GS-04P-14-EW-D-0079.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATE . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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All prospective offerors interested in attending the site visit must meet at the following location:

Site Visit will be held on July 8, 2014:

Oxford Location - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST Address: 911 Jackson Avenue, East, Oxford, MS

Aberdeen Location - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST Address: 301 W. Commerce St., Aberdeen, MS

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SENT TO THE

FOLLOWING ADDRESS NO LATER THAN 30 JULY

2014 @ 4:00 PM EST

GSA/PBS Acquisition Office Attention: Endya Lemon 77 Forsyth Street, Ste T-8 Atlanta, GA 30303

0001 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

(MS0082ZZ)

A12 - 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2015

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2014 to 08/31/2015

12.00 MO

0002 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

Federal Building Courthouse

(MS0082ZZ)

A12- 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2015

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination

0003 Additional Services - T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

MS0082ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2015

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination

0.00 HR

0004 Additional Services - Federal Building Courthouse

MS0079ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2015

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination

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OPT

1001 OPTION I

The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

(MS0082ZZ)

A12 - 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2016

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016

12.00 MO

OPT

1002 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

Federal Building Courthouse

(MS0082ZZ)

A12- 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2016

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016

12.00 MO

OPT

1003 Additional Services - T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

MS0082ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2016

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016

0.00 HR

OPT

1004 Additional Services - Federal Building Courthouse

MS0079ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2016

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016

0.00 HR

OPT

2001 OPTION II

The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

(MS0082ZZ)

A12 - 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2017

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

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FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2016 to 08/31/2017

OPT

2002 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

Federal Building Courthouse

(MS0082ZZ)

A12- 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2017

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2016 to 08/31/2017

12.00 MO

OPT

2003 Additional Services - T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

MS0082ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2017

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2016 to 08/31/2017

0.00 HR

OPT

2004 Additional Services - Federal Building Courthouse

MS0079ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2017

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2016 to 08/31/2017

0.00 HR

OPT

3001 OPTION III

The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

(MS0082ZZ)

A12 - 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2018

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018

12.00 MO

OPT

3002 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

Federal Building Courthouse

(MS0082ZZ)

A12- 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2018

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

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FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018

OPT

3003 Additional Services - T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

MS0082ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2018

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018

0.00 HR

OPT

3004 Additional Services - Federal Building Courthouse

MS0079ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2018

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018

0.00 HR

OPT

4001 OPTION IV

The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

(MS0082ZZ)

A12 - 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2019

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019

12.00 MO

OPT

4002 The contractor shall perform Landscaping Services at:

Federal Building Courthouse

(MS0082ZZ)

A12- 100%

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2019

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019

12.00 MO

OPT

4003 Additional Services - T.G. Abernethy Federal Building

MS0082ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2019

SHIP TO:

301 W COMMERCE ST

ABERDEEN MS 39730-2520

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019

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OPT

4004 Additional Services - Federal Building Courthouse

MS0079ZZ

DELIVERY DATE: 08/31/2019

SHIP TO:

911 JACKSON AVE

OXFORD MS 38655-3632

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019

SOLICITATION NUMBER: G S - 04P - 13 – EW – D - 0079

SERVICE: LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE SERVICES

LOCATION(S): Federal Building-Courthouse-Post Office, Aberdeen, MS Courthouse, Oxford, MS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 09/01/2014 - 08/31/2015

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: JULY 1, 2014

OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME: JULY 30, 2014

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SOLICITATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Sections A through M)

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1. STANDARD FORM 1449

B. SERVICES, ORDERING AND PRICES

B.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

B.2. BASIC SERVICES BENCHMARK DATA

B.3. ALTERNATE BID/OFFER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

B.4. PRICING OF OPTIONS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

B.5. FAR 52.222-43, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT – PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS (MAY 1989)

C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. DEFINITIONS

C.1.1. Above Standard Services C.1.2. Acceptance C.1.3. Approval C.1.4. Building C.1.5. Contracting Officer (CO) C.1.6. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) C.1.7. Contractor C.1.8. Environmentally Preferable C.1.9. Modification C.1.10. Ordering Official C.1.11. Product Preference C.1.12. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) C.1.13. Quality Control Program (QCP) C.1.14. Performance Based Service Contracting C.1.15. Service Calls C.1.16. Standard Services

C.2. OBJECTIVES

C.2.1. Grounds Maintenance Information C.2.2. Contract Effort Required

C.3. STANDARD SERVICES – GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

C.3.1. Grounds Maintenance Services C.3.2. Composting C.3.3. Trees and Shrubs C.3.4. Mulching C.3.5. Leaf Removal C.3.6. Fertilization C.3.7. Flowerbeds and Plants C.3.8. Soil and Ground Cover C.3.9. Weeds C.3.10. Watering C.3.11. Pest Management C.3.12. Plant Replacements

C.4. ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES

C.4.1. Tree Thinning C.4.2. Government Furnished Trees and Plants

C.5. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

C.6. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

C.7. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.8. SUBMITTALS CHART

D. PACKAGING & MARKING

D.1. PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

D.2. MARKING

E. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

E.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

E.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER

E.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

E.4. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

E.5. OCCUPANT COMPLAINT PROGRAM

E.6. CANCELLATION CLAUSE

E.7. FAILURE TO PERFORM

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.2. TERM OF CONTRACT

F.3. OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. PAYMENT (GENERAL)

G.2. GSAR 552.232-71 – ADJUSTING PAYMENTS (SEPT 1999) (REFERENCE 532.111(B))

G.3. GSAR 552.232-72 – FINAL PAYMENTS (SEPT 1996) (REFERENCE 532.111 (C))

G.4. PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

G.5. 52.204-7 – CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003)

G.6. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES FOR SERVICES

G.7. SUSPENSION OF WORK

G.8. WITHHOLDING MONIES FOR NON-SUBMISSION OF WORK SCHEDULES

G.9. APPLICATION OF CRITERIA FOR DEDUCTIONS (NON-PERFORMANCE)

G.10. ADDITION AND DELETION OF WORKLOAD

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

H.1.1. Supervisors H.1.2. Communication H.1.3. Uniforms H.1.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) H.1.5. Exposure Control Program H.1.6. Qualifications of personnel

H.2. FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT (NOT IDENTIFIED ELSEWERE IN THE SPECIFICATION)

H.3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION PROCEDURES (NON-CLASSIFIED

CONTRACT)

H.3.1. General H.3.2. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 H.3.3. Personal Verification of Contractor Personnel H.3.4. GSAM 552.237-71 Qualifications of Employees (May 1989) H.3.5. Required Information Submissions H.3.6. General Description of the Clearance Process

H.4. IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

H.5. ESCORT REQUIREMENTS

H.6. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

H.7. REMOVAL FROM CONTRACT WORK

H.8. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) BUILDING INFORMATION

H.9. GOVERNMENT FORMS

H.10. OTHER CONTRACTORS

H.11. ORDINANCES, TAXES, PERMITS AND LICENSES

H.12. DISCREPANCY IN THE SPECIFICATIONS

H.13. AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP)

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS) 81

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J.1. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

J.2. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FUNCTION SCHEDULE

J.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

J.4. GSA FORM 1181A – CONTRACT INSPECTION REPORT

J.5. QUALITY DEFICIENCY NOTICE

J.6. QASP MONTHLY INSPECTION REPORT

J.7. COR’S CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTIONS

K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

BIDDERS/OFFERORS

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

L.1. INSPECTION OF FACILITY

L.2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSAL

L.3. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

L.4. SUBCONTRACTING

L.5. OFFERORS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID

L.6. PREPARATION, RECEIPT AND OPENING OF OFFER

L.7. SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

L.8. FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 84)

L.9. GSAM 552.217-71 NOTICE REGARDING OPTION(S) (NOV 92)

L.10. FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (OCT 1995)

L.11. GSAM 552.237-70 QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS (MAY 1989)

L.12. FAR 52.222-24 – PREAWARD ON-SITE EOC REVIEW (APR 84)

L.13. FAR 52.237-1 – SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 90)

M.2. FAR 52.232-15 PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT INCLUDED (APR 1984)ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

M.3. UNBALANCED BIDS ....................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

M.4. FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.5. FORMULA FOR EVALUATION – PRICE PROPOSALS

M.6. FIXED PRICE CONTRACT PROVISIONS

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1. STANDARD FORM 1449

B. SERVICES, ORDERING AND PRICES

This solicitation contains a work statement for a performance-based service. This means that the Government has described WHAT is to be accomplished, not HOW to accomplish it, and states a basis for determining whether finished work meets the Government quality requirements. It does not state detailed procedures for accomplishing the work unless there are safety, security or communication requirements.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that they build into their proposal price the necessary hours that it will take to meet the performance standards specified.

The contractor will be required to maintain a quality control program to ensure that the requirements of this contract are met. This program shall be created for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the performance becomes unacceptable.

B.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment (except as otherwise provided), and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all services described herein. The Contractor will be required to provide landscape/grounds maintenance and related services during the initial year of service in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation and prices for basic and above standard services.

Provision for the exercise of _4_ additional twelve-month periods, which may be exercised upon 30 days written notice to the Contractor at the Government’s option and shall be contained in the resulting contract awarded. Evaluation of options does not obligate the government to extension of the contract term past the initial year of service.

B.2. PROPOSAL - BASIC SERVICES BENCHMARK DATA

General Services Administration will utilize the BOMA Experience Exchange Report (BEER) and/or Logistics Management Institute (LMI) Benchmark Data and Regional market analysis to determine a reasonable per square foot cost for these services.

B.3. ALTERNATE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Offerors must propose a price per man-hour for providing additional services when ordered by the Contracting Officer’s Representative in addition to the services specified as “basic services” in Section C.

This additional services provision is to be used to satisfy the Government’s short-term non-recurring need for service.

Should a continuing need for additional service arise; a contract modification will be negotiated pursuant to the “Changes” clause contained on the Supplemental Contract Clauses for Building Service Contracts.

Orders for additional services may be placed orally by the COR. All orders for each month will be confirmed by issuance of a GSA Form 300, Order for Supplies or Services. The GSA Form 300 will describe the service provided and will establish the hours of service for which the Contractor will be compensated, based on the COR’s authorization log. Monthly orders totaling less than $3,000 will be processed via use of the Government Visa credit card or direct pay system as shown in Section G, and will not be confirmed in writing.

Individual orders more than 40 man-hours will only be issued with the consent of the Contractor. The total number of hours of additional services ordered during the initial twelve-month period or any option period shall not exceed 100 hours. However, this estimate neither obligates nor restricts the Government to order such stated hours

B.4. PRICING OF OPTIONS FOR CONTRACT SERVICES

Offerors shall price the option year requirements for each additional twelve-month period by assuming that the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits will apply to all additional twelve-month periods. The minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to the initial twelve-month period of performance are outlined on:

Wage Determination No 2005-2295 Revision No. 17 dated June 19, 2013.

In the event the Government exercises the option(s), the contract price(s) will be adjusted upward or downward at the time the option is exercised in accordance with the clause entitled FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Option Contract).

Offerors are cautioned that any proposal may be rejected as non-responsive if it is materially unbalanced as to prices for the options and the initial base period. A proposal is unbalanced when it based on prices, which are significantly less than cost for some work, and prices, which are significantly overstated for other work.

B.5. FAR 52.222-43, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT – PRICE

ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS (May 1989).

a. This clause applies to both contracts subject to area prevailing wage determinations and contracts subject to collective bargaining agreements.

b. The contractor warrants that the prices in this contract do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.

c. The wage determination, issued under the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, (41) U.S.C. 351, et seq.), by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract. If no such determination has been made applicable to this contract, then the Federal minimum wage as established by section 6 (a) (1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, (29 U>S>C> 206) current on the anniversary date of a multiple year contract or the beginning of each renewal option period, shall apply to this contract.

d. The contract price or contract unit price labor rates will be adjusted to reflect the Contractor’s actual increase or decrease in applicable wages and fringe benefits to the extent that the increase is made to comply with or the decrease is voluntarily made by the Contractor as a result of:

1. The Department of Labor wage determination applicable on the anniversary date of the multiple year contracts, or at the beginning of the renewal option period. For example, the prior year wage determination required a minimum wage rate of $4.00 per hour. The Contractor chose to pay $4.10. The new wage determination increased the minimum rate to $4.50 per hour. Even if the Contractor voluntarily increases the rate to $4.75 per hour, the allowable price adjustment is $.40 per hour;

2. An increased or decreased wage determination otherwise applied to the contract by operation of law; or

3. An amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 that is enacted after award of this contract, affects the minimum wage, and becomes applicable to this contract under law.

e. Any adjustment will be limited to increases or decreases in wages and fringe benefits as described in paragraph (C) of this clause, and the accompanying increases or decreases in social security and unemployment taxes and workers’ compensation insurance. Adjustments shall not include any amount for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit.

f. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any increase claimed under this clause within 30 days after receiving a new wage determination unless this notification period is extended in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any decrease under this clause, but nothing in the clause shall preclude the Government from asserting a claim within the period permitted by law. The notice shall contain a statement of the amount claimed and any relevant supporting data, including payroll records that the Contracting Officer may reasonably require. Upon agreement of the parties, the contract price or contract unit price labor rates shall be modified in writing. The Contractor shall continue performance pending agreement on or determination of any such adjustment and its effective date.

g. The Contracting Officer or any authorized representative shall have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor until the expiration of 3 years after final payment under the contract.

Note: Delayed payment of price escalation’s of option periods resulting from late receipt of wage determinations or wholesale price indexes shall not be subject to interest otherwise due in accordance with FAR 52.232-17 INTEREST (JAN. 1991) referenced in Section I of this contract. All such price escalations shall be retroactive to the first day of the option period and the Contractor shall comply with retroactive increases in wages to be paid employees. To help prevent delays in processing escalations, the Contractor shall promptly furnish copies of all collective bargaining agreements and amendments thereto to the Contracting Officer upon execution.

B.6. OFFER PRICING WORKSHEET

C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. DEFINITIONS

C.1.1. Above Standard Services Above Standard Services are services not covered in the monthly price of the contract. Prices include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision and management.

C.1.2. Acceptance Constitutes acknowledgment that the supplies or services conform to applicable contract quality and quantity requirements.

C.1.3. Approval "Approval" means the Government has reviewed submittals, deliverables, or administrative documents (e.g., insurance certificates, MSDS Sheets, etc.) and has determined the documents conform to contract requirements. Government Approval shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with contract requirements.

C.1.4. Building A reference to “facility” and “site” is interchangeable with “building”. A man made structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or continuous occupancy.

C.1.5. Contracting Officer (CO) Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized Government representatives.

C.1.6. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Contracting Officer's Representatives (COR) shall be appointed by letter from the Contracting Officer (CO). CORs will be the primary Government representatives for the administration of Contract, but will not have the authority to modify the contract.

C.1.7. Contractor Reference to “Contractor” throughout the Statement of Work even for those references to subcontracted type tasks shall mean the responsibility of the Janitorial Contractor.

C.1.8. Environmentally Preferable Products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product or service.

C.1.9. Modification Modification is a bilateral or unilateral change in the terms of a contract.

C.1.10. Ordering Official Ordering Officials shall be appointed by letter from the Contracting Officer (CO). Ordering Officials will be the Government’s representative for the ordering of supplies and services.

C.1.11. Product Preference Products that are identified as “environmentally preferable”, and bio-based will be selected over those which do not carry such designations. The following factors to consider when selecting products include:

environmental performance, cost performance, bio-based, recycled content, biodegradability, technical performance and availability.

C.1.12. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The Government’s surveillance method of monitoring and evaluating the Contractor's performance under a Performance Based Statement of Work (PBSOW).

C.1.13. Quality Control Program (QCP) The Quality Control Program is a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. Preparation of this document is the responsibility of the Contractor.

C.1.14. Performance Based Service Contracting The procurement strategy that seeks to issue technical requirements that set forth outcomes for performance instead of specific requirements on how to perform the service. This strategy shifts the risk of performance to the Contractor by allowing the Contractor to design the methods of achieving desired results as defined by the performance quality standards established by the government.

C.1.15. Service Calls Service calls are considered standard service requirements within the general scope. Typical service call requests can include arranging of furniture in a conference room, special event support, spills, replenishing restroom supplies, etc.

C.1.16. Standard Services A standard service is defined as all services that are included in the monthly price or as defined in the Contract document. Prices are to include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision and management.

C.2. OBJECTIVES

Contract Objectives: This is a Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for Exterior Landscape/grounds Maintenance services for the following locations:

� T.G. Abernethy FB-CT, 301 W. Commerce, St., Aberdeen, MS � FB-CT, 911 Jackson Avenue, East, Oxford, MS

As a performance-based contract, the requirements are stated in terms of desired results with associated quality standards. The contract shall consist of two major functional areas: standard services, and above standard services.

C.2.1. Grounds Maintenance Information The figures contained in the Grounds Maintenance Information Data Sheet are estimates. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the COR if it is believed that the information provided is incorrect.

C.2.2. Contract Effort Required

The Contractor Shall (at a minimum)

1. Be responsible to make the management and operational decisions to meet the quality standards required under this contract.

2. Use innovation, technology and other means and methods to develop and perform the most efficient services for the building.

3. Implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP).

4. Keep the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) informed of current status of the work being performed, provide work schedules and provide other pertinent information needed by the

COR.

5. Reduce the environmental impacts of work performed under this contract by using, to the maximum extent, environmentally sound practices, processes, and products.

C.3. STANDARD SERVICES – GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

C.3.1. Grounds Maintenance Services General: Maintain all plants, trees, shrubs, and ground cover in a manner that prolongs life and sustains a healthy appearance. The Contractor shall seek to prevent pollution by, among other things, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use, using integrated pest management techniques, recycling green waste, and minimizing runoff. Grounds maintenance services in the standard services and above standard services requirements shall benefit the environment and generate cost savings to the Federal Government by preserving and protecting the native plants and wildlife habitat entrusted to us.

C.3.2. Composting To reduce the amount of material being disposed of in landfills, the Contractor is required to compost to the greatest extent possible, yard waste generated by the Contractor's operations. The Contractor shall not compost material on-site unless authorized by the COR. The Contractor shall utilize an approved recycling or composting facility or compost the material at the Contractor's own facility.

C.3.3. Trees and Shrubs Maintenance: Tree supports should be kept in good condition and functioning at all times. All trees and shrubs should be fully protected. Tree stakes, tree ties, and guy wire shall be of materials that match those existing on the site, and shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor as needed. Supports or braces are to be repositioned as often as necessary to prevent damage to the tree or shrub trunk. Sand pans can be used for trees and shrubs to protect the plant trunk from the mower, and help to avoid over-watering. Keep shrubs and trees trimmed to present an attractive appearance.

Pruning: To promote optimum efficiency and safety for all foot and vehicular traffic, trees and shrubs shall be kept pruned to clear all roads, drives, and walking areas. Any limbs and branches touching or brushing buildings or other structures are also to be pruned to provide clearance and free air circulation around the plant. When pruning remove dead or diseased foliage or branches to control growth and to ensure growth position of main branches to enhance structural strength.

C.3.4. Mulching Contractor shall maintain and replace existing mulch as necessary. Replacement mulch shall be commercial grade shredded hardwood bark or equivalent. It shall be free of sticks, stones, clods, weeds or other foreign material. A sample of proposed mulch and chips shall be submitted to and approved by the COR prior to use. All areas to be mulched shall be raked, debris removed, edge reestablished, and any excessive mulch buildup worked into existing soil or removed, at the discretion of the COR, prior to mulch application.

C.3.5. Leaf Removal The Contractor shall remove leaves, as necessary, to maintain a neat and clean appearance.

Throughout the year, the Contractor shall remove minor accumulations due to isolated leaf drop and shall check all storm drain openings on the premises and remove any leaves or debris that have accumulated.

Existing mulched areas shall be maintained in a neat and clean appearance without substantial reduction in mulch depth or damage to herbaceous or woody plant material.

C.3.6. Fertilization All trees and ground cover shall be fertilized consistent with common local landscaping practices.

Fertilizer used shall be of a balanced type that supplies all nutrients required for providing sustainable growth and development. The fertilizer application rate for the trees will be determined by tree type, girth, and height. Prior to application, the Contractor shall schedule time of application with the COR.

C.3.7. Flowerbeds and Plants Flowerbeds and planted areas are to be free from weeds and debris. Contractor shall install annuals or other seasonal plantings in the designated beds as needed to maintain year round color. Replacement plants shall be supplied by the Contractor and approved by the COR, and will be arranged in an attractive and professional manner. Spent blooms, dead foliage and unusual sprouts shall be removed as needed.

C.3.8. Soil and Ground Cover Aeration: Soil shall be aerated by manual or mechanical methods of piercing the ground to provide an adequate air supply to the soil and promote sustained plant life.

Cultivation: Soil shall be cultivated to maintain the topsoil loose for the purposes of gas exchange, water penetration and soil aeration.

Groundcover: All areas shall be maintained to promote healthy and sustained growth. Ground cover must present a neat appearance. Mowing equipment shall be equipped with sharp blades and shall be set to cut the grass at a height of 2 ½ inches or as instructed by COR.

C.3.9. Weeds Maintenance: All areas (excluding unimproved grounds) are to be free of weeds and unwanted growth.

C.3.10. Watering Watering: Watering times and durations will be coordinated with the COR and shall be conducted at times that minimize inconvenience to the building occupants and visitors, and maximize percolation.

Entrances and Exits shall not be wet during the arrival and departure of occupants and visitors. Watering shall be accomplished using a drip, soaker hose, or other water-saving irrigation system devices. The watering system shall be operated on a demand basis (versus automatic timers), and in an efficient manner that considers local weather and local mandates. During periods of water restrictions, watering guidelines by the local water district shall apply. The Contractor shall not be responsible for the replacement of landscaping materials that die as a result of a lack of proper access to water during these periods.

Hand Watering: When mechanical irrigation is not available or is malfunctioning, Contractor shall use and provide all alternative hand watering methods to ensure, promote and maintain healthy growth.

C.3.11. Pest Management

The Contractor shall utilize Integrated Pest Management practices for controlling pests and disease to ensure that landscape, trees, and shrubs are free of disease and infestation.

1. IPM Surveys: The Contractor’s Horticulturist shall perform site surveys at a minimum monthly, with the exception of January and February, that identify and continually monitor pest infestations or disease occurrences, establish an aesthetic threshold for all pest populations and disease advancement, and formulate a treatment program. Surveys shall be submitted with the monthly work schedule for approval by the COR.

2. Application Technique: Any chemical used to control pests is a pesticide. Pests include insects, plant diseases, fungi, weeds, nematodes, snails, and slugs; therefore, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides are pesticides. When it is determined that a pesticide must be used in order to obtain adequate control, the Contractor shall employ the environmentally and wildlife friendly, least hazardous material, most precise application technique, and minimum quantity of low persistent pesticide necessary to achieve total coverage of targeted plant material. Consideration must be given to the exposure of pesticides to wildlife and human contact. Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for all pesticides to be used shall be provided to the COR.

3. Application Responsibility:

(a) Certification: The company (ies) and all personnel performing on-site pest and disease control service shall be certified as Commercial Pesticide Applicators in the category(ies) of Exterior Ornamentals and Turf. Uncertified individuals working under the supervision of a Certified Applicator will not be permitted to provide service under this contract.

(b) Application and Handling: The Contractor shall not apply any pesticide product that has not been included in the IPM program and/or approved in writing by the COR. Pesticide application shall be according to need and not by schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for application of pesticides according to the label. All pesticides used by the Contractor must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state, and/or local jurisdiction.

Transport, handling, and use of all pesticides shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's label instructions and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No pesticides shall be applied in and immediately adjacent to outdoor playground areas or areas frequented by the public and building tenants.

4. Insect and Disease Control: As determined through IPM surveys, only those specific ornamentals and lawn areas that have pest or disease problems shall be treated according to accepted IPM practices.

(a) Ornamentals: Ornamentals shall be sprayed over a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours when the action threshold has been reached, as determined by IPM surveys. Spraying shall be performed after working hours unless otherwise approved by the COR. If required, insects shall be treated in March with horticultural oil (only when the air temperature is to remain above forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit for a full twenty-four (24) hours after application); elm bark beetle shall be treated in the Spring with an approved prophylactic insecticide; and other insects, mites, and diseases shall receive treatment to control populations and/or severity, as determined by IPM surveys.

(b) Turf: If IPM surveys indicate a need, grubs shall be treated after core cultivation (April) and again before turf renovation (July or August). Other insects and diseases shall receive treatment to control populations and/or severity, when determined by IPM surveys. Turf applications shall be applied after normal working hours, unless approved by the COR. Service shall be paid through additional services, related services

5. Weed Control: Weed control, with the exception of pre-emergent applications, shall be performed when weeds are actively growing, and includes the killing and complete removal of all weeds from the following areas:

(a) Ornamentals: Trees, shrubs, ground cover, and herbaceous perennials shall be weeded on the average of once every two (2) weeks, or as necessary, to maintain a weed free condition. The majority of this work must be accomplished by manual weeding; herbicides may only be used with the prior approval of the COR. If herbicides are utilized, care must be taken not to damage the plant material.

(b) Turf: If IPM surveys indicate a need, lawn areas shall be treated with an application consisting of both pre-emergent and post-emergent (broadleaf) herbicides to coincide with the flowering of Forsythia locally, but only after core cultivation has been completed (March). A second treatment, if required, shall be applied six (6) to eight (8) weeks later. Turf applications shall be applied after normal working hours, unless approved by the COR. No products containing 2,4-D shall be used on this contract.

6. Rodent Control: AS A GENERAL RULE, RODENT CONTROL SHALL BE

ACCOMPLISHED WITH TRAPPING DEVICES ONLY.

All such devices shall be concealed out of the general view and in protected areas so as not to be affected by routine operations. Trapping devices shall be checked on a schedule approved by the COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all trapped rodents and all rodent carcasses in an appropriate manner.

(a) Use of Rodenticides: In those exceptional circumstances, when rodenticides are deemed essential for adequate rodent control, the Contractor shall obtain approval of the COR prior to making any rodenticide treatment. All rodenticides, regardless of packaging, shall be placed either in locations not accessible to children, pets, wildlife, and domestic animals, or in EPA-approved tamper-resistant bait boxes. As a general rule, rodenticide application outside buildings shall emphasize the direct treatment of rodent burrows wherever feasible.

(b) Use of Bait Boxes: All bait boxes shall be maintained in accordance with EPA regulations, with an emphasis on the safety of non-target organisms. The Contractor shall adhere to the following five points:

(i) All bait boxes shall be placed out of the general view, in locations where they will not be disturbed by routine operations.

(ii) The lids of all bait boxes shall be securely locked or fastened shut.

(iii) All bait boxes shall be securely attached or anchored to floor, ground, wall, or other immovable surface, so that the box cannot be picked up or moved.

(iv) Bait shall always be secured in the feeding chamber of the box and never placed in the runway or entryways of the box.

(v) All bait boxes shall be labeled on the inside with the Contractor’s business name and address, and dated by the Contractor’s technician at the time of installation and each servicing.

C.3.12. Plant Replacements The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the replacement of all planted materials that have been damaged as a direct result of the Contractor’s lack of oversight, neglect or lack of proper care and maintenance. At least once annually, the Contractor shall replace all materials damaged due to weather extremes i.e. wind and ice damage, etc.

C.4. ABOVE STANDARD SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the exterior above standard services to fulfill the Government’s intermittent needs for work. These services are in addition to the services specified as a standard service. Prices are to include all applicable labor, materials, supplies, equipment (except as otherwise provided), supervision and management.

C.4.1. Tree Thinning Tree thinning shall reduce density of live branches towards developing the natural branching structure.

Thinning shall result in an even distribution of branches on individual limbs and throughout the crown to provide free air circulation through the remaining limbs and branches. Not more than 25 percent of the crown should be removed within an annual growing season.

Tree maintenance shall be performed only by arborists or arborist trainees who, through related training or on-the-job experience, or both, are familiar with the practices and hazards of arboriculture and the equipment used in such operations. This standard shall not take precedence over arboricultural safe work practices. Operations shall comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, ANSI Z133.1, as well as State and local regulations.

Climbing spurs shall not be used when climbing and pruning trees. Tree branches shall be removed in such a manner so as not to cause damage to other parts of the tree or to other plants or property.

Branches too large to support with one hand shall be precut to avoid splitting of the wood or tearing of the bark. Where necessary, ropes or other equipment shall be used to lower large branches or portions of branches to the ground.

C.4.2. Government Furnished Trees and Plants Government furnished trees and plants shall be planted in the ground or planter as approved by the COR.

C.5. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

The Contractor shall establish and implement a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP) to assure the requirements of the Contract are met. The QCP is a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

The QCP is a living document and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the contract.

When the QCP is revised the Contractor is required to provide an updated QCP, maintenance schedule and listing of current employees to the CO and COR for acceptance.

The QCP shall include the following, as a minimum:

A. How the Contractor will control quality of services.

B. How project management, inspections, plan implementation, process improvement changes, correction of deficiencies, and green compliance will be accomplished.

C. An inspection plan or checklist tailored to the specific building(s) serviced under this contract. The inspection plan or checklist shall detail how services at the work site shall be inspected to ensure that the outcome of the work meets all the quality standards set forth in the Contract and shall include, but is not limited to:

• Date of inspection performed

• Location of inspection

• Description of findings

• Description of action(s) taken (if necessary)

• Signature and date of completion

D. A contingency plan for separation of employees and employee absence.

E. How Contractor shall monitor deficiencies of work output in relation to the performance standards, methods of informing employees of deficiencies in their area(s) of responsibility, and a process to ensure that the deficiencies are corrected and do not reoccur.

C.6. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Quality Control Meetings: Meetings will be held between the Contractor and the COR. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss the Contractor’s performance, areas of deficiencies, and areas of satisfaction. Frequencies of these meetings may be increased or decreased depending upon performance as determined by the COR.

B. Partnering Meeting: Partnering is working together towards a common interest or goal. The Contractor is required to attend at least one partnering session with GSA after the Post-Award conference. Other sessions may take place during the course of the contract at the option of either GSA or the Contractor. Both parties will re-visit the idea of having a partnering session on the anniversary date of the contract. Each partnering session will be held at a mutually agreed time and location.

The QCP shall be submitted to the CO and COR for review and acceptance. The Contractor is not authorized to start work until the QCP is accepted and the proper security clearances obtained.

Refer to Section H of the solicitation, in regard to proper security clearance requirements.

C.7. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes, including any supplements or revisions. The following list includes, but is not limited to, those publications required by this contract. The Contractor shall obtain all applicable licenses and permits.

The Contractor should note that federal buildings are subject to some state and local requirements (especially environmental). If a change in publication requires the Contractor to implement an action that will result in an increase or decrease in Contract price, the Contractor shall implement the required action and within 30 calendar days submit to the Contracting Officer a price proposal for such change. If the Contracting Officer determines an equitable adjustment is substantiated a modification to the Contract will be issued.

PUBLICATION TITLE PORTION

29 CFR Part 1910 OSHA General Industry Standards ALL 40 CFR Clean Air Act ALL

40 CFR

Public Law 94-580

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended.

Parts 243, 246, 247

Recovered Materials Advisory Notices http://www.epa.gov/cpg ALL

Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) http://www.epa.gov/cpg/about.htm ALL

B. The Contractor shall give preference to products that are "environmentally preferable".

The list of Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) items and their associated Recovered Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs) are available at http://www.epa.gov/cpg. Trash bags, mulch and hoses are on the CPG list. Information on CPG items can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm.

The Contractor shall furnish to the COR all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials used in the performance of this contract. All new products used during the life of the contract must have MSDS provided to the COR prior to use. The Contractor shall use only commercially available products that meet Federal, State and local codes. These requirements should include those identified in Executive Order 13423.

The MSDS will be available for inspection by the COR on request. The Contractor shall take every precaution to ensure that only safe products are used. Information can be obtained from Federal, State, and local agencies concerning safe materials. An inventory list of products to be used under this contract shall be provided to the COR. This list shall be updated, with a copy provided to the COR, throughout the term of the contract. The COR shall contact the Contractor immediately if any item is deemed inappropriate for use under this contract.

C.8. SUBMITTALS CHART

ITEM SUBMIT DATE or N/A RECEIVED Section C YES NO Tree Survey

Soil Sample Initial Deficiency List for Irrigation System Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Quality Control Plan Work schedule(operation plan) List of environmental preferable products and equipment

Key Personnel Resumes Section H Written notice of designation of Contractor’s Representative

Security Clearance an HSPD-12 Requirements

D. PACKAGING & MARKING

D.1. PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

The Contractor shall pay all postage and fees related to submitting information forms, reports, etc.

D.2. MARKING

All information submitted to the Contracting Officer or the contracting Officer’s Representative shall clearly indicate the contract number of the contract for which the information is being submitted.

E. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

E.1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor is responsible for the day-to-day examination and monitoring of all work performed to ensure compliance with the contract requirements, according to the Quality Control Plan submitted by the Contractor. The examinations conducted shall be documented.