Chief Joseph Dam grounds maintenance services Solicitation - W912DW25QA003.pdf

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Created On:

05 May 2025, 08:48 AM Central Daylight Time

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal

Instructions to Quoters

1. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSCONTAINED HEREIN MUST BE COMPLETED BY QUOTERS AND RETURNED

WITH QUOTES

IF YOUR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AREREGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) .IF NOT, YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT CHECK HERE www.sam.gov

2. Request for Quote No.: W912DW25QA003

3. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for complete description of this requirement.

4. Quotes Due: via email to 10:00 am PST on 20 May 2025 xuejiao.sun@usace.army.mil

5. Anticipated Period of Performance: Per Performance Work statement 1.3 Period of Performance

6. PROSPECTIVECONTRACTORS: Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) for awards resulting from solicitations.

This rule more efficiently implements the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996,as it requires contractors to be registered in SAM for consideration of future solicitations, awards, and payment. Registration is required prior to award of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement from a solicitation.

LACK OF REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE WILL MAKE AQUOTER INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. The web site may be accessed at www.sam.gov.

7. Award shall be made to the lowest priced; responsive, responsible quoter, whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation.

8. Required Submittals:

a) Completed pricing information on Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs page .

b) Required items in #8 below.

9. The following information is with quotation submission:required

Federal Taxpayer's ID Number:

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Company Name:

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The quoter must provide pricing for all items in the solicitation for its quote to be acceptable to the Government.

All quoted items must meet the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ) including specifications stated in all attachments.

Multiple quotes are not accepted for this RFQ. If multiple quotes are received only one quote (as determined by the Contracting Officer) will be evaluated by the Government. The quote shall be determined acceptable based on the date and time received.

11. Insurance Required (FAR52.228-5):

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2,"Liability", the contractor shall procure the following minimum insurance:

Type Amount

$100,000Workman's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance

$500,000per occurrence General Liability Insurance

And, when automobiles are used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount

$200,000 per person Automobile Liability Insurance

$500,000per occurrenceBodily Injury

$20,000per occurrenceProperty Damage

12.State and Local Taxes:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes per Title 4 United States Code 104-107. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tax ID Number is 62-1642142.

Contractors performing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not exempt from state and local taxes in transactions with vendors, suppliers or subcontractors.

It is the contractor's responsibility to investigate applicable federal, state, and local taxes, along with any specific exemptions that may exist. This includes any applicable Value-Added Taxes (VAT), sales, use, and excise taxes.

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Period Chief Joseph Dam Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal See Details in Performance Work Statement PART 5: SPECIFIC TASKS AND

RESPONSIBILITIES.

Payment will only be for work performed. No payment will be made for months of paused services.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

6 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 1 Chief Joseph Dam Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal See Details in Performance Work Statement PART 5: SPECIFIC

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payment will only be for work performed. No payment will be made for months of paused services.

Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

7 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 2 Chief Joseph Dam Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal See Details in Performance Work Statement PART 5: SPECIFIC

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payment will only be for work performed. No payment will be made for months of paused services.

Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

7 Months

Option Line Item

Option Period 3 Chief Joseph Dam Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal See Details in Performance Work Statement PART 5: SPECIFIC

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Payment will only be for work performed. No payment will be made for months of paused services.

7 Months

Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Option Period 4 Chief Joseph Dam Grounds Maintenance - Mowing, Edging, trimming, pruning, trash removal See Details in Performance Work Statement PART 5: SPECIFIC

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Service Code: S208 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

7 Months

Continuation of Description

Requirements This is a non-personal services contract to provide grounds maintenance services at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) and Rufus Woods Lake. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance services at Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Product Service Code: S208

Performance Work Statement

Grounds Maintenance

Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, WA. 98813-1120

5/2/2025

PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Introduction/Description of Services: This is a non-personal services contract to provide grounds maintenance services at Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) and Rufus Woods Lake. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance services at

Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the service herein. Such contract service provided shall be accountable solely to the

Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.1 Background: Chief Joseph Dam is the second-largest hydropower project in the United States.

The Dam sustains fifty-one-mile-long Rufus Woods Lake which offers a bounty of recreational opportunities. The rural area facilities, outdoor areas, project, and security building need grounds maintenance services to maintain a satisfactory facility condition and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

1.2 Objectives: The Contractor shall meet all the requirements of this Performance Work Statement

(PWS) to perform the general grounds maintenance services objectives. Provide grounds maintenance at Chief Joseph Dam and related facilities along Rufus Woods Lake.

1.3 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (one) base period and four

(4) options periods. The services under this contract shall be required during the period:

Base Period: 27 May 2025 –31 March 2026

Option Period 1: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027

Option Period 2: 1 April 2027 – 31 March 2028

Option Period 3: 1 April 2028 – 31 March 2029

Option Period 4: 1 April 2029 – 31 October 2029

Work Schedule: This is seasonal work that shall be performed from 1 April thru 31 October of each performance period. See each task under section 5.1 of this Performance Work Statement for the days and frequencies the work is required to be completed.

1.4 Hours of Operation: The work shall be accomplished between the hours of 0700 – 1600 weekdays. No work will be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. The

Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for holidays or when due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closing. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the

Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.5 Recognized Federal Holiday:

New Years’s Day Independence Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Labor Day

President’s Day Columbus Day

Memorial Day Veteran’s Day

Juneteenth Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

1.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Chief

Joseph Dam, Highway 17 and Pearl Hill Rd. and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) fee owned areas in association with the Dam and developed recreation areas along Rufus Woods

Lake. Chief Joseph Dam is located 1.5 miles upriver from Bridgeport, Washington and 70 miles upriver from Wenatchee Washington. It is 124 miles from Spokane Washington and 210 miles upriver from Seattle Washington.

1.7 Direct Costs: all const incurred by the contractor related to the performance of contract work are the responsibility of the Contractor. All travel costs that may be required during the duration of this contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.8 Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall conform to applicable OSHA, and State of

Washington, standards, as well as the Corps of Engineers Safety Requirements Manual (EM 385-

1-1), available here:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-

1. pdf. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be familiar and comply with all applicable safety standards.

1.9 Accident Prevention Plan: Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall provide the COR a written plan of the Contractor’s overall safety program. The plan must address policies and procedures for safe operation and compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1 and other applicable safety requirements. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, employee training and orientation, vehicle operations, public safety, level and manner of supervision, and a Job Hazard

Analysis. Safety Exposure Report; in accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1, Section 01

Program Management, Paragraph 01.D Accident Report and Recording, sub- paragraph 01.D.05, the Prime Contractor shall report all accidents and shall provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the work. The Safety Exposure Report shall be submitted along with the monthly invoice.

1.10 Equal Opportunity for Veterans: The following resources are available to assist

USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/

Federal Veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council guide_to_hiring_v eterans_0.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf http://www.vets.gov/ http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ https://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council__guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council__guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

PART 2: SECURITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

2. Security and Training Requirement:

2.1 Security: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification

Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-

13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available)

(1) For all potential new hires, the contractor first shall pre-screen candidate using the E-Verify

Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) as part of establishing the candidates’ employment eligibility. The contractor mush ensure that personnel candidates have 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 personnel candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. All contractor employees working under this contract having assess to CJD will be listed on a company letterhead in alphabetical order by last name. This letter will be submitted to the COR and subsequently provided before the start of the contract and every time new personnel are hired or no longer employed by the contractor. All contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a favorable local records and credit check (complete prior to assuming duties at CJD). Contractor shall submit the following documentation for all contractor employees working under the contract.

SF-85 Signature page.

Copy of Drivers ID

Visitor Access Roster

(2) Employee Identification. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the COR to obtain an identification badge/card for each employee prior to the employee work on site, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the COR for cancellation upon the release of the employee.

2.2 Training:

AT Level 1 training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installation, facilities, controlled access area, or required network access, shall complete AT

Level 1 awareness training within 15 Calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employees and subcontractor employee, to the COR within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which shall be documented via memorandum.

iWatch, CorpsWatch Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ instruct employees to report suspicious activities to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

OPSEC Training: All new contractor employee shall complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of competition for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or other Government Representative within 5 calendar days of training completion. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following website: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operationssecurity.html;

or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC officer in presentation form which shall be documented via memorandum.

PART 3: DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

Army Regulation (AR): A United States Army Regulation. Army Regulations applicable to this contract. http://www.apd.army.mil/productmaps/administrative/armyregulation.aspx

Contactor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contracting Manager (CM): Within the context of this PWS, CM refers to the Contractor’s person with overall management responsibility for this contract. The CM shall be the Contractor’s primary point of contact between the Contracting Officer and the COR.

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

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

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 48 CFR Chapter

1, is the principal set of rules in the Federal Acquisition Regulation System. The FAR System governs the “acquisition process” by which the federal government purchase (acquires) goods and services.

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

Quality Control Plan (QCP): The methodology to be used by the Contractor for surveillance to ensure services are performed in accordance with the requirements in the PWS.

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

Work Day: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week: Monday Through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operationssecurity.html http://www.apd.army.mil/productmaps/administrative/armyregulation.aspx

PART 4: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4. Contract Administration and Quality Assurance

4.1 On-Site Key Personnel

4.1.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performed the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretation of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specification:

monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies: coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of

Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor, State the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

4.1.2 Contract Personnel: The Contractor shall notify the COR no later than one workday after any personnel changes or access requirements occur. The notice shall provide the employee’s full name, employment change effect date See 2.1.

4.1.3 Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between [0800-1600], Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

4.2 Quality Control / Assurance General Information

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

Government requires the Contractor to re-do unsatisfactory work, it would be at no additional cost to the Government.

4.2.2 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control

Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirements of the contract.

4.2.3 Meeting Requirements and Performance Criteria: Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress

Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contact administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition

Regulation Subpart 42.5. The COR and the other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. A these meeting the Contracting Officer will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meeting shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 5: SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. Scope of Work/General Information: The Contractor is advised not to perform any services under this contract resulting in a change of work or services that affects the price of a task order unless previously negotiated and/or approved by the Contracting Officer (KO).

Area Quality/Presentation: There are 39 acres identified in Figures 1-13 that are to be maintained by the contractor, including litter pickup, edging, trimming, and pruning. Additionally, within these areas there are 23 acres of lawn to be maintained by the Contractor. All lawns shall always look well-manicured and grass clippings shall be removed, when visible, after each mowing.

Mowing in all areas shall be accomplished in a manner that will prevent tearing up or scalping the turf. The Contractor shall take precautions to prevent scalping, uneven mowing, rutting, and damage to trees, shrubs, building, parked vehicles/equipment, and utility services. The

Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing turf, tree, shrubs, or irrigation sprinklers damaged by contractor operations within 10 working days of the damage occurring at no additional cost to the Government.

Debris Collection: All Surfaces contained within the Contractor Work Areas as shown in Figures

1-13 shall be maintained free of organic litter, grass clippings, weeds, gravel, dirt, and other materials. All weed and grasses growing in parking lot islands, river rock beds, and through cracks or expansion joints shall be removed. Grass clippings, dirt, leaves gravel, etc., which accumulate around wheel stops and curbs, shall be removed as necessary. Hand raking and/or mechanical sweeping will be required to remove surface accumulation of twigs, leaves, and other organic material on developed lawn areas. This work shall be done in a manner that will not damage the turf or dislodge the grass from the soil. No debris shall be left in piles at the worksites.

Equipment: Tractor mowing may be used where practical. Ruf type flotation tires or other approved type tires will be required to prevent tearing up of the turf. Hand mowing equipment shall be required to mow all areas inaccessible to tractor mowing. The Contactor shall have available sufficient mowing equipment to ensure that all areas are mowed when the available time for mowing during the week is reduced to 4 days by either Federal holidays or inclement weather.

Disposal: Natural debris (refuse) shall be transported and deposited at an appropriate landfill and the cost will be borne by the Contractor. Non-organic debris (litter) and pet waste shall be transported and deposited in on of two dumpsters supplied by the Contractor. The two dumpsters supplied by the Contractor shall be designated for contactor use only. The Government agrees to provide space for the dumpsters at Willow Flats recreation area.

Visibility: The Contractor shall wear a bright florescent vest with reflective stripes) similar to that worn by federal, state, and local agencies when performing roadside work) at all times.

5.1 Specific Tasks:

5.1.1 Trash Cans: The Contractor shall perform trash removal at all work areas and along access roads, as identified in Figures 1- 13, three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Trash cans, pet waste cans and recycle cans shall be emptied and new plastic liners be put into them along Rufus Woods Lake areas covered under this contract which includes, but is not limited to trail heads, viewpoints, fishing areas, boat ramps and day use sites. Plastic liners for trash cans, pet waste station cans, and must have a minimum 0.002-millimeter thickness. There is a total of sixty (60) fifty-five (55) gallon trash cans, four (4) pet waste stations. Pet waste station shall have plastic liners for trash cans and the Contractor shall refill pet waste bags.

5.1.1.1 Litter Pickup: The Contractor shall pick-up all non-organic litter within 30 feet from the edges of all paved and graveled access roadway, parking lot, or path, and within six (6) playgrounds areas as identified in the Figures attached. Additionally, all picnic areas and benches will be patrolled for trash. Litter patrol and pickup will occur no less than 3 times per week.

5.1.2 Mowing: Mowing shall be performed as needed during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Lawn areas shall be mowed and trimmed at frequencies necessary to maintain the lawns at a height between 3 and 4 inches, but each area will not be mowed less than once weekly. No mowing shall be required during the time period 1 November thru 31 March.

Mowing shall not occur during times when grass is wet due to irrigation, dew, or rainfall.

5.1.3 Edging: Edging shall be performed once each month during the performance period of 1

April thru 31 October. All concrete, asphalt or paved trail edges and roads located in improved areas of identified Work Areas shall be edged concurrent with each mowing. Along less defined edges, mow to the edge of the lawn or primary grass vegetation; tracks, shrubs, rip rap or fences.

Edging is the cutting and removing of all grasses and weeks which have grown and extended beyond the soil surface onto the asphalt or concrete surfaces within the developed lawn areas. All such growth shall be removed from the sidewalks, curbs, flagpole, light standards, parking lots and roads, providing a neat, even line of grass flush with the asphalt or concrete edge. All accumulation shall be swept up and removed.

5.1.4 Trimming: All areas shall be trimmed, as needed, during the performance period of 1 April thru 31 October. Vegetation shall be trimmed around trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, poles, posts, fire hydrants, parking lot bumper blocks, boulders, and other fixed obstacles. Trimming height shall match the surrounding area.

5.1.5 Pruning: Pruning shall be accomplished during the performance period 1 April thru 31

October in accordance with industry (ANSI) American National Standards Institute standards:

(ANSI Z133.1 (2017)) Arboricultural Operations – Safety Requirements, (ANSI A300 (2027)

Part 1) Pruning Standard, (ANSI A300 (2012) Part 5) Best Management practices Tree Pruning, Minimum safety clearance is 14 feet over streets, 12 feet over driveways, 8 feet over walk areas, and 4 feet from buildings. Other tree shall be pruned on an as-required bases to provide safety, clearances and/or to prevent structural damage. Topping and de-horning shall not be permitted.

The Contractor shall notify the Government when trimming/pruning around utility poles/power lines is needed. Shrubs, small trees, and other plants shall be maintained according to the

American Society of Landscape Architects’ standards. They shall be pruned as required to maintain their natural growth characteristics. Shrubs and small trees shall be trimmed and pruned to enhance the beauty and health of the plant. Hedges shall be maintained to their natural mature height and shape. Broadleaf evergreens and flowerbeds shall all be pruned annually or as required during the growth season in order to maintain a neat and uniform appearance.

PART 6: ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING:

Attachment and Figures: (Provided under Separate Cover)

Attachment 1 – Figures 1 thru 13 – Estimated Contractor Workload/ Total Work Area

Figure 1, Overview Map 1

Figure 2, Overview Map 2

Figure 3, Birding Trail/Commons Map

Figure 4, Brandt’s Landing Map

Figure 5, Buttonhook Map

Figure 6, Debris Basin Map

Figure 7, Foster Creek (Powerhouse/Security/Warehouse) Map

Figure 8, Information and Rest Area Map

Figure 9, North Shore Trailheads Map (Dunes Trailhead/ Tower Trailhead)

Figure 10, North Viewpoint/ Spillway (Upper and Lower) Map

Figure 11, Admin/ South Viewpoint Map

Figure 12, Willow Flats Map

Figure 13, Contractor Driving Routes/Area Overview

Attachment 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Overview Map 1

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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Bridgeport State Park

Half Sun Way

Foster Creek Rd

P earl Hill Rd

NE

H ayden Rd

Chief Joseph St

S ta te H ig h w ay

State R oute

N

E

Bridgeport State Park

B rid g e p o rt S ta te

P a rk

Bridgeport State Park

Bridgeport State Park

H al f Sun Way

IRA Work Area

Admin Work Area

Birding Trail Work Area

South Viewpoint Work Area

North Viewpoint Work Area

Security Lawn

Warehouse Work Area

Foster Creek Spit Work Area

Powerhouse Work Area Buttonhook Work Area

Lower Spillway

Work Area Upper

Spillway Work Area

Commons Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Access Roads

Attachment 1: Figures 1-13, Estimated Contractor Workload/ Total Work Area Figure 1: Overview Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Overview Map 2

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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Bridgeport State Park B ri d g e p o rt S ta te

P ar k

B rid g e p o rt S ta te

P a rk

Bridgeport State Park

Bridgeport State ParkBrid geport St ate Park

B rid geport State Park

H a lf S un Way

Pearl Hill Rd NE

Pearl Hill Rd NE

Pearl Hill

Rd NE

Dunes TH Work Area

Willow Flats Work Area

Debris Basin Work Area (W)

Debris Basin Work Area (C)

Debris Basin Work Area (E)

Buttonhook Work Area

Lower Spillway

Work Area Upper

Spillway Work Area

Tower TH Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 2: Overview Map 2

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Birding Trail/ Commons

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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H a y d e n

R d

S ta te H ig h w ay

Hayden R d

State Route 17 NE

Foster Creek Rd

Pearl H ill R d N

E Birding Trail Work Area

Commons Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 3: Birding Trail/Commons Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Brandt's Landing

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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NE

Brandts Landing

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 4: Brandt's Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Buttonhook

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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Bridgeport State Park

Buttonhook Work Area

Lower Spillway

Work Area

Upper Spillway

Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 5: Buttonhook Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Debris Basin

Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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Pearl Hill Rd NE

Pearl Hill Rd NE

M u rp h y R d

Debris Basin Work Area (W)

Debris Basin Work Area (C) Debris Basin

Work Area (E)

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 6: Debris Basin Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Foster Creek

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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Foster Creek Rd

Foster Creek Rd

Foster Cre e k R d

Foster Creek Rd

Security Lawn

Warehouse Work Area

Foster Creek Spit Work Area

Powerhouse Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 7: Foster Creek Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - Information and Rest Area

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Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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S ta te H ig h w ay

Half Sun Way

Half Sun Way

IRA Work Area

Grounds Maintenance Work Areas

Playgrounds

Figure 8: IRA Map

Grounds Maintenance Contract Work Area - N. Shore Trailheads

Miles µ DISCLAIMER - While the United States Army Corps of Engineers, (hereinafter referred to USACE) has made a reasonable effort to insure the accuracy of the maps and associated data, its should be explicitly noted that USACE makes no warranty, representation or guaranty, either express or implied, as to the content, sequence, accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any of the data provided herein. The USACE, its officers, agents, employees, or servants shall assume no liability of any nature for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused.

The USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the maps and associated data in reliance upon any information or data furnished here. By using these maps and associated data the user does so entirely at their own risk and explicitly acknowledges that he/she is aware of and agrees to be bound by this disclaimer and agrees not to present any claim or demand of any nature against the USACE, its officers, agents, employees or servants in any forum whatsoever for any damages of any nature whatsoever that may result from or may be caused in any way by the use of the maps and associated data.

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