of when the contractor must begin work.

A) Once notified of a start date and the tracts to be mowed/trimmed the contractor will have eight (8) consecutive business days from the start date, or the day the contractor begins work whichever occurs first, to complete the mowing and trimming of all tracts to be mowed.

B) The Government may determine the sequence in which the tracts will be mowed.

The contractor will maintain a daily logbook of hours worked, start dates, completion dates of each tract, and any damages to personal owned equipment or government owned equipment resulting from contractor’s work. A copy of the logbook will be turned in to the government monthly.

1.7.2 Recognized Holidays: Contractors will not mow or trim on Federal holidays, Saturdays or Sundays. Federal Holidays during the contract period include:

a. Memorial Day

b. Independence Day

c. Labor Day

1.7.3 Site Visit: It is highly recommended that prospective bidders make a site visit prior to submitting bid package.

1.8 Pre-Work Meeting. Prior to commencing any activities, the contractor shall arrange a Pre-work Meeting with the COR. The Meeting shall discuss the work requirements, scheduling, submittal process, review of the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), and Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAP). At least one (1) week prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall coordinate their proposed work schedule with the COR.

1.9. Submittals. Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the COR for review and approval:

a. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

b. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

c. List of who will perform work on this contract

d. List of equipment to be used in performing contract

e. Certificate of Insurance for contractor

f. Quality Control Plan

g. Copy of Valid Driver’s License(s) for contractor and all employees

1.10 Standards and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply will all applicable regulations. Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects EP 1165-2-316 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2- 316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670) http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670 http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2-316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670

b. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated March 2024 www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

c. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910)

d. The Contractor shall follow traffic control measures in accordance with DOT Federal Highway

Administration's MUTCD.D.

1.10.1 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Paragraph 01.A.14 or 01.A.15 of the EM 385-1-1. If using Paragraph 01.A.15, prepare the AHA IAW Figure 1-2.

Note: Contractors and other individual employers typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools. The government considers equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the contractor is performing.

1.10.2 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). EM 385-1-1 in its entirety may be too complex for the type of work performed under these contracts; contractors may reference Chapter 2 Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors and ENG form 6293, for abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and supplemented herein. The contractor shall sign and submit the APP for approval prior to the start of work onsite.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

1.10.3 Environmental Protection. This paragraph prescribes actions required for the prevention of environmental pollution during operations under this contract. For this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare, unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life, affect other species of importance to man, or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. Control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, land, and water; and involves noise, solid waste management, management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

1.10.4 Protection of Water Resources. Lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways, or reservoirs shall not be polluted with fuels, oil, bituminous, calcium chloride, insecticides, herbicides, or other similar materials harmful to fish, shellfish, or wildlife; or materials which may be detrimental to outdoor recreation.

1.10.5 Disposal of Materials. The methods and locations of the disposal of materials, waste, effluent, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., within the right-of-way limits shall be such that harmful debris will not enter lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways, or reservoirs by erosion. All waste generated in the performance of work shall be hauled off site for disposal.

1.10.6 Protection of Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of his/her operations. Reasonable care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing structures, equipment, and vegetation in the recreation areas, and other areas of Government Property. Any such damage shall be repaired, or the items replaced as directed by the KO, at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall advise the COR of any damage to the facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day he/she first notices such damage. No chemicals shall be used to inhibit vegetation growth in any area within Fort Peck Project.

1.10.7 Safety Standards & Slopes. The Contractor will comply with all current provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, (OSHA), the standards set forth in the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", and ANSI B71.4, ("Safety Specifications for Commercial Turf Care Equipment").

Roll-over protective structures, ROPS, will be required in accordance with ANSI B71.4 if the contractor mows longitudinally, a slope greater than 30% or if the contractor mows a slope greater than 20% in a lateral direction.

Very few areas in the defined tracts exceed these maximum slopes and will be identified prior to commencement of work. If an area to be mowed exceeds these maximum slopes and the contractor does not have ROPS, the contractor will be required to mow these areas with a push or other approved type mower.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

1.10.8 Safety Meetings. The Contractor shall hold a safety meeting with all his/her employees, prior to commencement of work and each week of work, concerning safety on the job, a list of employees present, and subjects discussed during the meeting. These minutes will be recorded in a logbook and available for review at request from COR at any time during the lifetime of the contract. Any Contractor employee who does not follow safety requirements will be removed by the Contractor.

1.10.9 Unsafe Work Practices. If the Contractor fails to comply or refuses to comply with the safety requirements specified herein, the COR or any Government employee may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made subject to claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor. The Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order. Continued failure to comply with one, several or all the safety requirements of this contract may be grounds for termination of the contract.

1.11 Physical Security.

1.11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government facilities, property, and materials provided for contractor use. The contractor shall always secure all government facilities, property, and materials. Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The contractor shall always abide by these changing conditions, as applicable.

1.11.2 Key Control. Not applicable

1.12 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements. Not applicable

1.12.1 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐ verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three (3) business days after the initial contract award.

1.13 Payment.

1.13.1 The government will make payment monthly, after the government has inspected and accepted the services, and the government has reviewed, approved, and processed the contractor’s invoice. The contractor shall submit the invoice to the COR and/or any other person that has been designated in the contract to receive the invoice.

1.13.2 The contractor must provide the contractor’s name, address, contract number, period of services completed (i.e., for the month of January or for the period of performance of January 1 through February 23), CLIN number and specific quantities of work performed (i.e., 1 Month, 40 days, 100 acres, etc.), and total requested, for an invoice to be considered proper. The contractor shall submit the invoice by the fifth (5th) of the month for services completed the previous month or submit the invoice upon completion of all services, in accordance with the period of performance stated in the CLIN.

2.0 Definitions. The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word(s) or phrase(s) is/are stated in this PWS:

Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP): The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot considered satisfactory on average. The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the government will reject the specific service.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Performance-Based Contract (FAR 2.101): Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either how the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable level of performance (ALP) for each work requirement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services.

3.1 Services. Not applicable

3.2 Facilities. The Government shall not make available to the Contractor any space or facilities for storage of equipment or supplies.

3.3 Utilities. Not applicable

3.4 Equipment. Contractor Operated Vehicles are required to have “Contractor” signage on vehicles while operating on Fort Peck Project when fulfilling the duties of this contract.

3.5 Materials. Not applicable

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities.

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Materials. Not applicable

4.3 Equipment.

4.3.1 Mowing Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all lawn mowing equipment to include but not limited to lawn mowers, lawn tractors, or pull-behind mowing systems designed for a finished even turf cut. Mowers shall be turf-type, finishing cut designed for mowing and maintaining turf grass. All mowers must have slides, wheels, casters, or rollers to prevent damage to turf. Turf-approved floatation tires are required on large equipment to prevent rutting and soil compaction. All mowers should leave a finished-even smooth cut with consistent turf length being uniform throughout the finished tract area. Different sized mowers may be required to mow between tight areas such as campsites and around trees and other facilities, as all turf within the work units shall be uniformly cut.

Mowers shall be equipped with all original factory-installed deflector shields, and all safety features such as roll-over bars, seat belts, and automatic shut-off systems (kill switch) shall be in working order as indicated in the mower’s manufacturers instruction and safety manual, and properly used or applied by the Contractor while operating equipment.

4.3.2 Trimmers. Trimming equipment shall include but is not limited to hand trimmers, hand weed whips, scythes, engine-powered trimmers, push mowers or other suitable equipment that ensure an even and finished turf. Trimmers shall be used in all areas mowing equipment cannot access without possibly damaging equipment or property.

4.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary safety equipment and materials required for Contractor-personnel safety. Contractors must adhere to the EM-385-1-1 and all required safety equipment and materials shall be furnished and worn or applied correctly by the Contractor and all Contractor personnel. The Contractor is responsible to ensure all contractor personnel are properly trained to correctly use all mowing and trimming equipment with all required safety materials and features. Yellow or orange reflective-type vests, proper eye and ear protection, and safety toe footwear shall be worn by all mowing and trimming operators while performing any of the duties under this contract.

4.3.4 Traffic Control. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing, erecting, maintaining and removing all traffic signs necessary for traffic control where the posted speed zone is greater than 35 mph. This shall be accomplished in accordance with DOT Federal Highway Administration's MUTCD.D and EM385-1-1, Section 8C.

4.4 First-Aid. Individuals who are required to work alone in remote areas shall be trained in basic first-aid. If there are two or more employees working in an area, a minimum of one (1) employee who is certified to administer basic first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be on duty in the work area during all working hours. A Red Cross approved first-aid kit is also required at the work site.

4.6 Contractors Log. Contractor will maintain a daily log of hours worked, tracts mowed and trimmed, and any damages to government owned or personal owned equipment resulting from contractor’s work.

4.7 Insurance. The following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance are required under the performance of this contract:

TYPE AMOUNT

Worker’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State Statute.

Employer’s Liability Minimum amount of $100,000.

Commercial General Liability Minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum limits of $200,000 per person, $500,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 per accident for property damage.

NOTE: Coverage required above are minimums.

5.0 Specific Tasks.

5.1 Basic Services. The Contractor shall remove any trash, rubbish or debris prior to mowing turf areas and deposit within dumpsters or trash receptacles within the work areas prior to conducting mowing operations within the work units. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all limbs and branches up to six inches in diameter within all contract areas prior to mowing operations. Mowing shall not be permitted when the mowing operation causes rutting of ground or clumping of cut grass. Equipment shall be operated in a manner that will prevent the wheels from tearing the turf on turns. Each pass shall overlap the previous pass so that no uncut strips of turf remain.

Mowers will be operated so clippings and residue from mowing decks are not deposited on roadways, parking areas, sidewalks or other hard-surface areas. Mowing operations are permitted near facilities and within the vicinity of campsites, fire rings, picnic tables, road signs, guard rails, posts, culverts, trees, shrubs, and similar items provided that such operation does not damage or move these items from their original location. These areas shall be cleared of any lawn clippings, residue or debris related to mowing operations immediately after completing mowing within the area and prior to the contractor leaving the tract for the day. If the campsite remains occupied during scheduled mowing the contractor will politely and courteously contact the camper to move personal belongings and then mow the site without discharging any mow clipping/debris on camper’s personal property. Contractor will be responsible for any damage done to camper’s property. In the event that the camper refuses to move items and/or does not want the mowers in the campsite during their stay, the contractor will inform the COR.

5.1.1 Mowing Height: The Contractor shall successfully mow or cut all turf so that the finished turf is uniform throughout the tract (same height throughout) does not exceed a height of six inches (6”) above the soil surface and is at least a height of three inches (3”) above the soil surface following each successfully completed service for each tract. The mowing height or setting to be used will be determined by the Contractor, factoring in climatic and seasonal site conditions. Generally, the Contractor shall cut to a height of three to four inches (3”-4”) when wet soil and/or several days of precipitation are forecasted. The Contractor shall cut to a height of four to six inches (4”-6”) when no precipitation is forecasted.

5.1.2 Mowing Width: All roads and parking lots shall be mowed and trimmed a minimum of 48” from the edge of the road/parking surface. All established walkways and stairs shall be mowed and trimmed a minimum of 24” on both sides unless otherwise stated in the tract description.

5.1.3 Trimming: All trimming shall be accomplished either simultaneously or immediately following mowing or in all instances shall be completed no more than 24-hours following completion of mowing operations within the work unit following each service. Trimming of all grass within the work units not able to be mowed by equipment shall be cut to a height to match the mowed height within the tract following the completed mowing service, to a height between 3-5” from the ground surface. Trimming shall be required around and under, as appropriate: campsites, posts, landscaping timbers, parking bumpers, water fountains, bulletin boards, water hydrants, signs, markers, grills, trash receptacles, trees, shrubs, rock-faced ditches and all facilities and buildings within the work units.

5.2 Tract and Area Descriptions. Total mowing acreage for 19 tracts is 67.2.

5.2.1 Tract 1. Interpretive Center (non-irrigated lands): This area has 3.2 acres of mowing. Areas include tree islands on east and west side of parking lot, parking entrances with mowing/trimming around various plants/trees/shrubs, mowing/trimming around sidewalks on west side of parking lot, mowing/trimming grass area behind Interpretive Center with trail to kayak launch and lands adjacent to picnic shelter, and along the sidewalk trailhead down to nature trail. Drip irrigation lines are in place around established trees and shrubs. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to six (6) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 1.

5.2.2 Tract 2. Downstream Campground: Includes main campground, tent camping area, group camping site and Amphitheater. This area has 23.4 acres of mowing and trimming. This is a heavily used area with high levels of vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. There are numerous objects to mow and trim around including but not limited to: trees, buildings, curbs, landscape timbers, playground equipment, parking blocks, barricade posts, picnic tables, fire rings, and site posts. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to six (6) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 2.

5.2.3 Tract 3. Kiwanis Park. This area has 12.2 acres of mowing/trimming. This is a heavily used area with high levels of vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian traffic in and around Kiwanis Park and the RV Dump Station. There are numerous objects to mow and trim around including but not limited to: trees, buildings, curbs, landscape timbers, playground equipment, parking blocks, barricade posts, picnic tables, fire rings, and site posts. A portion of the ditch area along Yellowstone Road has a steep slope and alternative methods to a riding mower may be required to meet safety requirements in EM 385-1-1. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to six (6) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 3.

5.2.4 Tract 4. Beaver Creek Nature Trail: There are 3.2 miles of paved trail totaling 3.1 acres of mowing/trimming.

Trimming/mowing will be required around signposts, interpretive signs, garbage cans, benches and bike racks. Mow and trim 48” on either side of trail. Due to topography some areas may not allow for a minimum of 48”. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 4.

5.2.5 Tract 5. Flood Plain/Winter Harbor: This tract has 1.3 acres of mowing/trimming. This tract includes the road to the Floodplain boat ramp, campsites, boat parking area, and stairs. Floodplain camping area and boat ramp will be mowed and trimmed per guidelines in 5.1. Stairs will be mowed and trimmed 24” on either side of stairs. This tract also includes mowing Winter Harbor parking lot edges and trimming around signs and vault toilet. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 5

5.2.6 Tract 6. First Dredge Swim Beach: This tract includes a stairway, parking lot, bulletin board, sidewalks, picnic tables, benches, trees, signs and playgrounds. The area has 3.2 acres for mowing/trimming. Mowing along the north side of the parking lot will include trimming in and around the split rail fence. Trimming in and around split rail will also occur on the east side of the lawn adjacent to HWY 117. All other areas mowing/trimming up to the fence posts with no trimming in/around posts or mowing beyond fenced areas. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 6.

5.2.7 Tract 7. Roundhouse Point. This tract includes road ditches, boat ramp/parking lot, campsites, and fishing access. This area has 1.6 acres of mowing/trimming. Trim/mow to the wooden barricade posts. No mowing or trimming is required between or beyond wooden barricade posts. The area around the parking lot for the boat ramp will be 48 inches. The fishing pier parking lot and vault toilet mowing/trimming will be to the split rail, no mowing/trimming is required between or beyond the split rail or wooden posts. Across the bridge on the northwest side is a small tract that includes a parking area and roadside mowing. Mowing width will be 48” along the road to the bridge. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 7.

5.2.8 Tract 8. Boy Scout Park: This area has 0.1 acres of mowing and trimming. This area includes a parking area, vault toilet and boat ramp. Mowing and trimming around parking area, vault toilet and boat ramp will be 48 inches.

Trim/mow to the wooden barricade posts. No mowing or trimming is required between or beyond wooden barricade posts. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government.

Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 8.

5.2.9 Tract 9. Second Dredge North: This tract has parking area, stairs, and split rail fence. The area has 0.3acres for mowing/trimming. Mow and trim interior of north boundary fence from the entrance to the split rail, no trimming required around posts or beyond fence boundary. Frequency of mowing-3 guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 9.

5.2.10 Tract 10. Nelson Dredge: This area has 0.4 acres of mowing. The areas of mowing/trimming will be around the parking lot, vault toilet, signs and bulletin board. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 10.

5.2.11 Tract 11. Flat Lake: This area has 1.4 acres of mowing. The areas of mowing/trimming will include roadways, parking lot, campsites, and bulletin board. Upper boat trailer parking area will be mowed as indicated on map. No trimming around posts is necessary. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to four (4) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 11.

5.2.12 Tract 12. Lewis and Clark Overlook. This area has approximately 0.1 acres of mowing/trimming. Trim/mow area includes paved sidewalk path/stairway, shelter house, parking lot, interpretive panels. Roadside mowing is 20’ from highway entrance and trimming around signposts. Trim/mow to the wooden barricade posts only. No mowing or trimming is required between or beyond wooden barricade posts. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to four (4) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 12.

5.2.13 Tract 13. Rifle Range: This area has approximately 2.3 acres of mowing/trimming. Mowing will follow the fence line with the exception of the drainage area within the fenced area. The drainage is not to be mowed.

Trimming and mowing will be required around shooting benches, bulletin board, trash cans, vault toilet and barrier posts. Trimming around the barbed wire fence is not necessary. Gaining access to this area requires coordination with USACE Natural Resource Office. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 13.

5.2.14 Tract 14. Boomtown (West End Recreation Area 3): This area has 4.6 acres of mowing and trimming. This area includes campsites, buildings, road ditches, fire rings and picnic tables. At the parking pullout on HWY 24, mow/trim grassy area including the rocks. Trim/mow to the wooden barricade posts. No mowing or trimming is required between or beyond wooden barricade posts. Mowing along roadway will be 48”. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 14.

5.2.15 Tract 15. Information Booth: This area has .4 acres of mowing and includes flagpole, exhibit panels, vault toilet, building, trees, and parking lot. Mowing will be 48” on the west and south sides of the parking area.

Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government.

Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 15.

5.2.16 Tract 16. Perch Point (West End Recreation Area 1 & 2): This area has 2.2 acres of mowing and trimming.

This area includes campsites, buildings, road ditches, playgrounds, landscape timbers, horseshoe pit and fish cleaning station. Mowing entrance of Shelter Road to the fish cleaning station is only on the north side of the road, and will be 48”. In areas with split rail fencing, the contractor will mow up to the fence but not beyond. Trimming around fence poles not necessary. The area between the road edge and split rail fence varies up to 60 inches. Fish cleaning station/drain field area will be mowed 48”. Grass field to the east of Shelter #1 will be mowed according to the map. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to four (4) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 16.

5.2.17 Tract 17. West End Tent and Trailer Campground: This area has 3.5 acres of mowing/trimming. This is a heavily used area with high levels of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. There are numerous objects to mow and trim around including but not limited to: trees with drip irrigation lines, buildings, curbs, landscape timbers, parking blocks, barricade posts, picnic tables, fire rings and site posts. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to five (5) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 17.

5.2.18 Tract 18. Duck Creek Recreation Area: This area has 3.5 acres of mowing/trimming. The area includes roadsides and ditches, campsites, vault toilets, and wooden barrier posts. Trim/mow to the wooden barricade posts.

No mowing or trimming is required between or beyond wooden barricade posts. Slopes on roadway may require push or hand mowing/trimming for safety according to EM385-1-1. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings and up to four (4) total mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 18.

5.2.19 Tract 19: Wildlife Pasture Pull out and viewing areas: This tract has .4 acres of mowing and includes roadsides, parking area and pullout. In areas with split rail fencing, the contractor will mow up to the fence but not beyond. Trimming around fence poles not necessary. There are two sites associated with this tract along Yellowstone Drive. Frequency of mowing-three (3) guaranteed mowings with any extra mowings at the discretion of the government. Reference map for this tract is Technical Exhibit 3 – Tract 19.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

(The Service required— usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Mow:

PWS Paragraph 5.1

The Contractor shall mow to maintain grass height between three (3) and six (6) inches uniform in appearance, free of skips, gaps, rutting, or scalping.

IAW Part 5.1.1

No more than 3 valid discrepancies and/or three or more legitimate complaints from the public within a 30 day period can be cause for contract termination.

Periodic surveillance by the Government and Validated Customer Complaint received by COR.

PRS # 2

Trim:

PWS paragraph 5.1

The Contractor shall trim around buildings, trees, playgrounds, fences, barriers and all other items within the mowing tract areas to be level with mowed grass height to maintain a uniform appearance, free of skips, gaps, rutting, or scalping.

IAW Part 5.1.2

No more than 3 valid discrepancies and/or three or more legitimate complaints from the public within a 30 day period can be cause for contract termination.

Periodic surveillance by the Government and Validated Customer Complaint received by COR.

PRS # 3

Site Prep PWS paragraph 5.1

Contractor shall pick up all trash, debris, hoses, branches or other items prior to mowing any area and manage those items appropriately as described in IAW Part 5.1

No more than 3 valid discrepancies and/or three or more legitimate complaints from the public within a 30 day period can be cause for contract termination.

Periodic surveillance by the Government and Validated Customer Complaint received by COR.

PRS # 4

Site cleanup PWS paragraph 5.1

Contractor shall keep all mowed grass clippings off paved roads, campsite pads and paved nature trail. All grass clippings mowed/blown onto concrete sidewalks, concrete pads, around/in vault toilets, comfort stations & roads shall be removed as described in IAW Part 5.1

No more than 3 valid discrepancies and/or three or more legitimate complaints from the public within a 30 day period can be cause for contract termination.

Periodic surveillance by the Government and Validated Customer Complaint received by COR.

7.0 Technical Exhibits

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1– Deliverables Schedule

7.2 Technical Exhibit 2- Sample Invoice

7.3 Technical Exhibit 3- Mowing Maps

7.1 Technical Exhibit 1

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Certificate or proof of insurance

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur to insurance coverage.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy/Electronic Copy

COR, Administration Building, 301 E. Kansas, Fort Peck, MT 59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

List of Contractor personnel & employees and Drivers licenses

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

List of Equipment to be used in performing this contract

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur to equipment.

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

Quality Control Plan

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference & updates within 5 days as they occur.

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference & updates within 5 days as they occur.

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

Payment invoice with Name, Contract #, hours worked that month and itemized list of services

Monthly

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

Daily time/work/safety meeting log

Monthly with Invoice (Must also be reviewable by

COR upon request.)

59223 or email cindee.l.parker@usace.army.mil

Standard