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140P4226Q0027

See Schedule See Schedule

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO 1234 Market Street, 20th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

09/21/2026 1200 ED

0044037625

Deborah Coles 5406770325

PNC 100.00

PNC

Deborah Coles

561730

$9.5

08/27/2026

0011283495

ADMINISTERED BY:

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service

Northeast Regional Contracting

South/Philadelphia MABO

1234 Market Street, 20th Floor

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QUANTITY

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

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PARTIAL FINAL

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COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

Philadelphia PA 19107 US

DELIVER TO:

NPS, Independence NHP

Independence Natl. Hist. Park

143 S. 3rd. Street

Philadelphia PA 19106 US

Request for firm fixed price quote for a single award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for hazardous tree removal and pruning services at

Independence National Historical Park in

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Delivery: 09/27/2027

Period of Performance: 09/28/2026 to

09/27/2031

00010 Hazardous Tree Removal and Pruning Services

(see Schedule of Services for full details) -

Base Period

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/28/2026 to

09/27/2027

00020 Hazardous Tree Removal and Pruning Services

(see Schedule of Services for full details) -

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/28/2027

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/28/2027 to

09/27/2028

00030 Hazardous Tree Removal and Pruning Services

(see Schedule of Services for full details) -

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/28/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/28/2028 to

09/27/2029

00040 Hazardous Tree Removal and Pruning Services

(see Schedule of Services for full details) -

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/28/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/28/2029 to

09/27/2030

00050 Hazardous Tree Removal and Pruning Services

(see Schedule of Services for full details) -

Option Period Four

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/28/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/28/2030 to

09/27/2031

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SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 B Schedule of Items 4 C Description/specifications/requirements 10 D Packaging and Marking 29 E Inspection and Acceptance 29 F Deliveries or Performance 29 G Contract Administration Data 30 H Special Contract Requirements 36

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 42

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 54

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 55 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 64 M Evaluation Factors for Award 72

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SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of purchases under this agreement will be as reflected in the item quantities as identification and marking will not occur until work is ready to begin.

19.

ITEM

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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QTY

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UNIT OF

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UNIT

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TOTAL

Base Items

00010 Selective clearing, 8" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper

Per Tree $ $

00020 Selective clearing, 14" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper

Per Tree $ $

00030 Selective clearing, 26" and larger diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper

Per Tree $ $

00040 Structure pruning (thinning, general maintenance, aesthetics, etc...)

Per Tree $ $

00050 Individual hazardous limb pruning Per Tree $ $

00060 Hauling felled trees and pruned debris within roadway/ developed areas to disposal location

Per Ton Hauled $ $

00070 Stump Grind flush with round or 2” below soil — Removal of Debris

Per Stump $ $

Optional Period One

00080 Optional Period One (1) – Selective clearing, 8" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00090 Optional Period One (1) – Selective clearing, 14" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00100 Optional Period One (1) – Selective clearing, 26" and Per Tree $ $

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larger diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)`

00110 Optional Period One (1) - Structure pruning (thinning, general maintenance, aesthetics, etc...) (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00120 Optional Period One (1) - Individual hazardous limb pruning (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00130 Optional Period One (1) - Hauling felled trees and pruned debris within roadway/ developed areas to disposal location (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Ton Hauled $ $

00140 Optional Period One (1) - Stump Grind flush with round or 2” below soil — Removal of Debris (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Stump $ $

Optional Period Two 00150 Optional Period Two (2) –

Selective clearing, 8" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00160 Optional Period Two (2 – Selective clearing, 14" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00170 Optional Period Two (2) – Selective clearing, 26" and larger diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)`

Per Tree $ $

00180 Optional Period Two (2) - Structure pruning (thinning, general maintenance, aesthetics, etc...) (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

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00190 Optional Period Two (2) - Individual hazardous limb pruning (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00200 Optional Period Two (2) - Hauling felled trees and pruned debris within roadway/ developed areas to disposal location (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Ton Hauled $ $

00210 Optional Period Two (2) - Stump Grind flush with round or 2” below soil — Removal of Debris (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Optional Period Three 00220 Optional Period Three (3) –

Selective clearing, 8" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00230 Optional Period Three (3) – Selective clearing, 14" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00240 Optional Period Three (3) – Selective clearing, 26" and larger diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)`

Per Tree $ $

00250 Optional Period Three (3) - Structure pruning (thinning, general maintenance, aesthetics, etc...) (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00260 Optional Period Three (3) - Individual hazardous limb pruning (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00270 Optional Period Three (3) - Hauling felled trees and pruned debris within roadway/ developed areas to disposal location (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Ton Hauled $ $

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00280 Optional Period Three (3) - Stump Grind flush with round or 2” below soil — Removal of Debris (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Optional Period Four 00290 Optional Period Four (4) –

Selective clearing, 8" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00300 Optional Period Four (4) – Selective clearing, 14" diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00310 Optional Period Four (4) – Selective clearing, 26" and larger diameter, remove trees on site using chain saws and chipper (Subject to the Availability of Funding)`

Per Tree $ $

00320 Optional Period Four (4) - Structure pruning (thinning, general maintenance, aesthetics, etc...) (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00330 Optional Period Four (4) - Individual hazardous limb pruning (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Tree $ $

00340 Optional Period Four (4) - Hauling felled trees and pruned debris within roadway/ developed areas to disposal location (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

Per Ton Hauled $ $

00350 Optional Period Four (4) - Stump Grind flush with round or 2” below soil — Removal of Debris (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

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NOTE: This acquisition utilizes Revolutionary FAR Updates (RFO) FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services – Specifically RFO FAR 12.201-1 – Simplified Procedures.

The contract includes the FAR Clause 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services for up to six (6) months. If the Government elects to exercise FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services after the base period, the contractor is hereby notified that the Government will require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the unit prices specified in the Schedule of Services above, unless any of the unit prices require adjustment per revisions to the prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The prices under this clause are hereby considered to be evaluated at the time of award of the base contract.

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SECTION C – Description/Specification/Requirements

Independence National Historical Park (INDE) – Tree Removal and Pruning

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

C.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The National Park System currently has 433 units (often referred to as parks), covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.

The NPS also has more than 150 related areas that are linked in importance and purpose to places managed directly by the National Park Service by preserving important segments of the nation's natural and cultural heritage. They are designated by acts of Congress or by the Secretary of the Interior (affiliated areas). The majority of related areas are not units of the National Park Service and are managed by other government agencies or non-government organizations and landowners. The National Park Service is involved in related areas by directly managing the entire or sections of a related area, or by providing technical or financial assistance.

The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

The NPS – Business Service Contracting Division (BSCD) – Contracting Operations – Northeast Region – Philadephia MABO. The NPS – BSCD-Northeast issues contracts through the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) for supplies, services, construction, A&E for Northeast Regional Parks only.

C.1 INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (INDE)

Independence National Historical Park (INDE) is a park that represents the founding ideals of the nation and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, located in Philadelphia, PA. INDE is the home of the Liberty Bell Center, which houses the famous Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell cracked with its first ring and later became a symbol of liberty in the 19th century.

INDE is also home to Independence Square, which includes the notable Independence Hall and Congress Hall. Congress Hall was the home to the U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800 when Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States. Independence Hall, is the location where both The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were debated and signed and is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Besides the two most notable structures stated above, you can visit the Old City Hall which was the home to the Supreme Court from 1791-1800, the Merchants’ Exchange Building, Franklin Court Sites, and Declaration House where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Washington Square to name a few. INDE also includes several gardens that you can walk through and enjoy, including the 18th Century Garden, Rose Garden, Magnolia Garden and the Benjamin Rush Garden. For more information, please visits INDE’s website at: Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

C.2 BACKGROUND

The purpose of this requirement is to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for hazardous tree removal and pruning services at Independence National Historical Park (INDE) . Due to the nature of the requirement where the Government cannot clearly predetermine all the work that may be required, the Government has determined that a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will be awarded. The BPA contract will include a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, which may be reduced if the maximum aggregate value of the base BPA is reached first or there is no longer a need.

The requirement is for a single award BPA and will include one (1) seed project for tree removal and pruning during the solicitation process that is considered part of the process for the base BPA. Once the award is made on the base BPA, Seed Project 1 - Tree Removal and Pruning will also be awarded. The seed project includes:

Tree Removal and Pruning 1 – Base Year Tree Removal and Pruning – Independence National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm

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Hazard tree removal and pruning shall be conducted within all National Parks of Philadelphia sites (Independence National Historical Park – including Germantown properties, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Gloria Dei National Historic Site, and Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site).

C.3 SUMMARY OF WORK

The Contractor shall:

• Remove hazard trees based on contract specifications

• Prune hazardous or unhealthy branches based on contract specifications.

• Keep an accurate count of the amount, species and diameter of trees removed

• Submit written (printed/signed or emailed) daily report of work completed to the COR

• Trees and limbs that are felled shall be removed unless otherwise specified by the COR. Remaining stumps will be ground down no more than 2 inches below grade, excess debris removed, then backfilled with soil and reseeded with Lesco Contractor’s Seed Mixture Quality Select or approved equal mix. Seed mixture tags must be submitted to the COR after reseeding is complete.

• Exterior block areas/near road corridors: Fell all trees away from roadway, if possible.

• If trees must be felled within roadway, all safety precautions to protect the public and

• property should be taken. Trees felled within the roadway must follow safety procedures identified in Section G. Contractor shall be responsible for acquiring the required City of Philadelphia, lane or street closure permits, and providing any signage needed to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

• Remaining stumps shall be cut level with the ground at a height of no more than 4 inches. If structural or utility features in the immediate area preclude complete grinding of stumps under this specification the contractor will communicate those restrictions to the COR.

• Prune by removal of dead, dying, diseased, interfering, objectionable, weakly attached, or low vigor branches, one-half inch in diameter and greater, not taking more than 25% of live foliage. Dead wood greater than 1 foot in length shall be removed regardless of diameter. Pruning also includes the removal of adventitious (sucker) branches and anything else that will improve the quality of the tree, unless otherwise stated by COR. Pruning of any trees that overhang roads, sidewalks, or trails shall also include removal of any branches necessary to achieve minimum clearance heights specified by the COR. Pruning shall take place to manage risk, manage health, develop structure, provide clearance, manage size and shape, and improve aesthetics. All pruning shall follow ANSI standards for proper pruning. All limbs pruned will be pruned back to next living material that has enough photosynthetic material to biologically support the entire limb. Any limbs that do not have enough photosynthetic material to support the limb will be pruned back to the truck/main leader.

• All felled material must be removed/hauled away unless otherwise stated by the COR. No mechanical devices will be attached to adjacent trees to assist with work unless approved by the COR. The contractor is responsible for replacing/repairing any damage to park property caused during operations, including turf, and shall notify the COR of any damage caused while working on site.

• Must be available within 24-hours to respond to address urgent hazardous tree and limb removal.

C.4 OBJECTIVES/TASKS

1. Mobilization

• Mobilization is complete when 100% of the personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the work have been moved to the project site. Mobilization is expected within 24 hours of a BPA Call being issued unless specified by the COR/CO.

• All work will be completed within the grounds of the National Parks of Philadelphia. All equipment and/or vehicles needed to support the mobilization of equipment listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS will be incidental to those pay items.

• Mobilization of equipment beyond that identified as necessary for the purposes of contractor efficiency shall not be paid unless agreed to by Contracting Officer.

• Mobilization is acceptable when all equipment, personnel, and materials are moved to the project site and

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work has been started.

• Demobilization shall be considered complete when all contractor equipment and personnel, and all debris generated by pruning or removal, have been removed from the park. Voids created by stump grinding may be backfilled with wood chips. Any excess debris shall be removed from the jobsite by the contractor.

2. Equipment

• Furnish and operate equipment with such auxiliary attachments, as are usually needed for efficient operation of the equipment.

• Make equipment available for inspection and approval before use. The Contractor must satisfy all applicable

OSHA and DOT requirements or certifications for the operation of offered equipment.

• The Contractor must provide/prove to the park that all equipment is certified and safe to operate before performing work on property. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide all needed documentation to prove that all equipment is certified, in good working condition, and OSHA/ANSI compliant. This includes providing any documentation of inspection of equipment brought to be used for any of the jobs (e.g. yearly ANSI/OSHA inspection for aerial lifts, DOT inspection of trailers, etc..).

3. Material Removal

• 100% of felled trees, material and debris shall be removed and hauled to an offsite disposal site selected by the contractor.

• Contractor shall account for weights or other quantities of material removed from the park and classify those amounts as either landfill waste or recyclables. Documentation of the same shall be provided to the COR as part of closing out each BPA call, for use in the park’s solid waste accounting reports.

4. Damage, Erosion, and Pollution Control

• It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide submittals to the COR for all heavy machinery being utilized during operations and shall make every attempt to limit equipment from exceeding 10,000lbs.

• Contractor shall not use any equipment exceeding 10,000lbs without prior approval from the COR. If equipment exceeding 10,000lbs is to be used, pavement and turf surfaces must be protected using commercial panels designed for that purpose, rated at the weight or ground pressure of the vehicle.

• During all operations under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable measures to prevent or minimize soil erosion and pollution of water and soil.

• All refuse, including rubbish and liquid wastes from the Contractor's operations shall be collected and stored in a sanitary, nuisance-free manner and disposed of in a State-approved sanitary landfill or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

• Oil from crankcases or gear boxes, equipment waste, spilled or excess fuel shall be placed in containers and removed from the work site and disposed of as approved and required by Federal, State and Local laws. In the occurrence of a petroleum product or hazardous substance spill in excess of a small leak as stated previously, COR shall be notified immediately. The products shall be remediated based on park and EPA guidance.

5. Tree Locations

Location Approx. Number of Trees

Washington Square 282 Independence Square 84

Liberty Bell Block/Block 1 153

Independence Visitor Center Block/Block 2

Second Bank Block 176

First Bank Block 181

18th Century Garden 14

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Rose Garden 40

Magnolia Garden 20

Merchants Exchange Block 53

Franklin Court 6

Christ Church 8

Welcome Park 8

Germantown 25

Poe House 8

Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) 40

• The above tree counts for each location to be serviced are based on a survey completed in 2022 by the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation.

• The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will communicate to the contractor identifying trees physical locations. If necessary for clarity, National Park Service staff will mark trees with flagging or other marking methods.

Any questions that arise with identifying trees or the intended actions for a particular tree must be addressed before the tree is removed, pruned, or treated.

• Vehicles and motorized equipment shall not traverse off paved roadways or sidewalks without prior approval from the COR.

• Tracking sheets will be provided for contractor to complete daily records. Trees that park staff mark or identify will be tallied and recorded by park staff to match the contractor's records of trees cut for payment purposes.

C.5 OTHER CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

• All work shall be done under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or equivalent state certification.

• The contractor’s Arborist shall be the primary contact with the Government's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). They shall be responsible for controlling the safety and quality of work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

• An experienced Crew Supervisor shall be present at all times while work is being performed.

• All tree workers shall have thorough related training and on the job experience and shall be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and equipment used in such operations. All tree workers shall abide by all code of ethics and professional conduct standards established by the Tree Care Industry Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

• Contractor personnel must be able to show proof of current certification to operate machinery such as vehicles, aerial lifts, lift trucks, and other material handling equipment. This applies to any subcontractors who may be present on job sites.

• The experienced Crew Supervisor must speak conversational English.

C.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Independence National Historical Park 143 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, federal holidays excluded, unless authorized in writing by the COR. Specific hours may be determined at award. If the NPS determines that the safety of visitors is threatened by the Contractor’s operations, all or part of the Contractor’s operations may be suspended until agreement is reached on additional safety measures and precautions. 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.

When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

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Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January President’s Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Juneteenth – June 19th Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

C.7 SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION

The COR will be responsible for acting on behalf of the Contracting Officer (CO) on all matters of work within the scope of the contract. Approval of all work beyond the scope of the contract is reserved for the CO. The contractor is responsible for notifying the CO in writing all work that is beyond the scope of the contract.

The Contractor shall:

• Arrange and schedule all work so as not to interfere with normal activities of the INDE.

• Notify the COR/CO in writing of the proposed work schedule

• Once work begins, the contractor shall coordinate on site activities with COR, and as a courtesy, if the contractor will not be on site for any reason, they must communicate that in writing (email acceptable) at least 24 hours in advance of planned deviation, or within 24 after an unplanned deviation to schedule, in that communication they must also include their planned return date.

• Work will not be conducted when weather conditions preclude safe operations, such as high winds, moderate to heavy precipitation, slick surfaces due to rainy conditions, and low light levels.

• Extended daylight hours may be approved by the CO upon request in writing and with 48 hours’ notice.

INDE may subject to special events both scheduled and unscheduled, where additional security and restrictions may be put in place.

During such events the COR and Contractor shall coordinate reduced and/or restricted access to INDE during this time.

C.8 SPECIFIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• There are several planned events at INDE in celebration of America’s 250. The COR will advise the contractor of any events that could affect work locations

• Park facilities will be open to the public while tree work is occurring.

• There is no parking available at INDE. There are parking garages in the area around the park.

C.9 GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLITIES

• The contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry.

• Contractor must have adequate liability insurance and proper license to perform all work stated herein.

• The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the City of Philadelphia

• The contractor is responsible for any and all permits and associated expenses.

• All specified pruning and stump grindings at the site of any one tree location shall be completed, including removal of all debris, before initiating work on the next tree location.

C.10 CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

A. All trees surrounding INDE are considered “street trees” and under the custody of the City of Philadelphia; however, they are maintained by the NPS. As the trees are under the custody of the City of Philadelphia, only the contractors that are on the City of Philadelphia “Qualified Street Tree Contractors List,” are allowed to obtain a Street Tree Permit from the City of Philadelphia, which is required for any tree work under the custody of the City of Philadelphia.

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If a contractor is not on the “Qualified Street Tree Contractors List” A contractor can also apply to be on this list, but the application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a proposal and must be maintained through performance of this requirement.

B. All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) who possesses verifiable experience as a full-time direct supervisor of shade tree maintenance and removal, climbing work crews, and with technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, current and tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards. Arborist(s) will submit a resume with education, experience, certifications, and any related affiliations.

C. An experienced crew supervisors shall be on the job site at all times during performance of work and shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative. The technical representative is responsible for inspecting the quality of ongoing work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

D. All tree workers shall be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and the equipment used in such operations. This will include all safety procedures and requisite protection devices. All tree workers shall abide by any code of ethics or professional conduct established by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

E. A list of all crew supervisors and tree workers anticipated as part of the work - crews as well as their positions - (e.g., certified line clearance tree trimmers, qualified tree trimmers, tree trimmer trainees, etc), affiliation with the company, and related training and on the job experience, shall be submitted and approved by the National Park Service. If so directed by the COR, a separate list of personnel to be used on a given job shall be submitted for each BPA Call.

Each crew shall consist of at a minimum:

• ISA Certified Arborist/Tree Crew Supervisor

• Experienced Tree Climbers

• Experienced Tree Pruners

F. The Contractor must submit copies of all licenses and certificates necessary for complying with Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations within ten (10) calendar days after award to COR/POC.

C.11 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, wood trucks, and stump grinders among others, which may be needed to correctly tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding in accordance with the specifications stated herein.

B. Equipment must be made available for inspection and approval before use.

C. The Contractor must provide/prove to the park that all equipment is certified and safe to operate before performing work on property. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide all needed documentation to prove that all equipment is certified, in good working condition, and OSHA/ANSI compliant. This includes providing any documentation of inspection of equipment brought to be used for any of the jobs (e.g. yearly ANSI/OSHA inspection for aerial lifts, DOT inspection of trailers, etc..).

C.12 SAFETY

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all operations, shall adhere to applicable OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.266), and be subject to inspection by NPS Safety Officer.

2. Traffic Control: When applicable, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing own traffic control when operating equipment along roads. Delays to traffic shall be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes, unless provided a road/lane closure permit from the City Of Philadelphia. Flaggers shall be equipped with safety vests and two-way radios and control traffic in both directions. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, danger signals, detour, and other signs, and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. Roadside operations shall be signed, or otherwise identified by barricades, and employees/sub-Contractors working along roads identified by safety vests or other identifiable clothing. Contractor shall be required to adhere to Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

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(MUTCD) and OSHA guidelines for traffic control. Traffic control signing must be coordinated with the COR/POC or park law enforcement three days in advance. No incomplete work or debris that presents a hazard to traffic shall be left in traveled way or on roadway shoulders overnight or on weekends.

3. The contractor must provide all safety documentation to the COR before performing work on park property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to bring proof that all safety gear is up-to-date, and all safety features of equipment being used are intact and functioning. This proof can either be in the form of a pre-inspection checklist or service checklist.

In addition, during the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

• 29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards.

• National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B: NPS

Occupational Safety and Health Program

• Most Recent Superintendents Compendiums as amended:

o INDE - Superintendent's Compendium - Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

• All Contractor or employee conduct is subject to park rules and regulations concerning: littering, wildlife harassment, collecting, resource damage and other topics as specified for the NPS in the Code of Federal Regulations title 36 (eCFR :: 36 CFR Part 2 -- Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation).

• All operations under this contract shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI Z133.1-2006 Tree Care Safety Standards, and all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements. Where OSHA regulations and ANSI standards conflict, OSHA regulations will take precedence.

• Work area shall always be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

• All personnel providing service on-site shall have pictured identification and uniform displaying the name of the company (if appliable).

• All on-site vehicles will also be marked with the company name (if applicable).

• Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

• Smoking of any kind will not be permitted on premises. The COR/POC may authorize the use of a designated smoking if requested.

4. When felling or pruning of hazardous trees and limbs on or near the exterior block areas/near road corridors it is the responsibility of the contractor to acquire Temporary No Parking (TNP) permits and signs in the areas affected through the City of Philadelphia unless specified by the COR/CO. The contractor must follow all DOT and City of Philadelphia codes and regulations for signage and flagging when closing a lane or street. It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the city of a lane closure, as well as notify SEPTA (Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) of any road/lane closures that will interfere with bus travel.

5. All work within 20 feet of power lines shall be performed by Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmers in accordance with OSHA 229 CF 1910.269, 1910.331 and ANSI Z133.

C.13 MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and/or Point-of-Contact (POC) will check for ALL these minimum safety requirements prior to work starting and frequently throughout the project. Any violation of these requirements will require the associated work to stop until these requirements are met.

1. Prior to work commencing on site, a site-specific safety plan shall be prepared and submitted by the contractor covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and any subcontractors. The plan shall cover topics such as appropriate PPE and any other reasonable safety related topics commensurate with the size and nature of this work.

2. All employees shall have and use adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, sturdy footwear, and gloves. When running a chainsaw, or within 10 feet of a running saw, chaps shall be worn. Chaps shall be free of saw cuts and other significant damage. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools and supplies, and appropriate PPE.

3. Contractor and operators shall follow all OSHA regulations which apply to the work activities. OSHA Regulations for tree https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/management/compendium.htm https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2

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removal operations can be found at http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id =9862

4. The contractor shall have at least one First Aid certified employee on site during cutting operations. The First Aid certified employee shall carry written certification showing currency.

5. The contractor shall maintain the ability to contact 911 or INDE within 15 minutes in case of an emergency. Cell phone coverage is limited in the work area. Radio frequencies for INDE may be provided upon request. Government radios will NOT be provided.

6. No work activities under this contract shall be performed in sustained winds greater than 25 mph, in whiteout conditions, in an area under active flood warning, or when snow depth or avalanche conditions prohibit safe access to the work site.

C.14 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

A. The Contractor shall furnish personal protective equipment (PPE) to crew members respective of the type of work being completed (i.e., hard hat, eye and hearing protection, leather gloves, saw chaps, etc. for chainsaw work).

B. The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that they will be using to accomplish the work under this contract. Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards PPE shall be followed; information can be found at OSHA PPE Standards.

C. PPE, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

D. Defective or damaged PPE shall not be used and shall be either repaired or replaced.

C.15 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall provide a copy of their safety plan at the pre-work meeting. The Safety Plan shall be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract and subsequent BPA Call orders. The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

1. Name or responsible party to ensure program compliance.

2. Safety briefings covering the area working in, equipment being used, and any special considerations for the work under the contract.

3. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work under the contract.

4. Appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract.

5. Weather considerations for the time of year of the contract.

6. Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities to the job site.

7. Emergency numbers to contact if an accident happens.

8. Outline of the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and

Contractor’s employees.

C.16 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Accident Reporting: Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, send a report of the accident to the Contracting Officer.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

C.17 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Any accidental fire starts shall be reported immediately to COR and/or INDE Fire Management Fire Management. Should the fire exceed the size of a campfire and threaten workers safety, the contractor should depart the area and call 911 or INDE Fire Management Fire Management immediately.

• Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during the work. Keep flammable substances or materials at a safe distance from use of volatile or noxious substances.

• Smoking is prohibited in the work areas in sites designated for the contractor’s use. Designate a space away from the work area http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id

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be used for smoking. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.

• Protection Equipment Required: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof and a sufficient number to meet the requirement that a travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet. Fire extinguisher shall be of type and size appropriate for the work but no less than 10lb.

C.18 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

GPS equipment may be required for this contract to ensure accuracy; equipment must have an accuracy of +/- 10 meters and be capable of accepting/uploading shape files or track logs.

C.19 DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) USAGE

The use of drones and/or UAVs are not authorized at any NPS location during performance of this contract.

C.20 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS/FIREARMS

18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law 111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility. Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. No weapon or firearms are authorized within INDE at any time.

C.21 GENERAL COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Contractor shall furnish a serviceable cellular telephone, radio, or other NPS-approved device while on- site to communicate with the National Park Service and to provide for the safety of the contract employees.

• If the Contractor’s employees do not speak English, the Contractor’s job site supervisor shall be fluent and conversant in both English and the language of their non-English speaking employees.

• The Contractor shall contact the COR/POC with project progress notifications prior to completion. The time frame for these progress notifications shall be coordinated in writing between COR/POC and Contractor, and maybe either daily, weekly, etc.

As the Contractor near the completion of the specified work, a site visit will be scheduled with the COR/POC to determine if the work has been successfully completed.

C.22 PROJECT MEETINGS

Contractor Conference: Before start of planting, the Project Manager/COR will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor which may include visual inspection of the contracted work at the conclusion of the meeting. The meeting agenda will include the following at a minimum:

• Correspondence procedures

• Designation of responsible personnel

• Labor standards provisions

• Changes

• Payments to Contractor

• Subcontractors

• National Park Service regulations

• Accident prevention program (including name of responsible Supervisor)

• Accident reporting

• Documents required under the contract

• Park rules and regulations

• Park Access

• Working hours and days

• Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the General Provisions)

• Tentative work schedule.

C.23 TEMPORARY FACILITIES/WORK AREA

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A. ACCESS: Vehicular access is possible from the walkways and sidewalks of Independence NHP except for Independence Square, where access is via a driveway ramp. The contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to insure the least inconvenience to the public and Park operations. Blocking of walkways and sidewalks along the street must be kept to a minimum. While walks are to be blocked, signage necessary to direct pedestrians around the obstruction safely will be required. Keep a minimum of two rolls of warning tape on site at all times. There shall be no deviation from the specifications regarding the safety of the Park's staff or visitors. In the event of such an occurrence, the CO will review and determine the timeframe for Contractor compliance.

B. PARKING: It is important that the historic scene in the Park be preserved for the enjoyment of the Park’s visitors. For that reason, there is no on-site parking. No parking is allowed on any Park property except to load and unload vehicles. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will provide a Park unloading permit for this purpose. Failure to remove Contractor vehicles after unloading could result in vehicles being ticketed or towed. Vehicles that are actively employed in work are allowed on site. For a possible street parking permit, which allows parking at legal metered spaces, contact the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

C. STORAGE: There will be no on-site…