PWS W9123825QA025 -Final.pdf

Performance Work Statement Pest Control Services Contract

Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake Date:11 June 2025

General Information

This is a performance-based contract for Pest Control services at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake located in Raymond, Madera County, California. The overall responsibility of the Contractor is to plan, coordinate, organize, manage, and perform the services described within this contract in accordance with the performance objectives.

Introduction

This Performance Work Statement describes the basic objectives for Pest Control services to be performed at Hidden View Recreation Area, Buck Ridge Recreation Area, Hidden View Campground, Vista Point, Road 400 Access Points, Project Headquarters, and other areas at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake located in Raymond, Madera County, CA.

Description of Services

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supplies necessary to fulfill the terms and conditions stated in this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to performing Pest Control services within the Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake project boundary. Services shall include one (1) Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher Abatement service and twelve (12) monthly Mouse, Rat, and Insect Abatement services per contract year.

Start dates will be determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All work, materials and equipment shall be subject to the control and approval of the COR.

Site Conditions

Many portions of the service areas contain high and low obstacles, steep hillsides, large boulders, and soft ground. A formal pre-contract site visit is scheduled, see solicitation for site visit details

Pre-Work Meeting

At least ten (10) days prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the COR to schedule a pre-work meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake Project Headquarters, located at 25207 Road 407, Raymond, CA 93653. Virtual attendance to the pre-work meeting will not be authorized.

During the pre-work meeting, the Contractor shall provide the COR with the following for approval:

1. The Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as required by Chapter 2, Safety and Occupational Health Program Management for Contractors located within EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 15 March 2024.

2. The Contractor shall provide copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemical products to be used by the Contractor and/or their employees during the execution of this contract.

3. The Contractor shall provide a list of Uniform and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be used for the execution of contract services.

4. The Contractor shall provide the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan, as detailed below.

5. The Contractor shall provide any and all licenses and certifications required to perform the work detailed in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

6. The Contractor shall provide proof of insurance as follows:

The Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance for any and all employees during the entire period of his/her performance under this contract and in accordance with the Contract Clause, FAR 52.228-5 “Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation”:

a. The Contractor shall provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the contract.

b. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the COR in writing that the required insurance listed below has been obtained.

c. Required Insurance:

i. Workmen’s Compensation and Occupational Disease Coverage in accordance with statutory limits.

ii. Employers’ Liability coverage with a minimum limit of $100,000.

iii. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance: Bodily Injury coverage with minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence.

iv. Property Damage Coverage with a minimum limit of $20,000 per occurrence.

Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to assure the requirements of this contract are provided as specified. The COR and/or his/her designated representative will inspect performance as outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The Contractor’s QCP shall be forwarded to the COR at time of award. The COR will review the QCP and list any needed clarifications, and return to the Contractor for response, if necessary. The Contractor’s QCP shall include the following, or have incorporated into the document during performance of the contract, at a minimum:

1. An inspection plan covering all services is required by this contract. The inspection plan shall specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections shall be accomplished and documented, and shall specify the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspections.

2. On-site records of all inspections conducted by the Contractor noting necessary corrective actions taken. The Government reserves the right to request copies of any and/or all inspections.

3. Active or established internal policies and procedures for updating equipment and procedures that may affect the performance of the contract.

4. Methods for identifying and preventing deficiencies in the quality of service performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and organizational functions noting intermediate supervisory responsibilities and overall management responsibilities for ensuring total acceptable performance.

5. Identify the character, physical capabilities, certifications and ongoing training of each employee performing services under the contract.

6. The log shall indicate the date and time of services, and description of results and completion of these services.

The log shall also contain any complaints or problems, with procedures taken, to allow for corrections and/or elimination before effects caused interruption of performance of the contract.

Ability to Perform

The Contractor and their employees shall be responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records as required by the contract.

The Contractor and their employees shall be capable of communicating with visitors, other contractors, outside agencies and project personnel in a respectful and courteous manner.

The Contractor shall furnish competent personnel. If employees furnished prove to be incompetent, the Contractor shall remove them and furnish satisfactory employees at the discretion of the COR.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

The Contractor shall maintain telephone services that will enable the COR and his/her designated representative to have communication capability during business hours. The Contractor shall return all calls to the COR or his/her designated representative within 24 hours.

The Contractor and all employees shall be licensed and permitted to operate all equipment necessary to complete work under this contract. All required licenses and permits to operate shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Materials, Equipment & Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials and equipment in their possession. The Contractor shall be accountable for any loss, damage, or misuse of equipment and/or property being used during the performance of contractual services.

All equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and operating manuals.

All damage to Government facilities and/or environmental features, as well as to private property by the Contractor and/or his/her employees will be reported to the COR within 24 hours. All damaged property will be returned to the original condition, as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR. Any damage caused by the Contractor to plant/trees or other environmental features will be the liability of the Contractor. The damage expense and cost of repair will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Reporting

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall notify the COR immediately following the occurrence/discovery, of any accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, and/or damage to property or equipment, incidental to work performed under this contract.

All personal property found anywhere on Government property shall be accounted for and turned over to a Park Ranger or COR for inclusion into the Lost and Found Program.

The Contractor shall submit an invoice for payment, verifying that all units, quantities and amounts are true and correct.

Invoice shall include contract number, invoice number, and name of company as registered in SAM.gov. The Contractor shall submit a Safety Exposure Report, provided at time of award, to the COR or his/her representative for each month services are performed and with each invoice submitted.

The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any needed repairs, malfunctions, damage, vandalism to Government property, and/or any potential safety hazards encountered while performing services. If there is an immediate danger to the public or the potential thereof, the Contractor shall notify the Project Headquarters and/or a Park Ranger immediately.

Security

General Security Requirements and Guidance: 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 U.S. 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.

Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installation, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level 1 awareness training.

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 U.S. 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.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWatch, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personal should revive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personal with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager., security representative or law enforcement entity.

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.

Contractor Vehicle Identification: All Contractor vehicles shall be identified with the company name or logo conspicuously displayed on door panels. Professionally made magnetic signs or pressure sensitive decals may be used to comply with this specification.

Pesticides

1. Prior to the initiation of work the Contractor shall provide proof of his/her Qualified Applicator’s License, California Pest Control Operator license to apply pesticides and registration permits from the Madera County Agriculture Commissioner’s Office prior to the commencement of work. Contractor and all employees shall be licensed and permitted to operate all equipment necessary to complete work under this contract. All required licenses and permits to operate shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Pesticides and Chemicals – All pesticides and chemicals shall be approved by the COR prior to use. Pesticides and chemicals shall be stored in their original containers, and the manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed for proper application. The contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to the COR prior to the use of any chemical(s) on government property. Only chemicals approved for use on Federal property shall be applied. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations governing pesticide application.

3. Restricted use pesticides are prohibited without specific written permission from the Chief, Operations Division.

4. Bait stations and pesticide application equipment shall meet Federal, State, and local requirements.

5. Clean-up of application equipment shall be done off project and off Government property.

6. Mixing of chemicals on Government property is prohibited and shall be done off project.

7. Record Keeping - The Post-Application Form, which will be provided at time of award, requires recordkeeping of the kinds, amounts, uses, dates, and locations of application of any pesticide. Post-Application forms shall be completed daily and provided to the COR, or his/her representative, upon completion of services for that day.

Services to be Performed

The Contractor shall be responsible for all services required to abate rodent and pest activity at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake. All pest control and other related services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher Abatement Services

1. Timing of Performance

a. One Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher Abatement service shall be provided each contract service year, during the period from late winter to early spring, as arranged with the COR. Each service shall consist of a 12-week period (60 business days).

b. The scheduling of treatments is based on "normal" conditions. Timing may be altered by the COR because of the availability of natural food material, weather conditions, lake level, etc. Treatment shall begin after signs of Pocket Gopher and/or Ground Squirrel activity. Exact dates shall be determined by the COR.

c. The Contractor shall commence contract services within 10 business days of a telephone request by the COR or their representative.

2. Initial Assessment: 2 weeks (10 business days)

a. Prior to initiating treatment, the Contractor shall assess all service areas and use the maps provided to submit information on the number and location of active holes in each service area.

b. All active holes shall be identified using staked marking flags, which will remain in place for the duration of the treatment.

c. The initial assessment shall be completed within the first 14 days after commencement of the service period.

d. A complete set of maps showing active holes shall be submitted to the COR or COR’s representative.

e. The COR or the COR’s representative will provide quality assurance feedback on the maps and the marking flags within 3 days of the submittal.

f. The Contractor shall determine the rodent abatement procedures and methods of treatment that will achieve the most effective outcome. During the assessment period, the Contractor shall submit all control procedures and methods to the COR or the COR’s representative.

g. All chemical applications shall be compliant and administered pursuant to federal, state, and county law, and in accordance the manufacture’s recommendations. The Contractor shall not commence abatement procedures and methods prior to approval by the COR.

3. Treatment Period: 10 weeks (50 business days)

a. All service areas shall receive initial treatment within the first 2 weeks following the initial assessment period.

b. Following initial treatment of all service areas, the Contractor shall assess each service area no less than twice (2 times) weekly and report detailed findings to the COR for the remainder of the 12-week service period.

c. Throughout the treatment period, the Contractor shall fill and level all mounds/burrows following service as a means to monitor activity by the number of “new” mounds/burrows during the next scheduled service day.

d. The target for ground squirrel and gopher abatement is a minimum 90% kill rate. Following completion of the treatment period by the Contractor, the COR’s representative shall examine the treated areas and estimate whether a 90% abatement rate has been achieved. The kill rate shall be determined by counting the number of active mounds/burrows at the beginning and end of the treatment period.

e. If the desired target rate of 90% has not been achieved, the COR shall request treatment of specific areas where the target kill rate was not obtained at no additional cost to the government. The additional treatment of specific areas may also extend beyond the 12-week service period at no additional cost to the government until desired target rates have been obtained.

4. Quality Control –

a. The Contractor shall maintain current maps identifying all ground squirrel and gopher treatment locations.

b. The Contractor shall also document active holes/mounds and any rodent sightings during the treatment period.

c. The Contractor shall provide updated maps showing locations of active holes/mounds to the COR weekly (every other service) during the 10-week Treatment Period.

d. The Contractor shall provide updated numbers of holes/mounds to the COR weekly (every other service).

e. The Contractor shall provide updated numbers of rodent sightings to the COR weekly (every other service).

f. The COR’s representative will use the maps and information submitted to determine the effectiveness of the treatment methods and to determine when the target rodent abatement rate (90% kill) is obtained.

g. The Contractor may be requested for additional treatments at the discretion of the COR if rodent populations increase following contract services at no additional cost to the Government.

5. Safety

a. Any bait stations or traps used shall be properly anchored to the ground to prevent movement by pests and other wildlife.

b. Any bait station used shall be labeled in accordance with the product SDS for use in public areas.

c. All bait stations and other equipment shall be removed from Government property within 10 days of the end of the treatment period.

d. For safety, the use of carbon monoxide emitting equipment may be used for Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher abatement only in combination with a smoke oil tracer. While using carbon monoxide emitting equipment, the Contractor must actively monitor for carbon monoxide escape and stop running equipment if carbon monoxide is leaking above ground.

6. Service Areas

a. Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher services shall be performed at the locations listed in Attachment E, which include:

i. Administration Area

ii. Hidden Dam Area

iii. Dikes

iv. Hidden View Campground and Recreation Area

v. Buck Ridge Recreation Area

vi. Vista Point

b. The areas of service are marked on maps provided. In addition to the areas marked, the service area shall include:

i. 5 feet on both sides of all roads;

ii. 5 feet around all parking lots;

iii. 5 feet around all buildings; and

iv. in campgrounds and picnic sites, 5 feet around all tent pads, picnic tables, shade structures, grills, and fire rings.

Mouse, Rat, and Insect Abatement Services

1. Timing of Performance

a. The COR and Contractor shall discuss and agree upon a predetermined time of month for each treatment, and this shall be maintained throughout the course of the contract service year.

b. The Contractor shall commence contract services within ten (10) business days following the request for services by the COR. Scheduling of treatment is based upon “normal” conditions. Timing may be altered by the COR due to the availability of natural food material, weather conditions, lake level, etc.

2. Initial Assessment

a. Prior to initiating treatment, the Contractor shall assess all service areas and submit information to the COR with evidence of infestation of mice, rats, and insects at each of the service areas. Photographs are expected to be included as part of this assessment.

b. For purposes of this contract, the term “insects” shall include, but not be limited to, ants, spiders, wasps, earwigs, crickets, roaches, and silverfish.

c. The Contractor shall determine the pest abatement procedures and methods of treatment that will achieve the most desirable outcome. For mouse and rat abatement, procedures that reduce the number of rodents dying within the building and producing odors of decay shall be utilized. Baiting within occupied buildings is not preferred for this reason.

d. Prior to the commencement of work, all abatement procedures and methods shall be approved by the

COR.

e. All chemical applications shall be compliant and administered in accordance with the manufacture’s recommendations, Federal, State, and county laws.

3. Treatment Period

a. Following the initial assessment, the treatment period shall consist of twelve (12) monthly services.

4. Quality Control

a. The Contractor shall submit a monthly report of pest activity in all service locations with photographs of any continuing or new infestations.

b. Completed treatment reports shall be provided to the COR within 24 hours of the end of each service day.

Following the treatment process, areas shall be free of any rat/mouse droppings and/or nesting materials to allows for quality control during the next service date.

c. Prior to each treatment, the Contractor shall survey the areas to locate and identify where the pest activity is occurring. The COR’s representative will use these reports to determine the effectiveness of the treatment methods and to determine when the target pest abatement rate (90% kill) is obtained.

5. Safety

a. Any bait stations or traps used shall be properly anchored to the ground to prevent movement by pests and other wildlife.

b. Any bait station used shall be labeled in accordance with the product SDS for use in public areas.

c. All bait stations and other equipment shall be removed from Government property within 10 days of the end of the treatment period.

6. Service Areas

a. Mouse, Rat, and Insect Abatement Services shall be performed at the following locations:

i. Headquarters Building

ii. Maintenance Office

iii. Small Tools Shed

iv. Conference Room

v. Ranger Building

vi. Maintenance Shop

vii. Residence Building

viii. Recycling Building

ix. Fee Shack

x. Dam Tower Exterior (Insect Only)

xi. Restrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, including pipe chaseways

Safety

A competent person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 15 March 2024 (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/usace-publications/engineer-manuals/), ENG Form 6293 (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer- Forms/udt_43543_param_orderby/Pub_x0020_Number/udt_43543_param_direction/descending/), and herein. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and occupational health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential sub-contractors in the selection process. Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of sub-contractors.

The Contractor shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The use of proper PPE shall be determined at the pre-work meeting following the Contractor’s submittal of an activity hazard analysis.

The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling employer" for all worksite safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the Contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP must be signed in accordance with the APP and ENG Form 6293 Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet.

Before beginning each activity, task, or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. AHAs must be developed by the Prime Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier performing the work, and provided for Prime Contractor review and approval before submitting to the Contracting Officer. AHAs must be signed by the Site Safety and Health Officer (as defined in EM 385-1-1), Superintendent, QC Manager and the subcontractor Foreman performing the work. Format the AHA in accordance with EM 385-1-1or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit the AHA for review at least 10 working days prior to the start of each activity task, or DFOW. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit the AHA if it fails to effectively identify the work sequences, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel and the control measures to be implemented. AHAs must identify competent persons required for phases involving high risk activities, including confined entry, crane and rigging, excavations, trenching, electrical work, fall protection, and scaffolding. Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) shall be appended to the APP. Operators’ manuals for all mechanical equipment used for fire hazard reduction vegetation removal services shall be appended to each corresponding AHA.

The Contractor shall submit the APP to the USACE Project Safety Officer within 10 days of award. The Government will review the documents within 10 days. The Contractor shall resubmit the documents, with any requested changes, within 5 days of request. The Contractor shall obtain the COR’s approval on the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) BEFORE starting any on-site work.

Performance and Program Objectives

The Contractor shall be responsible for services described herein. The Contractor may use whatever method they choose to meet the objectives, as long as the end result satisfies the levels of performance as defined in the Performance Work Requirements Summary and the work is accomplished in accordance with the safety requirements in USACE EM 385-1- 1.

General Service Provisions

Unless otherwise approved by the COR, all services shall be performed between 0745 and 1630 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

The Contractor is responsible for the management and quality control actions to meet the requirements of the contract.

The role of the Government is quality assurance, to ensure quality control standards are achieved.

Estimated Service Schedule/Frequency

Environmental conditions may affect Pest Control services at any time throughout the period of performance to include scheduled hours of the day when services may be performed and/or the type of equipment that may be used.

The days of service shall be negotiated with the COR to determine scheduled service days prior to commencement of services. If unforeseen events cause a variation in the scheduled service, the Contractor shall notify the COR 24 hours in advance of the delay or cancelation. Failure to provide the service or variation from the agreed service schedule will require written explanation by the Contractor. If additional service(s) are required, the schedule shall be modified and approved by the COR.

If recreation areas are not open or require closing, the amount of services required for those areas will be reduced accordingly.

Payment will only be made for those services actually performed.

The Contractor shall remove all equipment and exhausted supplies from Government property immediately upon completion of the service.

Period of Performance

The contract shall consist of a Base Year plus four (4) Option Years as follows. Option Years are exercised at the discretion of the Government.

Standards of Employee Conduct

The Contractor and their employees shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct while performing work. These regulations are enforceable as per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 15 March 2024, the California State Health Code, and County Codes.

All Contractor personnel shall be identifiable by wearing a company uniform or clothing with the company name or logo conspicuously displayed on the clothing. The Contractor shall use personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The use of proper PPE shall be determined at the pre-work meeting following the Contractor’s submittal of AHAs. All PPE shall be in compliance with the SDS for any chemical(s) being used.

The Contractor shall not be in possession of any weapons in the public use areas at any time.

The Contractor shall not take part in any selling or advertising activities.

The Contractor shall not perform any duties relative to any other contract duties while performing this contract.

Alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances shall not be consumed or possessed prior to or while on duty, nor at any time while the Contractor is performing contract services. The Contractor shall not be under the influence of any substance that impairs his/her ability to safely perform contract services.

The Contractor and their employees shall not smoke in or around any Government-owned structures or facilities.

Additionally, the Contractor shall not smoke while in contact with the public and/or Government personnel.

The use of any Government property without proper authorization will not be permitted.

The Contractor shall comply with all CFR Title 36 regulations while performing services under this contract. The Contractor and their employees shall cooperate fully with all Corps of Engineers Employees, local law enforcement and State agencies. The Contractor and their employees are not authorized to direct the work of other contractors.

Protection and Use of Government Facilities and Equipment

The work to be performed is within the boundaries of public areas. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the needs for extreme caution and care while driving and operating equipment. Safety requirements of EM-385-1-1 shall apply to all work. A copy of the Engineering Manual is available at the Park Headquarters for review or on-line at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/usace-publications/engineer-manuals/

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or property damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operations. Reasonable care shall be used to avoid damage to existing structures, equipment, facilities, and vegetation in the areas serviced. Any damage shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the COR, and at no cost to the Government. If the Contractor does not make such repairs or replacement, the cost thereof will be deducted from normal contract payments.

The Government will provide repairs, as needed, to Government property used by the public. However, if damages are found to be a result of the Contractor’s negligence or lack of reasonable care, the cost of repairs or the cost of replacement will be the responsibility of the Contractor. If the Contractor does not reimburse the Government for such repairs or replacement, the cost thereof will be deducted from normal contract payments.

Performance Evaluation Meeting

The issuance of a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) may be cause for the scheduling of a meeting with the Contractor, Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). A mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified. The Government will prepare written minutes of the meeting. The Contractor, KO, and the COR will sign minutes of the meeting(s).

Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, he/she will state in writing to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days any areas he does not concur and explain the reasons for non-concurrence. The Contracting Officer will review and consider the reasons submitted for the Contractor’s non-concurrence and make a decision. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of the decision in writing within ten (10) calendar days.

Remedial Actions

The COR will verbally advise or give a written inspection report to the Contractor of discrepancies the first time they occur and ask the Contractor to correct the problem. A notation will be made on the COR checklist of the date and the time the deficiency was discovered and the date and time the Contractor was notified.

If the Government creates any discrepancies in contract services, these will not be counted against the Contractor’s performance.

When the Contractor is not meeting the limits of satisfactory performance, a CDR will be issued to the Contractor. The seriousness of the failures should govern whether to issue a CDR at the end of the period, or as soon as the limits of satisfactory performance is exceeded.

When a CDR is issued for a service, the Contracting Officer must deduct from the periodic payment, a percentage of that payment as indicated in the Performance of Work Requirements Summary (Attachment A).

If the Contractor does not achieve satisfactory performance by the end of the next period or agreed suspense date, another CDR will be issued and the appropriate amount will be deducted from the periodic payment in accordance with the disincentive rate listed in the attached Performance of Work Requirements Summary.

A third CDR will be the cause for a Cure Notice. However, the Contracting Officer may issue a Cure Notice or Show Cause letter at any time he/she deems appropriate. Depending on the overall performance of the Contractor, an unsatisfactory reply to the Cure Notice should require a Show Cause letter to be issued, followed by consideration of termination of the contract.

Authorities/Technical Direction

The Contractor shall take no direction from any Government employee or any other person other than the Government Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of this contract action, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor shall comply with the Changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) are limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letters. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts at this installation are not valid for this contract.

Payment and Invoices

Invoices for payment shall be submitted upon completion of tasks as outlined in the pricing/payment schedule. Incomplete or inaccurate invoices shall be returned to the Contractor for revision. Invoices shall include all necessary information, including any necessary supporting documentation required as part of this Performance Work Statement. All invoices must reflect the contract number, see Block 2 of the Standard Form 1449. The final invoice must be marked “FINAL” and sent to the Contracting Officer. Copies of all invoices shall be provided to the following:

An original invoice WITHOUT additional information or supporting documentation shall be mailed to:

USACED, Finance Center ATTN: Financial Office 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005 CEFC-Payments@usace.army.mil

A copy each of invoice WITH all necessary supporting documentation as required by this Performance Work Statement shall be mailed to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District

Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake

Attn: Contracting Officer’s Representative P.O. Box 85 Raymond, CA 93653-0085 Email to be provided at time of award.

Contract Payments

The Government shall pay the Contractor upon submission of proper invoices for the services delivered and accepted or for the portion of work actually performed under the contract. Payment shall be made as indicated in the contract’s Payment Schedule. Services as defined in the Payment Schedule of the contract must be accepted by the Government before payment will be made.

The Contractor shall be paid at the completion of services for the amount of work accomplished. Failure to complete any of the required items defined in the contract specifications for a particular service shall be cause for that service to be considered incomplete in its entirety. Incomplete services are not billable by the Contractor. As per the Performance Work Statement, if work accomplished is unsatisfactory and does not meet the contract specifications, the Contractor shall be subject to the parameters set forth in the Performance Work Statement and may be held liable for any costs to the Government to correct the problem. The COR shall verify invoices before payment will be authorized.

The Contractor shall submit an invoice for payment, verifying that all units, quantities and amounts are true and correct.

Invoices shall be received at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake Project Headquarters. The invoice may also be e-mailed in a signed PDF format to the COR. An invoice number, the billing period services performed, and itemized line item charges shall be indicated on the invoice in addition to the Contractor’s name, address, contact information and contact number.

Hours performed shall be submitted separately with each invoice on a Safety Exposure Report. Invoices will not be processed without the Safety Exposure Report.

The final payment will be authorized when key used for gate access has been returned and all reporting requirements have been met.

Direct payment questions shall be directed to the COR. Payment is NET 30 unless the Contractor specifies prompt payment discount terms in the quote/proposal.

Incomplete or inaccurate invoices shall be returned to the Contractor for revision.

Performance of Work Requirements Summary

1. The purpose of this exhibit is to:

a. List the contract requirements considered most critical to acceptable contract performance.

b. Show, where applicable, the maximum allowable degree of deviation from perfect performance for each requirement that shall be allowed by the Government before contract performance is considered unsatisfactory.

c. Define the procedures the Government shall use in reducing the Contractor’s monthly payment if satisfactory performance is not rendered.

2. The Government’s quality assurance procedures are based on actual performance of the contract and all areas will be reviewed periodically, (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.).

3. The criteria for acceptable and/or unacceptable performance are as follows:

a. Contract requirements. The criteria for requirements are the level of performance deemed acceptable by the Government.

b. If the quality of work does not comply with the contract requirements, the COR will initiate and the Contractor shall be required to complete a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR).

c. The CDR will require the Contractor to explain in writing why performance was unacceptable, how performance will be returned to an acceptable level, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future. The Contractor will not be paid for services not rendered in accordance with the standards set forth in this contract.

d. If the level of performance is deemed unacceptable to the Government, concurrent with two unsatisfactory ratings, monthly payment will be reduced for unsatisfactory performance by the percentage as shown in the chart below:

Performance Standard Minimum

Quality Level

(MQL)

Method and

Frequency of Inspection

Remedy

Successful Completion of pre-work meeting as per specifications outlined in

PWS.

100% required Pre-work meeting will be required before the base year and 4 option years.

Remedy: The Contractor shall complete the requirements of the pre-work meeting as per specifications outlined in PWS.

Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher Service Areas

Administration Area Map Reference

Administration Area Master Map Headquarters Master

Detail Maps: 1-3

Main Offices, Storage Buildings, and Parking Lots, Dikes E and F, and Access Roads

Headquarters 1

Water Storage Tank, Residence Building, and Access Roads Headquarters 2

Storage Yard (Boneyard) Headquarters 3

Hidden Dam Area

Hidden Dam Master Map Hidden Dam Master

Detail Maps: #1-4

Successful completion of Ground Squirrel and Pocket Gopher Abatement services as per specifications outlined in PWS.

90% required Random quality assurance inspections by the

COR.

Remedy: The Contractor shall complete a successful service as per specifications outlined in PWS.

Continuous review until performance is satisfactory.

Successful completion of Mice, Rat, and Insect Abatement services as per specifications outlined in

PWS.

90% required Random quality assurance inspections by the

COR.

Remedy: The Contractor shall complete a successful service as per specifications outlined in PWS.

Continuous review until performance is satisfactory.

Dam, Dam Approach Road NW, Weather Station, Dam Toe Drain Blanket, Concrete Ditch, Weir #1, and Access Roads

Hidden Dam #1

Dam, Dam Toe Drain Blanket, Weir #2, Outlet Works, Wakalumi Horse Camp, Access Roads

Hidden Dam #2

Dam, Dam Approach Road SE, Weir #3, Training Dike, Spillway, and Access Roads

Hidden Dam #3

Gauging Station and Wakalumi Parking Area Hidden Dam #4

Dikes

Dikes B Through F Dikes Master

a. Dikes E and F, and Access Road See Headquarters #1

b. Dikes B, C and D, Oxidation Pond, and Access Road Dikes #1

c. Dike A and Access Road See Hidden View #1

Hidden View Recreation Area and Campground

Hidden View Campground and Recreation Area, Well Access Road, and Dike A

Hidden View Master

Detail Maps: 1-4

a. Well, Dike A, Pohonichi Parking Lot, Dump Station, and Access Roads Hidden View #1

b. Campground Group Sites, Dump Station, Campground Loop A Hidden View #2

c. Campground Loop B and Playground Hidden View #3

d. Water Treatment Plant, Amphitheater, Loop C, and Upper Boat Ramp Parking Lot

Hidden View 4

Buck Ridge Recreation Area

Buck Ridge Recreation Area and Oxidation Pond Buck Ridge Master

Detail Maps: #1-4

a. Pay Station, Wildlife Parking Lots, and Oxidation Pond Buck Ridge #1

b. Swim Beach, Water Storage Tank, Access Roads, and Parking Lots Buck Ridge #2

c. Upper Boat Ramp, Parking Lots, and Access Roads Buck Ridge #3

d. Upper Picnic Area, Savage Monument, Water Treatment Plant, and Access Roads

Buck Ridge #4

Vista Point

Vista Point Road, Parking Areas, Vault Restrooms, and Overlook Vista Point Master

a. Parking Areas, Vault Restrooms, Sidewalks Islands, and Overlook Vista Point #1

Maps

Headquarters Master

Headquarters #1 Yellow: Main Offices, Storage Buildings, and Parking Lots, Dikes E and F, and Access Roads

Headquarters #2 Yellow: Water Storage Tank, Residence Building, and Access Roads

Headquarters #3 Yellow: Bone Yard

Hidden Dam Master

Hidden Dam #1 Yellow: Dam, Dam Approach Road NW, Weather Station, Dam Toe Drain Blanket, Concrete Ditch, and Weir #1

Hidden Dam #2 Yellow: Dam, Dam Toe Drain Blanket, Weir #2, Outlet Works, Wakalumi Horse Camp, Access Roads

Hidden Dam #3 Yellow: Dam, Dam Approach Road SE, Weir #3, Training Dike, Spillway, and Access Roads

Hidden Dam #4 Yellow: Gauging Station and Wakalumi Parking Area

Dikes Master Yellow: Dikes B Through F

Dikes #1 Yellow: Dikes B, C and D, Oxidation Pond, and Access Road

Hidden View Master Yellow: Hidden View Campground and Recreation Area, Well Access Road, and Dike A

Hidden View #1 Yellow: Hidden View Campground and Recreation Area, Well Access Road, and Dike A

Hidden View #2 Yellow: Campground Group Sites, Dump Station, Campground Loop A

Hidden View #3 Yellow: Campground Loop B and Playground

Hidden View #4 Yellow: Water Treatment Plant, Amphitheater, Loop C, and Upper Boat Ramp Parking Lot

Buck Ridge Master Yellow: Buck Ridge Recreation Area and Oxidation Pond

Buck Ridge #1 Yellow: Pay Station, Wildlife Parking Lots, and Oxidation Pond

Buck Ridge #2 Yellow: Swim Beach, Water Storage Tank, Access Roads, and Parking Lots

Buck Ridge #3 Yellow: Upper Boat Ramp, Parking Lots, and Access Roads

Buck Ridge #4 Yellow: Upper Picnic Area, Savage Monument, Water Treatment Plant, and Access Roads

Vista Point Master Yellow: Vista Point Road, Parking Areas, Vault Restrooms, and View Point

Vista Point #1 Yellow: Parking Areas, Vault Restrooms, Sidewalks Islands, and Overlook