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140P5124Q0044

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

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d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

07/25/2024 0040669158

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100 Alabama St., SW 1924 Building Atlanta GA 30303-8701

NPS SER EAST MABO

06/30/2025

NPS Cowpens NB

338 New Pleasant Road

Gaffney

SC 29341

404 507-5756Jade Bynum

08/07/2024 1700 ED

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

FAR 12.603

General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5124Q0044 Posted Date: July 25, 2024 Original Response Date: August 7, 2024 Current Response Date: August 7, 2024 Product or Service Code: F014, Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree Thinning Set Aside: 100% set aside to small businesses NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services

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140P5124Q0044

National Park Service

EAST Buying Office

100 Alabama Street SW, 1924 Bldg., 5th Floor

Atlanta, GA 30303

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and

Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

The National Park Service, Cowpens National

Battlefield (COWP), has a requirement for tree pruning and removal services at NPS, Cowpens

National Battlefield (COWP), 338 New Pleasant

Road, Gaffney, SC 29341. This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAC) 2019-03.

The associated North American Industrial

Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a small business size standard of $8,000,000. The Product Service Code is F014; Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree

Thinning.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 28, a certificate of insurance is required, and coverage must be at a minimum of: $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence; and $20,000 per property. The insurance certificate must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of the award.

The contractor must provide current

Representation and Certifications, with quote.

All eligible and responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have a valid Unique Entity ID and be registered with

System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).

SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS

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

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140P5124Q0044

Code 561730 in the Representations and

Certifications portion of SAM.gov.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, which will result from lowest price technically acceptable. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304);

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal when compared to price.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2024 to 06/30/2025

00010 Tree pruning and removal services

Product/Service Code: F014

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

Delivery: 06/30/2025

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

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

FAR 12.603

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5124Q0044 Posted Date: July 25, 2024 Original Response Date: August 7, 2024 Current Response Date: August 7, 2024 Product or Service Code: F014, Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree

Thinning Set Aside: 100% set aside to small businesses NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services

Contracting Office Address National Park Service EAST Buying Office 100 Alabama Street SW, 1924 Bldg., 5th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

The National Park Service, Cowpens National Battlefield (COWP), has a requirement for tree pruning and removal services at NPS, Cowpens National Battlefield (COWP), 338 New Pleasant Road, Gaffney, SC 29341. This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-03.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730, with a small business size standard of $8,000,000. The Product Service Code is F014; Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree Thinning.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 28, a certificate of insurance is required, and coverage must be at a minimum of: $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence; and $20,000 per property. The insurance certificate must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of the award.

The contractor must provide current Representation and Certifications, with quote.

All eligible and responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have a valid Unique Entity ID and be registered with System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS Code 561730 in the Representations and Certifications portion of SAM.gov.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, which will result from lowest price technically acceptable. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304);

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal when compared to price.

All eligible and interested companies shall provide proposals for the following:

Services

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

FY24 CYCLIC TREE WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

Background:

The National Park Service (NPS) owns and operates Cowpens National Battlefield (COWP), located at 338 New Pleasant Road in Gaffney, SC. The unit was established to commemorate the

January 17, 1781 victory of Brigadier General Daniel Morgan in the American Revolution. COWP encompasses over 800 acres of lands to include the historic battlefield, visitor center grounds, a picnic area, tour road, and trail systems.

This project will mitigate hazardous conditions, preserve the cultural/historic landscape, and improve site aesthetics through pruning and removing trees and woody vegetation along roadsides, within trail corridors, in landscapes, and near NPS owned facilities. This is a firm, fixed price contract, with all work to be complete within 9 calendar months after the notice to proceed is issued.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining final measurements and verifying existing conditions prior to submittal of bid. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, certifications of personnel, safety equipment, and all other items necessary to coordinate and ensure quality workmanship.

Project Description:

• Remove 86 (eighty-six) trees.

• Prune 10 (ten) trees to promote overall health, vigor, and mitigate hazards.

• Masticate piled woody debris (previously cut bamboo and limbs) adjacent to Nature Trail.

• Grind an estimated 9 stumps resulting from tree removal in landscape, and fill stump depressions.

Specifications/Requirements

1.1. The requirements set forth are intended to provide general guidelines for the services that shall be provided by the Contractor. All work performed by the contractor shall be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and commercial practices accepted by the International Society of Arboriculture and Tree

Care Industry Association.

1.2. The work to be performed under this contract consists of providing all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and services necessary to perform prescribed tree care and arboriculture services and all related incidental work in accordance with the bid schedule and specifications herein. Therefore, any items not specifically noted but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards shall be furnished under this contract.

1.3. Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all required permits, and meeting all

OSHA, ISA, TICA, ANSI, MUTCD, and industry regulations that apply for scope of work. Contractor personnel shall possess and maintain all certifications necessary for performing work associated with this contract. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that appropriate certifications are in place.

1.4. Contractor shall research and verify, and at all times comply with all applicable laws, life safety codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of authority having jurisdiction.

1.5. Contractor shall properly dispose of all refuse materials generated through performance of work.

1.6. Worksite, and staging area shall be maintained in a tidy manner, with debris removed each day, and disposed of legally.

1.7. Contractor shall confine his work, the storage of materials and equipment, the parking of vehicles, and all other operations in connection with this contract to the areas approved by the COR while on NPS grounds.

1.8. Contractor shall schedule work so that roads, parking lots, and public areas are open for public use at all times during the performance of work unless closure is approved and scheduled with the park. Rolling (moving), and lane closures may be implemented with the written permission of park superintendent.

1.9. A minimum two weeks written advance notice to the park is required for the announcement of all traffic closures. The contractor is responsible for the scheduling and procurement (schedule, procure, supply, payment, etc) of temporary traffic control

(TTC) measures for rolling closures, flagging, and/or lane closures.

1.10. All road closures, lane closures, roadside operations, shall comply with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Standards and detail drawings may be pulled from publicly available FHWA, EFLHD, and MUTCD resources.

1.11. Only changes as approved in writing by the CO shall be deemed authorized. Any other form of changes performed under this contract that are unauthorized shall be the burden of the Contractor and shall be at no cost to the Government.

1.12. Work shall not disturb wildlife or wildlife nests. If nests or wildlife are discovered within the work area the contractor shall notify the COR who will initiate consultation with the park resource management specialist.

1.13. On the same day pruning or removal occurs the contractor shall remove all wood, debris and chips from the site unless otherwise stated for the specific work area.

Removal and disposal of debris generated through performance of work shall be the responsibility of the contractor. There shall be no sale of wood or materials on government property.

1.14. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid damaging surrounding vegetation or lawn areas and prevent gouging and erosion of soils as a result of contractor operations (ex. Protection of lawn areas through blanketing fall area with brush or logs to cushion the fall when pruning large limbs that may dig in).

1.15. Mastication

1.15.1. Masticate piled woody debris (previously cut bamboo and limbs), within 15’

(fifteen feet – horizontal distance) of the tread of the Nature Trail where growth of herbaceous vegetation is stunted.

1.15.2. Mastication shall be performed in a manner which does not impact the soils below piled debris.

1.16. Tree and Woody Plant Removal

1.16.1. Tree and woody plant removal shall be performed in accordance with the

American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations - Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush - Safety Requirements - ANSI

Z133. Vendor shall follow the most up-to-date version of ANSI Z133.

1.16.2. Dead trees, fallen limbs, and dead woody vegetation within the project work area, shall be cut up and removed.

1.16.3. Standing trees may be cut to a “snag” at a height that will not impact the roadway

(will not fall outside of clearzone, or reach curb edge), tread of the trail, or the area within 5 feet of the tread of the trail if the snag were to fall.

1.16.4. All resulting stumps shall be cut to less than 2” (two inches) in height.

1.17. Tree Pruning

1.17.1. Tree and Woody Plant pruning shall be performed in accordance with the

American National Standard for Tree Care Operations - Tree, Shrub, and Other

Woody Plant Maintenance - Standard Practices, ANSI A300 (Part 1) - 2017

Pruning.

1.17.2. No more than one-fourth (1/4) of the foliage on a mature tree shall be removed during a pruning operation. The COR shall be contacted prior to pruning any tree specified as pruning if said pruning will reduce the surface area of the tree by more than one-fourth.

1.17.3. Branches shall be removed in a manner that prevents peeling and does not cause damage to other parts of the tree. To prevent tree or property damage, branches or portions of branches shall be lowered to the ground by ropes or equipment when necessary with protection of the remaining tree taken into consideration to avoid damaging live tissues. Extra care must be taken to prevent damage to roads, shoulders, and paved services when dropping limbs.

1.17.4. When removing a lateral branch at its point of origin on the trunk or parent limb, the final cut shall be made in branch tissue sufficiently close to the trunk or parent limb starting just above a vigorous bud or shoot and running back across the limb at a 45 degree angle, without cutting into the bark branch ridge or branch collar or leaving a protruding stub. When removing a branch with a narrow branch attachment, the final cut should be made from the bottom of the branch up. Where branches cross and rub together or form a narrow branch union, one branch shall be removed with consideration of the tree's natural growth habit.

1.17.5. When removing a leader or branch section, the angle of the cut should bisect the angle between the branch bark ridge and an imaginary line perpendicular to the leader being removed. Trees with codominant stems/branches shall be selectively pruned to promote a single dominant leader by subordinating the other codominant stems. Selection of the dominant leader shall be made with consideration of the tree's natural form and structure.

1.17.6. When removing a branch, the final cut shall be made just outside the collar of live tissue. If the collar has grown out along the branch stub, only the dead stub should be removed. The live collar shall remain intact and uninjured. Removing entire or large portions of healthy, sound limbs simply because the contractor chooses not to provide the necessary equipment or labor to remove only the dead or dying terminals of said limb is prohibited.

1.17.7. Climbing spurs shall not be worn under any circumstance when a tree will remain in the landscape after the operation.

1.17.8. Climbing spurs are only authorized during tree removal.

1.17.9. Contractor shall remove all visible hazards with potential for damage to property or personal injury. Removal shall include, but is not limited to: dead wood three (3) inches in diameter or greater, heavy or weak horizontal branches, and weak branch unions.

1.17.10. All cuts shall be made without cutting into the branch collar and without leaving a protruding branch stub;

1.17.11. Clean cuts shall be made at all times;

1.17.12. All branches that are too heavy to handle shall be precut to prevent splitting;

1.17.13. The Contractor shall address incidental or minor pruning issues as appropriate and/or necessary to remove any damaged, unhealthy, or unsafe branches;

1.18. Stump Grinding

1.18.1. Contractor shall grind stumps, remove all grinds, backfill with topsoil, and overseed.

1.18.2. Stump grinding operations shall be performed in accordance with Best Practices for Stump Grinding Operations in Arboriculture, TCIA, and other industry best practices.

1.18.3. The contractor is responsible for making all arrangements necessary to identify conflicting utilities and infrastructure prior to grinding stumps.

1.18.4. Stumps indicated for grinding shall be ground with a stump grinder to a maximum depth of 12 inches below grade with the depression refilled with the soil and grindings unless otherwise specified. The contractor shall grind/remove all woody material in a stump site to include the full depth of the main stump and connected woody roots.

1.18.5. Grinding shall include the main stump and all buttress (surface) roots, feeder roots and anchor roots greater than 3” in diameter to an average distance of 48” from the center of the stump in all directions unless otherwise specified.

1.18.6. The resulting depression(s) shall be refilled with topsoil in uniform eight but less than ten (8 (-10) inch layers and compacted by hand tamping or ramming to a maximum density of 75%.

1.18.7. Grade finish surface of the stump grinding depression to the surrounding grade to a smoothness comparable to results obtained by hand raking, leaving it clean and free of stones, debris, and depressions. The final grade shall be blended with existing adjacent grades leaving the entire area drainable and free from abrupt changes in slope.

1.18.8. All seed shall have: a minimum purity of 98%, a minimum germination of 85%, and be certified free of Poa trivialis, timothy, bentgrass, Canada bluegrass, tall fescue, dock, cheat, chess, chickweed, plantain, crabgrass, Bermuda-grass and black medic.

1.18.9. Seed shall consist of Turf Type Tall Fescue Mixture: Shall be a 100% certified mixture of certified Turf-type Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) consisting of 3 varieties of which no variety exceeds 40% or is less than 20%. Applied at seven (7) lbs. per one thousand (1000) square feet.

1.18.10. After placement of seed the surface shall be scarified using a hand rake to cover the seed and ensure good soil/seed contact.

1.18.11. The contractor is responsible for filling in, leveling and re-seeding any areas where settlement occurs after stump grinding for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of final acceptance.

2. Hours of Work

2.1. The determination of the total daily productive man hour requirements, and total quantity of materials for the performance of all work specified herein is the sole responsibility of the bidder.

2.2. All work shall be performed between the hours of 7:30am and 5:00pm during the normal

5 day workweek, Monday through Friday; work on Federal holidays is excluded, unless specifically approved in advance.

2.3. Scheduling of all work must be approved in writing by the COR.

2.4. Required shutdown of utilities or building areas shall be scheduled with the COR at least

14 calendar days in order to minimize disruption to public use and traffic patterns.

2.5. The Contractor will follow the Federal Government Work Schedule policy by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for determination of closures or delays to the contract work schedule (i.e., government closed on a federal holiday, the personnel will not report).

2.6. All work outside of the designated performance hours are required to be requested seven

(7) business days in advance, in written form, by the Contractor to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval

3. Supplies, Materials, and Equipment

3.1. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the performance of the work of this contract.

3.2. Supplies, materials, and equipment shall be in good working order.

3.3. All equipment shall meet Federal, OSHA, State, District, and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as cranes, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, log trucks, stump grinders, chippers, skid-steer tractor, etc.

3.4. The following load restrictions shall not be exceeded: (single unit gross vehicle weight)

3.4.1. Single unit gross vehicle weight

3.4.1.1. 2 axles 40,000 lbs (18,100 kg)

3.4.1.2. 3 axles 48,000 lbs (21,800 kg)

3.4.1.3. 4 axles 52,000 lbs (23,600 kg)

3.4.2. Combination units

3.4.2.1. 3 axles 57,000 lbs (25,900 kg)

3.4.2.2. 4 axles 62,000 lbs (28,100 kg)

3.4.2.3. 5 or more axles 66,000 lbs (29,900 kg)

3.5. Contractor shall investigate existing conditions, review any applicable specification, and make necessary calculations, recommendations, and modifications to achieve the objective of the NPS. Contractor proposal is to be “all encompassing” to return building to complete working condition upon contract completion.

3.6. Contractor must field verify all quantities and dimensions affecting the work of this contract, and must field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract.

3.7. Contractor shall not use any materials which the COR determines would be unsuitable for the scope of work or harmful to any part of the landscape, roadway, park resources, equipment, or persons.

4. Workmanship

4.1. The total daily productive man hour requirements and quantity of personnel necessary to performance of all services specified herein is the sole responsibility of the contractor.

4.2. Contractor shall utilize skilled and productive manpower in order to satisfactorily provide the required level of service as specified in this contract.

4.3. The contractor shall provide sufficient staffing necessary to perform the work.

4.4. Quality workmanship is required at the full performance level of specified work, beginning at the contract start date.

4.5. The contractor shall be responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, project coordination, material installation, disposal of existing materials, and all other items required to deliver and handover a complete project to the NPS upon completion of work.

4.6. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all existing vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and grass on or adjacent to the work areas. The Contractor shall be responsible for all unauthorized cutting or damage to trees and shrubs, including damage resulting from careless operation of equipment, stockpiling of materials or tracking of grass and other surfaced areas by equipment. Such damaged areas or materials shall be restored, repaired or replaced by the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the COR, at no expense to the

National Park Service (NPS) prior to Task Order Acceptance.

4.7. Contractor will be held liable for any damages to utilities resulting from performance of work and will be responsible for the protection of existing utilities and related structures.

The Contractor shall locate utilities in the field prior to engaging work that could damage utilities by contacting a private utility marking company forty eight (48) hours in advance of work. Work involving excavations shall not commence until the COR has confirmed the inspection and clearance by utility marking company. Utility marking company must mark the area prior to digging.

4.8. The Contractor shall assume the responsibility for accidents or damage caused to property as a result of performing the required services, unless such damage is necessary to perform functions of this SOW and brought to the attention of and approved by the

COR prior to work beginning. ba

4.9. The Contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for daily cleanup and restoration of all disturbed areas or features which have been damaged during the course of work. If deemed necessary by the COR, the Contractor shall be prepared to sweep and wash paved surfaces daily or as needed.

5. Contractor Qualifications

5.1. Contractor shall possess the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and resources to perform the work herein and within the "best industry" standards and practices.

5.2. Contractor represents familiarity with the scope and nature of the work required by the

NPS, and understands the conditions under which it will be obligated to operate.

5.3. A minimum of five (5) years prior experience in the business of tree care is required.

5.4. All work performed 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 tree maintenance and climbing work crews and technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, and current tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards.

5.5. The Certified Arborist shall be on the job site daily and shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative responsible for controlling the quality of work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

5.6. The Arborist assigned to this contract shall be a full time employee of the Contractor.

Independent consultants retained by the Contractor do not meet the criterion of “full time employee’.

5.7. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and equipment used in such operations.

5.8. All work around power lines shall be performed by Certified Line Clearance Tree

Trimmers in accordance with OSHA 229 CF 1910.269, 1910.331 and ANSI Z133.-2017.

6. Warranty

6.1. The contractor shall warrant all labor and workmanship provided under the terms of the scope of work for six (6) months from the date of completion and acceptance by the government.

7. Submittals - Submit within timeframe identified in table below as noted under section titled

“Deliverables”.

7.1. Before any work commences, the COR must approve all submittals.

7.2. Certifications/Licenses:

7.2.1. The Contractor shall submit copies of the Certifications / Registrations to the

Contracting Officer within 10 days of award. This shall include the Categories of

Certification appropriate to the type of application being performed;

7.3. Detailed work plan – must include proposed timeline, methodology of work to be performed, plan documents with dimensions, and any other pertinent data necessary for complete services.

7.4. Site specific safety plan.

7.5. Staging plan – must identify proposed staging of equipment storage, material storage, refuse receptacle, etc.

7.6. Temporary traffic control plans (maintenance of traffic) as applicable.

8. Quality Assurance/Control

8.1. All work shall meet ISA, SCDHEC, TCIA, ANSI, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and other applicable codes, and standards. The Contractor shall utilize the most stringent code requirement, regardless of the code source or the version adopted by a jurisdiction.

8.2. All materials shall be installed according to manufacturer specifications.

8.3. Contractor shall provide a quality assurance and control plan that addresses, but is not limited to, implementation of supervision, systematic approach to the operations to meet

NPS needs, government property management, method(s) to address operational changes to take corrective actions to address issues such as call-outs, staff termination replacement, method for improving work processes, and performance measurements to ensure quality of work.

8.4. Work performed under this contract shall be subject to inspection and approval by the

COR.

8.5. Careless, unsafe, and other performance issues that have been previous addressed within this scope will not be acceptable.

8.6. Any deficiencies shall be documented by the COR and provided to the contractor. Any corrective actions or other form of addressing the documented concern/issues shall be addressed and mitigated, or provided with a timeline for being addressed with appropriate identified method, within eight (8) hours from the time of notification with approval as such from the COR.

9. Safety and Health - The contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, safety protection devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for complete and safe operations on site. Protective measures shall prevent injury to the public, Federal employees and contractors, visitors, Contractor’s employees, and damage to or contamination of surrounding property and/or the environment.

9.1. The Contractor shall conduct his/her operations so as to prevent accidents, injuries and damages; shall observe all fire, safety and traffic regulations. The Contractor shall provide all personal protective equipment including but not limited to chaps, helmets, gloves, face masks, safety shoes/boots, hard hats, and eye and ear protection as required under the documented Safety Plan and per industry, and national standards, at no expense to the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all safety communication and training requirements for the safe use of all equipment and materials. All protective equipment must meet ANSI standards and used as required by

OSHA and as directed by the COR.

9.2. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, 29 CFR 1910, and 1926. Work shall conform to the ANSI; and any pertinent federal and local codes and requirements. All OSHA requirements may be obtained without cost to the general public at www.osha.gov . The

Contracting Officer (CO) or Risk Manager may include additional measures if determined necessary or required by other Federal, State or local law, or park policy.

9.3. The Contractor shall have a Hazard Communication Program in place as required by 29

CFR 1910.1200 where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) / Technical Data Sheets shall be obtained by the contractor for all hazardous materials to be used in the performance of this contract. This plan shall be furnished to the NPS prior to the start of work. These

SDS’s and an inventory of hazardous materials must be provided to the CO or COR prior to bringing the material on site. SDS shall be maintained at any jobsite where a substance requiring a SDS is being used. It shall also be available in any vehicle carrying such substance while in the Park. These SDS will be available to all employees of the

Contractor, employees of the Park, concessionaires and the public when any member of these groups might come in contact with, or be exposed to, any substance requiring a

SDS due to its hazardous status.

9.4. All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and/or the transport and disposal of hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29

CFR 1910/1926, and 40 CFR 761/260-271.

9.5. In the event of a reported physical injury, repeated service interruption, or an accident involving damage or equipment fire has occurred, the Contractor shall immediately secure the site and notify the COR.

9.6. In the event the contractor becomes involved in any incident or accident involving a

Park Visitor, or Park Property, the contractor must notify both the COR and park superintendent.

9.7. Contractors are subject to safety inspections performed by Park personnel or others.

These inspections may be routine, unannounced, or based on reports of unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Safety violations will be reported to the CO. If a violation is deemed to be immediately dangerous to health, life, or serious in nature, the COR or any park officer at the Division Chief level or higher, has the authority to stop work until the matter may be resolved to the CO’s satisfaction.

9.8. Pruning techniques, rigging procedures, work site controls and safety, and other means and methods shall be executed in accordance with the ANSI Z133 standards, industry best practices, contractor’s operational safety plan, and any special requirements as necessary for the scope of work.

9.9. Removal techniques, felling procedures, work site controls and safety, and other means and methods shall be executed in accordance with the ANSI Z133 standards, industry best practices, contractor’s operational safety plan, and any special requirements as necessary for the scope of work.

9.10. Stump Grinding techniques, work site controls and safety, and other means and methods shall be executed in accordance with the ANSI Z133 standards, industry best practices, contractor’s operational safety plan, and any special requirements as necessary for the scope of work.

10. Environmental Requirements

10.1. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, and state of South Carolina regulations pertaining to hazardous material use, storage and disposal. Materials and chemicals shall be stored, used and disposed of in such a manner as to not endanger or threaten the environment and the health and safety of lands within South Carolina and Park employees and visitors. All generated waste shall be disposed of legally at the completion of each day's work. All requirements associated with disposal, including but not limited to hazardous materials reporting, hazardous waste removal, tare reporting, fees, rental of dumpsters, and tipping fees, shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Dumpsters and other waste disposal arrangements will be made separately from those used by the NPS for daily operations.

10.2. Materials and chemicals shall be stored, used and disposed of in such a manner as to not endanger or threaten the environmental, animal, or human health and safety.

10.3. The Contractor shall provide the safety data sheets (SDS), with any hazardous materials listed on the attached Hazardous Material List, to the COR for approval to be utilized in performing work of this contract. No supply, material, or equipment shall be used prior to approval by the COR. Upon approval of supplies, materials, and equipment by the COR, the COR and Contractor will formulize and concur on an operating procedure, that shall be adhered to, for the Contractor’s personnel performing work of the contract that requires use of the products or residue that is considered hazardous.

11. Contractor/Contractor Personnel Responsibilities

11.1. Contractor shall provide a contact list of Contractor personnel assigned to the contract within 10 days of award for communication purposes to the COR. This list should at the minimum provide the names of key personnel, titles, email address(s), office number, and cellular number.

11.2. Contractor shall provide cellular phones to their supervisor or foreman for contact and information associated shall be provide to the CO/COR.

11.3. Contractor shall provide labor records for all personnel assigned to perform work of this contact to the CO/COR as defined in deliverables schedule.

11.4. Contractor vehicles, if company owned shall have the contractor’s name and logo on each side of the vehicle and shall display a park provided vehicle pass (if necessary) within the vehicle where it shall be clearly visible.

11.5. Contractor/ Contractor Personnel shall park in legal parking spaces identified by the park/or within the park.

11.6. Contractor personnel shall wear either the standard company issued uniform or approved attire by company’s standards (shirt, smock, coveralls) of a distinctive color clearly bearing the Contractor’s company name and an approved method of identification as issued by the Contractor. Uniform must be worn at all times by personnel when performing work of this contract.

11.7. Contractor shall require its employees to comply with the instructions pertaining to conduct and park regulations.

11.7.1. Contractor personnel shall perform work in a safe manner. Unsafe work habits shall be addressed by the COR to the Contractor to have corrective measures implemented. Should the unsafe work habits persist, the Contractor will be notified by the COR and required to remove the Contractor personnel.

11.7.2. Contractor personnel shall have a form of Government issued identification in their possession at all times while performing work of this contract.

11.7.3. Contractor personnel shall be respectful, courteous and mindful of the park environment, visitors, and park personnel. Contractor personnel are subject to the rules and regulations of the NPS at all times while performing work of this contract.

11.7.4. Contractor shall be requested by the CO to remove personnel in its employment on this contract for the following reasons:

11.7.4.1. Exhibiting inappropriate or offensive behavior while performing work of this contract or while on federal property.

11.7.4.2. Disrespect to NPS employees or visitors during performance of the contract.

11.7.4.3. Using illegal drugs, drinking alcoholic beverages, intoxicated behavior or unsafe work habits.

11.7.4.4. Any other misconduct or inappropriate behavior.

11.7.5. Contractor shall be responsible for immediate removal of contractor personnel that do not follow conditions set forth within section 4 of this contract. When it is necessary to remove a personnel(s), the contractor shall immediately provide a replacement(s) to carry out the services to be performed under this contract.

Contractor is responsible for obtaining all Government issued property from the removed personnel; providing to the COR within three (3) business days.

12. Government Responsibilities

12.1. NPS shall provide site access as approved and appropriate for performance of this contract.

12.2. Neither electrical power nor potable water will be furnished by the Government.

12.3. Restroom facilities are located within the park.

12.4. Staging areas made available to the contractor will only be used in the performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain such space in a neat, orderly condition, and shall at the expiration of the contract, return it to the Government in reasonably the same condition as at the time of entering into the contract. The

Government does not assure security or safekeeping of items stored on the worksite, and will not be responsible for any damage or loss to the Contractor’s stored supplies, materials, equipment, or replacement parts.

13. Pre-Work Conference - A pre-work conference will be conducted between the National

Park Service Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contractor prior to the beginning of the work.

13.1. The Contractor shall designate in writing at this meeting the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of all supervisors. The Contractor or his/her supervisor shall be available at all times when the contract work is in progress to receive notices, reports or requests from the CO or the COR.

13.2. It is advised by NPS CO that the Contractor Supervisor and other key personnel attend the pre-work conference as key members of the Contractor’s personnel team for this contract.

14. Reports

14.1. The contractor shall maintain a daily work log recording the quantities of work performed and the locations. A copy shall be filled with the COR on a daily or weekly basis.

14.2. The contractor shall note and report to the COR in writing the presence of any conditions that need to be addressed and cannot be corrected within the scope of work described herein. If so directed by the COR the contractor shall provide a proposal for performing the prescribed work that includes a breakdown with unit prices for labor, materials, and equipment required to perform the task(s). The COR will evaluate the proposal and if valid will seek approval from the Contracting Officer. Failure of the contractor to obtain the approval of the Contracting Officer for work beyond the scope of the contract will release the government from any obligation to pay for services claimed.

15. Deliverables - Contractor provide all the required deliverable for the performance of this contract, as identified below, to the CO/COR within the timeline listed below:

Deliverable Due Notation(s) Certificate of Insurance Within 10 calendar days after award Business Licensing/Permits Within 10 calendar days after award Must be valid and designated to for work to be performed in South Carolina.

Contractor Personnel Within 10 calendar days of award

Must be individuals that are assigned to perform work of the contract, and include relevant certification.

Quality Control Plan Within 10 calendar days of award

Work Schedule 14 days calendar days prior to commencement of work.

Submit proposed schedule of work, listing approximate dates that office areas will be unavailable for building staff use during performance of work.

Staging Plan Within 10 calendar days of award

Submit proposed staging of materials and equipment to be used during performance of work.

Site Specific Safety Plan 14 days calendar days prior to commencement of work.

Submit safety measures that will be implemented to protect park resources, park employees, public, and contractor employees.

Temporary Traffic Control Plan 14 days calendar days prior to commencement of work.

Submit any temporary traffic control measures necessary for performance of work.

Supply, Material, Equipment List

Within 10 calendar days of award

Shall be submitted and approved prior to use to perform work of the contract. Materials samples must be approved by COR prior to installation.

Hazardous Material/Chemical List

Within 10 calendar days of award

Submit with hazardous materials communications plan, and spill prevention plan.

Daily Work Reports Weekly Compile daily progress reports during performance of work, and submit weekly.

Meeting Minutes Within 3 days of meetings. Shall taken during performance meeting and shall be provided to the COR within 3 days business days after meeting

Log of supplies, materials, and equipment

Weekly Submit as attachment to daily work reports.

Payroll Report Varies Shall be submitted with each invoice.

16. Government Points of Contact - NPS, NCA shall designate a Contract Officer and an individual to serve as the CO Representative who shall be the primary point of contact for day to day operations of the program.

Contracting Officer: Jade Bynum

Representative:

National Park Service

EAST Buying Office

100 Alabama Street SW, 1924

Atlanta, GA 30303

Jade_bynum@nps.gov

Simeon Myers

Cowpens National Battlefield

338 New Pleasant Road

Gaffney, SC 29341 simeon_myers@nps.gov

17. Procedures for Measurement and Payment

17.1. Any inquiry regarding payment shall be directed to the COR.

17.2. Invoice for payments will need to be submitted to the NPS COR by email at simeon_myers@nps.gov for approval of payments before being entered into Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). Once approval is received by the COR, the Contractor may submit payments in IPP for processing.

17.3. Invoices must provide the following information:

• Date of Invoice

• Contractor Address

• Billing POC (Contractor)

• Billing - Contact email (Contractor)

• Billing Period (must fall within period of performance)

• Location(s) Service(s)/Delivery performed

• Rate of Service(s)/Items

• Invoice Number

• Contractor Phone Number

• Billing - Contact Phone Number (Contractor)

• Contract/Task Order Number

• Date of Service(s)/Delivery

• Acceptance performed

• Description of Service(s)/Item(s) delivered/performed

17.4. Hard copies of an invoice may be mailed to the following if preferred. Please note if mailed, it may take longer for response from NCA COR for payment approval to be processed in IPP:

mailto:simeon_myers@nps.gov

National Park Service

Cowpens National Battlefield COR: Simeon Myers 338 New Pleasant Road Gaffney, SC 29341 Contract Number: TBD

17.5. All payment requests, once approved by the COR, must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's (https://www.ipp.gov) Invoice Processing

Platform System (IPP).

17.6. Invoices must clearly state where work was performed and what work consisted of.

17.7. The Contractor shall upload a copy of the invoice as an attachment(s) through

IPP.gov. The invoice will be rejected if a copy is not attached through IPP.gov.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS

Executive Order 13513 Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government While Driving as prescribed in Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving

Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government while Driving (Oct, 2009)

This Executive Order introduces a Federal Government-wide Prohibition on the use of text messaging while driving on official business or while using Government –supplied equipment.

Additional guidance enforcing the ban will be issued at a later date. In the meantime, please adopt and enforce policies that immediately ban text messaging while driving company-owned or –rented vehicles, government-owned or leased vehicles, or while driving privately owned vehicles when on official government business or when performing any work for or on the behalf of the government. (End of order)

In accordance with FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, the following utility services will be made available under this contract: Electricity, Water

GENERIC GENDER TERMINOLOGY – Except where stipulated by the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the use of terms such as he, she, his, and her are not to be interpreted as implying other than neutral gender terms such as “it” or “their”.

SAFETY

The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and standards, including without limitation, those regulations, rules, and standards, promulgated for the administration and enforcement of the following laws: the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) or Federally approved State equivalent(s) thereof;

the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) as amended by Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Clean Air Act (CAA); Clean Water Act (CWA) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html and Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), as amended by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform (IPP) APRIL 2011

Beginning May 1, 2011, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP).

Payment terms for existing contracts and orders awarded prior to May 1 remain the same. The Contractor must use IPP for contracts and orders awarded May 1 and later, and must use the non- IPP invoicing process for those contracts and orders awarded prior to May 1.

Copy of the Vendor’s Commercial Invoice Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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

“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor.