B.01.01 Combined Synopsis and Solicitation W912DQ22Q1032.pdf

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Solicitation number: W912DQ22Q1032
Issued by: Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Kansas City

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W912DQ22Q1032 01-Jul-2022

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

816-3893566

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

12:00 PM 28 Jul 2022

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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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

SETH BALSTERS

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 +

CONTRACTING DIVISION FEDERAL BLDG CT 601 E 12

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 9664X7 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

CALEB J YOUNG

STOCKTON LAKE PROJECT

16435 E STOCKTON LAKE DR

STOCKTON MO 65785-9416

TEL: (816) 389-3006 FAX:

816-389-3029FAX:

TEL: 816-389-3812 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

561730

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

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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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)

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ITEM NO.

W912DQ22Q1032

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotes are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ22Q1032 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes

(RFQ).

Offers are due on at the date and time listed in BOX8 . Offers shall be submitted in PDF format via e-mail to seth.b.balsters@usace.army.mil and Christopher.W.Anderson@usace.army.mil. All offers must be good for at least 60 days from offer due date.

The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06.

This synopsis/solicitation shall be set aside for small businesses and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 – Landscaping Services

Business size standard is $ 8.5 million.

Product/Service Code: F014 - Natural Resources / Conservation – Tree Thinning

Description of Services Required: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has a need for Vegetation Management services to support Stockton Lake Project in the Operations Division of the Kansas City District during the visiting season each year. The contractors shall perform all services in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations pertaining to the provided services.

Place of Contract Performance: Stockton Lake, Stockton, Missouri.

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://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 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://sam.gov/ or by calling (866) 606-8220.

The 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 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/

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Job

5.1 Main Roadway

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal Along Road Right of Ways:

shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials; and performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in section C.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F014

NET AMT

0002 Job OPTION 5.1 Stockton Group Day Use Loop

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal Along Road Right of Ways shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials; and performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in section C.

0003 Job OPTION 5.1 Orleans Trail A Loop

FFP

0004 Job OPTION 5.1 Orleans Trail B Loop

FFP

0005 Job OPTION 5.1 Orleans Trail Group C and D Loops

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal Along Road Right of Ways:

0006 Job OPTION 5.1 Orleans Trail Group Camp Loop

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal Along Road Right of Ways:

0007 Job OPTION 5.2 Field Clearing at Mutton Creek N.

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal / Field Clearing services shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials; and performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in section C.

0008 Job OPTION 5.3 Tree of Heav. Rem. Orleans Trail D

FFP

The Government's payment for Vegetation Removal / Tree of Heaven Removal services shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials; and performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with Performance Work Statement (PWS) located in section C.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT INVASIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL

STOCKTON LAKE PROJECT OFFICE

1. General: This contract is for services to remove invasive trees, brush, shrubs, and other plant species from wildlife management areas, and along access roads to these areas at the Stockton Lake Project. Specific areas are detailed in the maps located in the Technical Exhibit section of this Performance Work Statement.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to offering. The Government s h a l l not be held accountable f o r conditions at the site which were not considered by prospective offerors.

1.2. Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) is for (1) year to after the award. The work schedule is 1 November 2022 and 31 March 2023. This is due to cutting restrictions during bat nesting season, the work must take place between 1 November 2022 and 31 March 2023, unless otherwise approved by the Government.

1.3. Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall submit a copy of their quality control plan to the COR for approval prior to the start of work. See Technical Exhibit 6 Quality Control Plan Template/Example. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.4. Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5. Recognized Holidays: The Contractor will not be required to work on Federally Recognized Holidays.

1.6. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00

AM and 5:00 PM CST, 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. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always 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.

1.7. Security Requirements: Contractor performing work under this contract must comply with the requirements of the Antiterrorism/Operations Security Requirements (AT/OPSEC). See Attachment 3 of this PWS.

1.8. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.9. Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards and lock combinations issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. Keys shall not be duplicated The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor may be held responsible for re-keying affected locks if keys are lost or duplicated.

1.10. Documents and Correspondence: After award, all documents and related correspondence shall be routed to the Contracting Officer; or through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Project Office to the Contracting Officer.

1.11. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. This person may be the Contractor themselves or someone that they choose to designate. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing in the QC Plan to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.12. Daily Communication: The contract manager or alternate shall communicate daily with the COR to provide a status update on work being performed for the day, Monday thru Friday accept Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. The Contractor shall furnish a phone number that will be attended during the hours of operation to which calls concerning contractual matters can be placed.

1.13. Contractor Conduct: Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed while performing these services. At a minimum this includes long pants, sleeved shirts, and closed toed safety toe work boots. Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy, and courtesy always during contact with the public. Any illegal or criminal activity may result in termination of the contract. No person performing this Contract shall consume any alcohol or drugs (except prescription drugs not affecting duty performance) during duty hours or within the eight (8) hour period next preceding duty hours.

1.14. Equipment Breakdown/Staffing: Equipment breakdown or staffing issues shall not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to assure that he/she has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment and personnel to continue the services, as specified, without interruption.

1.15. Title 36 Rules and Regulations: Contractor and Contractor Personnel will comply with Title 36 Rules and Regulations for the entire period of performance of this contract.

1.16. Safety Requirements: All services shall be performed in accordance with applicable safety requirements set forth in Corps of Engineers Manual EM-385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” and supplements thereto. The EM-385-1-1 is hereby incorporated by reference, and the Contractor is required to perform this contract in accordance with the standards set forth therein. Any equipment or materials not in conformity with this manual shall be removed from Government property immediately. The Contractor will be expected to take a vital interest in safety, hazard, and to educate their employees to work and plan their work safely.

1.16.1. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective safety and accident protection program to ensure employee safety while on site. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of safety deficiencies. The Contractor shall submit a copy of their accident prevention plan to the COR for approval prior to the start of work. See Technical Exhibit 7 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Template/Example. After acceptance of the APP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to their APP system.

1.16.2. Man, Hours Reporting: The contractor shall report the number of hours worked on government property monthly during the period of performance of services under this contract. These hours will be recorded on the Contractors monthly invoice and submitted to the Stockton Project Office.

1.16.3. Signage for Work Areas: Contractor shall post safety warning signs preceding work areas indicating persons should be alert for workers and heavy equipment operation ahead.

1.17. Payment: Payment will be made for satisfactorily performed work. Payment will not be made for services not performed. Contractors shall provide the Project Office with an invoice at the end of each month, requesting payment for that month’s services. Payment shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Contractor’s banking account on file as registered with SAM. In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, payment will be made approximately 30 days after the last day of services received for the billing period, or 30 days from receipt of the invoice, whichever is later.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. Contracting Officer. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. Contracting Officers Representative. An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the

Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. Subcontractor. One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. Workday. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. Work Week. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: The Government will furnish to the Contractor the following identified property to be used in performing the contract. When the property is delivered, the Contractor shall verify its quantity and condition in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative on Memorandum Receipt, ENG Form 4866, within 48 hours of receipt. Damages or loss will be reported in writing, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, within 72 hours.

3.1. Services: None

3.2. Facilities: None

3.3. Utilities: None

3.4. Equipment: None

3.5. Materials: None

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1. General: The contractor will furnish everything required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Base CLIN and Option CLINs 0002 – 0006, Vegetation Removal Along Road Right of Ways: The Contractor shall perform road right away clearing to achieve a vegetation free zone to remove invasive vegetation species, allow for a buffer area where wildlife are more easily visible along heavily traveled roadways and to prevent encroachment of trees and vegetation into roadways. The vegetation free zone is defined as the area extending twenty (20) feet on each side of the roadway and up to a height of sixteen

(16) feet as shown in Technical Exhibit 7.5.5. A combination of mechanical and hand clearing methods may be used to perform this work.

5.1.1. All trees, shrubs, brush, and other woody vegetation 6 inches or less in diameter shall be cleared from the vegetation free zone.

5.1.2. Any tree limbs that are within the vegetation free zone shall trimmed. This includes limbs that may be higher up the trunk of the tree than sixteen (16) feet but extend or hang down into the vegetation free zone. Trimming must be accomplished using a bucket truck and chainsaw/pole saw, or Jarraff style all terrain rotating saw tree trimming machine to achieve a clean flush cut back to the trunk of the tree.

5.1.3. Intersection areas shall be cleared in accordance with the attached vegetation free zone diagram to create a clear area where driver visibility is critical.

5.1.4. All trees, tree limbs, brush, shrubs, and other debris created by tree clearing operations shall be mulched with machinery and/or chipped using a wood chipper and spread evenly throughout the cleared area or discharged into the wooded areas along roadways or removed completely from government property if the contractor chooses. There will also be a location within the area where the contractor may place woodchips or other tree debris, for later use by the Stockton Lake Project Office.

5.1.5. Any areas that cannot be accessed using equipment due to steep, uneven, or rocky terrain, must be cleared using hand cutting methods or other methods to achieve the same desired results listed above.

5.1.6. Any hand cut stumps must be cut flush horizontal to the ground and treated with a systemic herbicide to prevent stump sprouting within 5 minutes of cutting.

5.2. Option 0007, Field Clearing at Mutton Creek North Access: The Contractor shall mechanically clear all trees and other woody vegetation from within three old field areas as indicated in Technical Exhibit

7.5.3. using heavy duty wheeled or tracked equipment with rotary style grinding heads and tree shear if needed for larger growth.

5.2.1. All areas shall have trees, stumps, woody residue, and vegetation mulched, ground, or chipped with by-product uniformly spread over contract area.

5.2.2. Product must be accomplished by the type of wood mulching/grinding equipment specified. Stumps, woody residue and vegetation will be ground, chipped or mulched to height not to exceed 1” (+/-) from ground level. Any surface residue/woody vegetation shall be mulched at the same time.

5.2.3. Finished product shall result in uniform ground surface suitable for seeding with broadcast seeder and later maintenance with standard rotary mowing equipment.

5.3. Option 0008, Tree of Heaven Removal Orleans Trail D Loop: The Contractor shall remove invasive species, Tree of Heaven from within the D Loop at Orleans Trail campground in the removal area as indicated in Technical Exhibit 7.5.3.

5.3.1. All Tree of Heaven trees within the removal area shall be flush cut horizontal to the ground, residual sawdust removed, and stump treated with a systemic herbicide within 5 minutes of cutting to prevent sprouting. Trees with a DBH of 3” or less may be physically or mechanically removed, or basal treated with a chemical approved for this type of application. Other physical, mechanical, or chemical treatment as described in the USDA Field Guide for Managing Tree of Heaven may be utilized if the desired result of removal is achieved.

5.3.2. All trees, tops, limbs, trunks and other wood and debris created by tree clearing operations shall be mulched and/or chipped using a wood chipper and spread evenly throughout the cleared area or removed completely from government property if the contractor chooses. There will also be a location within the area where tree trunks, limbs, mulch and/or chips may be disposed of by the Contractor.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures including but not limited to EM-385-1-1.

6.1. USDA Field Guide for Managing Tree of Heaven

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule

7.3. Technical Exhibit 3 Anti-Terrorism Operations Security (ATOPSEC)

7.4. Technical Exhibit 4 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

7.5. Technical Exhibits 5 – Maps

7.5.1. Overview Work Location Map

7.5.2. Base CLIN 0001 and Options 1 through 5 CLIN’s 0002 Through 0006 Road Right of Way

Clearing Maps

7.5.3. Option 6 CLIN 0007, Mutton Creek North Access Wildlife/Ag Field Clearing

7.5.4. Option 7 CLIN 0008, Tree of Heaven Removal Area Map

7.5.5. Road Right of Way Vegetation Free Zone Diagram

7.6. Technical Exhibit 6 – Quality Control Plan Example

7.7. Technical Exhibit 7 – Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

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.

The contractor shall provide road right of way clearing as specified in paragraphs 5.1 through 5.1.6

The contractor provided services shall be in accordance with the standards of this PWS

Zero Deviation from the Standard 100 Percent Inspection

PRS # 2 (Option) The contractor shall provide old field clearing as specified in paragraphs

5.2 through 5.2.3

The contractor provided services shall be in

PRS # 3 (Option) The contractor shall provide Tree of Heaven removal as specified in paragraphs 5.3 through 5.3.2

The contractor provided services shall be in

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # Of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Proof of Insurance Once Prior to the

Start of Work

1 Copy

Hard copy or electronic

Caleb Young 16435 E. Stockton Lake Dr. Stockton, MO 65785 caleb.j.young@usac e.army.mil

Proof of Valid Driver’s License

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Commercial Herbicide Applicators License

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Quality Control Plan (See Attachment 9)

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Safety Plan/AHA Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above First Aid/CPR Certifications

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Corps Watch Acknowledgement

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Monthly Man Hours Each Month on the Monthly Invoice.

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

Invoices Monthly While work is being performed

Same as Above Same as Above Same as Above

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

ANTI-TERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

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 Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000), the simplified acquisition threshold. (3) All work is performed outside the United States. (4) It includes only commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items and related services. (Source: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/federal-contractors/exemptions-and-exceptions).

Stockton Lake Project Corps iWatch Information Paper And Employee Acknowledgement Sheet

1. In modern times, Security is simply EVERYONE’s responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it.

If it doesn’t look, sound, or smell right, report it. The simple rule is, “If you see something, say something!”

2. The contractor and all associated sub‐contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO – herein, below). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award.

3. Give as many details as you can and report, at a minimum, the following:

(1) What you witnessed including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved.

(a) Male or Female?

(b) Height, build, hair/skin color, and age.

(3) Vehicle description /license number??

(4) Have you seen this activity before?

4. How to report:

In an emergency call 911.

Contact the Stockton Lake Project Office at 417-276-3113.

Contact your immediate supervisor or the COR for your contract.

Employee Acknowledgement Sheet

Printed Name Signature Date

Technical Exhibit 6 – Quality Control Plan Example

Contract Number:

Contractor:

Contract Title:

I will personally assure that all elements of this contract are completed as stated. The following methods will be used to ensure satisfactory services.

Inspection:

1. All work will be personally supervised and inspected by myself or a designated Alternate Quality Control Person (QCP).

Name of Primary QC Person: Phone:

Designated Alternate QCP: Phone:

2. Contract maps and specifications will be utilized to ensure completeness of services performed.

3. A copy of the contract specifications and maps/drawings will be kept onsite by the QCP while work is being performed as a reference to ensure that requirements are met.

4. All elements defined in the Performance Requirements Summary of the Performance Work Statement will be checked for completeness prior to leaving the area.

Deficiencies:

1. No deficiencies should occur because of a thorough Quality Control System.

2. Should a deficiency occur, measures will be taken to correct the deficiency within the timeframes required by the contract. The deficiency should be noted and changes to the QC system made to prevent future deficiencies.

Signature Title Date:

Technical Exhibit 7 – Accident Prevention Plan Example

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan

Company Name

Plan Preparer

Plan Approver

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan DO NOT DELETE THIS STATEMENT: This is an example abbreviated accident prevention plan. This example plan does not include safety requirements for all potential hazards. It is the responsibility of the contractor to create their own accident prevention plan and/or modify this example plan to ensure all EM385-1-1 Health and Safety

Manual and OSHA Requirements are met for the specific contract.

Red italicized text are examples and may be edited or deleted to fit the contractor’s policies and procedures.

1. Background Information

a. Contractor Name:

b. Contract Number:

c. Project Name:

d. Project Description:

e. Location of the Project:

f. Activity Hazard Analysis:

2. Statement of Safety and Health Policy: Example: While working under this contract we will abide by the

Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 and are committed to providing and safe and healthful workplace for our employees.

3. Responsibilities and Lines of Authority: The following individual (s) are responsible for safety.

Name: Title:

4. Training: New employees will be trained in company safety policies and procedures and EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements in the following manner:

Example: Employees shall be provided a Safety and Occupational Health indoctrination prior to the start of work as well as continuous SOH training to enable them to perform their work in a safe manner.

All trainings, meetings and indoctrinations shall be documented in writing by date, name, content, and trainer.

5. Procedures for job site safety inspections:

Example: Jobsite, equipment and tools shall be inspected each morning by the person on site responsible for safety prior to the start of the day’s work..

6. Procedures for Accident/Man Hours Reporting:

Example: Man, hours shall be reported monthly to the COR while work is being performed.

Accidents shall be reported as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours after the accident occurred.

7. Emergency Planning:

Example: Employees will be provided with a cellular phone or two-way radio in good working condition as a means of emergency communication while working alone.

8. Drinking Water/Toilet and Washing Provisions:

Example: Bottled water will be available to workers on site. Portable toilets with hand sanitizer will be maintained by the Contractor onsite for employee use.

9. First Aid and CPR Training:

Example: Two employees have been trained in CPR/First Aid and appropriate First Aid Kits will be located on the job site for employee use.

10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

a. Work Clothing – suitable for weather, sleeved shirts short or long, long pants, leather work shoes.

b. Eye and face protection - Must meet ANSI Z87.1

c. Hearing protection

d. Head protection i.e., hard hat if head hazards exist must meet ANSI Z89.1

e. Gloves

f. Hi Viz Clothing – Must meet ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum.

g. List and other PPE required by specific tasks or AHA

11. Machine Guards and Safety Devices

Example: Machine guards and safety devices will be in place and working properly on all equipment i.e., guards on lawn maintenance equipment will be in place during use.

12. Hazardous Substances:

Example: SDS sheets will be available on site for all hazardous materials. Employees shall be trained in the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Proper PPE and eye wash Facilities will be on site, in use and operations when hazardous materials are present.

13. Traffic Control:

Example: Traffic control will be accomplished in accordance with DOT’s MUTCD standards.

14. Hazardous Energy Control:

Example: List procedures for controlling hazardous energy when electrical equipment is being operated or worked on where the unexpected energizing or startup of equipment could occur i.e., lock out tag out procedures etc.

15. Vehicle and Equipment Operation:

Example: Equipment and vehicles will be operated in accordance with State and Local laws:

Operator will be properly licensed and trained in the use of equipment and vehicles.

Reckless or careless operation could result in employees being removed from the jobsite.

Safety equipment such as seat belts, rollover protection and backup alarms will be used at all times while vehicles and equipment are in use.

Hi visibility clothing will be worn around equipment and vehicles when in operation.

16. Additional Plans/Procedures (Depending on Specific Jobs/Hazards)

Examples: Fall Protection Plan, Spill Prevention, Traffic Control, Lift Plans when Cranes are used, Fire Prevention, etc.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 31-AUG-2022 TO

30-AUG-2023

N/A USACE, KANSAS CITY +

CALEB J YOUNG

STOCKTON LAKE PROJECT

16435 E STOCKTON LAKE DR

STOCKTON MO 65785-9416

(816) 389-3006

9664X7

0002 POP 31-AUG-2022 TO

30-AUG-2023