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DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

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

08/14/2026 1700 ED

0044015711

Ellie Delerme-Velez

PNC 100.00

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Deborah Coles

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$9.5

07/29/2026

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The National Park Service at Petersburg

National Battlefield (PETE) has a requirement for a contractor to provide safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of trees and stumps in and around Poplar Grove National Cemetery.

This is a total small business set-aside acquisition. The resulting contract will be firm-fixed price.

A site visit is scheduled for August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The meeting location is: 8005

Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 (the entrance is labeled as "Poplar Grove National

Cemetery" with a brown National Park Service sign). Park Point of Contact - Charles Aznive, Phone: 804-602-7506.

Please send all questions to the contract specialist Ellie Delerme at ellie_delerme-velez@ios.doi.gov no later than

August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

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00010 Dismantling, removal, and disposal of trees and stumps in accordance with the scope of work.

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PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 B Schedule of Items 5 C Description/specifications/requirements 6 D Packaging and Marking 20 E Inspection and Acceptance 20 F Deliveries or Performance 20 G Contract Administration Data 20 H Special Contract Requirements 26

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 29

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 40

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 41 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 50 M Evaluation Factors for Award 58

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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

Petersburg National Battlefield (PETE) – Tree Removal

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 PETERSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD (PETE)

Established in 1926 by the Department of War as the Petersburg National Military Park, the site preserves and interprets the battlefields, landscapes, and military structures associated with Civil War activity. Among its significant resources is Grant’s Headquarters at City Point, where General Grant used a preexisting structure, the Appomattox Plantation, along with his 1864 log cabin, as his operational base during the Petersburg Campaign.

The park also includes the Eastern Front Visitor Center, which offers insight into the intensity of the fighting at Petersburg and provides a glimpse into daily life within the siege trenches.

The trees and stumps identified in this contract are located at 8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA 23805, within or near Poplar Grove National Cemetery, a component of Petersburg National Battlefield. The eight‑acre cemetery is the final resting place for more than 6,000 U.S. soldiers who died during the Civil War. It also contains burials of soldiers who served in the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Poplar Grove National Cemetery regularly receives visitors, hosts ceremonies, and conducts committal services.

Because of the cemetery’s historical importance and the high level of public attention it receives, strict adherence to all contract specifications is essential.

C.2 BACKGROUND

The National Park Service at PETE has a requirement for a contractor to provide the safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of trees and stumps in and around Poplar Grove National Cemetery.

C.3 SUMMARY OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish all labor, qualified personnel, supervision, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the services described herein.

C.4 OBJECTIVES/TASKS

Provide the safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of trees and stumps in and around Poplar Grove National Cemetery. 26 trees are to be removed. Trees are located within the perimeter wall of the cemetery, immediately outside the perimeter wall and surrounding site, and along the western approach road leading to the cemetery. Trees located inside the cemetery wall and within 10 ft of the wall are to have stumps ground and the stump cavities will be backfilled with clean, weed-free imported topsoil. Some trees may be accessible

140P4226Q0039 by high lift, but most are accessible from the ground or by climbing. The scope of this contract includes the complete removal of all trees, stumps, and debris in a safe and professional manner and with no collateral damage to any park resources.

22 trees and stumps relevant to this Work are identified in Appendix A. Remaining 4 trees within the scope area will be determined by the COR prior to work beginning.

C.5 OTHER INCIDENTAL WORK

a)Work Identification - trees to be removed will be marked on a map and individually tagged or otherwise identified by park staff prior to contractor arrival and commencement of the Work.

b)Wildlife - all trees identified for work will be surveyed for the absence of nesting birds or other wildlife by qualified park staff within one week prior to the commencement of Work, unless the Work is scheduled outside of nesting season in which case no survey may be needed. If occupied bird nests or nested cavities are encountered during the Work the Contractor shall cease work in that tree and notify the COR immediately. Trees identified in the contract known to harbor active beehives will be rendered safe by the park prior to the commencement of Work.

c)Safety Standards - all workers shall comply with Federal, State and Local safety requirements. The Contractor and all workers in their employ shall be familiar with and conform to the ANSI Z.133.1-2017 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations, and when applicable the ANSI A300-2017 Standards for Tree Care Practices.

d)Worksite - all roads, paths, and sidewalks must be left clear of cut stems and branches at the end of each workday.

e)Traffic Control: 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. All such barricades and signs shall be in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD, 2003 Edition, as published by the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation f)Resource Damage: The Contractor shall preserve and protect all existing vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and turf areas (on or adjacent to trees being removed) which do not reasonably interfere with the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all unauthorized cutting or damage to trees and shrubs, including damage due to careless operation of equipment, stockpiling of materials, or rutting of turf and other surfaced areas by equipment. Such damaged areas or materials shall be restored, repaired, or replaced by the Contractor at the discretion of the COR and at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damages to, and for maintenance and protection of existing structures and utilities. The Contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for cleanup and restoration of all disturbed areas or features, which have been damaged during the course of this contract.

g)Dignity Clause: Every action by Contractor personnel at a National Cemetery must be performed with special care and respect to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of service members and their families for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of burials in the vicinity of the work. The utmost care must be given to burials and grave markers that identify those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

C.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA 23805, near Poplar Grove National Cemetery, a component of Petersburg National Battlefield.

Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00AM to 3:00PM, 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:

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New Year’s Day – January 1st 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 COR in writing all work that is beyond the scope of the contract.

Work is to be performed during the hours of (hours of operation), Monday through Friday. No work is to be performed on Saturday or Sunday or on federally recognized holidays (unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer 72 Hours ahead of date of work).

Period of Performance shall begin upon issuance of each task order and end ninety (90) days thereafter.

Once the Contractor begins work on a specific task under this contract, they are expected to be on the job site each workday until that effort is complete, weather permitting.

Work shall be scheduled and arranged so as not to interfere with normal activities of the park such as cemetery burials, memorials, ranger-led tours scheduled at various hours of the day or any special tours or visiting groups. Advanced notice will be given to the Contractor if a conflict is expected to divert from a prearranged schedule. Any plant debris, personnel or equipment that would interfere with any NPS sponsored or NPS permitted activity or event shall be removed prior to the activity. If, at any time, the COR determines that the work is unsatisfactory or is being conducted in an unsafe manner, the Contractor will be notified and shall immediately cease all work activities.

Poplar Grove National Cemetery is closed to new burials but occasionally conducts secondary interments into existing graves. If notified by the COR, contract personnel will stop (cease) all work in the area where an interment is taking place. As a general "rule-of-thumb", work should not take place within 1,000 feet of an ongoing committal service or ceremony. The Site Manager will re-direct work throughout the rest of the cemetery so that productive use of labor and equipment is assured, and downtime is avoided. If the Contractor fails to re-direct employees away from an event in a timely manner, the COR may then do so.

C.8 INSPECTION

The NPS reserves the right to conduct any inspection it may deem necessary prior to acceptance and approval of payment, to ensure that all work conforms to the Statement of Work and any applicable standards, regulations, or laws.

C.9 GENERAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLITIES

Tree Removal

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Tree removal: the Contractor shall carefully remove 26 trees as specified.

Resource Protection: rigging equipment and systems that conform to ANSI Z133.1-2017 sec. 8.5 Rigging standards shall be used to dismantle any tree or tree parts within potential reach of targets or areas containing monuments, grave markers, walls, or other resources to avoid damage from impacts by falling tree parts. In these areas the severed portion of the tree must be under control at all times, and no felling or “cut and chuck” of large diameter limbs or trunk shall occur where sensitive resources are targets.

Resource protection measures such as cribbing, or plywood shall be implemented to protect all nearby resources from falling or flying debris. Felling of whole trees or tall tree trunks in high target areas is not permitted without the express permission of the COR. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against grave markers or monuments. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on grave markers or monuments.

Tree Protection: when ascending a tree on ropes, unless that tree is to be removed, climbing arborists shall utilize friction-saving devices over any main points of attachment to prevent abrasion damage to the limb. Climbing spikes, spurs or gaffs may be used for tree removals only but will NOT be permitted on any tree to be pruned, rather than removed.

Heavy Equipment: lift equipment such as cranes, bucket trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or “spider” lifts will be permitted at the discretion of the COR based on the conditions on the ground and the location of the tree. All heavy lift equipment, trucks, chippers, or stump grinders that are driven or used on turf or bare soil shall require the laying down of COR-approved plastic mats or equivalent material approved by the COR to prevent soil compaction and rutting of park property. Any ruts or soil damage created by insufficient equipment mitigation measures will be filled in completely by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Government. Pneumatic tires or tracked equipment are required and pavement protection for vehicles over 10,000 GVW is required in sensitive areas. Sensitive areas include turf areas, habitat areas, or any surface area identified by the COR. Ground protection devices such as industry-standard track mats or ¾” plywood shall be utilized for any equipment driven onto sensitive areas.

Debris Management: all woody debris generated in the course of the completion of this contract shall be removed from the site and legally disposed of by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the COR. To mitigate the spread of any exotic pests such as emerald ash borer any trunks, logs, or branches from removed ash trees shall be disposed of in accordance with local state and county department of agriculture protocols and not transported beyond established quarantine areas. All hung tree limbs must be placed on the ground as soon as possible but no later than the end of each workday. Any additional tree or debris management incidental to the removal of trees identified in this contract shall be included in the Work at no additional cost to the Government.

Stump Grinding

Stumps and large roots: Contractor shall carefully grind stumps to a depth of 4”-8” below grade, and any sizeable above-ground roots connected to each stump. Stumps are located inside and outside of the cemetery wall. Care shall be taken to only grind woody tree parts (stump and roots) while avoiding unnecessary contact with adjacent soil. All chips generated from stump grinding are to be raked up and removed and the stump cavity filled with approved topsoil, as directed by the COR. The topsoil shall be raked level to match the adjacent grade.

Archaeological Monitoring: stump grinding operations will require the presence of an archaeological monitor. An archeological monitor will be provided for the duration of the stump grinding operation(s) at no extra cost to the Contractor. If monitoring reveals any resources of archaeological value, the Monitor will halt the stump grinding at that location and immediately notify the COR. Once the resources have been assessed stump grinding may continue with permission of the COR.

USE OF PARK FACILITIES

The Government will provide limited storage and shop area. Space offered will be in as-is" condition. Prior to making any modifications or alterations to the space, Contractor shall obtain written approval from the COR. Any such modifications or alterations shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Upon completion of the contract, the facility shall be returned to the government in the same condition as received at the expense of the Contractor, except for reasonable wear and tear.

Only the Contractor’s equipment, supplies and property necessary to perform work under this contract shall be stored at the Contractor's designated storage area at the end of each workday. No maintenance or repair of Contractor equipment shall be conducted on NPS property without the COR s written approval.

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Contractor employees may park privately owned vehicles in the area designated for parking by the COR.

PROTECTION OF PARK PROPERTY

Work must be completed without damage to any landscape features or resources, such as earthworks, monuments, grave markers, walls, fences, irrigation, signage, road, trails, pathways, trees not to be removed, or other property. The Contractor will be financially liable to the park for any costs incurred as a result of repairing and/or replacing any of the aforementioned items or for the value of the item as assessed by a qualified NPS resource specialist.

Operations resulting in depressions in the soil greater than ½ inch shall cease until conditions change or a plan to mitigate for the damage is agreed on with the COR. Skidding of logs will not be permitted. No work shall be allowed for at least a 24-hour period following a rain accumulation of one-quarter (1/4) inch or more during the proceeding 24-hour period. After any work stoppage, it will be the responsibility of the COR to determine when work may re-commence. CO, COR, and Contractor will coordinate together on any extension of time in the period of performance lost due to any unforeseen work stoppage.

All vehicles and other heavy equipment involved in the completion of this contract will be restricted to roads, parking areas, and road shoulders unless given case-specific permission by the COR.

All vehicles should be equipped with absorptive pads while on park property in order to quickly contain any spills of fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluid. Immediate action shall be taken by the Contractor and/or their workers on site to contain, absorb, and/or clean up any spills of equipment fluids or other possibly toxic substances. Any such spills must be reported to the COR as soon as is safely possible who will in turn notify the park safety officer and facility manager.

C.10 CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS

a) All work shall be under the on-site direction and supervision of a Certified Arborist who possesses verifiable experience and technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, and current tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards.

b) The Certified Arborist must have not less than three (3) years of experience as a direct supervisor of a tree maintenance operation that has included large tree removal, tree pruning, and stump grinding/removal in industrial, commercial, or public sites and must be certified by International Society of Arboriculture.

c) The Arborist shall be the primary contact with the COR on site and shall be responsible for directing work in the field, controlling the quality of work, and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

d) All workers shall, through verifiable related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree removal and stump grinding and the use of equipment used in such operations. All workers shall abide by any code of ethics of professional conduct established by the Tree Care Industry Association and the International Society of Arboriculture

C.11 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. 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 Superintendent’s Compendium - Petersburg National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)

• All Contractor or employee conduct is subject to park rules and regulations concerning: littering, wildlife harassment, 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/pete/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

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• 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).

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

• Contract employees shall not possess, distribute, consume, use or cause to be used any controlled substance or alcohol on the job site on Government property. Any employee using a controlled substance prescribed by a physician shall get written permission from the Contracting Officer to continue performance of assigned duties for this contract. Any contractor or contractor employee found to be in violation of this section will be permanently prohibited from the NPS property. Actions taken under this section shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service as required in this contract.

3. Contractor and operators shall follow all OSHA regulations which apply to the work activities. OSHA Regulations for tree 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 maintain the ability to contact 911 or PETE within 15 minutes in case of an emergency.

5. The Contractor shall ensure that any Contractor employee shall be in good health and free of any communicable disease prior to commencing work at this facility. The Contractor shall maintain and follow an exposure control plan for bloodborne pathogens in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. Any necessary medical certificates, exams and treatments are at the expense of the Contractor.

C.12 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

1. The Contractor shall furnish personal protective equipment (PPE) to crew members respective of the type of work being completed.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

C.13 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 task 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.

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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.14 ACCIDENT REPORTING

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. The COR will provide the numbers for the rescue services to the contractor upon award.

C.15 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Any accidental fire starts shall be reported immediately to COR and/or PETE 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 PETE Fire Management Fire Management immediately.

• Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. 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 be used for smoking. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.

C.16 SECURITY

1. The contractor’s employees shall have personal identification on their person at all times while working at this project.

Employees working after normal working hours must check in with the on-duty NPS Law Enforcement Officer.

2. Any contractor-owned vehicle(s) used must meet established Virginia Department of Transportation and NPS regulations (e.g. safety, insurance, etc.). All vehicles will be identified with the contractor’s logo to facilitate easy identification.

3. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding all Government property that they come in contact with during the performance of this contract. The contractor shall also be expressly responsible for safeguarding their property. At the close of each workday, facilities, equipment and supplies shall be secured.

4. The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any damaged property or equipment caused by the contractor. The restoration shall be to its original condition at no additional charge to the Government.

5. The Contractor, or any representative, and all contractor employees entering the Government reservation, shall abide by all security regulations of this installation which may be in effect during the contract period; and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to insure that no violations occur. All contractor personnel shall follow any instructions given by the COR, and NPS Law Enforcement personnel in case of fire, hurricane or any other emergencies.

6. All Contractor personnel shall wear attire appropriate for the specific task. Clothing not to be worn tank tops, shorts, sandals, or other inappropriate clothing as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COR). The contractor shall ensure that each employee or representative of the Contractor shall present a clean and professional appearance.

C.17 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.

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C.18 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 PETE at any time.

C.19 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.20 PROJECT MEETINGS

Prior to commencement of the Work a site visit will be scheduled by the COR/POC to ensure that the Contractor and project POC/COR visually identify and agree upon the Scope of Work to be accomplished under the contract. Other areas that may be discussed to develop mutual understanding relative to scheduling and administration of work performed under this contract.

• 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.21 RESOURCE DAMAGE

All conduct outside of the specified work 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, which can be found at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/

C.22 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations 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 members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/

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In accordance with AP&P 1443.37-1 the following requirements will be applicable to any and all on-site contractor personnel:

a) Contractor personnel should not in any way represent themselves as government employees. Contractor personnel shall wear badges clearly identifying them as contractors when working outside of government office space. Badging should be visible at all times. In addition, contractor personnel shall dress in clothing appropriate to the office/environment in which they are working.

b) Government office space occupied by contractor personnel shall be clearly labeled with the individual’s name and/or company affiliation.

c) Contractor personnel shall be clearly identified as “contractors” in printed material such as telephone directories, etc. They shall be listed separately on organization charts or any other document that shows direct lines of supervision.

d) Contractors shall provide proper identification when making phone calls or speaking to others during performance of their scope of services. This means they shall indicate to the other party that they are a contractor, rather than a government employee.

e) Contractor personnel shall complete all necessary computer and security training/documentation before receiving access to the NPS computer network.

f) Contractor personnel shall not receive "all-employee" e-mail or other communications intended for NPS employees, unless it relates directly to the work the contractor is doing for the NPS or involves health or safety issues, for example security alerts or severe weather conditions. They shall not have access to internal NPS web pages, unless it relates directly to the work the contract employee is doing for the NPS.

g) Contractor personnel may use NPS e-mail systems when it is required to perform the work the contractor is doing for the NPS. The e-mail addresses of the contractor must include a label that identifies their contractor status (e.g. John Doe contractor would have an e-mail address john_doe@contractor.nps.gov). In addition, contractor personnel shall indicate in their e-mail signature block that they are a contractor and the contractor for whom they work. Doing so clearly identifies this individual each time they send an e-mail message using the NPS system, and it identifies their status as a contractor employee in the e-mail directory.

h) Unless stipulated in the contract, contractor personnel shall not drive government vehicles.

i) Contractor personnel are not authorized to purchase property and supplies with government funds.

j) Generally, all Government-furnished property shall be set forth in the contract or agreement; however, when it is not, use of additional property must be approved, in advance, by the CO.

k) Contractor personnel shall not be invited to official NPS “social” events, functions, meetings, or orientation tours which are not specific to the contract. However, attendance of contractor personnel at staff meetings, which convey some benefit in the contractor personnel performing their contractual duties, is allowed at the discretion of the CO.

l) Contractor personnel must sign appropriate agreements to protect sensitive, privileged and confidential information.

C.23 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

2. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR will be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to;

(A) Determining the compliance and adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(B) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees;

(C) Ensuring adequacy of schedule and Quality Control Plan, including changes;

(D) Ordering re-performance of unacceptable work or performance by other mean, etc.

3. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC will be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC will not be designated in writing and will assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements.

C.24 INTERRUPTION OF WORK

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ENVIRONMENTAL - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a stop work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions or fire danger. The Contractor shall be given a resume work order, which shall document the date the stop work order ended. An allowance has been included in the contract time for short-term environmental delays up to one day at a time. The count of contract time shall therefore continue during stop work of one day or less, but the count of contract time shall stop during stop work orders in excess of one day at a time. All periods of stop work by the Government shall be documented. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to Special Clause 1 – Stop Work.

C.25 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by their subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to:

• Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards;

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ);

• Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

• Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531 ET SEQ);

• Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ);

• National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ);

• Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ);

• Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ).

Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

C.26 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL RESOURCES

1. Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data (including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of terrain because of any Federal construction project.

2. The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, cultural, or archeological data the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location.

3. Immediately stop work if paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the CO. the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location. The CO and/or COR will notify the Regional Archaeologist, so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the

CO.

4. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the CO may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work.

If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract.

5. The Contractor must insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

C.27 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed.

If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

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C.28 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Submit Safety Data Sheet (SDS)’s as required per 29 CFR 1910.1200 as amended. The contractor must provide one digital copy of each SDS for applicable hazardous chemicals used and/or provided in performance of any work under this contract.

C.29 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/INFORMATION

The Government may provide Government furnished property and/or information after award, if not already included in solicitation or contract. Examples may include but are not limited to:

• Maps

• Access Code

C.30 LOSS OR DAMAGES

The Contractor shall assume all risks of injury to persons or property in connection with the performance of work under this contract shall indemnify and save harmless the Government against all claims, causes of action, cost and expense, because of bodily injuries, death, or damages to Property arising from all work activities of the Contractor.

If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this contract, the contractor shall be responsible for the same. The government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C.31 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

The Government reserves the right to undertake performance by Government forces or other Contractors, the same type of similar work as contracted for herein, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

C.32 OTHER CONTRACTS

The Government may undertake work with its own forces or award other contracts for…