B.01.01 Combined Synopsis Soliciation N 20230215.pdf

W912DQ23Q1023

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

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 W912DQ23Q1023 and it is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

Offers are due on 24 March 2023 by 10:00 AM. Offers shall be submitted in PDF format via e-mail to Mark.T.Mccann@usace.army.mil and Joshua.M.Higginbotham@usace.army.mil. All offers must be good for at least 90 days from offer due date.

The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01.

This synopsis/solicitation shall be set aside for small businesses and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 – Landscaping Services and the business size standard is $ 8.5 million.

Product/Service Code: S208 - Housekeeping- Landscaping/groundskeeping

Description of Services Required: The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall perform the specific tasks listed in Section C.1. The Contractor shall submit a copy of their quality control plan to the COR for approval prior to the start of work.

Place of Contract Performance: Geary County, Kansas 66441

Far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services 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 Products and Commercial Services 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. The 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.

System for Award Management (SAM)

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: Interested vendors must go to SAM.gov to register in the System for Award Management (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/.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 10 Job FY 23 Base Mowing and Trimming

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

1001 10 Job OPTION FY 24 Option Mowing and Trimming

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

2001 10 Job OPTION FY 25 Option Mowing and Trimming

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

3001 10 Job OPTION FY 26 Option Mowing and Trimming

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

4001 10 Job OPTION FY 27 Option Mowing and Trimming

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Mowing and Trimming Services Milford Project

C.1 General Information

C.1.1 Background. Milford Lake is the largest lake in Kansas with 163 miles of shoreline at multipurpose pool.

The lake was authorized by Congress in 1954 and constructed by the Corps of Engineers in the mid 1960’s. As a multipurpose project, the lake provides for flood damage reduction, navigation, water quality, water supply, recreation, plus fish and wildlife benefits. A map of Milford Lake can be found on the Internet at:

www.nwk.usace.army.mil.

Recreational development is extensive. Eleven parks and access areas, managed by or leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are conveniently located around the reservoir. Park areas at Milford offer a wide variety of recreation facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, full service marinas, picnic areas, sand and swimming beaches.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks operates a fish hatchery and nature center in the Outlet area below the dam. Many routine maintenance items are contracted to the private sector. Mowing, refuse collection, and facility cleanup are just a few of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps.

On average nearly one million visitors visit Milford Lake each year. 15,709 surface acres of water include some of the best Walleye, Wiper, White Bass, Catfish and Smallmouth Bass fishing in the state of Kansas. Over 23,000 acres are managed for public hunting opportunities.

The Milford Lake dam is located about 5 miles northwest of Junction City in Geary County, Kansas, and at mile 7.7 on the Republic River.

C.1.2 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide mowing and trimming of public use areas at Milford Lake near Junction City, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract.

C.1.3 Post-Award Conference After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative, to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Milford Project Office to review the requirements and details of the work.

C.1.4 REQUIRED INSURANCE: The Contractor shall provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required below. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall present to the Contracting Officer proof of the required insurance.

REQUIRED INSURANCE SCHEDULE

TYPE AMOUNT

Worker's Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State Statute Employer's Liability Minimum amount of $100,000.00 General Liability Minimum limits of $500,000.00 per Comprehensive form of policy occurrence of bodily injury which includes, but is not limited to, insurance for all work required herein.

Comprehensive Automobile Liability Minimum limits for $200,000.00 per Person and $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage.

3. NOTE: Coverage required 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:

KANSAS: Insurance Commissioner, Toll Free, 1-800-432-2484 Division of Workers Compensation, 785-296-3071

C.1.5 Quality Control

C.1.5.1 The Contractor will develop a Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet the needs of the project. The Quality Control Plan will document how well the Contractor is meeting these needs and will be submitted for approval prior to work on this contract. The contractor must provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the government during contract performance.

C.1.5.2 The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a responsible on-site representative of each work crew who shall serve as a contact for matters involving quality performance or non-performance of the required work assigned to that crew. The representative shall have the authority to correct non-performance. The Contracting Officer may disapprove any individual whom he considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapproval will be given to the Contractor by written notice, and the Contracting Officer’s decision shall represent a final decision.

C.1.5.3 The Contractor shall furnish to the Project Manager, a telephone number attended during normal business hours (_8_a.m. - _4_ p.m., CST) to which calls concerning performance or other contractual matters can be placed.

For the purpose of time and date, a message will be deemed delivered to the Contractor, at such time as it is delivered to the number provided by the Contractor.

C.1.5.4 As each item of work is completed, the Contractor's representative at the job site shall enter the time that the item of work was completed on a Contractor's Daily Worksheet. Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered each day work is performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

C.1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

C.1.6.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government develops the QASP and the Project Office administers the Plan through Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE)s.

C.1.6.2 The government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that shall not unduly delay the work.

C.1.6.3 In the event that an area is missed, or is not mowed, trimmed, or has not had grass or debris removed as specified, the Contractor agrees to return and re-perform the unsatisfactory or missed services immediately upon receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative.

C.1.6.4 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. Payment will not be made for work not performed or not performed to standard.

C.1.6.5 The Government reserves the right to cause the specified work to be performed by a third party or Government personnel and the cost incurred thereby will be levied against the Contractor. Any time Government personnel are used because of Contractor's non-performance, the cost levied against the Contractor will include all direct costs associated with the performance of the specified work. Government personnel will be used only when time is of the essence and the interests of the Government would not be served by securing a third party to perform the specified work.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Section (Para)

Contract Requirement

Performance Standard Lot Description

ALP

Method of Surveillance

C.5.1

Mow turf area

Turf area presents even appearance not less than 3" high and not more than 5"; turf not rutted

Acre

4%

Random Sample

C.5.3

Trimming

Grass and weeds are trimmed around fixed objects at the same time as mowing and to the same height standard. Fixed objects not damaged

Linear feet or

# fixed objects

Random Sample

C.5.3.3

Remove debris, clippings

Sidewalks, roads, building entrances and interiors free of clippings and other debris

# tasks

Random Sample, Validated Customer Complaint

C.1.7 ORDERING OF SERVICES

C.1.7.1 Individual orders for required services will be issued by telephone to the Contractor or his responsible individual, and followed by confirmation in writing from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Telephone orders will be considered issued at such time as it is delivered to the telephone number provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall commence the ordered service(s) within 48 consecutive hours after receipt of verbal telephone order or date specified in the order (whichever is later), and complete the work in the time specified. The time allowed to complete the required services shall begin either as soon as the Contractor begins the mowing and trimming services, or at the end of the 48 consecutive hours after receipt of the order, whichever occurs first.

C.1.7.2 In the event adverse weather or ground conditions occur after placement of an order for services that would create unsafe working conditions or result in damage to vegetation or turf, the Contractor shall cease operations and contact project personnel. Work affected by adverse conditions shall be stopped, restarted, or rescheduled at a mutually agreed upon time, to the extent possible. Payment will not be made for work not performed as a result of wet weather conditions unless an alternate date for services can be arranged, and services are performed.

C.1.7.2 The Government reserves the right to order any single item/sub-item individually, or any combination of items/sub-items per order, up to and including all items. However, no order shall be placed which totals less than one full workday. One workday shall be deemed to mean 8 man-hours for the purposes of this specification.

AREAS TO BE SERVICED, ESTIMATED ACREAGE, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MOWINGS

AND PERIOD OF TIME ALLOWED FOR COMPLETION OF INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:

FY-2023 through FY-2027

AREAS, ACREAGES*, QUANTITIES, AND

TIME ALLOWED

MINIMUM/

AREAS COMBINED PARK ESTIMATED MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED

& ROADWAYS NUMBER OF NUMBER OF TO COMPLETE

ACRES* MOWINGS REQUIRED SERVICES

North Overlook 4 10 8-12 2.0 hours

East Rolling Hills 37 10 8-12 5.0 hours

North Outlet 21 10 8-12 5.0 hours South Outlet 1 10 8-12 1.0 hour West Rolling Hills 46 10 8-12 7.0 hours Curtis Creek 38 10 8-12 6.0 hours

School Creek 14 10 8-12 3.0 hours

Timber Creek 11 10 8-12 3.0 hours

Farnum Creek 17 10 8-12 4.0 hours TOTALS 189 10 8-12 36.0 hours

Notes: 1. The term "required services" as applied to time allowed, shall be deemed to include trimming around trees, shrubs, posts, buildings, and obstacles.

2. Determination of acreages for roadway mowing is based on the mowing of approximately 12 feet on each side of roadways to be serviced.

3. *Acreages shown above are estimated. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all acreages and conditions affecting the performance of the work.

4. The total allowable time for completion of services (36 hours) shall be deemed to be 4, 9-hour days.

The term "estimated number of mowings" are what might be anticipated in a normal year.

There is no guarantee that this number will be met or that it won't be exceeded, it is for Illustrative purposes only.

The Contractor shall satisfy himself/herself that government estimated acreages are acceptable within 30 days of the first mowing.

C.1.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

C.1.8.1. This Contract shall be effective on 1 April 2023 (or date of award, if later) and shall remain in full force and effect through 30 September 2023. Effective dates of fiscal-year renewal options (if exercised) shall be from 1 October through 30 September of the following years,2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

C.1.8.2 Mowing and trimming services shall be as-ordered for the service period 1 April through 30 September Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Work will not be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless this restriction is specifically waived in writing by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

C.1.8.3 The Government anticipates that a mowing order for all Public Use Areas will be placed prior to the following holidays: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.

C.1.8.4. All work shall be accomplished within the time frames specified above. Services rendered outside the time frames specified will not be compensated, unless this restriction is specifically waived in writing by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

C.1.8.5 Time allowed to Complete Required Services, as specified in this performance work statement applies to the ordering of individual items.

C.1.9 Contractor Personnel

C.1.9.1 All Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed, at all times, while performing these services. Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance.

C.1.9.2 Contractor personnel shall utilize tact, diplomacy and courtesy at all times during contact with the public.

C.1.10 Safety Requirements

C.1.10.1 Prior to beginning work on this contract, the Contractor shall have an approved Accident Prevention Plan.

This plan shall be in accordance with the most recent EM 385-1-1. The plan is intended to be a viable document and enhance the safety of project staff and visitors. The Contractor will be expected to take a vital interest in safety, hazard, and educate their employees to work and plan their work safely. Proper driving techniques and defensive driving will be practiced to prevent vehicle accidents and property damage.

C.1.10.2 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.

C.1.10.3 Contractor vehicles shall be equipped with 4-way flashers and turn signals in operating condition.

Flashers shall be activated when vehicles are parked on, or traveling slowly along roadways.

C.1.10.4 Any injury, property damage, equipment malfunction or safety hazard observed by the Contractor shall be immediately reported to the Project personnel.

C.1.10.5 Tractors and self-propelled mowers over twenty (20) drawbar horsepower and/or exceeding 1,000 pounds gross weight shall be equipped with an approved rollover-protection system, flashers, turn signals and seatbelts.

Seatbelts shall be worn and flashers activated at all times when equipment is in operation. The Contractor's tractors and other slow-moving equipment shall be equipped with the slow-moving vehicle sign. All mowers and trimming equipment shall be equipped and maintained with safety chains, discharge-deflection devices, and/or other approved safety devices in accordance with EM 385-1 to prevent accidental damage or injury from objects thrown by mowers.

C.1.10.6 The Contractor shall take such measures to protect the public and property from foreign materials thrown from rotary mowers and other rotating equipment while operating in public use areas and on public roadways.

C.1.11 Other Contractors

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees. All work must be carefully planned and fitted not to interfere with such other work. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by other contractors or by Government employees.

C.1.11 LOST ARTICLES, VANDALISM, FACILITIES MALFUNCTION: To assist the visiting public in reclaiming lost articles, all property left by visitors and found during contract operations shall be turned in to the Project Office. Any evidence of vandalism, instances of facilities not operating properly, or facilities in need of repair shall be reported immediately to Project personnel.

C.1.12 Coordination with the Project Office: During mowing periods, the Government reserves the right to schedule meetings with the Contractor. The meetings shall be scheduled at the Project Office, as necessary, to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract, to coordinate work schedules in compliance with the Scope of Work, and to arrange a satisfactory operating agreement.

C.1.13 SECURITY:

C.1.13.1 The Contractor shall safeguard keys issued to them to perform the services in this contract. All keys shall be returned to the government upon request and/or completion of the contract. Failure to return keys can result in withholding of payment.

C.1.13.2 The Contractor shall open and close gates within the contract boundary areas. The Contractor shall securely lock any gate that is opened by him/her, upon completion of the required work, or upon completion of the workday.

C.2 Definitions and Acronyms: The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this performance work statement.

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

Contracting officer's representative means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times: except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the application of various chemicals.

Miscellaneous Mowing: Mowing in the areas (paths) between camp pads and the shower/latrine building in West Rolling Hills.

Partial Mowing and Trimming: Mowing and Trimming approximately 5 feet out (to accomplish a circle 10 feet in diameter) from water hydrants and water fountains and 3 feet outward along sidewalks in Public Use Areas.

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

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

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

Quality Control (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased goods and services received.

Roadway Mowing: Right-of-way moving from road shoulder to the tree line. In the absence of a tree line, the distance shall be approximately 12 feet on each side of the road.

Service contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. A service contract may cover services performed by either professional or nonprofessional personnel whether on an individual or organizational basis.

Some of the areas in which service contracts are found include the following:

(a) Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, or equipment.

(b) Routine recurring maintenance of real property.

(c) Housekeeping and base services.

(d) Operation of Government-owned equipment facilities, and systems.

C.3 Government-Furnished Equipment, Materials and Supplies.

None

C.4 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Supplies The Contractor shall furnish all equipment to accomplish the services specified in this PWS. All equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to initial use. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

C.4.1 Mowing machines shall be multi-blade rotary type, capable of producing a smooth even cut, with a cutting height adjustable from 2 to 6 inches. Blades shall be sharpened and/or replaced often enough to assure smooth grass cut. All mowers shall be constructed to distribute grass clipping evenly to prevent clumps or windrows.

C.4.2 Trimming equipment shall consist of power hand mowers, "weed-eaters" or other type power trimmers, weed whips, and other equipment and tools as may be appropriate for the task.

C.5 Specific Tasks

C.5.1 All mowing and trimming shall be completed in an area prior to moving to another area. Mowing shall be accomplished so that all turf area are cut to a height between 3 and 5 inches. The Government reserves the right to designate the starting point (area or items to be mowed first) when ordering services under this contract.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas, accesses, locations, terrain, etc. prior to bidding. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not taken into account by prospective bidders. Mowing and trimming operations around buildings and roadsides shall be performed so grass clippings are thrown away from buildings and away from the road whenever possible.

C.5.2 Mowing

C.5.2.1 Mowing operations shall not cause rutting or otherwise disturb existing turf. Mowing machines shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the tractor wheels on turns. Mowing is not permitted when the ground is so wet that operations cause rutting or otherwise disturbs existing turf.

C.5.2.2 All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for evenly mowed appearance, free from ruts or any unmowed strips or streaks.

C.5.2.3 Motorized, operator driven mowing shall be accomplished to within but no closer than 18 inches to 24 inches of the trunk of any tree, bush, or shrub; and to within but no closer than 6 inches to 12 inches of any inanimate objects, such as walls, posts, signs, park equipment, or other such objects.

C.5.3 Trimming:

C.5.3.1 Trimming is required in all areas except the miscellaneous mowing areas. Grass and weeds shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire rings, hydrants, parking lots, curbs, parking lot bumper blocks (both sides), sidewalks, boulders, playgrounds, beaches, boat ramps and other fixed obstacles.

C.5.3.2 Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

C.5.3.3 Immediately following trimming, the Contractor shall remove grass clippings or debris deposited as a result of mowing and trimming operations from all sidewalks, entrances into buildings, and building interiors. If trimming is not completed in the same day as the mowing, the Contractor shall remove grass clippings or debris deposited as a result of mowing operations from all sidewalks, entrances into buildings, and building interiors.

Grass clippings and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight, even if the trimming operations are not completed.

C.5.3.4 All camp pads, hydrant enclosures and dumpster enclosures are sprayed for vegetation control. The

Contractor shall trim all dead vegetation and any grass and/or weeds growing along or within graveled camp pads, graveled hydrant enclosures and/or dumpster enclosures areas.

C.5.3.5 Extreme care shall be exercised when mowing and trimming around trees, bushes, shrubs, buildings, signs, and other objects to insure that equipment does not come in contact with the object. All costs of repair or replacement in size, kind and type resulting from damage by the Contractor's equipment shall be borne by the Contractor. Repair or replacement shall occur with 30 calendar days of noticed damage.

C.5.3.6. Power hand mowers shall mow to within but no closer than 2 to 3 inches of the trunk of any tree, bush, or shrub. Trees or other objects shall not be bumped or scraped by mowers. Trimming will not be required closer than two (2) inches around the trunks of trees, bushes, or shrubs; however, trimming around buildings and Inanimate objects shall be accomplished to the last blade of grass. Movable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. .

C.6 Applicable Publications and Forms

C.6.1 MAP: Information on Milford Lake can be found on the Internet at www.nwk.usace.army.mil.

C.6.2 Engineer Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (EFARS)

C.6.3 Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1 Safety

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 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 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 01-APR-2023 TO

31-MAR-2024

N/A USACE, KANSAS CITY +

MILFORD POC

MILFORD PROJECT OFFICE

5203 W HIGHWAY K-57

JUNCTION CITY KS 66441-8382

913-238-5714

966220

0002 POP 01-APR-2024 TO

31-MAR-2025

N/A USACE, KANSAS CITY +

MILFORD POC

MILFORD PROJECT OFFICE

4020 W HIGHWAY K-57

JUNCTION CITY KS 66441-8382

913-238-5714

0003 POP 01-APR-2025 TO

31-MAR-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 01-APR-2026 TO

31-MAR-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 01-APR-2027 TO

31-MAR-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions DEC 2018

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

ATOPSEC

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. 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.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something).

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.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. 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. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

Contracts Exempt from the E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule. 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:

It is for fewer than 120 days.

It is valued at less than the simplified acquisition threshold.

All work is performed outside the United States.

It includes only commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items and related services.

NOTE: FAR subcontracts do not have these same exemptions and exceptions An employer may voluntarily enroll in E-Verify at any time, but may not create cases for existing employees unless the employer holds a federal contract that includes the FAR E-Verify clause and is enrolled in E-Verify as a “Federal Contractor with the FAR E-Verify clause.”

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges--Identification of Subcontract Effort

OCT 2009

52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges JUN 2020 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (10) [Reserved]

____ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (13) [Reserved]

____ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

____ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

____ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

____ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

XX (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

XX (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

XX (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13126).

____ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

XX (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

XX (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

____ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

XX (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

____ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

____ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

XX (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

____ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

XX (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O.

13513).

____ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

____ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

____ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

____ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

____ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

XX (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

XX (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

_____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.