Combined W9127S26QA027.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart

12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY***

Solicitation number W9127S26QA027 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

NAICS Code is 237990, Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction - Land drainage contractors, with the applicable size standard of $45M.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Non-personal service to keep specified drainage ditches, culverts, beaver screen, and gates free flowing - free from beaver dams, log jams, debris, and other obstructions and trapping of nuisance animals.

Place(s) and date(s) of performance:

Services shall be performed in Johson, Pope, Logan, Yell and Franklin Counties in Arkansas.

Dates of performance will be as follows:

date of award - 31 December 2026 1 January 2027- 31 December 2027

1 January 2028- 31 December 2028

SITE VISIT: NA

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact John Kattengell at either 501.324.5604 or John.R.Kattengell@usace.army.mil

Questions (emailed) are due no later than Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT

Quotes are due no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT

Only quotes submitted via email will be accepted. Submission format shall be .pdf form and emailed to John.R.Kattengell@usace.army.mil Please ensure the solicitation number, W9127S26QA027, written in the subject line of your email.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed).

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable.

3. Pricing Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Signed Amendments, as applicable.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is not applicable to this solicitation. Award will be made solely on price.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

*Please see the Clauses Incorporated by Reference section for additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: John Kattengell

700 West Capitol Avenue, Room 7315 Little Rock, AR 72203

W9127S26QA027

Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maintenance Lake Dardanelle and Ozark Lake

Quote Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Telephone:

Offeror Email Address:

Offeror Point of Contact:

Offeror Tax Identification Number (TIN):

Offeror UEI:

Offeror Cage Code:

Offeror Signature:

Date:

Lake Dardanelle and Ozark Lake Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maintenance

Bid Sheet

Scope of Work.

The Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools and supplies to keep all specified drainage ditches, culverts, beaver screen, and gates in the areas listed above free flowing - free from beaver dams, log jams, debris, and other obstructions for the life of the contract. Trapping of nuisance animals will be expected as needed as a means of population control. Nuisance animals include but are not limited to beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillos, and groundhogs. Unscheduled visits are included in this contract. If need arises for trapping or drainage maintenance outside the scheduled visits, unscheduled visits will be billed on a “per site visit” basis.

Base Year Bid (Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026) Bid

Item Description # Visits Per Visit Total

0001 Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maint. 12 ________ __________

0002 Lake Dardanelle Unscheduled Visits 20 ________ __________

0003 Ozark Lake Unscheduled Visits 10 ________ __________

Base Year Total Bid Price: __________

First Option Year Bid (Jan. 1, 2027 – Dec. 31, 2027) Bid

1001 Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maint. 12 ________ __________

1002 Lake Dardanelle Unscheduled Visits 20 ________ __________

1003 Ozark Lake Unscheduled Visits 10 ________ __________

Option One Total Bid Price: __________

Second Option Year Bid (Jan. 1, 2028 – Dec. 31, 2028) Bid

2001 Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maint. 12 ________ __________

2002 Lake Dardanelle Unscheduled Visits 20 ________ __________

2003 Ozark Lake Unscheduled Visits 10 ________ __________

Option Two Total Bid Price: __________

Total Bid Price for Base and Option Years

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation)

2026-02

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

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Internal confidentiality agreement or statement means a confidentiality agreement or any other written statement that the contractor requires any of its employees or subcontractors to sign regarding nondisclosure of contractor information, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency.

Subcontract means any contract as defined in subpart 2.1 entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (including a consultant) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

(b) The Contractor shall not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.

g., agency Office of the Inspector General).

(c) The Contractor shall notify current employees and subcontractors that prohibitions and restrictions of any preexisting internal confidentiality agreements or statements covered by this clause, to the extent that such prohibitions and restrictions are inconsistent with the prohibitions of this clause, are no longer in effect.

(d) The prohibition in paragraph (b) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), Form 4414 (Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Agreement), or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions) use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) is prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(f) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in subcontracts under such contracts.

(End of clause)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Alternate I)

2026-02 Alternate I

2014-07

Alternate I (Jul 2014). As prescribed in 22.1408 (b), add the following as a preamble to the clause:

Notice: The following term(s) of this clause are waived for this contract: ____________[List term(s)].

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits (End of clause)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

(Deviation) (Alternate I)

2026-02 Alternate I

Alternate I (Feb 2026) (Deviation). As prescribed in 22.1703-2(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph in place of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of the basic clause:

(c)(1)(i)(A) The United States Government's policy prohibiting trafficking in persons described in paragraph (b) of this clause; and

(B) The following directive(s) or notice(s) applicable to employees performing work at the contract place(s) of performance as indicated below:

Document Title Document may be obtained from: Applies to performance in/at:

[Contracting Officer must insert title of directive/notice; indicate the document is attached or provide source (such as website link) for obtaining document; and, indicate the contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies.]

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

2024-05

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

2025-03 Deviation 2025- O0004

2025-03

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. 2024-05

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

1984-04

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

(Deviation)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. 1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

2000-03

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor (a) within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to (b) include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR (a) Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an (b) authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (Deviation) 2026-02

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(Deviation)

2026-02

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) . The Offeror represents that-Representation

(1) It is, is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It is, is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations.

2026-02

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) . As used in this provision-Definitions

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or Affiliates indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990

(2) The small business size standard is 45,000,000.00

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce ( , nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 i.e.

employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it is, is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It is, is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name ____________ and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph The offeror represents that it is, is not a women-owned small (c)(1) of this provision.] disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and ____ unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and ____ unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) . [SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program Complete only if the offeror ]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it is, is not is certified as a SDVOSB concern a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity ____ identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) [HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. Complete only if the ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.

that it is, is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of ____ each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a Notice.

business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) (a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an (b) authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Flood Reduction and Levee Maintenance Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maintenance Contract

Lake Dardanelle & Ozark Lake

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Flood Reduction and Levee Maintenance (Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maintenance). 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 Flood Reduction and Levee Maintenance (Nuisance Animal Control and Drainage Maintenance) as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Work to be performed includes: Small mammal trapping and drainage clearing. Primary work areas: Hartman Levee, Six Mile Levee, Bona Dea Trails/Prairie Creek Pump Station, and McLean Levee Pump Station.

1.3. Objectives: The Contractor will provide trapping services and maintenance to drainages on fee lands and adjacent to federal levees and on Lake Dardanelle and Ozark Lake. Trapping of nuisance animals is required as a means of population control and levee drainage maintenance.

1.4. Scope: The Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and supplies necessary to maintain specified drainage ditches, culverts, wire screens, and gates clear and free flowing as designed in the areas listed above. Contractor will be expected to remove log jams, debris and other obstructions during regular site visits. Trapping of nuisance animals is required as a means of population control and drainage maintenance. Nuisance animals include but are not limited to beaver, muskrat, nutria, or other animals preventing proper drainage, or otherwise creating maintenance issues for designated areas.

1.5. Pre-Work Conference: Not later than 5 working days from award of this contract. The contractor is required to contact Scotty Ashlock (501) 340-1741 or Lee Kirkpatrick (501) 324-6978 to schedule a pre-work conference to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. The pre-work conference may take several hours and any costs incurred by the Contractor will be his.

1.6 Period of Performance/Contract Period: The period of performance shall be for one Base Period Base Year of 12 months, and two 12-month option periods. The contract period shall be 1 January, 2026 or award date, whichever is first, through 31 December, 2026 for base; 1 January, 2027 through 31 December, 2027 for Option 1; and 1 January, 2028 through 31 December, 2028 for Option 2. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026)

Item Service Period Description

0001 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Monthly Animal Control/Trapping & Clearing Debris from Drainages

0002 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Lake Dardanelle)

0003 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Ozark Lake)

Option One (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027)

Item Service Period Description

1001 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Monthly Animal Control/Trapping & Clearing Debris from Drainages

1002 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Lake Dardanelle)

1003 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Ozark Lake)

Option Two (January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2028)

Item Service Period Description

2001 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Monthly Animal Control/Trapping & Clearing Debris from Drainages

2002 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Lake Dardanelle)

2003 (Jan 1– Dec 31) Unscheduled Visits (Ozark Lake)

1.7 General Information

1.7.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this 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 requirement of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered, within 15 days after contract award, three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.7.2 Supervision: The Contractor shall provide supervision of his/her employees or shall have a superintendent or foreman on the job site while services are being performed. The superintendent or foreman shall be designated in writing by the Contractor and shall have full authority to direct the work and to obtain supplies and equipment necessary to complete the work as required by these specifications. This individual may also serve as a Quality Control Inspector, provided that job performance in each category is maintained at an acceptable level to the COR.

The superintendent and quality control personnel shall be required to have a copy of the contract in their possession at all times for referral concerning questions of contractor responsibility. In addition, the Contractor may designate a responsible employee to act as work leader, and to complete a daily activity report. The superintendent/foreman or Quality Control Inspector shall have a cellular telephone so that Project personnel may contact him/her during working hours. The telephone number shall be provided to the Russellville Project Office.

1.7.3 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).

1.7.4 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform services on any Federal Holiday.

1.7.5 Hours of Operation: Due to the nature of the work, the contractor may conduct business any hour of the day, any day of the week. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Hartman Levee, Six Mile Levee, Bona Dea Trails/Prairie Creek Pump Station, and McLean Levee Pump Station on Lake Dardanelle, MKARNS Project, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Unscheduled callouts may require work outside of these areas as deemed necessary. It is highly recommended that prospective bidders visit actual locations to be maintained before submitting a bid. See Attachments 4, 5, 6, and 7 for aerial photograph and maps for site details and work locations.

1.7.7 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.7.8 Security:

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT CONTRACTS

1. General Overview.

a. At a minimum, the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not grant any individual unescorted physical access to Federal property and/or the authorization to perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency without first verifying identity and citizenship, as well as vetting such individual against the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorism Screening Data Base (TSDB).

b. Individuals who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are must also undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This process is initiated by the Little Rock District Security Office, details located in paragraph 2b.

c. Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the

Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing. The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted. In order to initiate this process, please call the Little Rock District Security Office at (501) 324-7138 as soon as possible.

d. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and

Subcontractor Employees (CSEs).

e. The Little Rock District Security Office reserves the right to require additional information or upgrade the security requirement(s) of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standard for specific CSEs.

f. Prime Contractors are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

g. Prime Contractors will appoint ONE (1) point of contact (POC) who is responsible for communicating with and submitting all background investigation packages to the Little Rock District Security Office. The Little Rock District Security Office will not communicate directly with any contractor and subcontractor employee (CSE) other than the appointed point of contact.

h. Background Investigation packages will be submitted for each CSE at a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to contract start. Investigation packages can be transmitted using any of the methods specified in paragraph 3.

i. CSEs working on this contract must always have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card with them.

j. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) throughout the duration of the contract will require the new person or replacement person to be vetted and approved by the Little Rock District Security Office in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization or Site Access.

k. Throughout the duration of this contract or any applicable task orders, the Little Rock District

Security Office shall be notified of the arrest or conviction of any CSE. CSEs may be denied access upon the discovery of such information.

l. The CSE POC is responsible for contacting either the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or the Little Rock District Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite. CSEs must be aware that COR, USACE personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification or approval will be escorted offsite.

m. Applies to Powerplant Control Rooms only. A Little Rock District employee must always be present while a CSE is performing work inside the control room. CSEs will be required to sign-in to the control room daily.

2. Background Investigation Package Requirements

a. All CSEs are required to provide the following documents to the Little Rock District Security Office.

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) A clearly legible COLOR copy of the CSE’s REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card. Photo must be clearly visible. If a CSE does not have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card, he/she will be required to provide a clearly legible COLOR copy of his/her non-REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card AND a clearly legible his/her proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) E-Verify Case Verification Form

(b) U.S. Birth Certificate

(c) U.S. Passport

(d) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(e) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(f) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(g) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(h) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(i) Workers’ Visa

(j) Permanent Resident Card

b. CSEs who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are also required to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Little Rock District Security Office must initiate this investigation for each CSE before they are granted work authorization or site access. To initiate such investigation, the following documents are required in addition to the requirements specified above:

(1) OF 306- Declaration for Federal Employment Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) Fingerprints: electronically or manually using the FD258 card. Contact the Little Rock District

Security Office (501-324-7138) to coordinate fingerprinting.

Note. After all the required documents have been received, the Little Rock District Security Office requests the Tier 1 through the Army Personnel Security Investigation - Center of Excellence (PSI-COE). CSEs will receive emails from the PSI-COE and an online database called “E-QIP”. CSEs must complete and submit their electronic personnel form in E-QIP as soon as possible.

3. Background Investigation Package Transmission.

a. All methods must have a transmittal letter that contains the following information:

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1) Contract Number and Title

2) Contracting Officer’s Representative name, office number, and cellular number

3) Prime Contractor contact information

b. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in an opaque envelope. Mailing Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office 700 West Capitol Ave (room 6116) P.O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR 72201

c. If faxed- transmittal letter must be the first document, and it must also state: “Page(s) that contain PII follow”. Fax number: (501) 324-5471

d. If emailed- Documents must be password protected as they contain personally identifiable information. Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email. Email address:

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Note. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work.

4. Background Investigation Disqualifying Factors.

a. Vetting that results in the discovery of any of the following derogatory information will result in an automatic denial:

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(1) Being identified in the NCIC known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) file or TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity;

(2) Being registered as a sex offender;

(3) Current arrest warrant, regardless of the offense or violation;

(4) Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility;

(5) Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute;

(6) Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder;

(7) Felony conviction within the last 10 years regardless of the offense or violation;

(8) Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the conviction occurred; or,

(9) Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

b. Vetting that results in the discovery of other criminal arrest information that may present a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of USACE will be reviewed by the Little Rock District Security Office and the adjudication authority is the Chief of Security and Law Enforcement. See Disqualifying Factors Table.

c. A waiver may be requested by a denied CSE. To submit a waiver, CSEs must obtain a certified copy of their complete criminal history to include all arrests and convictions, and submit a letter requesting the denial be waived. CSEs will submit letters through the PC security POC to the SWL-DSO. The SWL-DSO will review the letter and forward to the Deputy Commander for decision. The letter will be addressed to the Little Rock District Deputy Commander, must include all offenses, and an explanation why the conduct should not result in the denial of access.

Disqualifying Factors Table

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED*

OR CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs. < 10 Yrs. > 10 Yrs.

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Sex crimes such as, but not limited to, rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Crimes against a person such as, but not limited to, kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; hate crimes; child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor; mayhem or maiming

DENY DENY DENY

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Computer/cybercrimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Illegal Weapons charges, to include but not limited to, illegal owning or possessing; armed robbery or burglary; armed violent crimes

DENY DENY DENY

Crimes involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of violent crime such as, but not limited to, assault and domestic abuse

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance ALLOW Individuals MAY be cleared to work on USACE property pending final approval through SWL-

DSO.

Individual must be finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

5. IWATCH/ Corps Watch Suspicious Activity Reporting. This section must be provided to all CSEs.

a. Security is simply EVERYONE’s responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel uncomfortable, report it. If it doesn’t look, sound, or smell right, report it. The simple rule is, “If you see something, say something!”

b. If you see something suspicious, provided below is the type of information to report:

(1) What you witnessed (the suspicious activity) including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved

(3) Gender of person(s) involved

(4) Height, build, hair/skin color, and approx. age of person(s) involved

(5) Language spoken (if known)

(6) Vehicle description/ license number (if known)

(7) Have you seen this activity before?

c. How to report:

(1) In an emergency- call 911

(2) Notify your immediate supervisor and COR

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS, LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT

P.O. BOX 867

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72203-0867

www.swl.usace.army.mil

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DISTRICT COMMANDER’S POLICY NO. (25-01)

SUBJECT: Little Rock District Visitor Access Control and Vetting Standard

1. Purpose. The Little Rock District (SWL) Visitor Access Control and Vetting Standard has been developed to clarify and disseminate investigation requirements for access to government property, networks, and official information.

2. Applicability. The requirements of this policy apply to all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) SWL Project Office and Field Sites. This policy does not apply to leased space governed by Interagency Security Committee standards or another Command.

3. References.

a. Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, Physical Security Program, dated 27 June 2019

b. Army Regulation 190-51, Security of Unclassified Army Resources (Sensitive and Non-Sensitive), dated 27 June 2019

c. Army Regulation 525-13, Antiterrorism, dated 03 December 2019

d. Army Regulation 530-1, Operations Security, dated 26 September 2014

e. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, Policy for Common

Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors

f. Army Directive 2014-23, Conduct of Screening and Background Checks for

Individuals Who Have Regular Contact with Children in Army Programs

4. Definitions.

a. Visitor refers to all non-USACE employees, to include, but is not limited to, members of the public, contractors, vendors, volunteers, stakeholders, and non-USACE federal employees and service members.

b. Non-public USACE property includes, but is not limited to, designated restricted areas, and areas behind perimeter fences such as marine terminals, motor pools, and storage compounds.

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c. Vetting refers to:

(1) Validating the purpose for…