RFQ 12444523Q0043.pdf

USDA FOREST SERVICE

BROWNSTOWN RANGER DISTRICT

811 CONSTITUTION AVENUE

BEDFORD IN 47421-9538

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trail access. The campground includes a double vault toilet, a cistern with non-potable water and 2 hydrants available for campers only, 23 hitching racks, 21 picnic tables and 2 fire rings. The grassy area of the campground encompasses approximately 3.6 acres.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

Name: Nancy Myers

Phone: (812) 547-92414763

Email: Nancy.Myers@usda.gov

Period of Performance: 06/01/2023 to 10/31/2024

0001 Base Shirley Creek Campground Mow and Cleaning 5 MO

Service

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 06/01/2023

Delivery Location Code: 5279

USDA FOREST SERVICE

BROWNSTOWN RANGER DISTRICT

811 CONSTITUTION AVENUE

BEDFORD IN 47421-9538 US

Period of Performance: 06/01/2023 to 10/31/2023

0002 OY1 Shirley Creek Campground Mow and Cleaning 7 MO

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Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 04/01/2024

Delivery Location Code: 64S5

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

AVACASSVILLEWILLOW SPRINGS RD

1006 S JEFFERSON ST

AVA MO 65608-9695 US

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 10/31/2024

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

OM-RFQ: 12444523Q0043

Table of Contents Section B

Statement of Work (SOW)

Schedule of Items

Place of Performance

Section C – Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC

2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION DEC 2022)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(SEP 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

(AUG 2018)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year(APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

Section D – Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Section E – Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Section F – Representations & Certifications

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2022) (Provision)

Section B

Statement of Work (SOW)

Project Shirley Creek Mow and Cleaning Service Base-Plus-One

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Name: To be determined by Nancy Myers Phone: (812) 547-9241 Email: Nancy.Myers@usda.gov

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Hoosier National Forest, Brownstown Ranger District is seeking to contract professional janitorial and mowing services at Shirley Creek Campground. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, permits, insurance, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to perform janitorial and mowing services as defined in the statement of work. The contractor shall make sure that work is accomplished in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations, and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer.

2.0 Background

Shirley Creek Campground is a recreation area with camping spurs, day use parking, and trail access. The campground includes a double vault toilet, a cistern with non-potable water and 2 hydrants available for campers only, 23 hitching racks, 21 picnic tables and 2 fire rings. The grassy area of the campground encompasses approximately 3.6 acres.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Janitorial Services The contractor’s responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following list of Janitorial Services for Shirley Creek Campground. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supplies, equipment and materials for maintenance of a double vault toilet.

Base Year: 06.01.2023 – 10.31.2023 Option Year One: 04.01.2024 – 10.31.2024

Vault Toilet Maintenance Clean, disinfect, and scrub all toilet lids, seats, and risers (inside and out) and all other washable surfaces with a germicidal detergent.

mailto:Katelyn.Qualters@usda.gov

Fully replace toilet paper as needed.

Sweep and mop floors using a disinfectant detergent.

Dust walls and ceiling for cobwebs.

Remove graffiti as needed (after COR has been notified and approves cleaning agent).

Remove insect and animal nests on the vault toilet building.

Clean off walls (inside and out), doors, and ceilings with a disinfectant as needed.

Clean restroom gutters of leaf debris as needed.

After cleaning toilet covers, seats, and risers shall be wiped dry, free of human waste and other stains.

Inspect and report any need for major repairs such as leaks in roof, damage to doors, windows, gutters and downspouts, damage to fire rings, picnic tables, etc.

Refuse Pickup and Disposal Pickup refuse throughout the campground area, including but not limited to: fire rings, campsites, ditches, the immediate tree line, along campground road, campground entrance, etc.

Maintenance of Grounds “Grounds” includes, but is not limited to; parking areas, camping areas, and open-space turfed areas that are developed areas within the site. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supplies, equipment, and materials for the maintenance of these areas.

Base Year: 05.01.2023 – 10.31.2023 Option Year One: 04.01.2024 – 10.31.2024

Lawn Maintenance Lawn maintenance is to be performed every other week during the contract or as needed.

Maintained grassy areas (approx. 3.6 acres) shall be kept mowed and/or trimmed in a neat, uniform matter. The contractor will mow grass to a minimum height of 3” around buildings, structures, posts, hydrants, trees, and other obstructions in the campground.

Debris and trash shall be removed prior to mowing.

All lawn maintenance equipment shall always have bags or deflector shields in place.

Excess clippings shall be blown off walkways, roads, and parking areas. Proper care shall be exercised, and warning signs shall be placed when working around pedestrians or vehicles. Sidewalks, gutters, parking areas and spurs, shall be kept free of litter and grass clippings. Trash is to be picked up and disposed of, not swept into grass areas or ditches.

Mowing shall not be conducted on weekends.

Trimming shall be conducted as necessary in ditches and around trees, bushes, signposts, hitching racks, hydrants, kiosks, other structures and including under picnic tables.

Ashes shall be removed from fire rings and disposed of by scattering beyond the tree line.

The use of herbicides is not allowed.

The contractor will be held liable for all damage as result of maintenance operations to fixed objects such as signs, posts, fire rings, hitching racks, picnic tables, buildings and all vegetation including turf, trees, shrubs, and natural growth. Costs associated with damage to the plant material caused by the contractor will be assessed based on current costs to replace with like material. The contractor will be billed for damages or instructed to repair the damages as directed by the CO.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Government will furnish a contractor key to the lock that secures the toilet paper in the vault toilets. The government shall not furnish any other supplies which includes water from the Shirley Creek Campground cistern.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Materials and Equipment:

All materials and equipment are to be provided by the Contractor: cleaning materials and supplies such as, but not limited to toilet paper, paper towels, mops, brooms, paper towels, washing equipment including water, etc.

Janitorial Supplies:

Cleaning materials used shall be a product specifically manufactured for the surface to be cleaned and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) prior to use.

Cleaning and Disinfecting:

The contractor shall clean all visible dirty surfaces using general detergents or cleaning products compatible with the surface materials being cleaned and in accordance with directions provided by the product manufacturer. Cleaning shall be accomplished per the current CDC guidelines for cleaning a facility (see link below).

CDC cleaning guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfectingbuildingfacility.html

EPA list of disinfectants: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sarscov-2

In the event of a COVID exposure incidence at the sites listed, the awarded contractor will be given the opportunity to quote a deep clean of the infected area(s). The Government reserves the right to have a COVID deep clean handled by another contractor outside of this contract, if needed.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfectingbuildingfacility.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfectingbuildingfacility.html https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sarscov-2 https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sarscov-2

Safety and Accident Protection:

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing safety, health, and sanitation, and shall provide all safeguards, safety devices, and protective equipment, and shall take any other needed actions, on his own responsibility that are reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of employees on the job and the safety of the public, and to protect property in connection with the performance of the work covered by the contract.

6.0 Travel

Travel is required by the contractor to access the site and shall be their responsibility. The address for the campground is approx. 5697 N County Rd 775 W West Baden Springs, IN 47469. The travel mileage to the campground from area city centers are as follows:

Bloomington - 43 miles, Paoli – 14 miles, Orleans – 17 miles, Bedford – 20 miles, and Jasper – 32 miles.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

General:

The contractor is responsible for all work included in this Statement of Work document. The Forest Service will not be responsible in any way to the contractor’s staff for damages, destruction or loss to the contractor’s equipment, supplies, materials or tools or the personal property of the staff. The contractor will be responsible for all repairs, regardless of cost, resulting from the negligence of the contractor or the contractor’s employees. The contractor’s staff are to be polite and assist the public with general information as possible while representing the Forest Service in a professional manner. Contractor staff shall not wear clothing that is political or offensive in nature. The Forest Service reserves the right to require the contractor to replace any employee deemed unqualified, displaying unfavorable personal conduct or appearance and or making a bad reflection of the Forest Service to the public.

Staffing:

The contractor shall provide qualified staff to always satisfy the contract requirements.

Supervisor:

The contractor shall provide an operations supervisor for supervision of employees. The supervisor shall be available by telephone for immediate contact. The supervisor shall have the authority to take immediate action to correct conditions determined by the Contracting Officer or COR to be unsafe, unsanitary, or unsatisfactory. The supervisor shall be required to follow up on public complaints and/or problems with staff.

8.0 Non-Compliance

When the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s representative (COR) observes the contractor has failed to adequately perform any of the services for which the contractor is responsible, the CO or a designee will take the following action.

Non-Compliance:

When services are not provided in accordance with the contract, the contractor’s daily operations supervisor will be notified and directed to correct services within 24 hours.

Follow up on Non-Compliance:

An inspection of non-compliance items will be made after 24 hours by the Contracting Officer or COR. The contractor’s daily operation’s supervisor may request to attend the inspection. If the inspection shows the issues have been corrected or satisfactory progress has been made, the notice will be rescinded, however if non-compliance remains the supervisor will be given notification of non-compliance in writing.

Services Restored by Contracting Officer:

If the contractor fails to correct the work, the CO may proceed to have the work performed by other forces. The cost of the work performed including materials, labor, and equipment will be deducted from payment due the contractor on his contract.

Schedule of Items

CLIN Description QTY Unit Unit Price Total 0001 Base Shirley Creek Campground Mow and Cleaning Service PoP: 06.01.2023 - 10.31.2023

5 MO $ $

1001 OY1 Shirley Creek Campground Mow and Cleaning Service PoP: 04.01.2023 - 10.31.2023

7 MO $ $

Grand Total Base-Plus-One: $

Abbreviation:

Period of Performance (PoP) Option Year (OY) Month (MO)

Place of Performance Brownstown Ranger District 811 Constitution Ave.

Bedford, IN 47421-9538

Section C – Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023)

(DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION DEC 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) (31 U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with

Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

☐ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022)

(E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29

U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☒ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☒ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19

U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐(ii) Alternate I [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☐ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov

2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 11210 – Laborer, Grounds Maintenance WG-3 / $16.20 (Per E.O. 14026) plus fringe benefits

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

☒ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29

U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O.

13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed October 2024.

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year(APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR __4_) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The base period of performance (PoP) of this contract is from 06.01.2023 through 10.31.2023.

The Option 1 PoP of this contract is from 04.01.2024 through 10.31.2024.

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 7-10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at:

Brownstown Ranger District 811 Constitution Ave.

Bedford, IN 47421-9538 https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/agar-class-deviation-contract-closeout-clause.pdf

Section D – Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

See attached documents:

1. Maps

2. Orange County SCA WD 2015-4821

3. Experience Questionnaire

Note: for attachments, download Adobe Acrobat PDF to computer/laptop, open side bar, and click on the paperclip.

Section E – Solicitation Provisions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations |

USDA

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

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

(MAR 2023)

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offerors shall review Section B & D

3) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall submit a firm fixed price quote, complete price schedule contained in Section B of this solicitation, and complete highlighted fields in representations & certifications contained in Section F of this solicitation.

4) Question Submission Due Date – Contractors shall submit any questions on this project directly to Carl Weber (carl.weber@usda.gov) no later than 04.28.2023 at 11:00 AM Central. Questions will be consolidated, and answers provided by issuance of an amendment directly thereafter.

5) Submit offer by email to carl.weber@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox no later than 05.02.2023 at 11:00 PM Central.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:carl.weber@usda.gov mailto:carl.weber@usda.gov

6) Schedule RFQ site visit with COR if needed COR: Nancy Myers at (812) 547-9241 Nancy.Myers@usda.gov

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Capability

2. Past Performance

3. Price

Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately less than price.

Factor 1 Technical Capability: Provide a list of all personnel to be used on the project (including sub-contractors on the project, if any) and their qualifications. Provide a description of equipment to be used on the project (make, model, year, etc). This information is used to determine the acceptability of both personnel and equipment and also to ascertain your understanding of what resources are needed to adequately complete this project.

2.2 Adjectival Ratings

Adjectival Rating Definition Exceptional Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies and fully addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates an excellent approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Many strengths exist, far outweighing any weaknesses. The highest quality of contract performance is anticipated with very low risk.

Very Good Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies; fully addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates a very effective approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Some weaknesses may exist;

however, the weaknesses, if any, are outweighed by strengths. A high quality of contract performance is anticipated with low risk.

Satisfactory Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies; addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates an adequate approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. A quality contract performance is anticipated with an acceptable amount of risk.

Marginal Quote/Offer may contain deficiencies; fails to address all of the criteria and does not demonstrate an adequate approach/solution or understanding of the requirements. One or more weaknesses exist which are not offset by strengths. Contract performance is anticipated with high risk.

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Adjectival Rating Definition Unsatisfactory Quote/Offer contains many deficiencies and does not address all aspects of the criteria and/or does not present evidence demonstrating an adequate approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Many weaknesses and/or omissions exist creating an unacceptable risk.

Factor 2 Past Performance: Provide a list of completed past projects with similar scope for the last three years, (include a brief description of the project and how it is similar to this one, dollar amount, project location and who the work was performed for). Include reference names and phone numbers for these projects. Offerors without a record of past performance will receive a neutral rating for past performance only. Provide this information for subcontractors on the project as well. The government may use past performance information from any source.

2.5 Performance Confidence Assessment:

Rating Description

Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has an expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence No performance record is identifiable, or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

Factor 3 Price: The offeror’s price should be included in the Schedule of Items. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s firm fixed price quote for price reasonableness. Price reasonableness will be established by competition and determined primarily by comparison with other offers submitted. The proposed quote will also be compared with the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).

2.6 Quote Metrics:

Rating Definition

Strength A significant, outstanding, or exceptionally positive aspect of a Quote/Offer.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Weakness Any aspect of a Quote/Offer increasing the potential for problems and issues with regard to contract performance. The Quote/Offer provides a minimally acceptable response to the Government’s requirements. The response leaves the evaluator with uncertainty as to the understanding of the work, capability to successfully perform the work, or capability to effectively manage the work effort.

Deficiency A material failure of a Quote/Offer to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a Quote/Offer increasing the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

Section F – Representations & Certifications

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

(CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH OFFER/QUOTE

VENDOR NAME:__________________________________________________

VENDOR UEI:___________________________________________________

Complete the yellow highlighted information and submit a copy with your offer. SEE instructions in Section E, Provision 52.212-1.

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract,…