RFQ 951700-26-R-0012 Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance DRAFT.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

T3314-26-IQ-00040

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

951700-26-R-0012

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

TBD

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME See Text

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

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CODE 951700

United States Agency for Global Media

Office Of Contracts

330 Independence Avenue SW

Cohen Building, Room 4360

Washington, DC 20237

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561730

SIZE STANDARD: $9,500,000.00

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SEE

SCHEDULE

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RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

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RFQ IFBX RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 95170016. ADMINISTERED BY

United States Agency for Global Media Office Of Contracts 330 Independence Avenue SW Cohen Building, Room 4360 Washington, DC 20237

FACILITY

CODE

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17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

951700CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. This is a FAR Part 13 solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no other request for proposals will be issued. This solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a contract to provide Gardening and Antenna Maintenance Philippines as described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Proposals conforming to the solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria set forth herein. Neither the solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's quote shall be part of the contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer. The Offeror's quote submitted in response to this solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1449 submitted by an Offeror and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF1449 with original signatures together with the contract reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.

Note: The Government has scheduled a site visit at the USAGM PHILIPPINES TRANSMITTING STATION TINANG, CONCEPCION TARLAC for TBD, at 8:00 A.M. Philippines Time. See Section 5.2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit for additional information.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

N/A

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

Natalie Ellis

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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REPRESENTATIVE

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REPRESENTATIVE

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PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

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36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet 1 Statement of Work - Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

2 Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-6 Taxes-Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 1952.232-91 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2016) 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

1 ATTACHMENT 1 - PHILIPPINES TRANSMITTING STATION, TINANG, CONCEPCION,

TARLAC GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

10 ATTACHMENT 10 – CONTRACT DEFICIENCY REPORT FORM

2 ATTACHMENT 2 - PHILIPPINES TRANSMITTING STATION, TINANG, CONCEPCION,

TARLAC CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

3 ATTACHMENT 3 – SAMPLE MAINTENANCE RECORD FOR EQUIPMENT

4 ATTACHMENT 4 – ANTENNA FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES SITE DRAWINGS

5 ATTACHMENT 5 - GARDENING SERVICES SITE DRAWINGS

6 ATTACHMENT 6 – MACHINE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FORMS

7 ATTACHMENT 7 – RSO OVERSEAS VETTING QUESTIONAIRE (OVQ) FORM

8 ATTACHMENT 8 – QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING FORM

9 ATTACHMENT 9 – CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM

4 Solicitation Provisions 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation (Jun 2020)

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52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 5 Other1

1 Addendum to Solicitation Provisions 2 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

1 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Description: CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR - Standard Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

2 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Description: CLIN 0002 BASE YEAR - Additional Temporary Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

3 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

Description: CLIN 0003 OPTION YEAR 1 - Standard Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

4 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 - 08/31/2028

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Description: CLIN 0004 OPTION YEAR 1 - Additional Temporary Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

5 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029

Description: CLIN 0005 OPTION YEAR 2 - Standard Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

6 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029

Description: CLIN 0006 OPTION YEAR 2 - Additional Temporary Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

7 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030

Description: CLIN 0006 OPTION YEAR 3 - Standard Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

8 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Period of Performance: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030

Description: CLIN 0008 OPTION YEAR 3 - Additional Temporary Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

9 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031

Description: CLIN 0009 OPTION YEAR 4 - Standard Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 5

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10 Non-Capiltalized Goods

<25k

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031

Description: CLIN 0010 OPTION YEAR 4 - Additional Temporary Services Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

Reference Line: T3314-26-IQ-00040 - 5

1 Statement of Work - Gardening and Antenna Field Maintenance Services

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.1 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1.1 BACKGROUND/PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES

1. Background:

The USAGM Transmitting station in the country of Philippines supports the Agency mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. The station broadcasts a broad spectrum of programs created by the VOA for audiences across East and South Asia. The station owns approximately 9,000 square meters of warehouse and office space.

2. Purpose:

The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain janitorial services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at USAGM Transmitting Station, Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.

3. Objective:

The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for other business purposes.

1.1.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

2. Period of Performance: The contract period of performance will be one (1) Base Year, and four (4) one year option periods.

3. Place of Performance: USAGM Transmitting Station, Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines

4. Transition Plan: The Contractor shall develop a plan for preparing the Contractor to assume all responsibilities for gardening and antenna field mowing and related services in all designated spaces. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all

Document Number: 951700-26-R-0012 Page 8 of 75 clearances of Contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

1.1.3 KEY PERSONNEL/SUPERVISION

SUPERVISION. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall always be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor’s workforce. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S.

Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skills to communicate effectively with members of the U.S. Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as their sole function.

1.1.4 SCHEDULES. The Contractor shall maintain work schedules. Maintenance Services and garbage collection/hauling shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, except for U.S. Embassy Manila approved holidays.

For maintenance items other than routine daily services (i.e. – monthly, quarterly, annual services), the Contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the time frame to perform the service. Other hours may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor must provide at least 24-hour advance notice to the COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified (8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday).

1.1.5 QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR.

1.1.6 TECHNICAL GUIDANCE. The Contractor shall have the services of a trained horticulturist with experience in the climate and soil conditions found locally to give technical guidance to the Contractor's work force, and to develop and guide the Contractor's programs for lawn, flower and tree care. The Contractor shall have the services of a local water management specialist to give technical guidance to the Contractor's work force, and to develop and guide the Contractor's programs for road maintenance and water management.

1.1.7 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PLAN. The Contractor shall submit an annual Grounds Maintenance Plan that reflects the proposed frequency for meeting the requirements of this contract. The Grounds Maintenance Plan will be developed to fit the requirements of local conditions, types of vegetation, and climate factors. The Contractor shall submit the Grounds Maintenance Plan to the COR for approval within 30 days after contract award, and provide annual updates thereafter at least 30 days prior to option year renewal.

The requirements for the Grounds Maintenance Plan addressed in this Statement of Work shall be broken down into Monday through Friday activities between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (as described in Section 1.2 Standard Services), weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities, and must also include the following Standard services:

Inner Compound Gardening

1. Maintain all grass height of 3 to 4 inches or 76mm to 100mm or biweekly

2. Edging – Biweekly or as needed

3. Trimming - Biweekly or as needed

4. Turf Repair and Re-establishment -as needed

5. Pruning – once a Month

6. General garden and landscape works, to include planting, landscape, fertilizing, lawn and pesticide application for the entire year and consequential disposal of Hazardous and Toxic Substances – Seasonal or as needed

7. Watering – Weekly or as needed

8. Pressure Washing - once a Month or directed by COR

9. Garbage Collection Schedule - Daily

10. Debris removal – As needed

11. Removal/Excavation of termite hills - As needed or directed by COR Antenna Field Mowing and Related Services

1. Antenna Field Grass Cutting – 6” or 152mm to 12” or 304mm height

2. Antenna Base Fences – 6” or 152mm to 12 “or 304mm height

3. Kubu Maintenance and Repair – As needed or directed by COR

4. Disposal of Hazardous & Toxic Substances – As needed or directed by COR

5. Irrigation & Runoff Control – As needed or directed by COR

6. Maintenance of the Mango Orchard – 6” or 152mm to 12” or 304mm

7. Maintenance of GFE and other assets – Weekly or as needed

8. Perimeter fence grass cutting - 6” or 152mm to 12” or 304mm height

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD SERVICES

STANDARD SERVICES:

The Contractor shall maintain the appearance of the grass, shrubbery, garden areas, trees, and related landscape elements for the U.S.

Government at the United States Agency for Global Media, Philippines Transmitting Station (PTS), Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.

The Government will measure the Contractor’s work by the appearance of the landscape covered by this contract.

The Contractor shall perform grass cutting, ground and water control systems maintenance in the antenna field. The Contractor’s work shall be measured by the appearance of grass, bridges, fences and efficiency of the water flow of the landscape covered by this contract. The Contractor shall perform complete gardening and antenna maintenance services as described in this contract for all areas identified in Attachments 4 ( Antenna Field Maintenance Services Site Drawings) and Attachement 5 (Gardening Services Site Drawings).

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The Contractor shall be responsible for garbage/trash collection, hauling and disposal for the same Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure that trucks are empty upon arrival at the first collection point. From the collection points, the garbage/trash shall be disposed to a location authorized by the Philippine Government. This includes transporting trash from the different collection points to the point/s of disposal.

The Contractor shall include all planning, administration, and management necessary to ensure that all services comply with this contract, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall meet all the standards of performance identified in the contract.

The Contractor shall perform all related support functions such as supply, subcontracting, quality control, financial oversight, and maintenance of complete records and files.

The method, frequencies, and dates of grass cutting, hedging, trimming, and turf repair shall be part of the Contractor's Grounds Maintenance Plan.

1.2.1 GRASS CUTTING. The Contractor shall maintain the height of grass between 3 (76mm) and 4 inches (100mm) and control grass browning in the inner compound.

1.2.2 EDGING. The Contractor shall edge all sidewalks, driveways, main road, and curbs each time the adjacent grass is cut.

1.2.3 TRIMMING. The Contractor shall trim grass around trees, shrubs, cultivated areas, sprinkler heads, valves, fences, buildings, poles, and structures, so that grass height does not exceed the height of the adjacent grass.

1.2.4 TURF REPAIR AND RE-ESTABLISHMENT. The Contractor shall, whenever necessary, repair areas damaged by vehicular traffic, oil and gas, building repairs, and normal foot traffic, and any type of soil erosion regardless of the cause at no increase in the contract prices. The damaged area shall be filled in and leveled, seeded or sodded, and maintained to conform to adjacent areas. The Contractor shall apply additional soil over lawns or around roots of plants, maintain drainage and cover up exposed root areas.

1.2.5 PRUNING. The Contractor shall maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes, vines, ground cover, and flowers.

1.2.6 GENERAL GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE WORKS. The Contractor shall maintain the health and appearance of existing landscape plants, trees, shrubs and lawn areas.

1.2.7 WATERING. The Contractor shall water lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees to provide for moisture penetration to a depth of 7 centimeters in the areas described in Attachment 5. If natural precipitation is sufficient to fulfill this requirement, the Contractor may request the COR's permission to suspend watering to avoid too much water in the soil. The Contractor shall present the method, frequencies, and dates of watering in a written schedule in the Grounds Maintenance Plan. The schedule shall consider the kinds of vegetation, local soil conditions, and seasonal variations in plant moisture requirements. The Government shall provide all hoses, portable sprinklers, and other similar irrigation equipment, as well as water and electricity.

1.2.8 PRESSURE WASHING. The Contractor shall complete annual pressure washing, but more frequently if required, to prevent the unsafe build-up of slime/moss, and to otherwise prevent an unsightly appearance of the following items/structures:

• All inner-compound roadways. - Once a Month

• Walkways and porches. – Once a Month

• TDY Quarters and Patio Roof. – Once a Month

• Open-air workshop areas. – Once a Month

• Exterior furnishings / patio furniture. – Once a week

• Exterior walls. - Once a Month

• Parking area and building entrances roof. - Once a Month

• Water refilling station. - Weekly

1.2.9 COLLECTION AND HAULING OF GARBAGE / TRASH. The Contractor shall pick up all kinds of debris found in the designated garbage collection stations, including all kinds of waste materials, plastic, paper, carton boxes, scrap wood products, scrap metal sheets, scrap steel or pipes, broken glass, grass trimmings, plants and tree debris. Collection points are designated in Attachment

5. After trash collection, the Contractor shall remove scattered trash and ensure that the immediate surrounding areas of the collection points are maintained with a high degree of cleanliness. The Contractor shall collect, haul and dispose garbage/trash in compliance with the waste segregation program of the Philippine Government. In the event of truck breakdown or any instance of unavailability of the regularly scheduled truck, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a replacement unit within the same day at no additional cost to the Government.

1.2.10 DEBRIS REMOVAL. The Contractor shall remove cuttings, grass, leaves, branches, bark, palm fronds, dead vegetation, paper, trash, and other foreign materials from the maintained areas, including walkways, roadways, open drainage systems, smoking stations, and curbs within or adjacent to the area. The Contractor shall remove all debris and equipment from the work site before the end of each workday. Debris removal shall prevent unsightly accumulation. The Contractor shall promptly remove collected debris to an authorized disposal site. The Contractor is responsible for all expenses incurred in the collection and disposal of debris. The Contractor shall clean gutters and down spouts of all collected debris annually.

1.2.11 ANTENNA FIELD GRASS CUTTING. The Contractor shall maintain the height of grass between 6 (153cm) to 12 inches (350cm) or as directed, otherwise cited in the following areas:

• TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL LINES. The Contractor shall cut grass under all transmission and electrical lines including 3 meters (118 inches or 9.10 ft.) out from the edges on all sides; see Attachment 4 (SHEET-06, TRANSMISSION LINES DETAILS).

• ANTENNA BASES. The Contractor shall cut grass under all antenna bases, including 10 meters out from the edges of antenna base;

see Attachment 4 (SHEET-07, TYPICAL ANTENNA FOUNDATION).

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• GUY WIRE ANCHORS. The Contractor shall cut grass 5 meters (196 inches or 16 ft) in all directions from the base of each guy wire concrete anchor; see Attachment 4 (SH-08 - ANTENNA GUY WIRE FOUNDATION).

• ROADS. The Contractor shall cut grass 3 meters (118 inches or 9.10 ft) from the edge of all roads on each side; see Attachment 4

(SHEET-06 - ROAD MAINTENANCE).

• PERIMETER FENCE. The Contractor shall cut grass of minimum 6 (150cm) to 12 inches (350cm) in height and a minimum of 1-meter wide.

• SWITCH BAYS. The Contractor shall cut grass of minimum 10 meters (393 inches or 32.9 feet) away in all directions from the edge of all switch bays; see Attachment 4 (SHEET-10 - SWITCH BAY MAINTENANCE).

• SAFETY SIGNS. The Contractor shall cut grass within 1 meter (39 inches or 3 ft. 3”) around all safety signs in the antenna field, which shall be clearly visible with no vegetation blocking the view.

• MANGO ORCHARD. The Contractor shall cut the grass in the entire mango orchard, including areas under the trees

1.2.12 ANTENNA BASE FENCES. The Contractor shall maintain in good condition all protective fences in and around the antenna bases and switch bays. The Government shall provide materials for repair and replacement of these fences.

1.2.13 KUBU MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. The Contractor shall clean designated smoking areas around the station daily.

Cleaning will include emptying of ashtrays and wiping down of seating areas in and around Kubu’s. The Contractor shall perform repairs to Kubu’s located throughout the station. Repairs will include replacing damaged bamboo slats, sand, re-stain, re-varnish annually and repair / replace roofing materials to include security Kubu’s at the perimeter road, camp site and TT2 compound.

1.2.14 HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure the safe handling, application, removal and environmentally sound disposal of all hazardous or potentially hazardous fertilizers, weed killers, and pest control products utilized in this requirement.

1.2.15 IRRIGATION & RUNOFF CONTROL. The Contractor shall maintain all ditches, open canals, road drainage and creeks free of debris and ensure free flow of water to prevent flooding; see Attachment 4 (SH-09 - CREEK, DITCH, & ROAD DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE) or otherwise cited in the following areas:

• The contractor shall maintain the ditches and canals on both sides of the perimeter road and inner antenna roadways free of debris to ensure free flow of water to prevent flooding.

• The Contractor shall maintain all culverts free of debris and ensure free flow of water under the bridges; see Attachment 4 (SH-09 -

CREEK, DITCH AND ROAD DRAINAGEMAINTENANCE).

• The station shall assign excavator equipment as GFE as required and approved by Station Management. The Contractor personnel assigned to operate the excavator shall possess valid heavy equipment operator license and have minimum of two years of experience operating excavator equipment. The government reserves the right to use the excavator for the station project support (approximately 30 - 60 calendar days per year).

• The Contractor shall include as part of the Grounds Maintenance Plan their methods, schedules, and equipment for maintaining water control structures in good condition.

1.2.16 MAINTENANCE OF THE MANGO ORCHARD. The Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel, tools of trade, equipment, fertilizer, and chemicals including the expertise of a horticulturist who will be responsible for the maintenance of the existing mango orchard in accordance with proper horticultural practices including applying the necessary chemicals and fertilizer for Fungus and Pest control, and those needed to encourage blooming and necessary practices to sturdy roots. The Contractor shall perform mango cultivation as appropriate to industry standards.

The Contractor shall submit a report including photos of the mango orchard to the COR monthly showing the status and condition of the trees. The report shall indicate the amount of healthy born fruit, schedules of fertilizer and disease control applications performed, and recommendations to maintain proper growth of trees.

The Contractor shall harvest the mango fruits. The harvested mango fruits shall be transported to the main warehouse and remain on the property of the Government for distribution as part of the PTS Civic Action Program. The Government shall provide containers for harvested mango fruits.

1.3 MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND OTHER ASSETS. These are detailed in the section below.

1.3.1 PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND MATERIALS (GFM). Unless otherwise specified, the Government is responsible for providing tools, equipment, and fuels for tractors and other GFE’s (collectively referred to as Government Furnished Property) needed to perform this contract. Refer to Attachment 1.

1.3.2 MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE). The Contractor shall perform on-site preventive maintenance and repair of all Government-furnished equipment (GFE) at the COR-designated workshop area at the inner Compound.

The Contractor shall provide a minimum of Three (3) years experienced mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repair of all GFE. The GFE assigned to the Contractor shall be stored at the COR-designated Storage area. The Contractor shall record all preventive and breakdown maintenance work using the form under Attachment 3 - Maintenance Record. Major breakdowns, any part found damaged, in need of repair or replacement shall be immediately reported to the COR.

For all GFE, the Government will provide all components, single parts and sub-assemblies, replacement parts, including GFE-related tools as well as routine maintenance expendables such as spark plugs, filter element, flushing oil, engine oil, fuel filter, gasket, O-rings, seal ring, lubrication ring, bolts, nuts, screws, fuses, cable assemblies, brake pads, exhaust pipes, manifolds, and bearing components. The Government shall also provide all types of fuel (diesel and unleaded gas), fuel container, additive (2T oil) and

Document Number: 951700-26-R-0012 Page 11 of 75 lubrication supply necessary for all types of GFE. Repair and/or replacement work shall be performed by the Contractor’s personnel as soon as parts are received. Preventive maintenance tasks shall be performed for the below listed GFE. The Contractor shall perform routine lubrication and accomplish equipment routine maintenance and operation in compliance with any maintenance operation specifications issued by the equipment manufacturer.

1.3.2 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE RECORDS. The Contractor shall develop, maintain and update maintenance records for each of the Assigned Government Provided equipment (see Attachment 1). A sample of the maintenance record can be found in Attachment 3 below. The Contractor shall maintain written records of work performed and report the need for major repair, replacement and other capital rehabilitation work for U.S. Government property in its control. The Contractor shall ensure that Government property will be used only for those purposes authorized in the contract and that any required approvals for use will be obtained prior to use.

1.3.3 STORAGE. The approximate size for the storage facilities located at the inner compound is 24 square meters. This storage space is provided for the safe keep of gardening tools, equipment, and consumables related to the contract services only. A dedicated cabinet inside the storage space is provided for hazardous materials/consumables such as fuel and fertilizer. These storage facilities should be locked when not in use. Key control procedures shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.3.4 MAINTENANCE CHECKPOINTS. The following checkpoints will be observed for the corresponding equipment:

1.3.4.1 Hand Pruner and Chain Saw – This applies to mix gasoline and oil type, i.e. 2T- oil for 2-stroke, engines used for wood and tree cutting. Checkpoints:

1.3.4.1.1 Sharpen the saw chain with a file for every use. Replace when saw chain teeth has very low grit contact.

1.3.4.1.2 After each use, wipe-clean body from fume exhaust and clean engine with a cloth or brush. Remove all dirt, carbon build-up and combustible debris from the engine case, air intake louver and combustion exhaust outtake, cutting tool head, gear case shaft, under gear case cap and inside of muffler.

1.3.4.1.3 Refill chain lube oil reservoir to level before and during use.

1.3.4.1.4 Fill grease levels in the gear case at every start of use. Check and tighten all screws, bolts, nuts and mating parts.

1.3.4.2 Backpack Blower – This applies to mix gasoline and oil type, i.e. 2T- oil for 2-stroke engines designed for blowing debris on grass, tight and covered space. It is an operator back carried and hand operated air blower. Perform maintenance after every 50 hours or every 3 months of operation whichever comes first. The operator shall accomplish routine lubrication and cleaning. Checkpoints:

1.3.4.2.1 Clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours, otherwise replace spark plug every 100 hours or 6 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.2.2 Clean air filter every use. Replace when damaged.

1.3.4.2.3 Service carburetor every 50 hours or 3 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.2.4 After each use, wipe clean body from fume exhaust and clean engine with a cloth or brush. Remove all dirt, carbon build-up and combustible debris from the engine case, air intake louver and combustion exhaust outtake.

1.3.4.2.5 Check and tighten all screws, bolts, nuts and mating parts.

1.3.4.3 Walk Behind Vacuum/Blower – This applies to gasoline, hand operated vacuum blower. Perform maintenance after every 50 hours or every 3 months of operation whichever comes first. The operator shall accomplish routine lubrication and cleaning.

Checkpoints:

1.3.4.3.1 Change engine oil, clean air filter. Clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours, otherwise replace spark plug every 100 hours or 6 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.3.2 Service carburetor every 50 hours or 3 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.3.3 After each use, wipe clean body from fume exhaust and clean engine with a cloth or brush.

1.3.4.5.4 Inspect unit and clean debris from cooling air passages. Clean air filter after every use. Replace when damaged.

1.3.4.5.5 Remove dirt, carbon build-up and combustible debris from the engine case, air intake louver and combustion exhaust outtake, debris collector, gear case shaft, under gear case cap and inside of muffler.

1.3.4.6 Pressure washer (gasoline engine) – This applies to gasoline pressure washer. Perform maintenance after every 50 hours or every 3 months of operation whichever comes first. The operator shall accomplish routine lubrication and cleaning. Checkpoints:

1.3.4.6.1 Change engine oil, clean air filter and clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours, otherwise replace spark plug every 100 hours or 6 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.6.2 Service carburetor every 50 hours or 3 months whichever comes first.

1.3.4.6.3 After each use, wipe clean body from fume exhaust and clean engine with a cloth or brush.

1.3.4.6.4 Inspect unit and clean debris from cooling air passages. Clean air filter after every use. Replace when damaged.

1.3.4.6.5 Remove all dirt, carbon build-up and combustible debris from the engine case, air intake louver and combustion exhaust outtake, debris collector, gear case shaft, under gear case cap and inside of muffler.

1.3.4.7 Tractors - This applies to the U.S. Government owned John Deere tractors only. The U.S. Government shall acquire major maintenance from qualified service provider. The Contractor shall keep record of tractor usage and alert USAGM motor pool when tractor is due for scheduled maintenance based on operations/maintenance manual for the tractor.

1.3.4.7.1 Before each use inspect tractor and fill out Pre-Operation safety and maintenance inspection form, see Attachment 6.

1.3.4.7.2 Check engine oil level and hydraulic fluid level.

1.3.4.7.3 After each use, wash clean the tractor from dust and mud.

1.3.4.7.4 Inspect unit and clean debris from cooling air passages. Clean air filter after every use.

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1.4 SAFETY. The Contractor shall perform tasks near the transmission lines, antennas and switch bays only during non-broadcast hours. Before starting work in these areas, the Contractor shall coordinate schedule with COR. All tasks may be performed outside of the radiation hazard sign boundaries during broadcast hours.

1.5 COLLECTION AND HAULING OF GARBAGE / TRASH

1.5.1 The Contractor shall pick up all kinds of debris that are found in the designated garbage collection stations, including all kinds of waste materials, plastic, paper, carton boxes, scrap wood products, scrap metal sheets, scrap steel or pipes, broken glass, grass trimmings, plants and tree debris. Collection points are designated in Attachment 5. After trash collection, the Contractor shall remove scattered trash and ensure that the immediate surrounding areas of the collection points are maintained with a high degree of cleanliness. The Contractor shall collect, haul and dispose garbage/trash in compliance with the waste segregation program of the Philippine Government. In the event of truck breakdown or any instance of unavailability of the regularly scheduled truck, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide a replacement unit within the same day at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall collect cigarette butts, paper and plastic garbage that is discarded along the Tinang road each week.

1.5.2 Schedule during Inclement Weather

The Contractor shall collect garbage/trash during periods of inclement weather. Exceptions to this may be authorized by the Contracting Officer in cases of unduly severe weather. When exceptions are granted, the Contractor shall accomplish all collections for each missed day within 24 hours after the severe weather has abated.

If make-up collections cannot be completed within 24 hours, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a revised schedule for approval. The revised schedule shall clearly indicate the completion date for make-up collections. Rescheduling to perform make-up collections shall not be a basis for a claim by the Contractor for additional compensation or permission to defer other regular scheduled collections.

1.5.3 Abnormal Quantities of Garbage

The Contractor shall dispose of excess garbage/trash resulting from special events or typhoons, at no additional cost to the Government. This shall be accomplished with minimum interference to the regular collection schedules. After each typhoon, the Contractor shall promptly collect and haul out accumulated branches, leaves and other waste materials at no additional cost to the Government. If there is a need for the Contractor to make additional trips to adequately dispose of extra garbage/trash, a request shall be sent by the Contractor to the COR for approval. The request shall provide adequate details as to the number of trips and proposed schedule. Once approved, these extra trips shall be charged in accordance with the rates indicated under Section 1 Temporary Additional Services, and corresponding option years. However, if the service truck being used for routine garbage/trash collection can still accommodate the additional waste materials during the regular pick-up schedule, no additional cost will be paid by the Government.

1.5.4 Apparent Serviceable Materials/Documents

The Contractor shall not collect or dispose of any material which has obvious value and appears to have been inadvertently placed near the collection point, unless such material is designated by the COR as garbage/trash. In the event, that the Contractor collects such items, the COR shall have the right to instruct the Contractor to return such items to the Station as soon as possible and at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.5 Disposal of Garbage/Trash

The Contractor shall dispose all garbage/trash collected from the Philippines Transmitting Station in a designated dumping site by the Philippine Government or the appropriate agency of the Philippine Government. Disposal of garbage/trash shall be in accordance with existing Philippine laws. In the event of closure of a dumping site, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to immediately locate an alternate site. The change in dumping sites shall not be grounds for upward adjustment in contract cost. The Contractor shall be responsible for any permits or fees associated with the use of local disposal locations.

1.5.6 Disposal of Construction Debris

Construction debris is classified as dismembered concrete-made finishes, cement, asphalt, tiles, wood, steel, pipes, wiring and conduit, gravel and stones, sand and soil.

The Contractor shall schedule one trip a month to haul all construction debris collected from Government construction projects/ renovation work performed by USG personnel and not by other contractors, at no additional cost to the Government. If one trip will be insufficient to haul all construction debris, the COR may request the Contractor to perform additional trips as part of Temporary Additional Services. The pick-up location/s, schedule and number of extra trips (if any) will be coordinated with the COR.

1.5.7 Vehicles

All garbage collection vehicles to be used under this contract shall be in operable, well-maintained condition and satisfactorily meet local safety and registration requirements. Vehicles shall be washed and painted, as necessary, to present a neat appearance. All vehicles shall have tight bodies and be properly enclosed to prevent spillage, leakage, excessive odor and scattering of garbage/trash while in transit. The Government reserves the right to request the Contractor for the immediate replacement of vehicles not meeting the above requirements. During instances when the Contractor is unable to provide operable vehicles, the Government has the option to utilize the services of other firms to temporarily perform services until the Contractor resumes normal operations. Any expenses incurred by the Government in the utilization of other firms shall befor the Contractor’s account and shall be deducted against the fixed-monthly rate.

1.6 Temporary Additional Services: The Contractor shall control overtime through efficient use of the workforce. Individual work schedules shall not exceed 40 hours per week to preclude overtime being part of the standard services provided under the contract.

Overtime may be necessary under Temporary Additional Services.

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1.7 WORKING HOURS. All work shall be performed during Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, except for US Embassy Manila approved holidays. Other hours may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

The Contractor must provide at least 24-hour advance notice to the COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above.

1.8 OBSERVED HOLIDAYS:

Holiday Country Date Observed New Year’s Day U.S. & PHL Jan 1, Thurs Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. U.S. Jan 19, Mon Washington’s Birthday U.S. Feb 16, Mon Eid-ul-Fitr (Feast of Ramadan) * PHL Mar 19, Thurs, or Mar 20, Fri* Maundy Thursday PHL Apr 2, Thurs Good Friday PHL Apr 3, Fri Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) PHL Apr 9, Thurs Labor Day PHL May 1, Fri Memorial Day U.S. May 25, Mon Independence Day PHL Jun 12, Fri Juneteenth National Independence Day U.S. Jun 19, Fri Independence Day U.S. July 3, Fri National Heroes Day PHL Aug 31, Mon Labor Day U.S. Sep 7, Mon Columbus Day U.S. Oct 12, Mon Veterans Day U.S. Nov 11, Wed Thanksgiving Day U.S. Nov 26, Thurs Bonifacio Day PHL Nov 30, Mon Christmas Day U.S. & PHL Dec 25, Fri Rizal Day PHL Dec 30, Wed Last Day of the Year PHL Dec 31, Thurs

1.9 DELIVERABLES. The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

DESCRIPTION QTY DELIVERY DATE DELIVER TO

Insurance (Section 1.12) 1 10 days after award. CO Grounds Maintenance Plan (Section 1.1.7)

1 30 days after award and 30 days prior to option year thereafter.

COR

List of Personnel (Section 1.10) 1 10 days after award for the initial list and updated monthly; or for replacement or new personnel, 30 days prior to their proposed utilization.

COR

Transition Plan (Section 1.14) 1 Updated as appropriate. COR Work Orders Reports 1 Weekly COR Invoice/Payment Request 1 Monthly. COR

1.10 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

1.10.1 GENERAL. The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government.

1.10.2 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

1.10.3 Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty.

1.10.4 Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

1.10.5 Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be tolerated. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

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1.10.6 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

1.10.7 Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

1) Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents orrecords.

2) Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct.

3) Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials.

4) Security violations; or,

5) Organizing or participating in gambling in any form.

1.10.8 KEY CONTROL. The Contractor shall receive, secure, issue and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract. If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system.

1.10.9 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

1.10.10 PERSONNEL SECURITY

Within 10 days after award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take 21 days to perform. For everyone, the Contractor shall provide:

1) Completed RSO Overseas Vetting Questionnaire (OVQ) on Attachment 7

2) 3 pcs. 2”x2” colored ID picture

3) Local police clearance

4) Barangay clearance

5) Original copy NBI clearance (not more than 6 months old)

* For replacement or new personnel, the above information shall be submitted 30 days prior to their proposed utilization.

Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall always display identity card(s) on the uniform while providing services under this contract.