PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Papillion Creek Dam and Levee Projects

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide grounds maintenance services for three Papillion Creek project sites. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the

Government.

1.1 Description of Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform mowing, trimming, and vegetation control in three Corps of Engineers managed

Papillion Creek project sites as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Every year ground maintenance services are needed to maintain project lands.

1.3 Objectives: Contractor shall provide for safe, careful, and efficient operations of all equipment and protection of Government property under the direction of the Government Representative identified in the contract. Maintain satisfactory ground maintenance of project lands.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor necessary to satisfactorily perform the following services:

1. Mowing and trimming of designated mowing areas at Papillion Creek Site 20

(Wehrspann Lake);

2. Mowing of the outlet channel area at Papillion Creek Site 20 (Wehrspann Lake);

3. Vegetation control within designated vegetation control areas at Papillion Creek Site 20

(Wehrspann Lake);

4. Mowing and trimming of designated mowing areas at William Brothers Levee;

5. Vegetation control within designated vegetation control areas at William Brothers Levee;

6. Mowing and trimming of designated mowing areas at Flower Hill Levee; and

7. Vegetation control within designated vegetation control areas at Flower Hill Levee.

8. Tree Removal within the designated Tree Removal areas at Flower Hill Levee

The total area covered under this contract is approximately 40.0 acres. All work shall be performed as specified herein and as directed by the Government Representative. Additional task details are provided in Section 5.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: Date of Award through 31 March 2027

• Active period of performance: Date of Award to 31 October 2026

• Inactive period of performance: 1 November 2026 through 31 March 2027

Option Year 1: 01 April 2027 through 31 March 2028

• Active period of performance: 01 April 2027 through 31 October 2027

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2027 through 31 March 2028

Option Year 2: 01 April 2028 through 31 March 2029

• Active period of performance: 01 April 2028 through 31 October 2028

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2028 through 31 March 2029

Option Year 3: 01 April 2029 through 31 March 2030

• Active period of performance: 01 April 2029 through 31 October 2029

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2029 through 31 March 2030

Option Year 4: 01 April 2030 through 31 March 2031

• Active period of performance: 01 April 2030 through 31 October 2030

• Inactive period of performance: 01 November 2030 through 31 March 2031

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan 14 business days before work begins. No work shall be performed until the COR provides acceptance of the contractors’ Quality Control Plan.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract, IAW Part 7 of this Performance Work Statement. This program is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The COR shall be allowed at any time or place the contractor is on government property, to observe and photograph all work activities conducted through the duration of the PWS. If the contractor is found to be operating in an unsafe and delinquent manner, the contract will be terminated and the contractor shall be held liable for any damages and pay for the completion of the contract by a different source. The COR may inspect the work and equipment as contract progresses.

The contractor shall not be paid for any work performed that is deemed defective to the COR.

Any defective service(s) noted by the COR shall be corrected at no additional cost to the

Government. The contractor shall be responsible to perform only the work specified within the PWS, and shall receive no compensation for work performed that is not specified within the PWS. No government personnel will be allowed to assist the contractor in actual ground maintenance operations or supervisions of the contractor’s personnel.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall NOT perform services on the Federal holidays listed below:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00AM and 6:00PM, Monday through Friday - except - when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at

Wehrspann Lake Dam in Sarpy County, Flower Hill Levee in Douglas County, and William

Brothers Levee in Douglas County. Wehrspann Lake Dam is located south of Giles Road in between 144th and 156th Street in Omaha, NE. The Flower Hill Levee Project is located on the west side of Standing Bear Lake just north of Fort Street on 144th Street in Omaha, NE.

The William Brothers levee is located on the north side of Cunningham Lake just east of 96th

Street on Bennington Road.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. An award shall be made to the successful contractor based on “Best Value” rather than low price. The proposals will be evaluated based on the factors stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items of this Request for Quote (RFQ/SF

1449).

1.6.7 Submittals: Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the COR for review and approval:

1. Detailed Work Plan

2. Detailed Quality Control Plan

3. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

4. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

5. List of personnel who will perform work on this contract

6. Proof of Insurance for Prime Contractor and Subcontractors

1.6.8 Security Requirements: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting

Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer

(if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of

Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection

Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as

“RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.6.8.1 Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.6.8.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR

Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.6.8.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (iWATCH, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.6.8.4 Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the

Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: Contractor shall furnish a minimum of two (2) individuals to perform the grounds maintenance as specified in the PWS. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring

1) all personnel are a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age, 2) all personnel involved with the operation of vehicles on public roadways possess and maintain a valid United States issued operator license during the period(s) of performance of this contract 3) all vehicles and equipment operated on public roadways are legally registered, licensed, and insured to do so, and meet all State and local laws and 4) all personnel are trained and have working knowledge of the specific vehicles/equipment they will operate and tasks they are directed to perform.

1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall meet with the

COR prior to commencement of work to discuss performance requirements and administration of the contract. The Contractor at this meeting shall submit for approval the following: Work Plan, Quality Control Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Accident

Prevention Plan, list of eligible E-verified candidates and certificates of insurance. The Work

Plan shall include a list of materials, equipment, and supplies for approval. Personnel requirements and a detailed work schedule with approximate time of performance at each facility shall also be included in the work plan. Once approved, this plan shall not be changed without the approval of the COR. The Contractor shall visit all work areas with the COR or

Government POC prior to commencement of work. This will provide an opportunity to discuss specific work areas and quality of performance issues. The COR may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor’s performance. At these meetings the COR will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor’s performance and contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.11 Pre-Bid Site Visit. It is highly recommended contractors make an on-site visit to the projects to inspect the facilities and area prior to submittal of quote. These lakes are public use areas and the majority of this use is during the months of May through September.

1.6.12 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the agreement and assists in agreement administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including specifications; monitor contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property; and provides site entry of contractor personnel (if required). The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms or conditions of the resulting order. The following are the government POC’s for this contract:

Primary POC: Alternate POC:

TBD

1.6.13 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

Contractor, Contract Project Manager, Alternate Project Manager, Onsite Job Foreman. The contractor shall provide a contract project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the project manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract project manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.14 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.15 Contractor Travel: The Contractor will be required to travel to and from their place of business/residences to the dam sites to the complete the requirements of this PWS. All costs associated with this travel shall be included in the contract price.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the

Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.7 Site Safety and Health.

1.7.1 Safety: Safety shall be emphasized in all phases of the Contractor’s operations. The

Contractor is responsible for the safety of its employees, for any injury or damage caused by its personnel, and for protecting the Government from related claims. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements and with the most recent version of EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, available at the

Project Office. The Contractor shall develop an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity

Hazard Analyses (AHA) for all definable features of work and submit them to the COR for approval prior to commencing work. All personnel shall wear manufacturer-recommended personal protective equipment during work activities, and all contractor equipment shall meet or exceed applicable safety standards. The Contractor shall post emergency contact numbers for the nearest hospital, ambulance service, and fire station in a conspicuous location and ensure personnel are informed of this information.

1.7.2 Safety Meetings: The Contractor shall meet with all employees prior to commencement of this contract to fully discuss the contractor’s safety program. Safety toolbox meetings shall be conducted before each workday and the Activity Hazard Analysis’ shall be reviewed and signed for each definable feature of work.

1.7.3 First Aid Kits: The Contractor shall provide and maintain a fully stocked first-aid kit in each vehicle used under this contract and ensure it is available at all times, with employees instructed in its proper use. First-aid kits shall be commensurate with the size and scope of the project and stocked with supplies necessary to treat anticipated injuries.

1.7.4 Fire Extinguishers: The Contractor shall provide and maintain at least one nonfreezing-type

A-B-C fire extinguisher in each vehicle, vessel, and piece of motorized equipment (ATV, UTV, etc.), placed in a location readily accessible to personnel. Fire extinguishers must remain readily available in all contractor vehicles and/or attached to equipment at all times while performing tasks outlined in this PWS. All extinguishers shall be inspected annually and kept current and in serviceable condition throughout the duration of the contract.

1.8 Unsatisfactory Performance:

1.8.1 Quality: All services performed under this contract shall be performed in a strictly first-class manner.

1.8.2 Deficiency Correction: The Contractor shall be notified by the COR of deficiencies in service with a written notification of inspection by the COR on the Service Contract Inspection

Report attached in Exhibit A.

If any service is not performed in compliance with the terms of this contract and to the satisfaction of the COR, the Contractor shall perform the services again within 48 hours of notification by the COR. This shall be done at no additional cost to the Government. In the event the Contractor fails to correct the deficiencies within a 48 hour period or if the

Contractor cannot be contacted, the Government has the right to have the services performed by other forces at the Contractor's expense. Upon receipt of notification of deficiency in service, the Contractor will immediately correct the deficiency and /or take steps to prevent recurrence of the deficiency.

1.8.3 Quality Control: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all contract services are performed in accordance with these specifications.

1.9 Weapons: The Contractor shall have no weapons on his/her possession in the contract area.

1.10 Alcohol: The Contractor shall not be under the influence of alcohol while performing contract activities.

1.11 Payment Procedures: Payment will be made upon submittal of invoice in accordance with FAR

52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial items and will be for services accepted and completed in accordance with the Firm Fixed Unit Price agreed upon for each site and included with the contract.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS:

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

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

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

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

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The

Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will provide Quality Assurance and a written notification of inspection by the COR on the Service Contract Inspection Report attached in Exhibit A.

3.2 Facilities: Not Applicable.

3.3 Utilities: Not Applicable.

3.4 Equipment: Not Applicable.

3.5 Materials: The government will furnish aerial maps of all areas requiring grounds maintenance services within this contract. A copy of EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, if requested.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services necessary to perform work under this contract that are not provided under Section 3 of this PWS. The

Contractor shall comply with all applicable USACE regulations in CFR, Title 36. Any exceptions must be approved by the COR.

4.2 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary materials, such as but not limited to certificates of insurance, applicable licenses, detailed work plan, detailed quality control plan, detailed accident prevention plan, detailed activity hazard analysis, reporting requirements, complete invoices, list of e-verified candidates, etc. to complete the requirements of this PWS.

4.2.1 Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit a detailed work plan 14 business days before work begins which includes a list of all personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies for approval by the Government Representative. The name and contact information for manager who acts for the Contractor and who is responsible for the performance of work and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing and provided in the work plan. Personnel requirements and an approximate time of performance at each site location shall also be included in the work plan. Once approved, the work plan shall not be changed without the approval of the COR.

4.2.2 Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Quality Control Plan 14 business days before work begins; the plan must be approved prior to the start of services. The plan shall clearly define how quality will be achieved, measured, and maintained throughout the project, including roles and responsibilities, inspection and testing procedures, documentation requirements, and acceptance criteria tied to contract specifications. It shall describe step-by-step processes for monitoring work, identifying deficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and verifying resolution. The plan shall also include communication protocols, reporting structures, training requirements, and demonstrate proactive risk management and compliance with applicable standards and safety requirements. The Quality

Control Manager shall inspect and accept completed work prior to submission of invoices for payment.

4.2.3 Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare an APP in accordance with Chapter 2, Section 7 of EM 385-1-1. The APP must be written in English and articulate the specific work, work process, equipment, and materials to be used, hazards pertaining to the contract work, and the control measures that will be implemented. Follow the mandatory ENG Form

6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet). The Contractor shall only need to submit items in Part 11 that are pertinent to the contract. The Contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall sign and submit the APP to the COR for approval 14 business days before work begins onsite.

4.2.4 Activity Hazard Analysis: The Contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Chapter

2, Section 6 of the EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall sign and submit the AHA to the COR for approval 14 business days before work begins onsite. The AHA must identify all potential hazards before work begins, assess their likelihood and severity to determine risk, and establish appropriate controls to reduce that risk. It must ensure all workers understand and implement these controls, and it must provide for continuous supervision and evaluation of their effectiveness, including stopping work when necessary to correct deficiencies or add protections so risk remains properly managed. Contractors and other individual employer’s typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk

Management assessment tools. The Government considers equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the Contractor is performing.

4.2.5 Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall maintain general liability insurance in the amounts specified in the contract and submit a certificate of coverage as required by the contract and in

Paragraph 1.6.10, Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings, before work may commence or continue. The policy shall remain valid for the entire period of performance and be updated annually.

4.3 Equipment. The Contractor’s equipment and vehicles shall be maintained in safe operating condition. Any vehicle or equipment found to be unsafe shall be removed from service until corrected. Riding is prohibited unless a seat is provided; no person may ride with arms or legs outside the vehicle, stand on the body or running boards, or sit on fenders, cabs, cab shields, the rear of the vehicle, or on any load. Only the operator may ride equipment designed for one-person operation. Vehicles and equipment shall be operated in a manner that does not endanger persons or property and shall not exceed safe operating speeds. They shall not be stopped or parked in a way that creates a hazard to roadway users. When left unattended, engines shall be shut off, keys removed, parking brakes set, and the transmission placed in park or low/reverse. Equipment shall be locked or otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized use. When parked on a hill or grade, wheels shall be turned into the curb or securely chocked.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services. The services shall consist of furnishing all equipment, material, supplies, and labor required to satisfactorily perform the mowing and trimming of the earthen embankments and outlet channel, consisting of approximately 40.0 acres, and the vegetation control of the riprap revetments and a riprap stockpile consisting of approximately 3.8 acres, as specified and directed by the Government Representative.

5.2 Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit a detailed work plan 14 business days before work begins which includes a list of all personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies for approval by the Government Representative. The name and contact information for manager who acts for the

Contractor and who is responsible for the performance of work and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing and provided in the work plan. Personnel requirements and an approximate time of performance at each site location shall also be included in the work plan. Once approved, the work plan shall not be changed without the approval of the COR.

5.3 Task Items. The following is a description of the tasks associated with each item on the price schedule. The work areas and project sites are described below and identified in Attachments 1-3 of the contract documents.

5.3.1 Item 0001 – Mowing Area Papillion Creek Site 20 (Wehrspann). The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0001. The mowing area is approximately 31.0 acres represented by green shading in Attachment 1 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall mow all areas to a height of 4-8 inches according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 2.

2. Contractor shall trim around all piezometers, gage houses, seismic instruments, fence lines, other instruments, and areas not assessable to a mower to a height of 4-8 inches to match the height of the surrounding mowed area according to this PWS and shown on

Attachment 2.

Contractor shall complete up to three (3) mowing and trimmings. These mowing and trimmings are not guaranteed, as frequency shall be determined by the current condition of the mowing area with approval received from the Government Representative prior to the Contractor’s proposed mowing date.

5.3.2 Item 0002 – Outlet Channel Area Papillion Creek Site 20 (Wehrspann). The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0002. The outlet channel area is approximately 2.0 acres represented by blue shading in Attachment 1 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall mow all areas from the mowing area (top of bank) to water surface to a height of 4-8 inches according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 1. Some slopes are steeper than 3H:1V and may require hand work or alternative methods to complete the work.

2. Contractor shall cut and remove all trees (less than 3 inch diameter) or woody vegetation flush to the ground surface in areas from mowing area (top of bank) to water surface according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 1. A fresh cut pesticide/herbicide shall be applied to all cut trees and woody vegetation immediately (no more than 1 hour) after cutting in accordance with pesticide/herbicide application labels and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Contractor shall submit a pesticide application form (attached) no more than 24 hours after application.

Contractor shall complete one (1) mowing of the outlet area, which will be concurrent with the first mowing of the project site. These mowing and trimmings are not guaranteed, as frequency shall be determined by the current condition of the mowing area with approval received from the

Government Representative prior to the Contractor’s proposed mowing date.

5.3.3 Item 0003 – Vegetation Control Area Papillion Creek Site 20 (Wehrspann). The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0003. The vegetation control area is approximately 2.3 acres represented by yellow shading in Attachment 1 of the contract documents.

1. The Contractor shall apply EPA-approved pesticides appropriate for applications around waterways to eliminate and control all vegetation in the vegetation control areas according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 1.

2. The Contractor shall apply EPA-approved pesticides appropriate for applications around waterways to eliminate and control all vegetation in the ten (10) mid-slope 6 foot x 10 foot spall blanket toe drain outfall areas according to this PWS and shown on Attachment

1.

3. The Contractor shall apply EPA-approved pesticides appropriate for applications around waterways to eliminate and control all vegetation in the two (2) 10 foot x 50 foot spall blanket toe drain outfall areas near the toe road ditch according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 1.

Contractor shall apply one(1) complete application of EPA-approved pesticides concurrent with the first mowing and trimming of the project site and provide additional periodic spot spraying throughout the growing season to eliminate and control all unwanted vegetation for the entire period of performance. The Contractor shall submit a pesticide application form (attached) no more than 24 hours after application.

5.3.4 Item 0004 – Mowing Area Williams Brothers Levee. The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0004. The mowing area is approximately 3.5 acres represented by green shading in Attachment 2 of the contract documents.

1. The Contractor shall mow all areas to a height of 4-8 inches according to this PWS.

lines, other instruments, and areas not assessable to a mower to a height of 4-8 inches to

Attachment 6.

5.3.5 Item 0005 – Vegetation Control Area Williams Brothers Levee. The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0005. The vegetation control area is approximately 0.7 acres represented by yellow shading in Attachment 2 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall apply EPA-approved pesticides appropriate for applications around according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 2.

Contractor shall apply one(1) complete application of EPA-approved pesticides concurrent with the first mowing and trimming of the project site and provide periodic spot spraying throughout the growing season to eliminate and control all unwanted vegetation for the entire period of performance. The Contractor shall submit a pesticide application form (attached) no more than 24 hours after application.

5.3.6 Item 0006 – Mowing Area Flower Hill Levee. The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0006. The mowing area is approximately 3.4 acres represented by green shading in Attachment 3 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall mow all areas to a height of 4-8 inches according to this PWS.

lines, other instruments, and areas not assessable to a mower to a height of 4-8 inches to

Attachment 4.

5.3.7 Item 0007 – Vegetation Control Area Flower Hill Levee. The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0007. The vegetation control area is approximately 0.9 acres represented by yellow shading in Attachment 3 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall apply EPA-approved pesticides appropriate for applications around according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 4.

Contractor shall apply one (1) complete application of EPA-approved pesticides concurrent with the first mowing and trimming of the project site and provide periodic spot spraying throughout the growing season to eliminate and control all unwanted vegetation for the entire period of performance. The Contractor shall submit a pesticide application form (attached) no more than 24 hours after application.

5.3.8 Item 0008 – Tree Removal Area Flower Hill Levee. The following tasks shall be completed by the Contractor under this Item 0008 for the Base Year ONLY. The tree removal area is approximately 0.3 acres represented by bright green shading in Attachment 3 of the contract documents.

1. Contractor shall removal all trees and woody vegetation within the tree removal area according to this PWS and shown on Attachment 3. The trees and woody vegetation shall be cut flush with the ground, removed, and treated with a fresh-cut pesticide. Trees that are grown into or entangled in the fence lines may require alternative methods and hand work to remove the trees as much as reasonably possible without damaging the entangled fence fabric. The tree removal area and adjacent fence lines shall be maintained clear of woody vegetation for the duration of the contract.

Contractor shall remove all trees and woody vegetation within the tree removal area and apply one

(1) complete application of EPA-approved pesticides concurrent with the removal and provide periodic spot spraying throughout the growing season to eliminate and control all unwanted vegetation or regrowth for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a pesticide application form (attached) no more than 24 hours after application.

5.4 Project Description: The location of the grounds keeping sites and maps delineating the mowing areas, vegetation control areas, outlet channel areas, fence lines to be trimmed, and the location of the gage houses and instrumentation are provided as Attachments 1, 2, and 3 in the contract documents. Quantities are approximate and may include items such as roadways and parking lots as total acreage was scaled from existing maps and aerial photographs. The following provides a description of the tracts/areas that are included in this contract:

5.4.1 Papillion Creek – Wehrspann Dam: Wehrspann Dam is located in Sarpy County, NE and consists of approximately 35.3 acres. The mowing, outlet channel, and vegetation control areas are shown in Attachment 1 of the contract documents. A description of the areas is provided below:

1. The mowing area, represented by the green shading, consists of approximately 31 acres.

The embankment is constructed with 3H:1V side slopes. Extreme caution shall be taken when working on, or near, steeply sloped embankments to prevent overturning equipment. There are thirty-two (32) piezometers, forty-four (44) miscellaneous instruments including survey markers, settlement gages, movement markers, spall embankment drain outlets, and inclinometers, two strong motion enclosures with external fencing and one gage house to be trimmed around. Two of the piezometers are located outside of the mowing area. Area around each and a path to the instrumentation shall be mowed and the instrumentation trimmed around to a minimum of a 20 feet diameter.

2. The outlet channel area, represented by the blue shading, consists of approximately 2.0 acres. The outlet channel is constructed with 3H:1V side slopes, but some slopes are nearly vertical and steeper than 3H:1V. These slopes will require hand work or alternative methods to complete the work. Extreme caution shall be taken when working on, or near, the steeply sloped outlet channel to prevent overturning equipment.

3. The vegetation control areas, represented by the yellow shading, consists of approximately 2.3 acres. The upstream embankment riprap, twelve (12) spall embankment drain outlets, articulated mats, plunge pool riprap, outlet channel riprap, and riprap stockpile must be sprayed with an EPA-approved pesticide to control vegetation.

Chemical application guidelines are required to be followed when applying the pesticide.

Extreme caution shall be taken when walking on riprap material on steep sloped embankments and banks to prevent personal injury.

5.4.2 Willliams Brothers Levee: The William Brothers Levee is located in Douglas County, Nebraska, east of 96th Street and south of Highway 36 at the north end of Cunningham Lake and encompasses approximately 4.2 acres. The project location and designated mowing and vegetation control areas are shown in Attachment 2 of the contract documents. Descriptions of the work areas are provided below.

1. The mowing area, represented by green shading, consists of approximately 3.5 acres. The embankment is constructed with 3H:1V side slopes; however, some areas are steeper and may require alternative methods to safely complete the work. Extreme caution shall be exercised when operating on or near steep embankments to prevent equipment overturning. A fence surrounding Corps property shall be trimmed as indicated in

Attachment 2.

2. The vegetation control area, represented by yellow shading, consists of approximately 0.7 acres. The riprap revetment protecting the toe of the levee embankment shall be treated with an EPA-approved pesticide to control vegetation, in accordance with all chemical application guidelines. Extreme caution shall be exercised when walking on riprap along steep embankments to prevent personal injury. All trees and woody vegetation within vegetation control areas and along fence lines shall be cut, removed, and treated with a fresh-cut pesticide. Vegetation control areas and fence lines shall be maintained clear of

5.4.3 Flower Hill Cemetery Levee: The Flower Hill Cemetery Levee is located in Douglas County, NE, between Fort and Ida Streets just east of 144th street and consists of approximately 4.6 acres. The location, mowing, tree removal, and vegetation control areas are shown in

Attachment 3 in the contract documents. A description of the areas is provided below.

1. The mowing area, represented by the green shading, consists of approximately 3.4 acres.

The embankment is constructed with 3H:1V side slopes. The crest and slopes of the levee embankment are gently rolling due to cosmetic enhancement. Extreme caution shall be taken when working on, or near, steeply sloped embankments to prevent overturning equipment. There is a gage house in Attachment 3 that shall be trimmed around.

2. The vegetation control area, represented by yellow shading, consists of approximately 0.9 acres. The riprap revetment protecting the toe of the levee embankment shall be treated with an EPA-approved pesticide to control vegetation, in accordance with all chemical application guidelines. Extreme caution shall be exercised when walking on riprap along steep embankments to prevent personal injury. All trees and woody vegetation within vegetation control areas and along fence lines shall be cut, removed, and treated with a fresh-cut pesticide. Vegetation control areas and fence lines shall be maintained clear of

3. The tree removal area, represented by bright green shading, consists of approximately 0.3 acres. All trees and woody vegetation within tree removal area shall be cut flush with the ground, removed, and treated with a fresh-cut pesticide and spot treated as necessary to eliminate all trees and woody vegetation in the tree removal area. Trees that are grown into or entangled in the fence lines may require alternative methods and hand work to remove the trees as much as reasonable possible without damaging the entangled fence fabric. The tree removal area and adjacent fence lines shall be maintained clear of woody vegetation for the duration of the contract.

5.5 Schedule: The mowing of the embankments, unless otherwise determined by the COR, shall commence within the following mowing periods:

1st Mowing Period: 1 April – 31 May each year

2nd Mowing Period (If required): 1 July – 31 July each year