B01_RFQ 23Q0023.pdf

W9126G23Q0023

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Request for Quotes (RFQ) Solicitation Number: W9126G23Q0023 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: Three Rivers Region, Fort Worth District - Gate Attendant Services

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 a Purchase Order Contract for non-personal serves to perform the services listed below in the description.

All proposals must fully-comply with these instructions and address all solicitation requirements to be eligible for award. As such, proposals that take exception to any term or condition of this solicitation, propose any additional term or condition, or omit any required information, may not be considered for award. Alternate proposals are not authorized and will be rejected.

Each initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that there are no discrepancies presented within the information contained in its offer. Potential Offerors are hereby notified that in the event there are discrepancies within the information received by the Government, or in comparison to Government information provided in the solicitation, the Government reserves the right to apply its judgment to resolve such discrepancies during the evaluation of the proposals without conducting discussions

Offerors may submit quotes for multiple positions. However, the successful offeror is only eligible to receive one award from this announcement.

Description of Services: The Contractor shall furnish, all necessary labor, transportation, equipment, materials/supplies, and supervision to perform non-personal herbicide services in the manner, location and frequency set forth in the Performance Work Statement and schedules.

Work shall be performed in support of the USACE Three Rivers Region

Locations:

Periods of Performance is as follows:

Lofers Bend East – one (1) twelve (12) month base period Lofers Bend West – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period Kimball Bend – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period Cedron – one (1) twelve (12) month base period Plowman – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period.

McCown Valley – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period Promontory A – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period Promontory B – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period Copperas Creek – one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and one (1) twelve (12) month option period.

Sowell Creek – 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 March 1, 2023. 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.

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: R699 Support – Administrative: Other NAICS CODE: 721211, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds SIZE STANDARD: $10 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) Single Award 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.

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 to 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.

Note: 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.

b. Price: Price proposal shall be tailored towards a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The government will evaluate all aspects of the price proposal for reasonableness. Proposals found to be unreasonable may be rejected on that basis.

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 March 09, 2023, 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. The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer (Jamauh D. Winston) or the Contract Specialist (Ms. Patricia Dickson) patricia.l.dickson@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.

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 PDF files in the response to the RFQ:

a. Attach the Vendor Information Sheet and Priced Schedules. Compile the vendor information sheet and schedules and submit as one conformed document. Label Submittal: Company Name, Quote.

b. Technical Approach and Understanding of Work (See Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items)

c. Past Performance NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (See Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items). 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, the offeror is still required to submit a PPQ with a brief narrative explaining, "No Recent or Relevant Past Performance in block 6 of the PPQ Contractor Information Sheet. An Offeror that submits a PPQ that is deemed neither recent nor relevant will be treated as “NEUTRAL”. PPQ Submittals shall consist of the Contractor Information Sheet and the Completed Adjectival Rating Sheets. Compile the two (2) PPQs and submit them as one conformed document (2).

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

e. Complete and return the provisions at 52.204-24, and 52.204-26. Compile the Provisions and submit as one conformed document. Label Submittal: Company Name, Provisions.

f. If applicable, acknowledge and return any amendments with your submittals. Compile the amendments and submit as one conformed document. Label Submittal: Company Name.

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

h. Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to responding to this solicitation. The NIST score is a responsiveness item. Bids/offers from contractors with a NIST score in SPRS will be considered qualified and eligible for award. * If the apparent awardee does not correct the omission by refusing to enter its NIST score within 14 days after the allotted time then it can be safely deemed “not responsive” and ineligible to receive the award.

Reference: 252.204-2019 - Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

Reference: 252.204-2020 - NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

See the Attached Quick Entry Guide to assists with entering NIST Assessment.

Contact Help Desk at (866)618-5988 for additional assistance

VENDOR INFORMATION SHEET

W9126G20Q0023 Three Rivers Gate Attendant Services

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.

AFTER COMPLETION, PLEASE EMAIL TO: CIV-OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil Ensure the former employer references the solicitation number in the email subject line.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATIONOF 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 many to the Government/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 contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. 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 meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. 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 or 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 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)

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)

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 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 requirement and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

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 agree 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

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

d) In 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 indication 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.)

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)

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 in necessary

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Thre Rivers Gate Attendant Services

FFP

The contractor shall provide all the supervision, labor, personnel, and transportation necessary to perform gate attendant services in accordance with the attached PWS.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: R699

NET AMT

BID SCHEDULE

Proctor Lake

Copperas Creek Park

Item No DESCRIPTION Contract Gate Attendant Services

Quantity

Unit Price Days

TOTAL

0001 Base Period:

01 April 2023 through 31 March 2024

1001 Option Period 1:

01 April 2024 through 31 March 2025

TOTAL AMOUNT:

Promontory Park A

TOTAL

01 April 2023 through 30 September 2023

01 April 2024 through 30 September 2024

Promontory Park B

TOTAL

01 April 2024 through 30 September 2024

Sowell Creek Park A

TOTAL

01 April 2024 through 31 March 2025

Whitney Lake

Cedron

TOTAL

Kimball Bend

TOTAL

01 October 2023 through 31 March 2024

Lofers East

TOTAL

Lofers West

TOTAL

01 October 2023 through 31 March 2024

McCown Valley

TOTAL

01 October 2023 through 31 March 2024

Plowman Creek

TOTAL

01 October 2023 through 31 March 2024

PWS REGIONAL

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.

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 Independence Day Christmas 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.

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 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 Lake Manager 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: Any real or potential conflicts of interest, such as the contractor/ subcontractor having business or family association with a USACE employees should be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer for disposition. Potential OCI may be mitigated or could result in contract termination or subcontractor removal.

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.

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 in Section 1.5, needed to operate the gatehouse. This list includes, but is not limited to highlighters, color markers, notepads, pens, pencils, tape, trash bags, cleaning supplies, restroom supplies and any other items that may be necessary to operate the gatehouse.

1.6.3.1 Sustainability: The contractor must meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the EPA for specified products. The following web site contains a list of EPA designated products:

http://www.ssc.nasa.gov/environmental/pdf/AffirPro.pdf. Contractor will ensure compliance of the EPA guidelines under the categories of: non-paper office products, paper and paper products.

The contractor must meet the Bio Preferred Program requirements set forth by USDA. The following is a link to USDA-designated product categories:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml. Contractor will ensure compliance under the categories of: Janitorial, Grounds keeping, and Personal Care.

The contractor shall ensure all deliverables be printed double sided on paper that contains post-consumer fiber (recycled content).

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:

1.10.1 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Use Permit (ENG Form 4457), National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS), Outdoor Recreation Management Suite (ORMS) Field Manager Program, an automated cash register, and/or collection from an honor vault. This includes going through the park to collect and safeguard fees when necessary. 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 is required to accept cash, personal check, traveler’s checks, money orders or credit card payments as methods of use fee payment.

(b) Audits and Fee Security: The Contractor will be responsible for Use Fee Permits (ENG Form 4457), cash register receipts and journal, computer generated receipts, signed credit card receipts, 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, and is required to place all forms of collected use fee payments/monies in the gatehouse cash drawer or fee safe provided immediately upon receipt. The cash drawer or fee safe will remain closed immediately after every transaction and the automatic lock shall not be defeated at any time.

(c) Cash on Hand: The Contractor is required to have personal cash on hand at all times (minimum of $50.00) to make change. A signed statement with the amount of personal funds in use will be placed in the cash drawer and updated immediately anytime this amount changes. Refer to each Lake Appendix for any additional requirements.

(d) 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 National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS), using Outdoor Recreation Management Suite (ORMS) 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.