B.08 W9126G22Q0056 Released.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Navarro Mills and Liberty Hills Lakes Gate Attendant Services

TX

W9126G22Q0056 8 August 2022

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Request for Quotes (RFQ) Solicitation Number: W9126G22Q0056 Solicitation is issued by:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, CT OFC RM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

PROJECT NAME: Navarro Mills and Liberty Hill Lakes Gate Attendant Services, Purdon, Texas

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers USACE), Fort Worth District intends to establish 2 (two) Single Award Purchase Order Contracts for non-personal services to perform the services listed below in the description.

Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Gate Attendant Services for the duration of the contract period as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services within each Lake Appendix in this solicitation

Work shall be performed in support of the USACE Three Rivers Region located at Navarro Mills Lake Project 1175 FM 667, Purdon, TX 76679, (Location is approximately 4 miles east of Dawson Texas off of Texas State Highway 31, Navarro County Texas)

Periods of Performance will be one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period.

The government reserves the right to limit and/or not respond to any further questions pertaining to this project received after August 22, 2022. Offerors should base their quotes on the information provided in the solicitations and all issued amendments thereto.

All answers to technical inquiries and questions are reviewed by the Contracting Officer prior to the response date. Answers to technical inquiries may result in amendment(s) to the solicitation. If an amendment is issued, it will be posted on the Government Point of Entry website www.sam.gov.

2. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 220-07 (3 Aug 20). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).

a. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation and a completed copy of the pricing schedule.

http://www.sam.gov/

b. Offerors include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.

c. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

d. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition

3. This acquisition is SET ASIDE 100% for Small Business.

4. PSC: S206 Housekeeping Guard – Guard Services NAICS CODE: 721211, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds SIZE STANDARD: $9 Million

5. System for Awards Management (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-7(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

6. Evaluation Information: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) two Single Award Purchase Orders Contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of price, past performance and technical approach and Understanding of the Work IAW 13.106-2(b)&(3).

Quote Content – The quote shall consist of the vendor information sheet. All quotation documents when printed shall fit on 8 x 11inch paper to include spreadsheets (with the appropriate page breaks). Ensure the quote is submitted in PDF format.

Quotes shall be responsive to and comply with the terms of the combined synopsis solicitation in order to be eligible to receive an award. All combined synopsis/solicitation requirements shall be addressed in sufficient written detail for the Government to determine if the offeror understands each aspect of the Government’s requirement. The offeror/quoter shall address each task separately and shall sufficient narrative and supporting data for each task. Lack of sufficient detail shall be considered sufficient cause for the quote to be determined unacceptable. Statements that the quoter understands, can or will comply with all specifications and statements paraphrasing the specifications or parts thereof, or phrases such as “standard procedures will be used” or “well-known techniques will be used” will be considered unacceptable. The Government will reject the proposal if determined to be materially non-responsive of that does not conform to the terms of the combined synopsis/solicitation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060550 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060971 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i52_212_5

Quoters that fail to adhere to the submittal requirements will be determined non-responsive and will be considered ineligible for award. To be eligible to receive an award, the quote submitted in response o the combined synopsis/solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the sub-paragraphs described below:

a. Past Performance: The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirement. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance of supplying the herbicide service that meets the contract requirements. Recent or relevant work is defined as similar work in size and scope within the past four (4) years.

NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): The quoter is required to submit one (1) PPQ with an overall rating of satisfactory or higher to be considered eligible for award. Additional PPQs submitted for assessment will be discarded and not considered for evaluation. The Contracting Officer may use additional data obtained from any available sources such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and personal knowledge to assess the contractor’s likelihood of success in performing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by those offerors’ record of past performance.

If for any reason, the contractor does NOT have recent or relevant past performance, the quoter is still required to submit a PPQ with a brief narrative explaining “No Recent or Relevant Past Performance”. In the case of a quoter without a record of recent or relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Therefore, the quoter shall be determined to have unknown or (“neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable”.

Table 2. Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

(See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

A contractor’s past performance rating may be used at the Contracting Officer’s discretion to make an overall determination of the level of confidence the government has in the contractor’s capability to perform the service. The Contracting Officer may determine that a “Substantial Confidence” or “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating is worth more than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating as stated in the evaluation

Adjectival Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror' s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror' s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on. the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

c. Price: A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) shall be submitted for this effort. The vendor will provide pricing for each line item listed in the attached Price Exhibit. The Government will evaluate all aspects of the price proposal for reasonableness. Proposals found to be unreasonable may be rejected on that basis. The Government will only award the required IDIQ if a pre-priced list of services fair and reasonable price can be obtained.

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-07, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Quotes for this solicitation are due no later than (NLT) August 29, 2022, by 10:00 AM CST.

Electronic copies of each volume shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Quotes submitted by mail or hand carried will not be evaluated. Proposals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of proposals. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

There are 10 general steps a vendor must follow in order to use PIEE application modules. A complete list can be viewed at the following site:

https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml#step5

For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the Fort Worth District Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via email to: CIV-OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil ONLY. The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer (Jamauh D. Winston) or the Contract Specialist (Ms. Kisha Cook) nikisha.w.cook@usace.army.mil to use the alternate submission method. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item.

https://piee.eb.mil/ https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml#step5 https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf mailto:CIV-OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil mailto:nikisha.w.cook@usace.army.mil

7. Submittals: Offerors must submit representation and certifications in accordance with the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Item (Accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov) or the vendor may verify their Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) is updated in SAM by checking “Yes” on the Vendor information sheet. The contract specialist will verify the quoters FAR & DFAR Reports are updated in SAM.GOV prior to determining the quoter responsive.

Submit the following in one PDF files in the response to the RFQ

a. Vendor Information Sheet,

b. Past Performance NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (See Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Recent or relevant work is defined as similar work in size and scope within the past four (4) years. The Contracting Officer shall deem an offeror non-responsive if the offeror fails to submit a PPQ IAW 52.212-1(b)(10). If for any reason the contractor does NOT have recent or relevant past performance, they are still required to submit a PPQ with a brief narrative explaining, "No Recent or Relevant Past Performance. An Offeror that submits a PPQ that is deemed neither recent nor relevant will be treated as “NEUTRAL”.

c. Pre-Priced Bid Schedule & Task Order Schedule. Incomplete bid schedules will be rejected and the quoter will be deemed non-responsive.

d. Complete and return the provisions at 52.204-24, and 52.204-26

e. If applicable, acknowledge and return any amendments with your submittals.

f. Contractors that failure to adhere to the submittal requirements will be determined non-responsive and will be considered ineligible for award.

https://www.acquisition.gov/

VENDOR INFORMATION SHEET

Navarro Mills and Liberty Hill Lakes Gate Attendant Services, Texas

COMPANY NAME

POC

(Last, First Middle)

ADDRESS

(Number & Street) (City, State and Zip)

PHONE NUMBER MOBILE

(Area code and number) (Area code and number)

EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________

Unique Identity NUMBER CAGE CODE NUMBER_______________

Vendor’s Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) are updated in SAM Yes No

Signature Date

ATTACHMENT 1

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE (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: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNARIE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNARIE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATION. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER,

QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE

OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CLIN SCHEDULE

CLIN SHEET

Navarro Mills Lake

Liberty Hill - A

Contract Gate Attendant Services for the Liberty Hill – A Gatehouse

Item # Attendant Position Quantity Price Per

Day Total Cost

Base - Gate Attendant Services (1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023)

184 Days

Option Year One – Gate Attendant Services (1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024)

184 Days

Total

CLIN SHEET

Navarro Mills Lake

Oak Park - B

Contract Gate Attendant Services for the Oak Park – B Gatehouse

Item # Attendant Position Quantity Price Per

Day Total Cost

Base – Gate Attendant Services (1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023)

181 Days

Option Year One – Gate Attendant Services (1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024)

181 Days

Total

1 JAN 2019

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

GATE ATTENDANT SERVICES

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Gate Attendant Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Gate Attendant Services for the duration of the contract period as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items specified as Government-furnished property and services within each Lake Appendix in this solicitation. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Work to be accomplished under this contract shall be in accordance with the following:

1) Fort Worth District Performance Work Statement – Gate Attendant Services

2) Lake Appendices

3) Lake Office Gate Attendant Handbooks.

The successful Contractor must pass a criminal background check. Most Gate Attendant positions require a 2-person team, while a few locations may require only 1 person. See each Lake Appendix for specific Gate Attendant requirements for each lake. Site visits are highly recommended prior to bidding.

1.1.1 Definitions:

(a) Contractor: The person awarded the contract.

(b) Contracting Officer (KO): The person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determination and findings on behalf of the Government. This person will be identified on the SF 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items).

(c) Lake Manager: The manager of the local lake. The Lake Manager may appoint an authorized representative to act on their behalf.

1.1.2 Basic Requirements: The following requirements for submitting a bid and receiving an award are now mandatory for conducting business with the DOD Government.

(a) All offerors are required to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by visiting www.dnb.com.

(b) All prospective Contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to any award resulting from this solicitation. If at time of award, Contractor is not registered, award will be made to the next successful “registered” offer.

Registration may be accomplished via the internet at www.sam.gov.

(c) All payments shall be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or “direct deposit”.

(d) E-Verify Verification of Eligibility. The Contractor must use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 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.

http://www.dnb.com/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

2 JAN 2019

1.2 SCOPE: Gate Attendant services as described in Section 1.11, WORK TO BE PERFORMED, and in each Lake Appendix.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The term of the contract is for a twelve-month base period and one twelve-month option period. The required services are defined in this document under each Lake Appendix.

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.4.1 Quality Control: Not Applicable.

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

1.4.2.1 Inspection and Contract Performance: The service performed by the Contractor under the provisions of this contract shall be subject to inspections by the Contracting Officer, Lake Manager, or the designated Quality Assurance (QA) representative to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(a) Notification of Deficiencies: The Contractor shall be notified in writing of any serious or recurring deficiency in service observed by the Contracting Officer or Lake Manager.

(b) Documentation of Deficiencies: Written notifications and memoranda for the record shall be prepared for the Contracting Officer. The original will be part of the contract file at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Office and a copy will be issued to the Contractor.

(c) Correction of Contract Deficiencies: Upon receipt of notification of deficiency in service, Contractors will immediately correct deficiencies and /or take steps to prevent recurrence of the deficiency.

(d) Deficiencies of Service: This contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer.

(e) Evaluation of Performance: All Contractors will have their performance evaluated no less than mid-term and at the conclusion of their contract. Audits are performed per EC 1130-2-550 on a quarterly basis and recorded on ENG Form 6065, which will be placed into the contract file.

1.4.3 Government Holidays: The Contractor will work the holidays that fall on their shift.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.4.4 Hours of Operation: The hours of park operation are as specified in each Lake Appendix.

The Contractor will provide staffing during all posted hours of park operation.

1.4.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed as described in each Lake Appendix.

3 JAN 2019

1.4.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.4.7 Security Requirements:

1.4.7.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7.2 Key Control: Government keys provided to the Contractor will be issued and controlled in accordance with IAW AR 190-51 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recreation Operations and Maintenance Guidance and Procedures, EC 1130-2-550, Chapter 9 and the USACE Recreation Use Fee Standard Operating Procedure. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor and team member. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by persons other than the Contractor and team member.

1.4.7.3 Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

1.4.7.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s 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.

1.4.7.5 For Contractors Who Do Not Require CAC, But Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s 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.

1.4.7.6 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees 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

4 JAN 2019

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.

1.4.8 Special Qualifications: Not Applicable.

1.4.9 Pre-work Conference: The Contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference at no additional cost to the Government to review the policies outlined in the PWS. This conference will be conducted by the Lake Manager or their representative, at each local lake office or other agreed upon location. See each Lake Appendix for additional details and requirements.

1.4.9.1 Training. The Contractor will be provided I-Watch and CorpsWatch Training and Southwestern Division Authorized Collectors Training. The training will be conducted at the pre-work conference and will be documented as complete in the contract files.

1.4.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Not applicable.

1.4.11 Contractor Key Personnel: Gate Attendant.

1.4.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Government-furnished Contractor identification badges or tags will be worn by the Contractor during on-duty hours at all locations

1.4.13 Contractor Travel: Not Applicable.

1.4.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not Applicable.

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

1.5.1 Facilities: The Government will provide a gate house in the park in which the Contractor will work.

1.5.2 Equipment: The Government will provide a non-networked computer for non-sensitive data entry, computer monitors, printers, telephone and radio communication equipment.

1.5.3 Materials: The Government will provide gate house supplies, including forms, maps, brochures, handouts, computer paper, staplers, staples, china markers, water hose and sprinklers.

The Government will provide other items as specified in each Lake Appendix.

1.5.4 Trailer Site: Unless otherwise indicated in the lake-specific appendices, the Government will furnish a site for self-contained travel trailer or motor home with 110- volt electricity, water, and sewer hook-ups and/or dump station nearby. If the Contractor’s travel trailer is not configured or adaptable to the sewage, water or electric hookups available at the site, the Government will not be responsible for providing attachments, etc. No reimbursement will be made whenever utilities are not available and must be secured elsewhere. The use of the facilities is at the Contractor’s own risk and damage to personal equipment will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Site shall be restored to original condition after period of performance is completed.

5 JAN 2019

1.6 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.6.1 General: Any additional supplies, equipment, facilities and services the Contractor desires to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 1.5, Government-Furnished Items and Responsibilities, of this PWS shall be furnished by the Contractor.

1.6.2 Equipment: The Contractor will provide a transportation vehicle, which can be operated independently of the RV free of leaks and in good mechanical condition for use in performing the requirements of the contract. Proof of liability insurance will be submitted during the pre-work conference and prior to the work start date. All motor vehicles and operators will comply with state laws such as licensed operators, vehicle safety equipment, etc. The Contractor may be required to display the vehicle identification provided by the Government on the vehicle while on duty. The Contractor’s vehicle will not display Emergency Red and/or Blue Lights, use a siren, or otherwise represent an appearance of an emergency vehicle while on duty. The Contractor will supply the gas for operation of the vehicle while on duty.

1.6.3 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, excluding those furnished by Government as specified above needed to operate the gatehouse. This list includes, but is not limited to trash bags, cleaning supplies, restroom supplies and any other items that may be necessary to operate the gatehouse.

1.6.3.1 In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-designated items unless the product cannot be acquired;

(1) Competitively within a timeframe providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(2) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(3) At a reasonable price.

Information about this requirement is available at EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines web site, https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program . The list of EPA-designated items is also available at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products, items may include, but are not limited to the following products used on-site in execution of this contract.

• Two ply toilet tissue

• Trash can liners

• Bio based content cleaners, solvents, detergents and disinfectants.

1.6.3.2 As required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(i)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that the percentage of recovered materials content for EPA-designated items to be delivered or used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications or other contractual requirements.

1.6.3.3 References

• FAR Provision 52.223-1 – Biobased Product Certification

• FAR Clause 52.223-2 – Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products

Under Service and Construction Contracts

• FAR Provision 52.223-4 – Recovered Material Certification

• FAR Clause 52.223-9 – Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material

6 JAN 2019

Content for EPA-Designated Items

• FAR Clause 52.223-17 – Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated

Items in Service and Construction Contracts

1.6.4 Temporary Living Quarters: The Contractor shall furnish a fully operable “self-contained” recreational vehicle (RV) of the travel trailer or motor home type to serve as temporary living quarters for the duration of the contract. Maximum size of the trailer is determined by physical limitations of the site furnished. It will be located near the entrance to the park at a location to be designated by the Lake Manager. Pickup (shell-type) campers, pop-up tent trailer, tents, mini-travel trailers, mobile homes, buses, or any other types of recreation vehicles which do not meet general size requirements or the self-contained classification as determined by inspection of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will not be acceptable. The Contractor will be the sole occupants of the site.

1.6.5 Personnel: See each Lake Appendix.

1.7 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): Not Applicable.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS): The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. These include latest Title 36 CFR Part 327, EC 1130-2-550, the USACE Recreation Use Fee SOP, Lake Appendix, Lake Office Gate Attendant Handbook and United States Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

1.9 ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

1.9.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary: See each Lake Appendix.

1.9.2 Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule: See each Lake Appendix.

1.10 SAFETY: Safety Manual Requirements: The Contractor(s) shall comply with all pertinent sections of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, current at the time of award, and any subsequent revisions. This manual can be found on-line at: www.usace.army.mil/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm.

1.11 WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

TASK 1. Use Fees: The Contractor will follow fee collection, credit voucher, refund, campsite reservation and remittance procedures established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Recreation Operations and Maintenance Guidance and Procedures, Chapter 9- Recreation Use Fees (EC 1130- 2-550, Chapter 9) and the Corps Recreation Use Fee Program SOP. These regulations can be accessed on the web at http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil.

(a) Use Fee Collection: The Contractor is required to collect Use Fees daily, to ensure visitors have paid applicable use fees, utilizing the Recreation 1 Stop (R1S) Reservation Service. The Contractor is required to collect use fees for specialized recreation sites, facilities and services provided by the Corps of Engineers. This may include, but is not limited to, camping, group facility use, day use, special facility use, and multiple site rental use. The Contractor will only accept credit/debit card payments as methods of use fee payment.

(b) Audits and Fee Security: The Contractor will be responsible for credit card/debit card documentation, and all collected forms of use fee payments until turned over to an authorized fee collector/cashier. The Contractor may be audited at any time with or without prior notice.

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(c) Remittance Procedures and Inspection of Use Fees: All lakes require use fee remittance a minimum of once a week. See “Use Fee Collections” in each Lake Appendix, for which process is used at the location(s) on which you are bidding. Inspections will be performed during the contract period as deemed necessary by the Lake Manager.

TASK 2. Campsite Reservations: The Contractor will comply with the Fort Worth District Camping and Reservation Policy Manual and the Lake Gate Attendant Handbook, both of which are available at the lake office. The Contractor will adhere to guidelines and procedures established under the Recreation 1 Stop System (R1S) , utilizing the Hub Field Manager program in the campground. The Contractor may also be required to take advance campsite reservations, which would consist of receiving and booking reservations requests, collecting and processing camping fees, and handling cancellation and refund requests. The Contractor will be required to perform some or all the following duties daily:

(a) Pick up reservation data reports, i.e. bookings, arrival reports, cancellation reports, etc., from the local lake office or accept the reports delivered in person, and /or transmitted by telephone, electronic mail received through a computer, facsimile machine, etc.

(b) Maintain and update necessary status reports utilizing charts, status boards, note pads, card systems, computer/cash register systems, ORMS, Field Manager, NRRS, etc., to ensure that campsite status is kept current at all times.

(c) Keep records and monitor date of arrivals, departures, no-shows, cancellations, etc.

(d) Fill out refund and credit voucher forms according to policy.

(e) Post or identify reserved and vacant campsites by positing provided signs or markers.

The Contractor will also maintain records as necessary for the administration of the campsite reservation program as directed by the Lake Manager. The Contractor will accept the campsite reservation permit/confirmation letter as both proof and payment of the reservation.

TASK 3. Group Shelters: The Contractor will keep records and ensure compliance of group shelter use as required by the Lake Manager including the use of the NRRS system, where applicable. The Contractor may be required to take advance reservations for these facilities, and also check in the reservations once they arrive in the park. The Contractor may also be required to turn on utilities at these sites in preparation for arrival of these visitors.

TASK 4. Camping Status: The Contractor will record the campsite occupied and maintain record of the current status for each campsite occupied. The Contractor will keep written records of each camper’s length of stay to ensure compliance with the Fort Worth District camping policy. The Contractor will register park users, issue appropriate passes and deliver messages to visitors. The Contractor will keep a written record of campers who are turned away due to lack of campsites or campsites with desired hook-ups. The Contractor shall also participate as required in all Recreation Use Surveys that may be conducted.

TASK 5. Park Inspection: The Contractor will inspect the park area and facilities a minimum number of times each day as required by each Lake Appendix. Inspections will be made in a vehicle provided and maintained by the Contractor. During all inspections, if the Contractor observes park users violating Corps of Engineers rules and regulations (Title 36 CFR, Part 327), the Contractor shall advise the visitor of the violation. The Contractor is not to pursue enforcement. If violations persist, the Contractor shall contact a Park Ranger. If a Park Ranger is not available, the Contractor will record any violations of USACE rules or regulations and forward them immediately to the Lake Manager.

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TASK 6. Visitor Assistance: The gatehouse will be occupied by the Contractor during the posted hours of the park during which time they will assist the park visitors by providing information concerning the visitor’s stay. This may include providing free copies of informational pamphlets, rules and regulations and/or maps. The Contractor will conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. The Contractor will advise campers and park visitors: (1) to utilize only developed facilities or designated overflow areas and, (2) to operate and park all vehicles and campers only on paved surfaces or designated parking areas. The Contractor will advise campers of quiet hours (10:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M.) as they enter the park.

TASK 7. Disturbances: The Contractor will promptly report all accidents, violations of law, disturbances and situations that could affect health and safety of visitors to the Park Ranger or Lake Manager. In the event the Contractor is unable to communicate with the Park Ranger and the situation dictates, the Contractor will contact the local law enforcement officers as soon as practical.

All communications with local law enforcement officers will be reported to the Park Ranger or Lake Manager, on the next workday. The Contractor will not attempt to apprehend any violators or enforce rules, regulations, or laws. Attendants will inform park visitors of rules, regulations and laws and refer violations to the Park Ranger. NOTE: Serious incidents such as a fatality in the park or situations of significant public interest will be reported immediately to the local law enforcement agency and to the Lake Manager. Contact information will be available at each applicable lake office.

TASK 8. Complaints: The Contractor will keep a written record of all complaints and criticisms of park facilities. These records will be given to the Lake Manager at regular intervals or upon request.

TASK 9. Lost and Found: The Contractor will keep lost and found articles in the gatehouse or trailer and turn over all found articles with as much information as possible to a Park Ranger in accordance to each lake policy.

TASK 10. Image, Personal Appearance and Dress: The Contractor shall, at all times when on duty and when dealing with the public, be required to maintain a fully-clothed and neat, well-groomed appearance. Contractor-furnished shirts, hats and/or vests identifying the Contractor as the attendant are encouraged and may be required as noted in the lake appendices. In no way shall these clothing items create an appearance that the Contractor or their employee is an employee of the Government.

Government-furnished Contractor identification badges or tags will be worn by the Contractor during on-duty hours at all locations. Cut-offs are not allowed, and shorts must be knee-length or longer. Shoes shall be worn at all times; flip flops or similar footwear will not be permitted.

TASK 11. Cooperation with Others: The Contractor will maintain good communications and relations with the public, other Contractors, volunteers, Corps of Engineers employees and others who work with the Corps of Engineers for the construction of new facilities, repair of existing facilities, sanitation services, trash pick-up services, and grass mowing, etc. The Contractor will allow Corps of Engineers employees to utilize communication facilities furnished by the Government. Cooperation will include, but not be limited to summoning assistance and reporting all instances of vandalism, harassment, public intoxication, speeding, etc., to proper authorities. The Contractor will diligently attempt to provide for the needs of our visiting public as public relations representatives for the Corps of Engineers.

TASK 12. Living Area and Gatehouse Maintenance:

(a) Trailer Area Maintenance: The Contractor will maintain the area where the trailer is parked (Gate Attendant Site) in a clean and sanitary condition at all time. No dog pens, horse corrals, poultry cages or similar facilities for pets or the raising of animals will be allowed.

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(b) Pets: All pets will be confined in the Contractor’s trailer or on a leash of 6-foot or less in length and must not disturb park visitors. The Contractor’s site will remain clean of animal waste at all times. Pets will have all vaccinations as required by the state laws and will wear a collar that displays the vaccination tags at all times. No pets are allowed inside the gatehouse.

(c) Excessive Personal Items: No washers, dryers, deep freezers, or excessive personal items will be permitted around trailer pad areas or inside the gatehouse.

(d) Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in or within 30 feet of the gatehouse.

(e) Gatehouse Maintenance: The Contractor will maintain the gatehouse in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition at all times. The Contractor will provide all equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to clean the gatehouse. Only authorized personnel are to enter the gatehouse at any time.

(f) Trash Removal: Solid waste and refuse shall be deposited in a nearby trash receptacle (dumpster) furnished by the Government.

(g) Living Quarters Security: Security of the Contractor’s living quarters and all personal property shall remain the Contractor’s responsibility throughout the duration of the contract. The Government accepts no responsibility for, nor will it be liable for, damage or theft occurring to the Contractor’s property.

TASK 13. No Soliciting: Contractor will not solicit, advertise, sell or offer to sell any unauthorized goods or services to campers or visitors on public property (CFR Title 26, Section 327.18).

TASK 14. Weapons: Firearms or any type of object that could be considered a weapon will not be carried or kept in the park (e.g. pepper spray, clubs). This includes, but not limited to the gatehouse or trailer occupied by the Contractor.

TASK 15. Alcohol: The Contractor will not consume or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, illicit drugs and/or medication unless administered under a doctor’s prescription while on duty or while in view of the public. This includes, but is not limited to, the park entrance area, attendant site, gatehouse, park restrooms, campsites, etc.

TASK 16. Government Property: The Contractor will be required to return Government property on the last day of the contract. The Contractor will be held liable for any missing or damaged Government equipment or materials. Computers, printers, radios, and telephone equipment provided by the Government are for official use only. Contractor shall not use gate house computers for personal business or install any personally owned software. Any damages incurred as result of personally-owned software being installed on the Government computers will be considered damages to Government property and Contractor will be held responsible for reimbursement to the Government any cost associated with repairs or replacement of the equipment.

Final payment will not be paid until all Government property is returned and all fee monies have been turned in.

TASK 17. Absenteeism: The Lake Manager should be contacted and given as much advance notice as possible about anticipated absences. The Lake Manager must approve all absences in advance.

An absence by any one or both of the two-person contract team, without prior approval by the Lake Manager, is grounds for dismissal of the Contractor and termination of the contract. If arrangements will be made for someone to cover the shift, these persons must be approved in advance by the Lake Manager and must meet the required bonding and insurance requirements. Payment for time not performed will be subtracted from the lump sum amount at the daily rate. The daily rate is calculated by dividing the lump sum by the total number of days.

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TASK 18. Visitors of the Contractor/Gate Attendant: Adult family members and friends will not live with the Contractor. “Living with the Contractor” is defined as a person staying with the Contractor for more than 14 days in a 30 day period. Visitors of the Contractor will be required to lodge in the Contractor’s trailer, or, if they have their own equipment, visitors will be required to camp at a campsite in the park and pay the regular camping fee. Visitors will not be allowed to connect to the Contractor’s utilities at any time. All non-authorized personnel are to remain outside the gate house at all times.

TASK 19. Security Bonding (Bonding for Fee Collection): The Contractor must be fully bonded or…