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GS06P08GXD0063

SPECIFICATION AND BID FORMS

Solicitation No. GS06P08GXD0063 Issue Date: December 5, 2008 Brief Description and Location of Work:

LAWN AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FEDERAL BUILDINGS

1500/2306/2312 EAST BANNISTER ROAD

601/701 EAST 12TH STREET

8930 WARD PARKWAY AND 607 HARDESTY

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

500 STATE AVENUE AND 850 NEBRASKA

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

Three copies of Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award (page 1 of this solicitation), must be returned with Offer. Each page must contain an original signature of the person authorized to sign the bid (Block 17 Standard Form 33). Also, return Part 1, Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices. (pages 5-12) of this solicitation.)

Offerors are reminded that Block 13 of the Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, is to be used to offer prompt payment discounts. Payment terms are set forth in the Prompt Payment clause of this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned against inserting any statement in Block 13 that indicated that payment is due sooner than the time stipulated in the Prompt Payment clause. EXAMPLE: Inserting “net 20 “ in block 13 will cause the offer to be rejected as nonresponsive, because the entry would be contrary to the 30 day payment terms specified in the Prompt Payment clause.

Return completed Part IV - Section K - Representations and Certifications (Pages 59-74 )

For information on this solicitation, contact Edith Caldwell at (816) 823-2234.

Offerors must complete Section B, Bid Offer and return with their bid. Offerors must complete ALL pricing to be considered responsive.

Prior to award offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://www.ccr.gov The information collection requirements contained in this solicitation/contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned OMB Control No. 3090-163

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’ S MISSION

The U.S. General Services Administration leverages the buying power of the Federal Government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers. We exercise responsible asset management. We deliver superior workplaces, Quality acquisition services, and expert business solutions. We develop innovative and effective management policies.

NOTE: All bidders may be subject to a security checkpoint when entering the Federal Building, 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri. If you handcarry your bid, please note that your bid is due in the Office of Business and Support Services no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation. Be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure your bid is received in the Office of Business and Support Services on time. Security Officers at the check point will NOT handcarry your bid to the Office. All bids, modifications and withdrawals are subject to FAR 52.214-7 and 52.215-10. Late bids will NOT be considered.

Our customers depend on quality and we depend on you

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Title

Page

A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

Solicitation, Offer and Award, Standard Form 33

Table of Contents

B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Bid/Offer Pricing of Option periods

C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

Description of Work Outline of Work Scheduling of Work Materials Furnished by Contractor Removal of Debris Equipment Uniforms Quality Control Program

D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

Payment of Postage and Fees Marking

E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection of Services - Fixed Price Failure to Provide Services The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for

Contract Administration

F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

Term of Contract Visits to the Building Subcontracting Option to Extend Services Delivery Orders Contractor Performance Evaluation System

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Payment Invoice Requirement Final Payments Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card Payment Information Sign-in and Sign-out Adjusting Payment Suspension of Work

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Protection and Damage Qualification of Supervisory Employees Qualification of Other Contractor Personnel Qualifications of Offerors

PART II ‑ CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

Wage Determination Wage Determination No. 2005-2307 (Rev. 7) Ordering Order Limitations Requirements 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances (MAY 2001) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 43 Service Contract Act of 1965 (As amended)(NOV 2007) and Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires)

PART III

J. LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit 1 - Treatments Exhibit 2 - List of Equipment furnished by the Contractor. 58

PART IV

K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

Remittance Address Minimum Bid Acceptance Period Representations and Certifications

L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Insurance Requirement Advertising of Award 552.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) Contractor Liability Type of Contract Qualifications of Contractor Related Company Experience Key Personnel Resume Bidders Checklist

M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Evaluation of Options Formula for Award

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

All items must be completed below to be considered for award.

Bidder must submit a price for each treatment. Prices include all labor, equipment and materials. Provide a price per month for each location as specified below in Item 1A to include Treatment #1 and 3 in Exhibit 1.

Item H is a per season bid. All other treatments will be ordered by the COR or his designee as necessary throughout the life of the contract.

This is a performance-based solicitation. These performance-based specifications express the Government’s requirements in the form of the minimum quality standard to be met. Offerors must determine the optional work schedule, resource allocations and performance methods. Carefully review the complete solicitation so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions.

OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT ANY BID/OFFER MAY BE REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE IF IT IS MATERIALLY UNBALANCED AS TO PRICES. A BID/OFFER IS UNBALANCED WHEN IT IS BASED ON PRICES, WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN COST FOR SOME WORK, AND PRICES, WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANTLY OVERSTATED FOR OTHER WORK.

1. BASE BID/OFFER PRICES FOR 12 MONTH PERIOD

A. Quote a monthly price per building for lawn mowing and chemical treatments listed below as described in Exhibit 1, Treatments 1 and 3. CLIN 0001 weed eating, flowerbed maintenance and leaf removal.

Chemical applications are to be applied: Early spring, late spring and winter. Each application is to include the following:

Broadleaf weed control

Pre-emergent crabgrass control

Fertilizer with slow release nitrogen

Balanced Fertilizer

Grub Control

Cost of all services listed above per month, per location. Quote a price per mowing for Clin 0008, Treatment 1 and Treatment 3. (*Except 0008 607 Hardesty)

CLIN

0001 601 East 12th Street

a. Zone 1

$_________Per Month

b. Zone 2

c. Zone 3

d. Zone 4

e. Zone 5

f. Zone 6

g. Zone 7

h. Zone 8

i. Zone 9

0002 701 East 12th Street (Grass area on north side)

All areas

0003 1500 East Bannister

(Zones 1L, 2L, 5L, 7L)

$_________per Month

0004 2306/2312 East Bannister

(Zone 3L and 4L)

0005 8930 Ward Parkway

All Areas

0006 500 State

0007 850 Nebraska

*0008 607 Hardesty(per mowing)

$_________Per Mowing

B. WATER SERVICE: Treatment #2 – Quote a price per hour for watering as described in Exhibit 1.

0009 Cost of Treatment $_____per hour (covers all locations).

C. CHEMICAL APPLICATION: Treatment #3 – Quote a price per treatment for chemical application as described in Exhibit 1. Each chemical application must guarantee 100% results or the application must be re-applied at the Contractor’s expense.

Note: The follwing treatments are not a part of the monthly price.

0010 Surface feeding insect control:

$______ per 1,000 SF

0011 Fungus Control:

$______ per 1,000 SF

0012 Per-emergent weed control for beds:

$______ per 1,000 SF

D. SEEDING – Treatment #4 - Quote price per treatment per 1,000 square feet for power seeding, overseeing and new lawn seeding as described in Exhibit 1. This applies to all locations and all areas as ordered.

Power-seeding: – Quote a price per treatment for power seeding as described in Exhibit 1.

0013 Cost of Treatment $________ per 1,000 SF

Overseeing: (Blue Grass – Baron, Adelphi or Touchdown)

0014 Cost of Treatment $________ per 1,000 SF

New Lawn Seeding (Blue Grass – Baron, Adelphi or Touchdown

0015 Cost of Treatment $_________ per 1,000 SF.

E. AERATING - Treatment #5 – Quote a price per treatment for aerating as described in Exhibit 1.

0016 Cost of Treatment $________ per 1,000 SF.

F. FIELD MOWING - Treatment #6 – Quote a price per mowing for field mowing as described in Exhibit 1. (This applies to 1500/2306/2312 East Bannister locations) 0017 Location 2M $________ per mowing

0018 Location 3M $________ per mowing

0019 Location 4M $________ per mowing

0020 Location 5M $________ per mowing

0021 Location 6M $________ per mowing

0022 Location 7M $________ per mowing

G. LABOR HOURS - Treatment #7 – Quote a price per hour for labor as described in Exhibit 1. There is a two (2) hour minimum for all unexpected work.

0023 Cost of Treatment $_______ per hour.

H. SPRINKLER OPERATION - Treatment #8 – Quote a price per season for sprinkler operation as described in Exhibit 1.

0024 Cost of Treatment $_______ per season.

I. MULCH - Treatment #9, quote a price per cubic yard for mulch and application as described in Exhibit 1.

0025 Hardwood mulch $_______ per cu. yd.

0026 Cedar mulch (Twice Ground) $_______ per cu. yd.

0027 Red, Royal Red Cedar, or dyed Mulch

(Twice Ground) $_______ per cu. yd.

J. REPLACING SOD – Treatment #10, quote a price per square yard for removal of sod and replacement as described in Exhibit 1.

0028 All Locations

$________price per square yard

K. FERTILIZING TREES – Treatment #11, quote a price per tree as described in Exhibit 1.

0029 All Locations

$________per tree

L. DETHATCHING – Treatment #12, quote a price per job to dethatch lawns as described in Exhibit 1.

0030 All Locations

$_______per 1,000 SF

M. TREE TRIMMING – Treatment #13, quote a price per job to trim trees above 15’ (15’ and below is covered in item G) as described in Exhibit 1.

0031 601 East 12th Street – All Areas

$________ per job

N. CHEMICAL SOIL STERILIZATION – Treatment #14, quote a price per job to apply a chemical soil sterilizer as described Exhibit 1.

0032 601 East 12th Street – All Areas $________ per job

0033 701 East 12th Street – All Areas $________ per job

0034 1500 East Bannister

$________ per 1,000 SF 0035 2306 East Bannister

(Zones 3L, 4L)

$________ per 1,000 SF 0036 8930 Ward Parkway – All Areas $________ per 1,000 SF 0037 500 State Avenue – all areas $________ per 1,000 SF

0038 850 Nebraska – all areas

$________ per 1,000 SF

O. GRADING AND LOADING – Treatment #15, quote a price per hour to provide equipment and operator for grading and loading as described in Exhibit 1.

0039 All Locations

$_________ per hour

P. IRRIGATION REPAIRS – Treatment #16, quote a price per hour for repairs to the irrigation system as described in Exhibit 1. There is a 2 hour minimum for all unexpected work.

0040 All Locations

$________ per hour

Q. SPRINKLER PARTS – Treatment #17, quote a price per each part to supply and install: (Toro series 570 or equal, as described in Exhibit 1 all locations.

0041 4” (Lawn) pop-up head

$_________ each

0042 6” Plastic flexible riser

0043 Nozzle

0044 12” (shrub) pop-up head

R. SPRING/FALL CLEANUP – Treatment #18, Quote a price per job to remove debris (including leaves)from lawn and all beds, edging walks and drives and hauling debris off-site.

0045 601 East 12th Street

$_________Per Job 0046 701 East 12th Street (Grass area on north side)

0047 1500 East Bannister

(Zones 1L, 2L, 5L, 7L

0048 2306/2312 East Bannister

(Zone 3L and 4L)

0049 8930 Ward Parkway

0050 500 State

0051 850 Nebraska

0052 607 Hardesty

S. Ditch Maintenance - Treatment #19 Quote a price per job for ditch maintenance service as described in Exhibit 1. Locations include 1500 East Bannister, 2306 & 2312 East Bannister Road.

0053 1500 East Bannister

$________ per job

0054 2306/2312 East Bannister

$________ per job

T. ADDITIONAL MOWING SERVICES – To be ordered during months of December, January & February. Quote a cost per location for mowing.

0055 601 East 12th Street – All Areas

$________ per mowing

0056 701 East 12th Street (Grass area on north side)

All Areas

$________ per mowing

0057 1500 East Bannister

0058 2306/2312 East Bannister

(Zones 3L, 4L)

0059 8930 Ward Parkway – All Areas

0060 607 Hardesty – All Areas

0061 500 State Avenue – All Areas

0062 850 Nebraska – All Areas

2. OPTION I (Second 12 Month Period) 1001 Offerors are requested to submit a percent (Plus, net or minus) of the base year price for Option I price.

Plus, Net, Minus ________ Percent

3. OPTION II (Third 12 Month Period)

2001 Submit a percent (Plus, net or minus) of the base year price for Option II price.

4. OPTION III (Fourth 12 Month Period)

3001 Submit a percent (Plus, net or minus) of the base year price for Option III price.

5. OPTION IV (Fifth 12 Month Period)

4001 Submit a percent (Plus, net or minus) of the base year price for Option IV price.

Example: An Option Bid of .05%

Base Year $10,000

+ .05%

Option Bid $10,500

MUST indicate plus, net or minus.

NOTE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS:

1. Bidders/Offerors must quote a price for all line items for base year and all additional/option years. Failure to quote a price for all line items will be cause for rejection of the bid/offer.

2. The bid/offer for additional service will not be a factor in determining the low bid/offer and the Government reserves the right to accept or reject the bid/offer for additional services when awarding the contract.

3. Do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustments are provided for under the “Price Adjustment Clause” contained in Part II, Section I, Contract Clauses.

4. The Government may, at any time, add other building(s) within the Kansas City Metro Area to this contract through contract negotiations.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment and supervision to provide lawn, tree, shrub, flower and field maintenance as described herein for Federal Buildings, 601 East 12th Street, 701 East 12th Street, 8930 Ward Parkway, 607 Hardesty and Federal Complex, 1500/2306/2312 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri, and 500 State Street and 850 Nebraska in Kansas City, Kansas, effective March 1, 2009.

The Government guarantees no definite amount of work under this contract. Historically, lawn mowing services have not been necessary during the months of December, January and February. If services are needed during these months, the appropriate line item pricing will apply.

2. OUTLINE OF WORK

Schedule and Contact Information The Contractor shall submit a schedule of service for base services as described in Section B no later than 30 days prior to the start of the contract. Line item services to be performed when ordered by the COR or his designee. Service will be ordered by telephone or fax and confirmed by purchase order. The contractor shall furnish the COR or his designee with a list of telephone numbers where either her or his authorized representative may be contacted. The contractor shall move equipment to the site and begin work within 24 hours after receipt of telephone order, fax or purchase order. The contractor must be capable of working at all areas simultaneously to the site and begin work within 24 hours after receipt of telephone order. The contractor must be capable of working at all areas simultaneously, if requested by the COR or his designee.

Equipment Equipment, materials, and personnel furnished shall be consistent with good utilization depending on the amount of work and type of treatment ordered. The contractor will keep necessary equipment and manpower at the site and continue with performance of the work until it is completed to the satisfaction of the COR or his designee. The contractor and his personnel will sign in and out daily on GSA Form 139, at the location. In the remarks column, indicate what work requirements and areas were completed that day.

3. SCHEDULING OF WORK

Work under this contract must be done at a time and in a manner so as not to interfere with the normal work and activities of the facility. If the contractor desires to work other than during the normal working hours of the personnel in the building he will arrange with the Kansas City South Field Office Director for times and areas in which to work. Contractor shall provide a 3‑day notice when work is to be performed other than normal working hours. All spraying of chemicals will be accomplished after normal working hours unless otherwise directed by the COR or his designee, and in any case must not be done on a windy day.

During days when a Kansas City, Missouri, air pollution alert is likely to be issued, mowing and other outside activities that create dust will be curtailed prior to reach an Orange Alert Status. Information on the Kansas City air quality can be found at www.marc.org/environment/airQ/index.htm.

Applications shall not be done on a windy day with sustained winds >15 MPH or if there is an imminent threat of rain forecasted by the nearest U.S. National Weather Service at 222.crh.noaa.gov.

4. MATERIALS FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR

The contractor must comply with all requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1947, as amended. All pesticides used on Government property shall have the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency. Pesticides classified for "restricted use" shall be applied by certified applicators only. The Field Office Director or his/her designee must approve all materials for use. MSDA sheets must be submitted for file with the Field Offices for each chemical used and all work must be coordinated with the COR or his/her designee.

5. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS

The contractor will promptly remove from the premises and dispose of all clippings, trimmings, cuttings and debris resulting from any work performed. The contractor will assume all fees associated with the dumping of work.

6. EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall have the capability to furnish equipment as specified. (See Section J, Exhibit 2). Equipment not owned by the contractor shall be furnished with a lease agreement indicating availability at all times. Contractor shall have two weeks from the date that he is contacted to show proof of availability of equipment. Failure to meet the two-week limit may result in noncompliance. The Government reserves the right to verify availability of equipment and materials specified in the solicitation by on‑site inspections prior to award of the contract and at any time thereafter as determined necessary by the Government.

The COR or his designee shall decide and order the type of equipment to be dispatched and sequence of lawn maintenance priorities. In all cases, contractor furnished equipment shall have identification signs or logos installed.

7. UNIFORMS

The contractor shall require all employees including supervisors, to wear distinctive clothing (shirt or hat, etc.) for ready identification.

The uniform article shall have the contractor's name easily identifiable affixed hereon in a permanent or semi-permanent manner such as a badge or monogram. Any color or color combination, as appropriate, may be used for the uniforms. Employees shall be required to dress neatly (this means all employees shall wear shirts at all times) commensurate with the tasks being performed.

8. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM

A. The contractor shall establish a complete quality control program (QCP) to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. A minimum of five workdays` prior to the starting date of the contract, the contractor shall provide a copy of his quality control program to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval. The QCP shall be a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and/or the Government inspectors point out the deficiencies. The QCP is of paramount importance. The program shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) An inspection system tailored to the specific buildings landscape and which covers all services listed in Section B “Supplies or Services and Prices” of the contract. The contractor will devise a checklist for use during the regularly scheduled and unscheduled QCP inspections and provide the name of each individual who will perform the inspections. The checklist must be signed and dated by the inspector at the time of the inspection is completed. It is not permissible for the person who performs the work to inspect and accept that work. Contractor and his employees who will complete inspections should be identified by title and type of inspection each is authorized to perform. Failure by the contractor to correct deficiencies, which necessitate a re-inspection by the Government, subjects the contractor to costs of re-inspection services.

2. A complete schedule to accomplish treatments 1 and 3 to maintain quality requirements for each location. Schedule shall contain frequencies, manhours and supervision.

3. A recommended periodic schedule to accomplish all other treatments and maintain quality requirements for each location. This periodic schedule may be used by COR’s to order line item services.

The Contractor shall maintain a local file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and corrective action taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Government, upon request, during the term of the contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative may compare inspections performed by the Contractor’s inspectors against the actual conditions, which exist at that point in time.

Failure by the contractor to implement the approved plan and pursue it diligently from the commencement of the contract may be considered grounds for default.

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

1. PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

All postage and fees related to submitting information including forms, reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative shall be paid by the contractor.

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.

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. INSPECTION OF SERVICES ‑ FIXED PRICE (AUG 1996) (FAR 52.246‑4)

(a) Definitions. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspection and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract for default.

2. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES.

If the Contractor fails to provide services within 24 hours as outlined in Section C, paragraph 2, the Government reserves the right to contract or perform the services and charge the contractor any difference in cost.

3. THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. He 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, he may delegate certain other responsibilities to his authorized representatives.

B. The following Field Office Director is the Contracting Officer’s Representative for 1500/2306/2312 East Bannister Road, 8930 Ward Parkway and 607 Hardesty, Kansas City, Missouri:

James R. Haynes, Director

Daniel McEntee, Deputy Director

Kansas City South Field Office

1500 East Bannister Road (6PFS)

Kansas City, MO 64131-3088

Telephone: (816) 926-7323

The following Field Office Director is the Contracting Officer’s Representative for 601 East 12th Street and 701 East 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri:

Larry Harkrader, Director

Lisa Cason, Deputy Director

Kansas City North Field Office

601 East 12th Street (6PFN)

Kansas City, MO 64106

Telephone (816) 426-3963

The following Field Office Director is the Contracting Officer’s Representative for 500 State Avenue and 850 Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas:

Larry Pierce, Director

Darrell Patnode, Deputy Director

Kansas Field Office

444 SE Quincy, Room 100 (6PFK)

Topeka, KS 66683

Telephone: (785) 295-2500

The Field Office Directors, listed above, are designated as the Contracting Officer’s Representative to assist him in the discharge of his responsibilities when the CO is unable to be directly in touch with the contract work. The responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representative include, but are not limited to: determining the adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and condition of this contract; acting as the Government’s representative in charge of work at the site; ensuring compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned; and advising the Contracting Officer of any factors which may cause delay in performance of the work.

SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

1. TERM OF CONTRACT.

After award, the successful contractor will be given a written notice to proceed and shall provide contractual services effective March 1, 2009.

2. VISITS TO THE BUILDING

It will be the responsibility of the bidders to inspect the sites, determine the quantity of service involved, compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing any materials and performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

Arrangements for inspection of 1500/2306/2312 East Bannister, 8930 Ward Parkway, and 607 Hardesty Kansas City, Missouri, may be made by contacting the Kansas City South Field Office Director, Federal Complex, 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri, Telephone (816) 926-7323.

Arrangements for inspection of 601 East 12th Street, and 701 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, may be made by contacting the Kansas City North Field Office, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, Telephone (816) 426-3963.

Arrangements for inspection of 500 State Street and 850 Nebraska, Kansas City, KS, may be made by contacting the Kansas Field Office Director, 444 SE Quincy, Room 100, Topeka, Kansas, Telephone 785-295-2500.

Note: Bidders may request maps of each location to identify zones, by contacting the Field Office Director listed above.

3. SUBCONTRACTING

The Contractor shall provide at least 50% of the work under this contract with his own company. A list of all subcontractors must be provided to the Kansas City South Field Office Director.

4. DELIVERY ORDERS

Orders for service under this contract for 1500/2306/2312 East Bannister and 8930 Ward Parkway, and 607 Hardesty, Kansas City, Missouri will be issued by the Kansas City South Field Office Director, General Services Administration, 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131-3088.

Orders for service under this contract for 601 East 12th Street, and 701 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri will be issued by the Kansas City North Field Office Director, Federal Building, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106.

Orders for service under this contract for 500 State Avenue and 850 Nebraska, Kansas City, Kansas will be issued by the Kansas Field Office Director, 444 SE Quincy, Room 100, Topeka, Kansas 66683.

5. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM

GSA PBS uses Vendor Past Performance (VPP) within Comprizon. The VPP allows the Comprizon Suite user to complete a vendor past performance evaluation for all contracts. These evaluations can be completed within Comprizon Suite or an external website, which allows individuals who are not registered Comprizon Suite users to complete evaluations.

In compliance with federal regulations to complete annual report cards for vendors, VPP data from Comprizon Suite can be sent to the Government’s Past Performance Informational Retrieval System (PPIRS). PPIRS collects, maintain, and disseminate Contractor performance information as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 42.15.

The System will be used to determine how well or how poorly a Contractor performs on GSA contracts. Interim and final evaluations will be conducted to ensure that a Contractor performs on GSA contracts. Interim and final evaluations will be conducted to ensure that Contractors are conforming to specifications and standards; adhering to schedules; and displaying cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction. Data collected in the evaluation includes quality of product/service; cost control; timeliness of performance; business relations; and socio-economic subcontracting goals. Upon completion of an evaluation, the contractor will be notified by e-mail that it is available electronically for review and comment.

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

The Government shall pay the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment shall be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government if—

(a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or

(b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of the total contract price.

Any inquiries regarding payment shall be directed to the following:

General Services Administration, Region 7 Director, Finance Division 819 Taylor Street

P.O. Box 17181 Fort Worth, TX 76102-0181 Telephone: (817) 978‑2397

2. 552.232‑70. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS (SEP 1999)

(a) Invoices shall be submitted in an original only, unless otherwise specified, to the designated billing office specified in this contract or order.

(b) Invoices must include the Accounting Control Transaction (ACT) number provided below or on the order.

ACT Number (Act Number will be furnished on GSA Form 300 on orders over $2,500).

(c) In addition to the requirements for a proper invoice specified in the Prompt Payment clause of this contract or order, the following information or documentation must be submitted with each invoice:

(1) Name of Business concern and invoice date.

(2) Contract Number.

(3) Delivery order number or other authorization for delivery of property or services actually delivered or rendered.

(d) Invoices over $2,500 shall be submitted to:

General Services Administration, Region 7 PBS Payments Branch (BCFA)

P.O. Box 17181

Fort Worth, TX 76102‑0181 with a copy to the Kansas City South Field Office Director.

General Services Administration (6PFS)

Kansas City South Field Office

1500 East Bannister Road, Building 50 Kansas City, MO 64131-3088 with a copy to the Kansas City North Field Office Director.

Federal Building (6PWC‑N)

Kansas City North Field Office

601 East 12th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106 with a copy to the Kansas Field Office Director.

Federal Building (6PFK)

Kansas Field Office

444 SE Quincy, Room 100

Topeka, KS 66683

3. 552.232‑72 FINAL PAYMENTS (SEP 1999)

Before final payment is made, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of all claims against the Government relating to this contract, other than claims in stated amounts that are specifically accepted by the Contractor from the release. If the Contractor's claim to amounts, payable under the contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3727, 41 U.S.C. 15), a release may also be required of the assignee.

4. 552.232-77 PAYMENT BY GOVERNMENTWIDE COMMERCIAL PURCHASE CARD (MAR 2000)

(a) Definitions. “Governmentwide commercial purchase card” means a uniquely numbered credit card issued by a contractor under GSA’s Governmentwide Contract for Fleet, Travel, and Purchase Card Services to named individual Government employees or entities to pay for official Government purchases.

“Oral order” means an order placed orally either in person or by telephone.

(b) At the option of the Government and if agreeable to the Contractor, payments of $2,500.00 or less for oral or written orders may be made using the Governmentwide commercial purchase card.

(c) The Contractor shall not process a transaction for payment through the credit card clearinghouse until the purchased supplies have been shipped or services performed. Unless the cardholder requests correction or replacement of a defective or faulty item under other contract requirements, the Contractor must immediately credit a cardholder’s account for items returned as defective or faulty.

(d) Payments made using the Governmentwide commercial purchase card are not eligible for any negotiated prompt payment discount. Payment made using a Government debit card will receive the applicable prompt payment discount.

5. 552.232-78 PAYMENT INFORMATION (JUL 2000)

The General Services Administration (GSA) makes information on contract payments available electronically at http://www.finance.gsa.gov. The Contractor may register at the site and review its record of payments. This site provides information only on payments made by GSA, not by other agencies.

6. SIGN‑IN AND SIGN‑OUT

Unless otherwise specified, payments will be authorized only for those services for which authentication of hours are reflected on respective sign‑in and sign‑out sheets provided by the Property Management Center Director. Each employee must personally sign in and sign out at each site. The appropriate columns of the sign‑in/sign‑out sheets must be checked. (Type of equipment, work performed, and material used). If an error is made in arrival or departure times, the Property Management Center Director or his designated representative on duty must indicate the change. When signing in or out at 12:00, indicate whether noon or midnight.

Sign‑in and sign‑out sheets will be provided to the security desk by the Field Office Director. Each sheet will be signed by the Security Officer or Field Office Director's representative at the work site. They are to be removed only by the Field Office Director or his representative.

7. 552.232‑71 ADJUSTING PAYMENTS (SEP 1999)

(a) Under the Inspection of Services clause of this contract, payments may be adjusted if any services do not conform with contract requirements. The Contracting Officer or a designated representative will inform the Contractor, in writing, of the type and dollar amount of proposed deductions by the 10th workday of the month following the performance period for which the deductions are to be made.

(b) The Contractor may, within 10 working days of receipt of the notification of the proposed deductions, present to the Contracting Officer specific reasons why any or all of the proposed deductions are not justified. Reasons must be solidly based and must provide specific facts that justify reconsideration and/or adjustment of the amount to be deducted. Failure to respond within the 10‑day period will be interpreted to mean that the Contractor accepts the deductions proposed.

(c) All or a portion of the final payment may be delayed or withheld until the Contracting Officer makes a final decision on the proposed deduction. If the Contracting Officer determines that any or all of the proposed deductions are warranted, the Contracting Officer shall so notify the Contractor, and adjust subsequent payments under the contract accordingly.

8. SUSPENSION OF WORK

Reductions in price will not be taken for services not performed due to unanticipated closing of the building by the Government due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., provided the Contractor’s employees are fully compensated.

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. PROTECTION AND DAMAGE

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the government, be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of his fault or negligence in connection with the prosecution of the work, and shall be responsible for the proper care and protection of work performed. Breakage or loss of office equipment or other property, including that of a Government employee, which may occur in or about the building as a result of the Contractor's operations or of the actions of his agents, subcontractors or his employees shall be made good by the Contractor at his expense.

The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection against injury of all persons engaged at the site in the performance of the contract. He shall observe all pertinent safety practices and comply with any applicable safety regulations.

2. QUALIFICATIONS OF SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES

All supervisory personnel engaged in directing the work to be accomplished under this contract shall read, write and speak English, possess at least five (5) years of recent (within the past seven (7) years) experience in directing lawn maintenance operations in a supervisory capacity for lawn areas of the approximate size of the areas to be maintained under this contract. A detailed resume for each supervisor containing the information specified below must be submitted as a part of the bid package. At a minimum, each resume should contain the following:

(1) The full name and address of the proposed supervisor.

(2) Education and/or other related training received.

(3) Special license acquired and recognition received.

(4) A detailed description of the previous seven (7) years employment history of the proposed supervisor.

(5) The name(s) and address(es) of the companies for whom the proposed supervisor worked for the past seven (7) years, along with the name(s) and telephone number(s) of his/her immediate supervisor.

(6) Special accomplishments if any.

(7) A Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or Landscape Design is required to receive this contract.

3. QUALIFICATIONS OF OTHER CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The personnel employed by the contractor shall be capable employees, qualified in grounds maintenance type work. Initially not less than 50% of the staff shall be trained and experienced who will exhibit the capability of operation with a minimum of supervision. The remainder of the staff shall be fully trained and qualified within 30 days after the initial starting date. All personnel will receive close and continuing first‑line supervision by the contractor. Any individual used for the application of pesticides classified for "Restricted Use," regardless of status shall possess a current applicator's license as required by state and local statutes.

NOTE: All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and be able to provide proof of citizenship prior to performing work under this contract and produce proper identification while working on Federal Property, driver license or picture identification.

4. QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFERORS

See Section L for additional requirements.

Prospective offerors are required to be licensed locally and have performed the type of service required herein on a full time basis for the last five (5) years.

SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. WAGE DETERMINATION

Bidders are advised that the various classes of service employees who will be employed in the performance of the contract awarded under this Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal must be paid the minimum monetary wage and shall be furnished fringe benefits shown on the attached Wage Determination No. 2005-2307 (Rev. 7) dated 6/11/08. This determination was issued under the provisions of he McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract (79 Stat. 1034), and in accordance with Part 4.3 of 29 CFR Part 4.3.

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2005-2307

Shirley F. Ebbesen Division of | Revision No.: 7

Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 06/11/2008

States: Kansas, Missouri

Area: Kansas Counties of Anderson, Atchison, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Wyandotte

Missouri Counties of Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Daviess, De Kalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Putnam, Ray, Saline, Schuyler, Sullivan, Worth

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 13.44

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.08

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.77

01020 - Administrative Assistant 21.80

01040 - Court Reporter 18.32

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 11.90

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.14

01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 18.55

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.03

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.03

01111 - General Clerk I 12.50

01112 - General Clerk II 14.03

01113 - General Clerk III 15.79

01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.64

01141 - Messenger Courier 10.91

01191 - Order Clerk I 12.73

01192 - Order Clerk II 15.29

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.17

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 17.97

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.54

01270 - Production Control Clerk 19.03

01280 - Receptionist 12.56

01290 - Rental Clerk 14.73

01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 14.91

01311 - Secretary I 14.91

01312 - Secretary II 16.60

01313 - Secretary III 19.64

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 21.18

01410 - Supply Technician 23.03

01420 - Survey Worker 15.47

01531 - Travel Clerk I 12.20

01532 - Travel Clerk II 13.17

01533 - Travel Clerk III 14.14

01611 - Word Processor I 12.92

01612 - Word Processor II 15.11

01613 - Word Processor III 16.44

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 20.03

05010 - Automotive Electrician 19.32

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 18.59

05070 - Automotive Worker 18.59

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.51

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 20.03

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 18.59

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 21.70

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.47

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.54

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 18.59

05310 - Painter, Automotive 19.32

05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 18.59

05370 - Tire Repairer 15.18

05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 20.03

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010 - Baker 13.20

07041 - Cook I 10.54

07042 - Cook II 11.88

07070 - Dishwasher 8.73

07130 - Food Service Worker 10.17

07210 - Meat Cutter 15.22

07260 - Waiter/Waitress 8.04

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 19.30

09040 - Furniture Handler 14.32

09080 - Furniture Refinisher 19.30

09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 15.46

09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 17.52

09130 - Upholsterer 19.30

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 9.96

11060 - Elevator Operator 11.75

11090 - Gardener 14.55

11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.75

11150 - Janitor 11.75

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 12.13

11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.63

11260 - Pruner 11.75

11270 - Tractor Operator 13.97

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 12.13

11360 - Window Cleaner 12.12

12000 - Health Occupations

12010 - Ambulance Driver 15.90

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 15.49

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 18.72

12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 18.96

12020 - Dental Assistant 14.64

12025 - Dental Hygienist 31.54

12030 - EKG Technician 22.03

12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 22.03

12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 15.90

12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 13.75

12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 15.49

12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 17.30

12100 - Medical Assistant 13.16

12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 14.91

12160 - Medical Record Clerk 13.38

12190 - Medical Record Technician 15.06

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 15.29

12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 30.07

12221 - Nursing Assistant I 9.93

12222 - Nursing Assistant II 11.18

12223 - Nursing Assistant III 12.18

12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 13.68

12235 - Optical Dispenser 12.84

12236 - Optical Technician 12.35

12250 - Pharmacy Technician 14.84

12280 - Phlebotomist 13.68

12305 - Radiologic Technologist 23.92

12311 - Registered Nurse I 23.68

12312 - Registered Nurse II 26.17

12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 26.15

12314 - Registered Nurse III 33.15

12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 33.15

12316 - Registered Nurse IV 38.03

12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 19.20

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations

13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 20.11

13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.35

13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 29.94

13041 - Illustrator I 18.65

13042 - Illustrator II 22.33

13043 - Illustrator III 27.90

13047 - Librarian 30.95

13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 10.37

13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 22.53

13058 - Library Technician 13.21

13061 - Media Specialist I 17.03

13062 - Media Specialist II 19.04

13063 - Media Specialist III 21.24

13071 - Photographer I 15.21

13072 - Photographer II 17.32

13073 - Photographer III 21.07

13074 - Photographer IV 25.78

13075 - Photographer V 31.20

13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 17.17

14000 - Information Technology Occupations

14041 - Computer Operator I 15.91

14042 - Computer Operator II 17.82

14043 - Computer Operator III 19.87

14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.48

14045 - Computer Operator V 24.53

14071 - Computer Programmer I (1) 21.01

14072 - Computer Programmer II (1) 26.04

14073 - Computer Programmer III (1)

14074 - Computer Programmer IV (1)

14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (1)

14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (1)

14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (1)

14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.91

14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.48

15000 - Instructional Occupations

15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 25.66

15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 31.06

15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 37.21

15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 27.62

15060 - Educational Technologist 24.22

15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 37.21

15080 - Graphic Artist 23.00

15090 - Technical Instructor 20.37

15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 24.93

15110 - Test Proctor 17.30

15120 - Tutor 17.30

16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations

16010 - Assembler 8.69

16030 - Counter Attendant 8.69

16040 - Dry Cleaner 11.21

16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 8.69

16090 - Presser, Hand 8.69

16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 8.69

16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 8.69

16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 8.69

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 12.04

16220 - Tailor 12.87

16250 - Washer, Machine 9.56

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 19.30

19040 - Tool And Die Maker 26.12

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020 - Forklift Operator 17.49

21030 - Material Coordinator 19.16

21040 - Material Expediter 19.16

21050 - Material Handling Laborer 14.72

21071 - Order Filler 12.29

21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 17.49

21110 - Shipping Packer 14.15

21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 14.15

21140 - Store Worker I 12.58

21150 - Stock Clerk 17.26

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 17.49

21410 - Warehouse Specialist 17.49

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 24.23

23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 23.45

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 24.23

23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 25.08

23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 18.12

23050 - Aircraft, Painter 22.55

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 20.53

23080 - Aircraft Worker 21.76

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 19.30

23120 - Bicycle…