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Combined Synopsis – 140FS323Q0130

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 140FS323Q0130 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 10 days after the close of this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2023-04, Effective Date: 06/02/2023.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $11.5M.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Line-Item Description(s):

Native Tree Planting (refer to PWS)

Period of Performance:

Tree plantings shall be completed 180-days once planting begins. Completion no later than 12/31/2024 (refer to PWS for details)

Location of Work:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Terms & Conditions:

- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

- The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

- Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer.

- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://sam.gov/content/home

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, www.ipp.gov is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.

Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:

1. Site Inspection:

Prior to submitting a quote, Contractors are encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost and performance of the contract.

A site visit inspection has been scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:00am EDT. The inspection will take place at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge located at 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida. The POC is Oliver Van Den Ende, Phone # 772-205-0697.

2. Question Submission:

All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00am EDT. Please be advised that the government reserves the right to transmit responses to those questions of common interest to all competing schedule contractors through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission 140FS323Q0130.

3. Quote Submission:

Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00am EDT.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS323Q0130.

Required Submittal Documents:

Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

1. SF 30 Amendment: (Only if applicable) If amendment(s) were issued, submit signed SF30 documents(s) acknowledging any/all Amendment(s)

2. Price/Quote: Quote must include your Unique Entity ID, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number. and include a list of trees being planted and a breakdown of pricing as follows:

• Provide a list of trees you propose on planting to include their common name and scientific name. (We understand availabilities may change due to timing of award.)

• Provide your estimated period of performance time-frame for plantings

• Total Material Cost

• Total Labor Cost

• Cost for GIS Map

Note: The contractor shall price the quote by assuming the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits as established by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Service Contract Act WD#: 1974-1311.

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3. Past Experience & References: Complete the attached document

4. Technical Capability: Provide a technical proposal that addresses your experience, understanding of the requirement and your planned approach to achieve the goals as described in the PWS. Proposals that merely offer to provide supplies or services as described in the PWS will not receive further consideration for award. General statements may be considered less favorably than a more detailed technical proposal.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include past experience, technical experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past experience and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference.

Contracting Officer/Office:

Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hadley, MA Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) ryna_russell@fws.gov

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Native Tree Planting

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Contents

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

PART 2. SCOPE / REQUIREMENTS / SITE INFORMATION

PART 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

PART 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

PART 5. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

PART 6. QUALITY / INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE / WARRANTY

PART 7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

PART 8. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

General The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking a Contractor to provide tree planting at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) located in Vero Beach, Florida.

Description of Services The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform tree planting as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Background The historic land use within the project was citrus groves. Upon purchase by the FWS, the Refuge cleared the citrus groves as part of a maritime/tropical restoration effort. This project would complement un-assisted reforestation through native tree planting on approximately 30 acres of the Jungle Restoration Area (see map).

Objective The Contractor shall plant a minimum of 3,000 one-gallon pot size or larger native trees within 30-acres on the restoration site as described in this PWS.

Place of Performance:

All work shall take place within the project area shown on the map.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Period of Performance:

The period of performance (POP) shall be from the date of award thru 12/31/2024. If supplemental tree planting is necessary due to 80% of the trees not surviving after 90 days of planting, the Contractor shall complete the new plantings no later than 1 month following notice of non-compliance.

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Tree Planting POP: Tree plantings shall be completed 180-days once planting begins.

GIS Map POP: The GIS map shall be provided no later than 30-days after completion of plantings.

GIS data needs to be provided in shapefiles or geodatabase compatible with the latest ArcGIS program.

Hours of Operation:

The contractor is responsible for conducting business between sunrise and sundown, seven days a week, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

PART 2. SCOPE / REQUIREMENTS / SITE INFORMATION

Scope The project consists specifically of supplying all labor, equipment, materials, lodging and supplies necessary for planting a variety of native trees as identified under the following tasks:

Tasks:

1. Plant a variety of native trees within the project area according to the below work specifications.

2. Provide a GIS map upon completion of the work. This map shall show the locations of trees planted on the site.

Work Tasks/Specifications Task 1 – Tree Planting Contractor shall plant at least three different native tree species (a minimum of 3,000 one-gallon pot size or larger), generally able to thrive in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10-11. Contractor shall warrant that all trees will be delivered disease free and in good health at the time of installation. Suggested trees include sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera), strangler fig (Ficus aurea), paradise tree (Simarouba glauca), and pigeon plum (Simarouba glauca). Other native trees may be used based on price and/or availability but must be approved by the COR.

Contractor shall submit a planting-plan requiring site manager approval prior to commencing with reforestation. The planting plan shall include a list of trees, quantity, size, and general location of areas to be planted.

Trees are to be planted in a clumped pattern, where each tree is no more than 20 feet from its nearest neighbor. Trees must be one gallon (pot size) or larger, planted at densities no less than 100 trees/acre.

No less than 3,000 trees shall be planted within 30 acres across the project area.

The Contractor shall ensure a survival rate of at least 80% through the first 90-days after planting thru whatever means necessary. The Contractor is responsible for supplying and planting additional trees as necessary to meet the minimum survival rates. The COR will schedule a site visit with the Contractor to inspect tree survival rates within 1-month immediately following the planting in order to determine whether the 80% survival threshold was met.

Freshwater is available on-site. ATVs, UTVs and light trucks can be used anywhere. All materials, supplies, and equipment must be provided by contractor. Some areas are locked; contractor will be provided lock combinations and keys to check out.

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Contractor shall provide a schedule of work days planned for the plantings to the COR no later than 7 days prior to mobilization. Contractor needs to complete project in 180 days once work begins.

The Contractor shall provide a weekly log of the number and location of trees planted.

Task 2 – GIS Map Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of the GIS map to the COR no later than 30-days after completion of plantings. This map shall show where trees were planted, labelled by species.

Site Information Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is restoring native habitats. Native tree planting is part of the restoration process. This project covers the Jungle Trail Restoration Area (see map below).

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Protected Species The contractor must work in such a manner as to avoid disturbance or harm to the following protected species present on the Refuge:

Federally listed and/or candidate species found on the refuge

Common Name Scientific Name Status

Monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus Candidate

Southeastern beach mouse Peromyscus polionotus niveiventris Threatened

State listed species found on the refuge

Common Name Scientific Name Status

Christmas berry Crossopetalum ilicifolium Threatened Crested coralroot Hexalectris spicata Endangered Curtiss’ milkweed Asclepias curtissii Endangered Gopher tortoise Gopherus polyphemus Gopherus polyphemus Threatened Low peperomia Peperomia humili Endangered Pineland lantana Lantana depressa Endangered Shell mound prickly pear cactus Opuntia stricta Threatened Simpson stopper Myrcianthes fragrans Threatened

Southeastern beach mouse Peromyscus polionotus niveiventris Threatened

Security Requirements:

Not Applicable.

Physical security:

Not Applicable.

Key Control:

Government to provide gate access post-award.

Periodic Progress Meetings /Post Award Conference:

Not required.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished

PWS - Page 5 of 10 property; and, provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

Key Personnel:

The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET, Monday thru Friday, except when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Identification of Contractor Employees:

All contract personnel working onsite where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all document or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

PART 3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

Services: The Government will:

• Provide directions for navigating to the site and where the planting zones are, including producing maps and participating in site visits as necessary.

• Ensure that the Contractor has access to the site and can park nearby.

• Conduct monitoring along with Contractor to inspect tree survival rates, Water: The Contractor will have access to water for irrigation onsite. Well water is available along Wildlife Way. No other sources of freshwater are available on-site.

Facilities: The Government will provide access to the Refuge proper where all field work shall take place.

Utilities: The Government will not provide any utilities in the field.

PART 4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

General: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, equipment, labor, services, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS. This includes procuring trees from a nursery that meet the requirements under the PWS.

Services: The Contractor shall complete the plantings in a safe manner without contamination of the soil or water supply or the introduction of invasive plant or animal species. Equipment and field gear (e.g., boots, etc.)

must be clean and free of weed seed before arriving on site.

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PART 5. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of all accidents and shall immediately report to the COR all accidents resulting in death, trauma, or occupational disease. All accident records/reports must be submitted to the CO and COR within twenty-four (24) hours of their occurrence and be noted on the Log. For life-threatening emergencies, calls shall be directed to 911.

Damage Reporting: In all instances where Government property or equipment is damaged, a full report of the fact and extent of such damage will be submitted in writing to the CO and COR within twenty-four (24) hours.

Fire Prevention: The Contractor and its employees are to be familiar with the method of turning on a Fire Alarm. The Contractor and its employees shall be cognizant of and shall observe all requirements for handling and storage of combustible supplies and materials, and for daily disposal of combustible waste and trash.

Hazardous Conditions: If a hazardous condition is seen, the Contractor and its employees shall notify the CO and COR in writing within twenty-four (24) hours.

Personnel Behavior: The Contractor is responsible for the behavior of its employees while working within the facility. Contractor personnel shall not engage in prohibited activities, such as gambling, consumption of alcohol, use of non-prescribed medicines or drugs, or smoking. Contractor employees are to observe acceptable courtesies when engaging Government officials and non-government visitors to the facility.

Contractor employees shall not conduct harassing behavior based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent, marital status, and political affiliation.

Personnel Attire/Vehicle: This Refuge provides visitor services to the public. Therefore, the Contractor's employees must perform work in clothing that is clean and orderly as possible, given the type of work performed. Contractor employees shall not wear on their clothing or have on their vehicle, any slogans, profanity, political or social-cause messages, or advertising (other than the company name or logo).

Safety Requirements: Contractor must perform this contract in a safe manner, observing any necessary safety precautions. The contractor shall promptly correct any condition which, in the opinion of the CO or COR, endangers the safety of personnel and/or property during the performance of this contract. Failure to observe this requirement shall result in contract termination, with the Contractor liable for any such damages that may occur. The Contractor is obligated to perform a thorough inspection each working day of all areas to assure that all necessary safeguards relative to safety and fire hazards are being taken.

PART 6. QUALITY / INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE / WARRANTY

Quality Assurance:

The government shall evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

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Inspection and Acceptance: (Refer to FAR 52.212-4(a)) The work shall be accepted when work is completed as described here within and in accordance with the specifications. Comments, recommendations, reports, and maps must be submitted according to the schedule established by the COR. The contractor must work closely with the COR to ensure deadlines are met. Work will be inspected to assure compliance with the contract documents. However, quality control and adherence to all contract requirements is still the responsibility of the contractor.

The Refuge requires that 80% of the trees planted by the contractor survive after a 90-day period. If less than 80% of the trees did not survive, the contractor shall purchase and replant the amount of trees necessary to complete the 80% survival rate at no expense to the Refuge. The COR will be responsible for surveying the planted trees and documenting that less than 80% of the trees survived 90-day after completion of plantings.

Once the trees have been planted, the COR will schedule a site visit with the Contractor to inspect tree survival rates within 1-month immediately following the 90-day survival rate in order to determine whether the 80% survival threshold was met.

PART 7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Task Performance Standards Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide and plant no less than 3,000 1-gallon container native trees across a total of 30 acres (no less than 100 trees per acre)

Minimum survival rate of 80% (80 trees per acre).

Conduct monitoring site visit along with Contractor to inspect tree survival rates on a set date within 1-month immediately following the 90-day survival rate period

PRS # 2.

The Contractor shall replant areas that are below the 80% minimum survival rate based on the results of the site visit with the COR

Contractor shall replace the number of trees necessary to accomplish 80% survival rate

100% Inspection

PRS # 3.

The Contractor shall provide a GIS map listing locations of all trees planted

Contractor shall provide GIS map no later than 30-days after completion of plantings

100% Inspection

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PART 8. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

Purpose This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) provides a systematic method to evaluate performance for the stated contract. This QASP explains the following:

• What will be monitored

• How monitoring will take place

• Who will conduct the monitoring

• How monitoring efforts and results will be documented

This QASP does not detail how the contractor accomplishes the work. Rather, the QASP is created with the premise that the contractor is responsible for management and quality control actions to meet the terms of the contract. It is the Government's responsibility to be objective, fair, and consistent in evaluating performance.

In addition, the QASP should recognize that unforeseen and uncontrollable situations may occur. This QASP is a "living document" and the Government may review and revise it on a regular basis. However, the Government shall coordinate changes with the contractor. Updates shall ensure that the QASP remains a valid, useful, and enforceable document. Copies of the original QASP and revisions shall be provided to the contractor and Government officials implementing surveillance activities. FAR & DOI Local Clauses apply to this contract.

Government Roles and Responsibilities The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities.

a) Contracting Officer (CO) -The CO shall ensure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The CO shall also assure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor's performance.

Assigned Contracting Officer: TBD Organization or Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Telephone:

Email

b) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - The COR is responsible for technical administration of the contract and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor's performance. The COR shall keep a quality assurance file. At the conclusion of the contract or when requested by the CO, the COR shall provide documentation to the CO. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government's behalf. The contractor shall refer any changes they deem may affect contract price, terms, or conditions to the CO for action.

Assigned COR: TBD Telephone:

Email:

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Contractor Representatives The following employees of the contractor serve as the contractor's Program Manager and Task Manager for this contract.

Contractor: TBD Contractor's Representative:

Telephone:

Requirements & Acceptable Quality Levels

• The contractor shall work with COR to schedule times of inspections

• The contractor shall provide operational oversight of the activities taking place on the Refuge in coordination with the Service.

• The contractor shall provide GIS track maps to the Service.

• The contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, transportation, lodging and materials for the project.

Performance Standards Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards. The Performance Requirements Summary includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Methods of Quality Assurance (QA) Surveillance Various methods exist to monitor performance. The COR shall use the surveillance methods listed in the administration of this QASP.

Regardless of the surveillance method, the COR shall always contact the contractor when a defect is identified and inform the manager of the specifics of the problem. The COR shall be responsible for monitoring the contractor's performance in meeting a specific performance standard/ AQL.

100% Inspection Surveillance results may be used as the basis for actions (to include payment deductions) against the contractor. In such cases, the Inspection of Services clause in the Contract becomes the basis for the CO's actions.

Documenting Performance

Unacceptable Performance When unacceptable performance occurs, the COR shall inform the contractor. This will normally be in writing unless circumstances necessitate verbal communication. In any case, the COR shall document the discussion and place it in the COR's file.

When the COR determines formal written communication is required, the COR shall prepare a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), and present it to the contractor.

The contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR in writing. The CDR will specify if the contractor is required to prepare a corrective action plan to document how the contractor shall correct the unacceptable performance and avoid a recurrence. The CDR will also state how long after receipt the contractor has to

PWS - Page 10 of 10 present this corrective action plan to the COR. The Government shall review the contractor's corrective action plan to determine acceptability.

Any CDRs may become a part of the supporting documentation for contract payment deductions or other actions deemed necessary by the CO.

Frequency of Measurement Frequency of Measurement During contract performance, the COR shall measure performance at the time of delivery and throughout the life of the contract as specified in the Performance Requirements Summary.

Past Experience Questionnaire – 140FS323Q0130

PAST EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES QUESTIONNAIRE

RFQ/Solicitation No. 140FS323Q0130

Native Tree Planting U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida 32963

Company Name:

SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)#:

Street Address:

City, State and ZIP Code:

POC Name:

POC Phone Number:

POC Email:

Type of Business: Corporation ___ Partnership ___ Sole Proprietor ___ Other ___ (describe)

To receive consideration, complete and submit the information requested below with your quote. If additional space is needed this form may be duplicated as necessary or you can provide your own form.

**ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE COMPLIANT WITH SOLICITATION**

1) How many years’ experience does your business have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation? _____.

2) How many years’ experience has your business had as a Prime Contractor _____ or a Sub-contractor

3) Have you ever Failed to Complete any work awarded to you? Yes or No. If “yes” specify reasons why.

4) References and Relevant Past Performance/Experience:

Experience must have been completed within the past three (3) years and be similar in size and complexity to those stated in the Scope of Work. Government contracts are preferred; but, if you have not performed Government contracts, indicate any other contracts completed or in progress

First Contract Reference:

Contract Agency or Company Name:

Contract Number (if applicable):

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

Scope of Project: (Sufficient details must be provided for the Government to perform an evaluation)

Past Experience Questionnaire – 140FS323Q0130

Second Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Third Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

5) Certification:

I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that any persons named as references are authorized to furnish the Government with any information needed to verify my business and employee’s capability to perform this project.

Certifying Official’s Name and Title:

Date:

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

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

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

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 1974-1311 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 68 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 06/30/2023

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.15 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Florida Area: Florida Statewide **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

Employed on contract for forestry, land management, and the cleaning of public use areas.

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 15.81*** 08040 - Choker Setter 10.79*** 08070 - Faller/Bucker 11.46*** 08100 - Fire Lookout 15.81*** 08130 - Forestry Equipment Operator 12.51*** 08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 14.00*** 08190 - Forestry Technician 14.00*** 08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 14.00*** 08250 - General Forestry Laborer 9.95*** 08280 - Nursery Specialist 21.92 08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 15.81*** 08340 - Tree Climber 17.69 08370 - Tree Planter 12.93*** 08400 - Tree Planter, Mechanical 12.93***

***Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($16.20 per hour) or 13658 ($12.15 per hour). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 and 13658 are not currently being enforced as to contracts or contract-like instruments entered into with the federal government in connection with seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on federal lands.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.98 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $199.20 per week or $863.20 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.57 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $182.80 per week, or $792.13 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; and 3 weeks after 5 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE

Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444)

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iv)(C)(vi)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor.

6) The contractor informs the affected employees.

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination."

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (DOI)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

• Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the

IPP invoice: Upload a hardcopy/pdf of your invoice into IPP

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of local Clause)

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 address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 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) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any

Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Mar 2023) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions…