B.01.01 Combine Synopsis Solcititation1.pdf

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W912DQ21R1028 03-Mar-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

816-389-3812

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 19 Mar 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912DQ9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

GALE R ROLLINS

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

FEDERAL BLDG, CT-C

601 E 12TH ST RM 647

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

816-389-2029/2030FAX:

TEL: 816-389-3812 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

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

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

PAGE 2 OF79

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SECTION A

SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart

12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ21R1028 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes

(RFQ).

Offers are due on 03/19/ 2021 at 12:00 PM Local Time. Offers shall be submitted in PDF via e-mail to gale.l.rollins@usace.army.mill . All offers must be good for at least 90 days from offer due date.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Gale L. Rollins at Gale.l.rollins@usace.army.mil , 816-389-2178.

The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-84.

This synopsis/solicitation will be awarded as a 100% Small Business Set-aside and the associated North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 561730, “Landscaping Services” and the business size standard is $8,000,000.00.

Product/Service Code: F014 Natural Resources – Conversation – Tree Thinning

Description of Services Required: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has a need for Herbicide Application Service, at the Rathbun Lake Project, in Appanoose County, Iowa The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the Herbicide Application Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the provided services Place of Contract Performance: Appanoose County, Iowa 52554

Far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section L of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Far 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Edited does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section M of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision, and is located in Section K of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions are located in Section J of this combined synopsis/ solicitation.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k) the prospective awardee shall be registered and active in https://beta.sam.gov/ for their System Award Management (SAM).

PLEASE NOTE: SAM.GOV procedures have been changed as of 8 November 2019. Interested vendors must go to beta.SAM.gov to register in SAM and to review current notices or announcements.

Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at https://beta.sam.gov/ or by calling (866) 606-8220.

The beta System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site. If you are a small business needing assistance with registering or help with navigating through the website you may contact the Association for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers for help with actions such as beta.SAM.gov registration.

If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/

VENDOR INFORMATION

Vendor Name:

Cage Code:

DUNS Number:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Season BASE FY 21 Herbicide Service

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F014

NET AMT

0002 1 Season BASE FY21 Admin /Archery Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0003 1 Season BASE FY21 Bridge View Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0004 1 Season BASE FY21 Buck Creek Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0005 1 Season BASE FY21 Island View Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0006 1 Season BASE FY21 Prairie Ridge Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0007 1 Season BASE FY21 Prairie Ridge Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0008 1 Season BASE FY21 North Shore Trail Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0009 1 Season BASE FY21 South Fork Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

0010 1 Season BASE FY21 Access Parking Lots

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1001 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Herbicide Service

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1002 1 Season OPTION Option Year1 FY22 Admin/Archery Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1003 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Bridge View Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1004 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Buck Creek Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1005 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Island View Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1006 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Prairie Ridge Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1007 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Dam Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1008 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 North Shore Trail

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1009 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 South Fork Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

1010 1 Season OPTION Option Year 1 FY 22 Access Parking Lots

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2001 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Herbicide Service

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2002 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Admin/Archery Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2003 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Bridge View Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2004 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Buck Creek Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2005 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Island View

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2006 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Herbicide Services

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2007 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Dam Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2008 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 North Shore Trail

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2009 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 South Fork Area

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

2010 1 Season OPTION Option Year 2 FY 23 Access Parking Lots

FFP

The Contract shall furnish all herbicide application services at the Rathbun Lake defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in Section C of this contract.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement for

RATHBUN LAKE PROJECT

HERBICIDE CHEMICAL AND

APPLICATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide herbicide chemicals, application services, and all required supporting services per this contract at the Rathbun Lake Project, Iowa. The Contractor is required to purchase and apply herbicide in accordance with these contract documents for weed control at camping pads; at the rock and aggregate areas associated with the dam; at rock protected areas and aggregate surfaced areas within public use areas, trails, parking areas, and general areas;

miscellaneous spot and complete treatment areas as designated; at designated sewage lagoon cells; and in general, as identified with these contract documents. The Contractor shall be required to use only chemicals and equipment appropriate for the intended purpose in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, in accordance with this contract, and as approved by the Government. The Contractor shall be aware and address the specifics of this contract, the various types of terrain, and the access limitations for the required coverage areas when selecting chemicals and equipment.

Period of Performance (POP): The contract’s base Period of Performance (POP) is from 1-Apr- 21 (or upon award whichever is later) through 31-Mar-22. In the event the Government exercises option period, the contract’s option POP is from 1-Apr-22 through 31-Mar-23 (Option Period 1); from 1-Apr-23 through 31-Mar-24 (Option Period 2).

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.2.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): A document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. The document may contain sampling, evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

1.2.3 Quality Control (QC): Contractor requirement and process to ensure the goods and services meet the contract requirements.

1.2.4 Quality Assurance (QA): Government process verifying the goods and services meet the contract requirements.

1.2.5 Acceptable Level of Performance: The metric required for the specified goods and services compliance with the contract.

1.2.6 Pre-emergence Herbicide: Pre-emergence herbicides are defined for application prior to weed seedlings emergence through the soil surface and for the purpose of eliminating the weeds prior to emergence.

1.2.7 Post-emergence Herbicide: Post-emergence herbicides are defined for application after the crop (at applicable locations) or weed seedlings have emerged through the soil surface.

1.2.8 Non-Selective Herbicide: Non-selective herbicides are defined for application to eliminate both broadleaf and grass weeds.

1.2.9 Burndown Herbicide: Burndown herbicide is a full spectrum herbicide that eliminates broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation and in effect eliminating all growth within a coverage area.

1.2.10 Complete Coverage: Complete coverage is herbicide chemicals application over the entire defined coverage area regardless if there is plant or woody vegetation growth.

1.2.11 Spot Coverage: Spot coverage is herbicide chemical application to target plant and woody vegetation. This chemical application method is to provide limited treatment within a designated spray area so that chemicals are only applied where needed, limiting unnecessary chemical use and exposure. Spot spraying while using post-emergence herbicides only, requires spraying visual vegetation. Spot spraying while using pre-emergence herbicides shall require treating zones more prone to vegetative growth, even though no or minimal vegetation is visible.

Specifically, spot spraying pre-emergent chemicals while no vegetation is visible, does NOT relinquish the contractor from rectifying missed areas, especially if noxious weeds or woody vegetation is present.

1.2.12 Herbicide/Chemical/Pesticide: The terms herbicide, chemical, and pesticide will be used interchangeably or in some instances in combination throughout the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 General

The Contractor shall provide to the Government all submittals as required per this contract.

Required submittals within the following paragraphs are the minimum. When warranted by need to ensure the satisfactory performance of this contract, the Government may require additional submittals.

1.3.2 Plan of Operations

The Contractor shall submit a plan(s) of operations. The plan of operations may be all inclusive or may be multiple submittals by activity or by a group of activities. The plan shall be submitted a week in advance of the scheduled application. If the Government has comments, the Contractor shall meet with the Government prior to chemical application to resolve the comments. The plan of operations shall address, as a minimum, personnel qualifications, personnel protective equipment and attire, protection of the public, traffic control, required coordination with other agencies and businesses, an understanding of the terrain, access to spray areas, selection of chemicals, control of broadleaf and grass weeds and woody vegetation, compliance with chemical manufacturer’s directions, mixing and application rates, and warnings, protection of features from staining that are not intended for chemicals, protection of sod not intended to be sprayed, selection of equipment, minimizing traffic over the coverage area, and site and weather conditions pertinent to the chemical spray operations. Supporting documentation shall be included as part of the plan of operations that demonstrates compliance with this contract.

1.3.3 Contractor Proposed Chemicals

The Contractor shall submit proposed chemicals for each application. The submittal may be all inclusive or may be multiple submittals by activity or group of activities. The submittal shall be submitted a week in advance of the scheduled application. If the Government has comments, the Contractor shall meet with the Government prior to chemical application to resolve the comments.

The submittal shall include, as a minimum, the activity, the proposed chemical for that activity, the chemical’s minimal performance per the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s chemical specifics that demonstrate meeting the contract requirements, and the application requirements.

1.3.4 Insurance

Prior to performing on-site work, the Contractor shall submit to the Government proof of insurance per the contract requirements. The proof of insurance shall be submitted at least 3 business days prior to performing onsite work. Proof of insurance shall be in the form of a copy of the signed insurance policy or a binder issued by the insurer.

1.3.5 Licensing

A copy of the Contractor’s commercial pesticide license and each applicator’s certification as a commercial pesticide applicator shall be submitted to the Government prior to the start of on-site work.

1.3.6 Chemical Labels

A copy of the label for each chemical being used as part of this contract shall be submitted to the Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work.

1.3.7 Unacceptable Chemicals

Contractor signed documentation shall be submitted to the Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work stating Atrazine, Prometon, and Paraquat dichloride chemicals will not be used for the work identified within this contract. In addition, the signed documentation shall state only those chemicals approved by the Government will be used for the work identified within this contract.

1.3.8 OSHA Compliance

Contractor documentation shall be submitted to the Government at least 3 business days prior to the start of on-site work demonstrating compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 as follows:

(a) A hazardous material inventory of all materials used on the contract.

(b) Safety Date Sheet (SDS) for all materials listed in the inventory.

(c) Identified process for ensuring all containers are properly labeled.

1.3.9 Work Schedules

Proposed work schedules shall be submitted to the Government as required by this contract for each activity.

1.3.10 Quality Control Plan

The plan shall be submitted to the Government as required by this contract.

1.3.11 Antiterrorism and Operation Security Requirement:

The Contractor shall submit as required per Section 1.14.

1.4 Insurance

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5, the Contractor shall furnish proof of the required insurance.

APPLICABLE INSURANCE SCHEDULE

TYPE AMOUNT

Worker’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State Statute Employer’s Liability Minimum amount of $100,000 Commercial General Liability Minimum amounts of $300,000 per occurrence Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum limits of $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $10,000 per accident for property damage

NOTE: Coverage amounts listed above are minimums. If higher limits of coverage are required by state statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage.

Information regarding State requirements may be obtained by contacting: IOWA – Iowa Insurance Division (515-281-5705)

1.5 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 General

In accordance with FAR 52.236-13(c), the Contractor shall comply with EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual (30 November 2014). The document is accessible at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM _385-1-1.pdf

1.5.2 Compliance

In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons; for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment; and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Federal, State, and local regulations, and shall take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the Contracting Officer may determine to be reasonable and necessary for the purpose.

1.5.3 Protective Equipment and Attire

Contractor personnel shall use personal protective equipment and attire when required by regulation, by the chemical, or by the equipment type.

1.5.4 Chemical Preparation

Unless otherwise approved by the Government, mixing of chemicals shall be done at the work site. Filling tanks shall require the use of anti-siphoning devices.

1.5.5 Reporting

In the event of injury, property damage, equipment malfunction, or the observance of non-safe incidents, the Contractor shall immediately report the incidence to the Government.

1.6 PERSONNEL

1.6.1 Attire

All contractor personnel shall be fully clothed at all times while performing the contract services. A shirt, full length trousers, and shoes or boots shall be worn at all times.

Clothing shall be kept clean and neat in appearance.

1.6.2 Interaction

Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy shall be exercised at all times.

1.6.3 Assigned Contact

In order to assure that the required services are performed in a professional manner and compliant with the contract, the Contractor shall designate in writing a contact from each crew responsible for ensuring and responding to work quality and performance. The assigned contact shall be qualified and have full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the Contractor as necessary to ensure compliance with the work of this contract. The Contractor shall furnish the name, address, and telephone to the Government prior to beginning onsite work.

1.7 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

1.7.1 Water Source

The Government will provide a source of water acceptable for mixing as required with the approved chemicals. The location of the water source is within the Rathbun Lake Project Administration compound and is a secure facility. Access to the water source will be during regular workdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

1.7.2 Barricades

The Government will provide, setup, and remove barricades at the locations of access to the areas of the camping pads and the outlet works channel.

1.8 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

1.8.1 General

The Contractor shall provide all herbicide chemicals, application services, and all required supporting services per this contract.

1.8.2 Signage

As required by this contract, industry practices, or regulation, the Contractor shall provide signs posting treated areas. Contractor shall remove signs once reentry interval has lapsed.

1.9 LEGAL COMPLIANCE

1.9.1 General

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, including, but not limited to, OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

1.9.2 Specific

The Contractor’s applicators must have a Commercial Pesticide License and be Certified in categories 1A (Ag weed), 3T or 3OT (turf), 5 (aquatic) and 6 (right-of-way).

1.10 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the Government to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet for the purpose of discussing and developing a mutual understanding of the requirements and details of the work.

1.11 DOCUMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

1.11.1 Correspondence

After award, all documents and related correspondence must be addressed to the Government— Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.11.2 Pesticide Reporting

The Contractor (or authorized representative) shall submit copies of all "Pesticide Application Record" sheets to the Government within two days after application of herbicides. Payment shall not be processed until receipt by the Government of the application sheets.

1.12 DAILY MEETINGS

Unless otherwise directed by the Government, the Contractor or representative shall meet with the authorized representative of the Government at the Project Office at the beginning of each day at a mutually agreed upon time to coordinate work planned for that day and schedule in compliance with the specifications and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

1.13 QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.13.1 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall submit and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available for the duration of the contract.

1.13.2 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

A QASP will be used during the performance of services to ensure that the services provided conform to contract requirements. A QASP template is provided with this solicitation. The Government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that shall not unduly delay the work.

1.13.3 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

The Government will use the following standards to determine Contractor performance and shall compare Contractor performance to the Acceptable Level of Performance:

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PWS

Section (Para)

Contract Performance Requirement

Performance Standard

ALP (Acceptable Level of Performance)

Method of Surveillance

All

Coordination

In accordance with the contract requirements.

Coordination of work with the Project office as required. 100%

100% Inspection

1.5

Safety requirements.

Chooses appropriate chemical, personal protective equipment, and application method. 100%

Periodic

Vegetation Control requirements.

As required by the contract.

100% inspection

1.13.4 Methods of Surveillance

The Government will provide quality assurance inspections of the application records, the contractor’s quality control plan, chemicals used, chemical labels, and equipment used to determine effectiveness of the contractor’s quality control plan.

1.13.5 Unsatisfactory Performance

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4, in the event of unsatisfactory performance of specified work, the Contractor may be directed to re-perform the areas of unsatisfactory services at no additional cost to the Government. Satisfactory services shall be determined by the acceptable level of performance designated with each item. Failure of the Contractor to perform the work as specified, or to re-perform work as directed, may result in withholding of payment for the portion(s) of the work not accomplished.

1.14 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.14.1 General:

All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.

In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.14.2 Information Paper:

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees will receive a CORPS Watch information paper (provided by the authorized government representative) and provide a written acknowledgement to the COR, no later than 5 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract.

1.14.3 Employment Requirements:

The Contractor shall prescreen employee applicants using the E-Verify system website https://www.e-verify.gov/. The Contractor must ensure employees have two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. Eligible employee candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business prior to starting work on the project.

1.14.4 Exemptions:

Per the E-Verify Website the following exemptions apply: employers whose contracts are exempt from the E-Verify federal contractor rule are not required to enroll in E-Verify. A contract is considered exempt if any one of the following applies: (1) it is for fewer than 120 days. (2) It is valued at less than $150,000, the simplified acquisition threshold (Source:

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/federal-contractors/exemptions-and-exceptions)

1.14.5 Security Clearance:

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.14.6 Minimal Requirements:

Only personnel compliant with the requirements of this contract are authorized to perform the work of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all personnel information to the Government sufficient to perform background checks. The Government may obtain the fingerprints of personnel performing work of this contract.

1.14.7 Government Property:

The Contractor shall include measures to ensure the security of Government property. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure Government provided keys for the Contractor’s use are used only for the purposes of this contract, are not lost or misplaced, and are not used by unauthorized persons or for unauthorized purposes. The Contractor shall immediately report to the Government lost or misplaced keys or any other items that may pose a security risk.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

Unless otherwise noted, the Contractor shall provide all materials, chemicals, and other items as necessary to comply with the requirements of this contract.

2.2 PROHIBITTED CHEMICALS

The Contractor shall not bring on site and shall not use Atrazine, Prometon, and Paraquat dichloride for the required services of this contract. The Contractor shall not bring on site and shall not use Government unapproved chemicals.

2.3 HERBICIDE CHEMICALS

Government approval is required for herbicide chemicals proposed by the Contractor for the services of this contract. Contractor shall supply and apply only Government approved herbicide chemicals. For each activity the Contractor shall submit the Contractor proposed herbicide chemicals and all supporting documentation to be subject to Government review and approval or rejection.

2.4 WATER FOR MIXING WITH CHEMICALS

Only potable water shall be used for mixing with the chemicals. The Government provided source of water is acceptable for the services within this contract. The Contractor may propose alternate sources and are subject to approval by the Government.

PART 3 SCOPE

3.1.1 Plan Views

Attached plan views include an overall project map as well as select plan sheets identifying features subject to herbicide application. Outlines on the plan sheets indicate application coverage areas. Areas are identified by the required control in accordance to the PWS.

3.1.2 General Work Requirements

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, supplies, materials and other items or services necessary to ensure herbicide application activities are adequately performed at Rathbun Lake in a manner that will maintain vegetation free areas, and professional appearance. It is the Government’s aspiration Contractors will offer innovative solutions that make performing the services more efficient and economical and along with the

Government, allow the Contractor, to actively take part in managing herbicide applications while allowing them maximum flexibility to operate a successful business.

The contractor shall be liable for all damage resulting from the misuse and application of chemicals not in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, the manufacturer’s instructions, and the requirements of this contract.

The contract encompasses several work areas with multiple spray areas located throughout each work area. Many of the spray areas shall require season long control of all vegetation. Areas along roadways, parking areas, stockpiles, slopes require annual herbicide application to control any plant found growing within. Additionally, every lagoon is subject to an aquatic chemical application throughout the life of the contract however the contractor shall only be required to treat four lagoon areas per calendar year.

3.1.2 Coverage Areas

Identified area or length amounts subject to herbicide chemicals application are approximate and within a reasonable plus or minus of the stated amounts. The Contractor is encouraged to perform field determinations of actual areas prior to proposal or chemical application. If there is a significant difference between the stated area and the field determined area, the area will be adjusted within the documents. The field method of determining the coverage area shall be approved by the Government prior to completing the field measurement.

3.1.3 Scheduling

Unless otherwise approved by the Government, chemical application shall be scheduled within calendar limits identified within this contract. The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, schedule, and complete the chemical application at the earliest period within the calendar limits whereas the weather and site conditions are favorable for chemical application. This is necessary to avoid scheduled work towards the tail end of the available period not being completed because of unfavorable weather or unfavorable site conditions. Services rendered outside the specified calendar limits shall not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Government. Unless otherwise noted, herbicide application services shall be performed during the daylight hours between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The Contractor shall submit the proposed schedules or changes to the schedule to the Government in advance of the work and as required by this contract.

3.1.4 Field Objects

The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and returning the original locations, without damage, all removable objects within the coverage area, such as picnic tables, necessary to facilitate herbicide chemical application.

Contractor shall remove leaves and/or debris from spray areas prior to herbicide application.

Leaves may be displaced to area adjacent to the spray area. Debris may be piled next to the area being treated. The contractor shall dispose of any trash.

3.1.5 Performance Requirements

Application performance requirements generally shall be as identified by the chemical manufacturer. In the absence of the performance requirements provided by the chemical manufacturer, an acceptable level of performance shall be 95% kill of all intended broadleaf, grass, and woody vegetation within each coverage area. Regardless of the manufacturer’s performance requirements, spot coverage shall be 100% kill of all intended broadleaf, grass, and woody vegetation unless otherwise approved by the Government.

3.1.6 Equipment

Equipment problems shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to assure applicable, sufficient, and reliable equipment and as necessary, sufficient alternative sources of equipment to be fully compliant and perform the services of this contract.

3.1.7 Weather and Site Conditions

In the event weather conditions interrupt performance of scheduled services, the services shall be resumed as soon as conditions permit, and work completed within the allotted timeframe(s) (as adjusted for weather delay).

3.1.8 Signage

The Iowa Pesticide Act requires that urban areas treated with pesticides be posted with signs for 24 hours following application or longer if label reentry times exceed 24 hours. The Contractor shall sign treated areas. Contractor is responsible for the removal of all signage once the required reentry time period has lapsed.

3.1.9 Season Long Control

Spray areas outlined in Yellow on the plan sheets shall require season ling control of all vegetation. Areas are aggregate covered surfaces such as camp pads, parking areas, lots, dam features, trails, and walkways. Each area is to be kept vegetation free throughout the growing season. Spraying these areas is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established, maintain vegetation free aggregate surface eliminating the need to mow/trim and increase aesthetics of the park.

The Contractor shall schedule and complete the herbicide application on camp pads allowing any reentry time to lapse prior to opening the campground on 1-May. All other areas identified for season long control shall be completed by 15-May. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government and shall allow a minimum of two business days advance notice to allow the Government to direct the public to leave the area and/or erect barricades. Schedule changes shall require at least two business days advance notice to the Government.

3.1.10 Annual Spray - Rock Protected Area

Spray areas outlined in Red on the plan sheets require an annual spray application to control all vegetation growing within the area. Areas are surfaces protected with larger diameter rock along roadways, parking areas, boat ramps, shorelines, slope protection and stockpiles. Each area shall be treated annually intended to prohibit the permanent establishment of vegetation and increase aesthetics of the park. Spot applied chemical application will generally meet the intent of treating the area.

The Contractor shall schedule and complete the herbicide application of spot treated rock protected areas prior to 15-July. The schedule shall be coordinated with the Government and shall allow a minimum of two business days advance notice to allow the Government to direct the public to leave the area and/or erect barricades. Schedule changes shall require at least two business days advance notice to the Government.

3.1.11 Aquatic Application of Lagoons

Lagoons are depicted on the plan sheets. The contractor shall apply an aquatic application to a maximum of four separate lagoons per POP as directed by the Government. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government for a site visit to field locate each lagoon cell. The herbicide chemical shall be selected to eliminate all aquatic plants within the sewage lagoon contents. The Contractor is required to apply a single complete coverage to the lagoons prior to 15-July.

Spraying the lagoons is intended to eradicate vegetation to allow for better water evaporation.

3.2 SPECIFIC SPRAY AREA INFORMATION

3.2.1 Emergency Rock Stockpiles

There are two emergency rock stockpiles—the left abutment location and the right abutment location—as shown on the attached plan view. The footprint of the rock stockpiles covers a total of approximately 1.25 acres. Each rock stockpile and perimeter out 15 feet from the edge of the stockpile and approximately 2 acres of aggregate staging pads shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications. Coverage of the stockpile areas shall provide emphasis on eliminating woody vegetation and noxious weeds.

3.2.2 Dam Embankment Crest Guardrail

The rock and aggregate surfacing throughout the length of the Main Embankment Dam and the Buck Creek Embankment Dam guardrail on both sides of the embankment crest shall be subject to season long control. The coverage area shall be from end to end of each guardrail run and from the pavement edge to 2 feet out from the guardrail post face furthest out from the pavement. There are approximately 20,800 feet of total length of guardrail. Spraying the guard rail is intended to eradicate vegetation eliminating the need to trim weeds and increase aesthetics.

3.2.3 Dam Outlet Channel Rock

The rock and aggregate surfaces within and adjacent to the dam outlet channel. There are approximately 4 acres of rock and aggregate surfacing covering the sloping channel banks and the adjacent upper bank areas. The upper bank areas shall be subject to Season Long Control while the sloping channel banks shall be subject to spot coverage chemical application. The contractor is not required to traverse the riprapped slopes in its entirety. Work will require looking downslope from the top and only access and spray visible vegetation. Spraying the slopes is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established with emphasis on eliminating woody vegetation and noxious weeds.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Rathbun Regional Water Association (RRWA) as to the facility’s water intake structure and compliance with requirements associated with the water intake structure.

3.2.4 Pressure Relief Well Ditches and Filters

The rock and aggregate surfacing throughout the length of the pressure relief well ditches and rock covered filter at the toe of the Main Embankment Dam and the Buck Creek Embankment Dam shall be subject to Season Long Control. In addition to the ditches, throughout the lengths of the pressure relief well ditches, short rock feeders exist that the Contractor shall be required to apply herbicide chemicals. The pressure relief well ditching is approximately 3,100 feet in length. Herbicide chemicals application within the ditch, below the water level shall be conducted. Vegetation growing below the water level within the ditch will be subject to application and will require the Contractor to address herbicide chemicals applications for below water growth and the associated vegetation. Spraying the area is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established, maintaining optimal drainage and increase aesthetics.

3.2.5 Rock Gutters

The rock, aggregate surfaced, and armored gutters or ditches shall be subject to Season Long Control. There are approximately 2 acres of rock and aggregate gutters between the toe road and the dam embankment crest for both dam embankments. In addition, there is about a 0.5 acre of armored ditch downstream of the Main Embankment toe road and between the outlet structure and the Outlet Park access drive. Spraying the area is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established and increase aesthetics.

3.2.6 Rock Covering Pervious Drains

The rock and aggregate covering the dam embankments’ pervious drains are located approximately adjacent to the pressure relief well ditches and shall be subject to Season Long Control. There are approximately 3.1 acres of rock covering the pervious drains. Spraying the area is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established, maintain optimal drainage, and increase aesthetics.

3.2.7 Dam Embankment Upstream Face and Slope

The Main Embankment and Buck Creek Embankment upstream rocked slopes shall be subject to spot coverage. The area is approximately 30 acres in size with most of the weed pressure towards the top of the slope and less pressure near the bottom of the slope. The contractor is not required to traverse 30-acre of riprapped slopes in its entirety. Work will require looking downslope from the road on top of the dam and only accessing and spraying visible vegetation.

Vegetation will most generally be within the top 1/3 of the slope but may require spraying a few plants towards the bottom of the slope. Spraying the front slopes is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established with emphasis on eliminating woody vegetation and noxious weeds and increase aesthetics.

3.2.8 Emergence Spillway Slope Protection

Approximately 1 acre of rock protected slopes located at the emergency spillway sill is subject to spot coverage. Spraying the area is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established providing emphasis on eliminating woody vegetation and noxious weeds.

3.2.9 Locations within the Parks

The coverage locations are indicated on the attached park plan sheets and as indicated herein to include roadside rock, rock adjacent to roadways, aggregate surfaced drives, trail aggregate surfaces, parking area aggregate surfaces, rock adjacent to boat ramps, three group fire rings, eight benches and rock covered areas in the Buck Creek waste water treatment field. Spraying the area is intended to eradicate vegetation before it becomes established and increase aesthetics.

3.2.10 North Shore Trail and Trail Access Parking Areas

The North Shore Trail and Trail Access Parking Areas shall be subject to Season Long Control.

The trail system consists of approximately 8.1 miles of aggregate surfaced trail (roughly 9.6 acres), five parking areas (approximately 0.75 acre each) and approximately eight pedestrian benches. The aggregate surfacing limits of the trail, aggregate surfacing within the parking areas, and the immediate areas around all benches shall be subject to herbicide chemicals applications.

The bench area shall be from the trail edge to two foot beyond the concrete pad and 4 foot on each side of the bench and/or the aggregate…