B.08.02 W912DR21Q0060 Raystown Wildlife Enhancement.pdf

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W912DR21Q0060 21-May-2021

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

Quotes can be submitted via e-mail only to Leonna.S.Williams@usace.army.mil no later than the due date shown in Block 8 on page 1 of the solicitation.

Request for Information concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email no later than Thursday, 03 June 2021 at 2:00 PM (EST). This will allow responses to be posted on beta.SAM prior to solicitation closing. Email:

Leonna.S.Williams@usace.army.mil

Site Visit - Quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost or contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Please bring valid photo identification and a copy of a solicitation for verification purposes to the site visit.

Due to COVID-19, the site visit must be coordinated. The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, 01 June 2021 and is set for 9:00 AM (EST) at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center. The POC for the site visit is Forester, Glenn Werner. Mr. Werner can be reached by phone at (814) 658-6807 or by e-mail at glenn.e.werner@usace.army.mil.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements as stated in this request for quotation (RFQ). The award will be made based on the following three

(3) evaluation factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. All quoters who receive an acceptable rating for the above Factors, the lowest price quoter will be selected for award.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without questions to quoters.

Therefore, the Quoter's initial quote should contain the Quoter's best terms from a Technical and Cost standpoint. Unclear quotes may not result in questions for clarifications. Quoters with an omission or unclear quote may be judged to mean the contractor does not fully understand the requirements or understand what it takes to meet the requirements, regardless of the proposed cost/price, and will be rated unacceptable. In that case, the Quoter may be found unacceptable, and ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to ask questions of quoters if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary. In order to be considered for this award, all items labeled “MUST” are required.

Evaluation Criteria Factors/Ratings:

Factor I Technical –

Equipment Plan: The proposed equipment list should only include the equipment which will be used on this contract. Equipment listed should be identified for use on roadways. Include size, make, model, and ownership (owned or rented) of equipment.

Staffing Plan: The proposed staffing plan shall include both numbers of personnel proposed and position titles. Resumes for proposed key personnel, consisting of experience and other pertinent information, inclusive of superintendents, quality control inspectors, and foremen must also be submitted.

The quote will be evaluated and MUST ensure all the items below are provided:

Capability Statement: The proposed capabilities plan shall include adequate documentation to illustrate the Quoter’s capabilities to successfully complete the work identified with the solicitation.

The following adjectival ratings will be assigned to the Technical factor are:

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation by submitting Equipment Plan, Staffing Plan, Capability Statement, PPQ, or references and Government issued Bid schedule.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation by not submitting ALL required documents to include the Equipment Plan, Staffing Plan, Capability Statement, PPQ, or references and Government issued Bid schedule.

Factor II Past Performance -

⦁ Two (2) Past Performance References MUST be provided for similar projects. Projects must have been completed within the previous three (3) years.

⦁ And/or Two (2) Past Performance Questionnaires

Factor III Price –

Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The government may require additional pricing information to assist in determining the extent to which the price is fair, and reasonableness and the pricing information shall be provide if requested. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total of all CLIN prices to ensure that pricing is not unbalanced.

All line items must be priced. Quotes providing partial pricing may be considered non-responsive.

⦁ Bid Schedule – Government template MUST be provided

Evaluation Criteria rating:

1. Past performance-

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Past performance references and /or PPQ has satisfactory ratings and clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE Past performance references and/ or PPQ has unsatisfactory ratings and clearly does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

NEUTRAL No past performance submitted

PAST PEFORMANCE SUBMISSION: (See Attached Past Performance Questionnaire)

Submission Requirements: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The Quoter shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Leonna Williams, Contract Specialist, e-mail at Leonna.S.Williams@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. The

Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Quoter at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. Two References from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Relevant work is defined as support services. References must be recent within the past 3 years.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will assess the degree of success of Quoter’s recent, relevant past performance. Owners/references will be asked to comment on items such as quality of support services, timeliness, management of subcontractor work, including timely payment to subs or suppliers, safety, relations between customer and contractor, level of support for such things as correcting errors. Any quoter who has demonstrated satisfactory past performance will be considered eligible for award. Any quoter who demonstrated unsatisfactory past performance will not be considered eligible for award. If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the quoter and cannot establish a past performance record for the quoter through other sources, or if the quoter has no past performance record and cannot tie significant, relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project to cited experience, past performance will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective. The quoter shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return directly to Leonna Williams, Contract Specialist, e-mail at Leonna.S.Williams@usace.army.mil. The questionnaires must be forwarded directly by the references. The Government will not release the questionnaire forms to the Quoter at any time, in order for the Government to solicit candid, unbiased responses and comments. Two References from previously completed jobs must be submitted and include a point of contact and phone numbers. These references must be relevant to the work which will be performed in this contract. Relevant work is defined as Wildlife Enhancement Services.

References must be recent within the past 3 years.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

E VG S M U N

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes;

responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

E VG S M U N

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/ PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

E VG S M U N

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance

E VG S M U N

with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

Yes No

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

Yes No

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues?

(Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

E VG S M U N

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M U N

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks. Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (please attach additional pages if necessary):

BID SCHEDULE

Price Schedule

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District

Raystown Lake Project Wildlife Enhancement Services

Job Description: Contractor: Printed Name: Date:

Wildlife enhancement services at various locations across the Raystown Lake Project.

Signature:

CLIN Description Units Bid Price 0001 Seedling Planting Job

0002 Tree/Shrub Planting Job 0003 Tree Girdling Job 0004 Forest Mowing Job 0005 Deer Fence Removal Job 0006 Nesting Structure Job 0007 Vernal Ponds Job

TOTAL BID

ALL LINE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement

Baltimore District

Raystown Lake Project Wildlife Enhancement Services

1.0 Introduction. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake is requesting wildlife enhancement services. Contractors shall be capable of providing services on Federal lands. All work will be performed on the Raystown Lake Project in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

2.0 Background. Raystown is home to numerous wildlife species and it’s the Corps responsibility to manage its lands to benefit these species. The work management tasks performed as part of this contract will provide benefits to Raystown’s forest and wildlife resource for years to come.

3.0 General Requirements. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, equipment operators, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform wildlife enhancement services on the Raystown Lake Project, Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in accordance with the specifications contained herein. Services include, but are not limited to seedling plantings, tree/shrub plantings, tree girdling, forest mowing, deer fence removal, habitat structures and vernal pond creation. There are seven (7) line items. The Contractor must provide a bid for all line items to be considered for award.

The Contractor will not perform wildlife enhancement services under any conditions where the task cannot be completed properly to obtain the Government’s goal. The OPM or their representative, based on independent judgment, may halt work based on inappropriate weather.

The Contractor and all Contractor employees shall be subject to the rules and regulations provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 327, during the performance of this contract. Upon request a copy of these provisions can be provided by the Government.

Any work performed outside the scope of this contract must be negotiated in advance. Failure to acquire advance approval will result in the Contractor not being compensated for the work performed outside the scope.

3.1 Work Task Description. There are seven (7) line items as summarized below. The

Contractor must provide a bid for all line items to be considered for award.

3.1.1 Tree Seedling Plantings.

The Contractor shall provide and plant eighteen thousand seven hundred eighty five (18,785) seedlings in twelve (12) locations across the Project. All seedlings shall be planted in accordance with the following specifications and Table 1. Maps of the planting locations are in Appendix A. Planting locations may vary, but the total number of seedlings will remain the same.

Table 1. Tree Seedling Plantings.

If a species is unavailable or has insufficient quantities, the Contractor may utilize a comparable species, pending Government approval. The Government reserves the right to change quantities at each location (the overall quantity shall not change) due to active timber sale operations. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of their purchase receipt(s) to serve as proof that the required sizes and quantities of each species was purchased. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to starting each planting operation so that the Government can inspect for compliance with contract specifications. Any seedlings planted without notifying the Government are considered misplants and shall be replanted at the Contractors expense.

Seedlings shall be planted from October 12 – November 20, 2021 and/or April 5 – May 28, 2022. Planting operations shall be performed only during periods when beneficial results can be obtained. When drought, excessive moisture, or other unsatisfactory conditions exist; work shall be stopped until favorable conditions exist. Seedlings shall be set plumb and held in position until sufficient soil has been firmly placed around the roots. At least two inches of mineral soil should cover the first lateral root. Seedlings shall be planted by placing the root collar at the soil line or no more than 1/2 inch deep.

Each seedling should be set firmly in the ground so that it passes the tug test. Soil around the roots should be packed so that there are no air pockets around or adjacent to the roots. The seedlings shall be planted at minimum 10'x10' spacing; trees planted closer than this are considered mis-plants and shall be replanted at the Contractors expense. The roots of each seedling must be so placed that they assume a near natural position. The roots must not be twisted (corkscrew). Seedlings shall be planted with a tool capable of opening a vertical hole deep enough to allow proper placement of the roots while avoiding soil compaction. Each seedling should stand erect, perpendicular to the horizontal plane not perpendicular to the slope of the ground. Spots which are considered unsatisfactory for planting are loose mounds of soil, rotten wood, clumps no rt he rn re d oa k

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Gate 2 Timber Sale 1.61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 75 BO Fencerows 1.97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 75 UC Mowing Areas 19.20 0 0 0 0 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 8,000 HG-1 Fencerow 1.18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 75 HG Mowing Area 18.77 0 0 0 0 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500 1,000 8,000 Lost Farms Timber Sale (Block 5) 2.60 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 500 Lost Farms Timber Sale (Block 6) 144.38 200 200 200 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 Gate 35 Mowing Area 2.40 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 25 25 25 150 Gate 35 Fencerows 3.41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 50 50 150 Io Jacket Timber Sale 47.97 200 200 200 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 HG-1 Pond Area 0.25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 4 10 Gate 36 Mowing Area 2.40 0 0 0 0 25 25 25 25 25 25 150

Total: 246.14 400 400 400 400 4,050 2,150 2,150 3,278 3,278 2,279 18,785

Location Acres

Species

Total Seedlings of dead vegetation, abnormal depressions, or spots in which free water appears in the planting hole.

3.1.2 Tree/Shrub Plantings.

The Contractor shall provide and plant one hundred twenty (120) 5'-6' balled and burlapped evergreen tree species, one hundred twenty (120) 5'-6' fruit trees, and eighty

(80) three (3) gallon fruit bearing shrubs in twelve (12) areas across the Project. All trees/shrubs shall be planted in accordance with the following specifications and Table

2. Maps of the planting locations are in Appendix B. Planting locations may vary, but the total number of plantings will remain the same.

Table 2. Tree/Shrub Plantings.

Only standard trees shall be utilized, dwarf or semi-dwarf are not acceptable. See Table 2 for a list of acceptable species. A mixture of these species shall be utilized. If a species is unavailable or has insufficient quantities, the Contractor may utilize a comparable species, pending Government approval. The Contractor shall provide the Government with a copy of their purchase receipt(s) to serve as proof that the required type, size, and quantities of each species was purchased. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to starting each planting operation so that the Government can inspect for compliance with contract specifications. Any tree/shrub planted without notifying the Government are considered mis-plants and shall be replanted at the Contractors expense.

Per Table 2, all fruit trees highlighted in green shall be fenced using a minimum 5' section of galvanized fencing that stands a minimum of 48" in height. The fencing shall be secured using two (2) 60" metal t-posts that are set 180o from each other. The fencing shall be secured to the t-posts using metal wire.

Each shrub shall have a 24" Coco mat installed as a mulch ring to retain moisture in the root zone and discourage competitive vegetation. All shrub plantings shall have 4' tall black plastic deer fencing installed using three (3) 5' white oak stakes for support.

Trees/shrubs shall be planted from October 12 – November 20, 2021 and/or April 5 – May 28, 2022. Trees/shrubs shall be set plumb and held in position until sufficient soil

Location Acres Evergreen Tree

Quantity (5-6')

Fruit Tree Quantity

(5-6')

Berry Shrub Quantity

(3 gal.)

Total Quantity

Gate 2 Timber Sale 1.61 10 0 0 10 BO Fencerows 1.97 10 10 10 30 UC Mowing Areas 19.20 20 25 10 55 HG-1 Fencerow 1.18 10 10 10 30 HG Mowing Area 18.77 20 25 10 55 Lost Farms Timber Sale (Block 5) 2.60 5 5 0 10 Lost Farms Timber Sale (Block 6) 144.38 5 5 0 10 Gate 35 Mowing Area 2.40 5 5 10 20 Gate 35 Fencerows 3.41 15 15 10 40 Io Jacket Timber Sale 47.97 5 5 0 10 HG 1-Pond Area 0.25 5 5 10 20 Gate 36 Mowing Area 2.40 10 10 10 30

Total: 246.14 120 120 80 320 has been firmly placed around the roots or ball. At least two inches of mineral soil should cover the first lateral root. They shall be planted by placing the root collar at the soil line or no more than 1/2 inch deep. Each shrub and tree should be set firmly in the ground so that it totally resists movement. Soil around the roots should be packed so that there are no air pockets around or adjacent to the roots. The roots of each planted tree must be so placed that they assume a near natural position. The roots must not be twisted (corkscrew). Trees shall be planted with a tool capable of opening a vertical hole deep enough to allow deep placement of the roots while avoiding soil compaction.

Each planted tree should stand erect, perpendicular to the horizontal plane not perpendicular to the slope of the ground. Spots which are considered unsatisfactory for planting are loose mounds of soil, rotten wood, clumps of dead vegetation, abnormal depressions, or spots in which free water appears in the planting hole.

A combination of evergreen trees, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

• Fraser fir (Abies fraseri)

• White spruce (Picea glauca)

• Norway spruce (Picea abies)

A combination of fruit trees, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• American crabapple (Malus glaucescens)

• Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

• Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

• Mulberry (Morus spp.)

• Apple (Malus spp.)

• Pear (Pyrus spp.)

• Plum (Prunus Americana)

• Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)

A combination of fruit bearing shrubs, selected from the following list, shall be used:

• Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

• Black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)

• Low bush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)

• Elderberry (Sambucus)

• Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

All trees/shrubs shall have a one (1) year 100% guarantee after one growing season. A survivability survey will be conducted by the Government in the late summer/early fall of 2022. All dead trees shall be replaced, at the Contractors expense, with new trees of the original species mixture and in accordance with contract specifications during the fall planting season of 2022.

3.1.3 Tree Girdling.

Girdling a tree is a traditional method of killing trees without felling them and often used as a practice to enhance wildlife habitat. In this case, girdled trees may promote suitable roosting sites for forest dwelling bat species.

The Contractor shall girdle a total of 10 trees in one (1) enhancement area. All trees to be girdled will be identified and field marked by the Government. Trees identified to be girdled will be marked with a blue “G”. An approximate location map is provided in Appendix C.

The Contractor shall ensure that the girdling method used severs the bark and cambium layer and that the sever (ring) created extends entirely around the trunk of the tree. The ring must be wide enough and deep enough to prevent the cambium layer from growing back, but not deep to the extent that the heartwood of the tree is compromised and creates an immediate felling hazard. Any leafing branches on the trunk below the girdling ring must be cut off to completely ensure successful killing of the tree.

3.1.4 Forest Mowing.

The Contractor shall complete approximately 38.04 acres of forest mowing at four (4) locations across the Raystown Lake Project. Forest mowing shall be completed in accordance with the following specifications and Table 3. A location map is provided in Appendix D.

a) Equipment to be used for this project must be a forestry type mowing machine with suitable cutting devices such as a “hydroax”, “Fecon”, or other suitable cutting head mounted on a machine capable of negotiating forest terrain. All machines used for this project must be of at least 90hp with high flow hydraulics. The Government reserves the right to reject any piece of equipment, based on independent judgment, which will not safely and adequately complete the job.

b) Vegetation to be mowed consists of nuisance/invasive plants, shrubs, vines, and all undesirable trees under six (6) inches diameter at breast height. Desirable tree species such as oaks, hickories, dogwood, and serviceberry may be reserved where possible.

c) Forest mowing shall occur November 15, 2021 – March 31, 2022.

d) The Contractor shall notify the Government, at least one day (24 hours) prior to beginning each unit. The Contractor shall meet with a Government representative onsite before any work begins. The meeting will involve a walkthrough of the unit and review of contract specifications.

e) The Contractor shall notify the Government, within one day (24 hours) after completion of each unit. The Contractor shall meet with a Government representative onsite after completion of each unit. The meeting will involve a walkthrough of the unit and review of contract specifications. Mowing equipment shall not be removed from the unit until work has been inspected and approved by the Government.

f) All vegetation designated for removal shall be completely severed and mulched. The maximum allowable stump height is six (6) inches above ground level.

g) Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the residual stand. Preventing residual stand damage is the responsibility of the Contractor. When in the opinion of the Government, damage to the residual stand becomes excessive, the Government may deduct the assessed damage value from the Contractor’s invoice. The value will be determined by the Government.

h) All equipment will be cleaned of soil and debris before being moved onsite, between units, and offsite to prevent spread of invasive species.

Table 3. Forest Mowing.

3.1.5 Deer Fence Removal.

The Contractor shall remove approximately 6,427' of deer fence at two (2) locations.

Work shall include removal of all fencing materials (i.e. wire fence, wooden posts, metal posts, metal fencing staples, etc.). All fencing materials shall be properly disposed of offsite. Both sites are accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle. Vegetation intertwined with the fence may be pruned or felled to assist in the removal process. Damage to vegetation shall be kept to a minimum. A location map is provided in Appendix E.

Table 4. Deer Fence Removal.

3.1.6 Wildlife Habitat Structures.

The Contractor shall provide placement of nesting or habitat structures for different species of wildlife in accordance with the following specifications:

Nest structures:

Nest or den boxes should be made of rough-cut cypress, cedar, redwood, or other rot resistant wood. Cedar is the best choice.

Boxes shall not be constructed of metal or plastic or treated with creosote, green preservative (a.k.a., “pressure treated”) or finishes with pentachlorophenol as an ingredient.

Boxes shall not be painted or stained.

For ventilation several ⅝" holes should be drilled near the top of a box on both sides, with an exception for duck nest boxes.

Four ⅜" diameter holes should be drilled in the bottom of each box for drainage.

¼" galvanized hardware cloth or plastic mesh shall be attached to the inside front panel of all duck nest boxes.

Unit Acres Dysard Ag Lease 1 2.49 Dysard Ag Lease 2 1.72 Branch Camp 25.35 Bowsers Orchard 8.48

Total: 38.04

Deer Fence Removal Acres Perimeter (ft) Gate 27 11.685 2,933 Corbin Road 15.929 3,494

Total: 27.614 6,427

A hinged side or roof should be designed to allow easy access for box maintenance. All metal parts should be stainless steel to reduce likelihood of rust.

Wood screws or concrete coated nails are recommended for box construction.

Galvanized nails should be avoided, due to their tendency to loosen with wood expansion.

The box floorboard should be recessed at least ¼" up from the bottom of the sides.

The top of the box should be flush with the sides or be slightly overhanging, with a front overhang of at least 2".

Do not add perches to box designs as this will attract and benefit non-native house sparrows and European starlings.

Boxes should be firmly attached to a support post, building or tree. Lag screws and washers are the preferred means to attach boxes as one can loosen the screws as a tree grows.

Predator guards shall be installed. Guards should be made of 26-gauge galvanized metal.

Nest boxes shall have wood shavings/chips placed in box.

Table 5. Wildlife Habitat Structures.

Species Height from Ground Mounting Quantity

American Kestrel 10-20' Pole 2 Screech Owl 10-20' Tree 4 Barred Owl 12-15' Tree 1 Wood Duck 6-10' above high-water mark Pole/Post 3 Flying Squirrel 10-25' Tree 6 Bat Boxes 30' Post 15 Turtle Platforms N/A Anchored 8

Bat Boxes shall be ordered from Batmanagement.com, ColonyLodge - Universal 4 Chamber Bat House Green with mounting kit. The bat box shall be mounted to a wood post (pressure-treated 4" x 4" x 16') cemented 2.5'+ into the ground.

Turtle platforms shall be constructed per the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Habitat Management Section guidelines in Appendix F. Each basking habitat platform is 48" x 48" in dimension constructed of rough-cut hemlock or poplar lumber. Wooden structures allow turtles to gain a better claw-hold when compared to other plastic or rock structures. The structures are designed to float, as turtles prefer sites out of the water where they may gain higher body temperatures, therefore they are anchored in place with two concrete blocks and galvanized or stainless-steel wire rope. Reflectors are placed on all four corners of the structures to warn boaters about the floating object. Structures should be placed in relatively shallow water, between depths of 2-10'.

The nesting/habitat structures shall be installed in accordance with the specifications contained herein, Table 5, and instructions in Appendix F. Maps of the locations are within Appendix G. Exact locations for installation shall be determined on-site in conjunction with Raystown Lake staff. Locations are subject to change. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate a PA One Call prior to digging to ensure no impact to underground utilities.

3.1.7 Vernal Pond Construction.

The Contractor shall construct three (3) 30' x 40' x 24" vernal ponds in three locations across the Project in accordance with the following specifications. See Appendix H for more specific pond construction details and material suppliers:

1) Use a dozer to dig a shallow depression in the soil. Make the depression 6 - 8" deeper than the desired water depth so that soil can later be placed over the liner. A small dam may need to be built along a low end of the site to make the outer edge of the vernal pond level.

2) Place a geo-textile pad in the depression. The geo-textile pad protects the liner from puncture by sharp rocks or sticks.

3) Place the synthetic liner on top of the geo-textile pad. Liners must be “fish grade” or “aquatic safe” that do not contain toxic chemicals that kill aquatic life. Liners made of EPDM (ethylene propylene monomer) that is 45 mils thick, or PCV (polyvinyl chloride) that is 30 mils thick will be acceptable.

4) Place another geo-textile pad on top of the synthetic liner.

5) Anchor the top edges of the synthetic liner and geo-textile fabric pads with wire stakes or large nails with washers placed approximately 24" apart. The stakes keep the liner from being pushed down into the depression when it is being covered with soil.

6) Use the dozer to cover the liner with 6 - 8" of soil. The dozer will not harm the liner if it rides on top of soil that it is pushing over the liner. Avoid turning the dozer while on top of the liner. Turns will tear the liner.

7) Seed the exposed area with FACW Wetland Meadow Mix. This seed mix is available through Ernst Conservation Seeds item number ERNMX-122. Mulch the exposed soil to reduce erosion.

Vernal pond construction shall occur November 30, 2021 – March 1, 2022.

Construction shall be done in accordance with the specifications contained herein and instructions in Appendix H. A location map is included in Appendix I. Exact locations shall be determined on-site in conjunction with Raystown Lake staff. All equipment will be cleaned of soil and debris before being moved onsite, between units, and offsite to prevent spread of invasive species. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate a PA One Call prior to digging to ensure no impact to underground utilities.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to conduct a wetland determination to make sure area is not a wetland.

3.2 Period of Performance. Services provided under this Contract must occur during designated time periods. The period of performance for this contract shall run from date of award – November 19, 2022. The Contractor may complete work tasks from 6:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless prior approval is given by the OPM or their representative.

The Contractor shall be prepared to commence activities within fourteen (14) days following approval of all deliverables by the COR. The Contractor shall not start work until after acceptance of all deliverables listed in 3.5. Actual on-ground activity will be coordinated between the COR and the Contractor.

3.3 Compliance. All work conducted under this contract shall be performed in compliance with all county, state, and Federal laws, and regulations.

3.4 Site Visit. Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, 01 June 2021 and set for 9:00 am at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center. The POC for the site visit is Forester, Glenn Werner. Mr. Werner can be reached by phone at (814) 658-6807 or by e-mail at glenn.e.werner@usace.army.mil.

3.5 Pre-Work Conference. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-work conference before the commencement of work. The meeting will be held at Raystown Lake at a time that is mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Government.

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables, within fourteen (14) days of contract award, to the COR and the Contracting Officer:

Work Schedule (see Section 4.1) Quality Control Plan (see Section 4.2) Accident Prevention Plan (see Section 6.0) Pre-Screen Candidate E-Verify Program (see section 7.7) Proof of Insurance (see Section 10.0)

All documents must be approved by the Government before work commences.

4 Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall meet requirements established in the PWS, specifically Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary and within the timeframes required in Technical Exhibit 2, Deliverables Summary.

4.1 Work Schedule. The Contractor shall establish a work schedule outlining the order of all work of this contract, including dates and estimated times, for the COR’s approval within 14 days of award. Variations from the schedule more than three days must be approved before work can continue. The schedule shall be resubmitted when variations of more than five days occur. This schedule will be used in part to provide a fair and accurate inspection of work. All schedules, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

4.2 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall establish a quality control plan for the performance requirements of this contract and shall provide for the COR's approval a written detailed copy within 14 days of award. The contractor shall maintain the quality control plan throughout the contract and submit to the government if any changes are made for concurrence. The Contractor shall provide a signed letter to the COR designating the name(s) of the Contractor’s QC(s) who will be physically present on site with authority and power to conduct all overall management, coordination, and supervision whenever work specified herein is being performed. This letter shall also include the QC(s) schedule(s) of work and contact information. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

5 Government Provided Materials.

5.1 EM 385-1-1. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall provide a “Safety and

Health Requirements Manual”. The updated manual can be found at the following website:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirements Manual.aspx.

5.2 Keys. Keys will be provided to the Contractor by the Government for executing the duties of this contract per Section 7.

5.3 GIS/Maps Files. Upon request by the Contractor the Government will provide maps and/or GIS files for all line items. In addition, other shapefiles such as aerial photography, topography, project boundary, project gates, project roads, trail systems, etc. can be provided.

6 Safety. The Contractor and Contract Employees shall meet all applicable requirements of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 dated 30 November 2014 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual” (website location http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385 -1-1.pdf), OSHA Regulations, and all State and Local safety codes while in performance of this contract.

6.1 Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall develop and submit a written detailed accident prevention plan. This plan must indicate in detail the general policies and procedures for safe operation in the accomplishment of this contract. A cover letter identifying the Contractor or Company name, address, phone number, email, contract number, and current year will accompany the plan. The plan will show how the Contractor intends to perform all services in full compliance with the safety requirements set forth in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. A signed letter of certification which references the contract and current year and states if the original plan remains current (or lists changes if applicable) is acceptable following the base year pre-work conference. All plans, or subsequent revisions, must be approved by the Government before work commences.

6.2 Safety Officer. The Contractor shall designate a Contract Employee to be responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties will include assuring applicable safety requirements are incorporated in work methods, and inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures are in action.

6.3 Reporting. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and report to the COR exposure data. All accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under this contract will be documented. All accidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. All accidents resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention shall be reported immediately.

6.4 The Contractor shall observe all speed limits and other posted traffic signs in the operation of vehicles and equipment. Trucks or other vehicles will be operated in a safe manner and will not be parked in unsafe positions.

7 Security. The Contractor and Contractor employees will insure all gates and other areas will be secured, in the manner in which they were encountered, upon vacating the area.

7.1 Keys. If deemed necessary, a key will be provided to the Contractor to access areas exclusively for the performance of this contract. The key shall be returned to Government after all work tasks have been completed. If the key is not returned to the Government $300 will be deducted from the Contractor’s final invoice.

7.2 Restrictions. Any use of Government keys other than for the performance of this contract is strictly prohibited. Making or being in the possession of duplicate keys is prohibited.

Misuse of keys is grounds for dismissal of Contract Employees or termination of the contract.

7.3 Loss. Any loss of keys will be reported to the Government within 24 hours. Any loss of the keys and/or failure to report the loss may result in the forfeiture of the key deposit and accepting the burden of reestablishing the integrity of the project lock and key system.

7.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).