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140P5326Q0031

See Schedule See Schedule

NPS, SER - North MABO 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg TN 37738

09/21/2026 1500 CD

0044037512

Arcoiris Cuetara-Higa 0000000000

PSN 100.00

PSN

Warren Pannell

561730

$9.5

09/08/2026

0011282998

ADMINISTERED BY:

NPS, SER - North MABO

107 Park Headquarters Road

Gatlinburg TN 37738 US

DELIVER TO:

NPS, Gt. Smoky Mountains NP

Continued...

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

107 Park Headquarters Road

Gatlinburg TN 37738 US

All CLIN prices SHALL be fully burdened. Costs for traffic control, arborist support, safety supervision, equipment mobilization, access preparation, communications, incidental materials, and any other activities required for full and safe performance SHALL be included in each applicable CLIN and will NOT be separately priced.

Delivery: 03/25/2027

Period of Performance: 09/21/2026 to

09/20/2027

00010 Hazard Tree Removal (5-day response) - Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal- Total=

All standard mobilization types from bid schedule (TN East/West, NC East/West), including:

Bucket truck + chipper + crew

Crane + operator

Grapple truck + operator

The Contractor shall provide all services in accordance with the SOW.

The Government will order and fund services only up to the amount of funding obligated on

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

the contract at any given time.

Funding may be increased by modification based on park needs.

Unit prices shall be provided in Section B

Schedule of services.

Actual quantities will vary and are dependent on as, needed service requirements.

00010AA - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00010AB - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

High Value Target

00010AC - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Foot Access Only - Each=

Standard Target

00010AD - Tree Removal <20"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00010AE - Tree Removal <20"

Dead - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

00010BA - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Equipment Access -Each=

Standard Target

00010BB - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Foot Access Only -Each=

High Value Target

00010BC - Tree Removal 20" Each=

40" Dead - Equipment Access

- Standard Target

00010BD - Tree Removal 20"

40" Dead - Foot Access Only -Each=

Standard Target

00010CA - Tree Removal >40"

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00010CB - Tree Removal >40"

Live - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

00010CC - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00010CD - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Foot Access Only- Each=

High Value Target

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00020 Stump Grinding (5-day response) - Grind stump minimum 12", remove buttress roots 48", remove grindings same day. - Each=

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00030 Woody Debris Disposal (5-day response)- Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00030AA - Hauling - CY=

Loads (Equipment Access)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00040 Site Restoration (5-day response)- Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts. -

SF=

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00050 Traffic Control (5-day response)-

MUTCD-compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing. Total=

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

00050AA - Flagger Hours - Hr=

00050AB - Arrow Board - Day=

(Daily)

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00060 Emergency Hazard Tree Removal (72-hour response) - Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation. Total=

00060AA - Strainer Removal - Each=

Low Complexity

00060AB - Strainer Removal - Each=

Moderate Complexity

00060AC - Strainer Removal - Each=

High Complexity

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00070 Arborist Support(ISA-Certified)-

00070AA - ISA-Certified

Arborist Support (Hourly)- Hr=

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00110 Option Year 1: Hazard Tree Removal (5-day response) - Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal. Total=

00110AA - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00110AB - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

High Value Target

00110AC - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Foot Access Only - Each=

Standard Target

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

00110AD - Tree Removal <20"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00110AE - Tree Removal <20"

Dead - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

00110BA - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Equipment Access -Each=

Standard Target

00110BB - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Foot Access Only -Each=

High Value Target

00110BC - Tree Removal 20"

40" Dead - Equipment Access -Each=

Standard Target

00110BD - Tree Removal 20"

40" Dead - Foot Access Only -Each=

Standard Target

00110CA - Tree Removal >40"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00110CB - Tree Removal >40"

Live - Foot Access Only

High Value Target -Each=

00110CC - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00110CD - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00120 Option Year 1: Stump Grinding (5-day response)

- Grind stump minimum 12", remove buttress roots 48", remove grindings same day.- Each=

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Total=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00130 Option Year 1: Woody Debris Disposal (5-day response)- Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00130AA - Hauling - CY=

Loads (Equipment Access)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00140 Option Year 1: Site Restoration (5-day response)- Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts. -SF= Total=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00150 Option Year 1: Traffic Control (5-day response)- MUTCD-compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing.

-Total=

000150AA - Flagger Hours -Hr=

000150AB - Arrow Board - Day=

(Daily)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00160 Option Year 1: Emergency Hazard Tree Removal

(72-hour response) - Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation. Total=

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

00160AA - Strainer Removal - Each=

Low Complexity

00160AB - Strainer Removal - Each=

Moderate Complexity

00160AC - Strainer Removal - Each=

High Complexity

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00170 Option Year 1 -Arborist

Support(ISA-Certified)-

00170AA - ISA-Certified

Arborist Support (Hourly)- Hr=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00210 Option Year 2: Hazard Tree Removal (5-day response) - Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal. Total=

00210AA - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00210AB - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

High Value Target

00210AC - Tree Removal <20"

Live - Foot Access Only - Each=

Standard Target

00210AD - Tree Removal <20"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00210AE - Tree Removal <20"

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Dead - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

00210BA - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Equipment Access -Each=

Standard Target

00210BB - Tree Removal 20"

40" Live - Foot Access Only -Each=

High Value Target

00210BC - Tree Removal 20"

40" Dead - Equipment Access -Each=

Standard Target

00210BD - Tree Removal 20"

40" Dead - Foot Access Only -Each=

Standard Target

00210CA - Tree Removal >40"

Live - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00210CB - Tree Removal >40"

Live - Foot Access Only

High Value Target -Each=

00210CC - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Equipment Access - Each=

Standard Target

00210CD - Tree Removal >40"

Dead - Foot Access Only - Each=

High Value Target

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00220 Option Year 2: Stump Grinding (5-day response)

- Grind stump minimum 12", remove buttress roots 48", remove grindings same day.- Each=

Total=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00230 Option Year 2: Woody Debris Disposal (5-day response)- Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00230AA - Hauling - CY=

Loads (Equipment Access)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00240 Option Year 2: Site Restoration (5-day response)- Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts. -SF= Total=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00250 Option Year 2: Traffic Control (5-day response)- MUTCD-compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing.

-Total=

000250AA - Flagger Hours -Hr=

000250AB - Arrow Board - Day=

(Daily)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00260 Option Year 2: Emergency Hazard Tree Removal

(72-hour response) - Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation. Total=

00260AA - Strainer Removal - Each=

Low Complexity

00260AB - Strainer Removal - Each=

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Moderate Complexity

00260AC - Strainer Removal - Each=

High Complexity

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

00270 Option Year 2 -Arborist Support

(ISA-Certified)-

00170AA - ISA-Certified

Arborist Support (Hourly)- Hr=

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/20/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 B Schedule of Items 5 C Description/specifications/requirements 6 D Packaging and Marking 33 E Inspection and Acceptance 33 F Deliveries or Performance 33 G Contract Administration Data 34 H Special Contract Requirements 41

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 44

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 57

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 58 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 67 M Evaluation Factors for Award 76

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

19.

ITEM

NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

21.

Estim ated

QTY

22.

UNIT OF

MEASURE

23. UNIT

PRICE 2

T O T A L

Base Items NOTE: estimated quantities is no

00010 Hazard Tree Removal (5‑day response) – Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal.

00010AA – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00010AB – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – High Value Target 00010AC – Tree Removal <20" Live – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00010AD – Tree Removal <20" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00010AE – Tree Removal <20" Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00010BA – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00010BB – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00010BC – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Equipment Access

– Standard Target 00010BD – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00010CA – Tree Removal >40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00010CB – Tree Removal >40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00010CC – Tree Removal >40" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00010CD – Tree Removal >40"

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

3Ea

3Ea

3Ea

3Ea

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target

00020 Stump Grinding (5‑day response) – Grind stump minimum 12”, remove buttress roots 48”, remove grindings same day.

5ea Each $ $

00030 Woody Debris Disposal (5‑day response)– Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00030AA – Hauling – 55 CY Loads (Equipment Access)

20CY CY $ $

00040 Site Restoration (5‑day response)– Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts.

-500Sf SF $ $

00050 Traffic Control (5‑day response)– MUTCD‑compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing.

00050AA – Flagger Hours 00050AB – Arrow Board (Daily)

-40Hr -5Day

HR

DAY

00060 Emergency Hazard Tree Removal (72‑hour response) – Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation

00060AA – Strainer Removal – Low Complexity 00060AB – Strainer Removal – Moderate Complexity 00060AC – Strainer Removal – High Complexity

-3Ea

Each

Each

00070 Arborist Support(ISA-Certified)

00070AA – ISA-Certified Arborist Support (Hourly)

-40Hr Hr $ $

Base Total $

Option Period 1 00110 Option Year 1: Hazard Tree

Removal (5‑day response) – Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal.

00110AA – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110AB – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – High Value Target 00110AC – Tree Removal <20" Live – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00110AD – Tree Removal <20" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110AE – Tree Removal <20" Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00110BA – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110BB – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00110BC – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110BD – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00110CA – Tree Removal >40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110CB – Tree Removal >40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00110CC – Tree Removal >40" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00110CD – Tree Removal >40" Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

5Ea

3Ea

3Ea

3Ea

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

Each

00120 Option Year 1: Stump Grinding (5‑day response) – Grind stump minimum 12”, remove buttress roots 48”, remove grindings same day.

5Ea

Each $ $

00130 Option Year 1: Woody Debris Disposal (5‑day response)– Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00130AA – Hauling – 55 CY Loads (Equipment Access)

20Cy

CY $ $

00140 Option Year 1: Site Restoration (5‑day response)– Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts. 500Sf

SF $ $

00150 Option Year 1: Traffic Control (5‑day response)– MUTCD‑compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing.

000150AA – Flagger Hours 000150AB – Arrow Board (Daily)

40Hr 5Day

Hr Day

00160 Option Year 1: Emergency Hazard Tree Removal (72‑hour response) – Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation

00160AA – Strainer Removal – Low Complexity 00160AB – Strainer Removal – Moderate Complexity 00160AC – Strainer Removal –

Each

00170 Arborist Support(ISA-Certified)

00170AA – ISA-Certified

40Hr Hr $ $

Option Period 1 Total $

Option Period 2 00210 Option Year 1: Hazard Tree

Removal (5‑day response) – Complete removal of designated hazard trees, including rigging and full debris removal.

00210AA – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210AB – Tree Removal <20" Live – Equipment Access – High Value Target 00210AC – Tree Removal <20" Live – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00210AD – Tree Removal <20"

5Ea

5Ea

Each

Each

Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210AE – Tree Removal <20" Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00210BA – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210BB – Tree Removal 20– 40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00210BC – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210BD – Tree Removal 20– 40" Dead – Foot Access Only – Standard Target 00210CA – Tree Removal >40" Live – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210CB – Tree Removal >40" Live – Foot Access Only – High Value Target 00210CC – Tree Removal >40" Dead – Equipment Access – Standard Target 00210CD – Tree Removal >40" Dead – Foot Access Only – High Value Target

5Ea

5Ea

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00220 Option Year 2: Stump Grinding (5‑day response) – Grind stump minimum 12”, remove buttress roots 48”, remove grindings same day.

Each $ $

00230 Option Year 2: Woody Debris Disposal (5‑day response)– Load, haul, and dispose of all logs, chips, limbs, and debris in compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

00230AA – Hauling – 55 CY Loads (Equipment Access)

20Cy

CY $ $

00240 Option Year 2: Site Restoration (5‑day response)– Soil repair, turf repair, and minor landscape restoration after stump grinding or tree removal impacts. 500Sf

SF $ $

00250 Option Year 2: Traffic Control (5‑day response)– MUTCD‑compliant traffic control, flagging, cones, signs, and pedestrian routing.

00250AA – Flagger Hours 00250AB – Arrow Board (Daily)

40Hr 5Day Hr

Day

00260 Option Year 2: Emergency Hazard Tree Removal (72‑hour response) – Strainer/imminent hazard trees requiring rapid mitigation

00260AA – Strainer Removal – Low Complexity 00260AB – Strainer Removal – Moderate Complexity 00260AC – Strainer Removal –

Each

00270 Arborist Support(ISA-Certified)

00270AA – ISA-Certified

40Hr Hr $ $

Option Period 1 Total

Option Period 1 + Option Period 2 Total

Base and Optional Item Total $

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.

Estimated quantities shown in this schedule are provided solely for pricing guidance.

They are not guaranteed, do not represent minimum or maximum ordering levels, and shall not be relied upon as actual quantities to be performed.

All quantities under this contract are “as-needed” and will be ordered by the Government at the unit prices established in the Schedule of Services (Section B).

Contractors shall price each CLIN independently, regardless of estimated quantities.

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

Great Smokies Mountains National Park (GRSM) — Hazard Tree Removal Services

C.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) manages and protects natural and cultural resources across national parks for current and future generations. GRSM requires professional arboricultural services to safely remove hazard trees and perform associated work in accordance with safety standards, NPS policy, and environmental/resource protection requirements.

C.1 GREAT SMOKIES MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (GRSM)

Great Smokies Mountains National Park includes significant natural landscapes, historic structures, and highly visited public areas. All tree-related work shall be conducted with care to protect natural resources, utilities, trails, roads, visitor areas, and cultural sites.

C.2 BACKGROUND

GRSM has an ongoing requirement to remove hazardous, dead, dying, or structurally compromised trees throughout developed and natural zones of the park. All work must comply with ANSI Z133, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, NPS safety rules, and sensitive resource protection policies. Work zones may include high visitor traffic, environmentally sensitive areas, or historic features.

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C.3 SUMMARY OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform hazard tree removal, stump grinding, debris removal, and site restoration including:

• Removal of dead, dying, storm-damaged, diseased, or structurally unsound trees.

• Sectional and controlled removals near structures, roads, and public spaces.

• Stump grinding and excavation of grindings.

• Turf and soil restoration.

• Protection of utilities, roads, trails, signs, historic structures, and resources.

• Daily cleanup and safe visitor routing.

C.4 OBJECTIVES/TASKS

Hazard Tree Removal

The Contractor shall remove all hazard trees designated by the COR, including those with decay, cracks, root instability, pest/disease impacts, or deadwood. Work includes:

Rigging, aerial lifts, climbing systems, and controlled sectional cuts.

Removal of all debris from park grounds.

No wood may be sold or abandoned on Government property.

Stump Grinding The Contractor shall:

Grind stumps to 12 inches below grade (minimum).

Grind buttress roots within a 48‑inch radius.

Remove grindings immediately.

Allow archaeological monitoring when required.

Stop work upon discovery of cultural resources.

Debris Removal All debris must be removed from GRSM the same day. No staging or storage is permitted. Disposal must follow federal, state, and local requirements.

Site Restoration Restore disturbed soil and turf, repair landscape impacts, and ensure final cleanup meets park standards.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Compliance required with ANSI Z133, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, MUTCD traffic control, and NPS safety policies.

Work shall not proceed under unsafe weather or visitor-impacting conditions. Required PPE includes helmets, chaps, eye/ear protection, and high-visibility gear.

UTILITY PROTECTION

The Contractor must:

• Contact 811 prior to soil disturbance or stump grinding.

• Protect utilities including irrigation, electrical, water, gas, sewer, and communications.

• Repair any damage at no cost to the Government.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE PROTECTION

Contractor shall prevent runoff, spills, contamination, erosion, and dust.

Contractor shall stop work if archaeological or cultural materials are encountered.

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

On-site ISA Certified Arborist is required. Additional required personnel include climbers, chainsaw operators, ground crew, and traffic control technicians.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment must meet OSHA and NPS standards. Typical required equipment:

• Stump grinder

• Chipper (18-inch capacity minimum)

• Bucket truck/aerial lift

• Rigging systems

• Marked contractor vehicles

SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION

Contractor shall provide schedules within 7 days of award, coordinate with the COR, and work Monday–Friday unless otherwise approved. Work shall avoid park events and visitor congestion.

REPORTS

Daily work logs, weekly submissions, and monthly recycling/disposal reports are required.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Quality standards follow Section D of the solicitation. Critical items require 100% compliance.

Unsatisfactory work must be corrected at no cost.

C.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Mammoth Cave National Park 1 Mammoth Cave Parkway Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, federal holidays excluded, unless authorized in writing by the COR. Specific hours may be determined at award. If the NPS determines that the safety of visitors is threatened by the Contractor’s operations, all or part of the Contractor’s operations may be suspended until agreement is reached on additional safety measures and precautions. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

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

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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.6 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

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for notifying the COR in writing all work that is beyond the scope of the contract.

The Contractor shall:

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

• Notify the COR/CO in writing of the proposed work schedule, i.e. typical work day and project timetable within seven (7) calendar days of mobilization and beginning work at any work site, to allow for coordination with any public events and normal Park operations.

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

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

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

GRSM may subject to special events both scheduled and unscheduled, where additional security and restricts may be put in place. During such events the COR and Contractor shall coordinate reduced and/or restricted access to GRSM during this time.

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C.7 MINIMUM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Prior to work commencing on site, a site-specific safety plan shall be prepared and submitted by the contractor covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and any subcontractors. The plan shall cover topics such as appropriate PPE (hardhat, eye protection, ear protection, chainsaw chaps while operating chainsaws, climbing equipment, etc.), and any other reasonable safety related topics commensurate with the size and nature of this work.

2. All employees shall have and use adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, sturdy footwear, and gloves. When running a chainsaw, or within 10

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feet of a running saw, chaps shall be worn. Chaps shall be free of saw cuts and other significant damage. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools and supplies, and appropriate PPE.

3. Contractor and operators shall follow all OSHA regulations which apply to the work activities. OSHA Regulations for tree removal operations can be found at http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id

=9862

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

5. The contractor shall maintain the ability to contact 911 or OCRA within 15 minutes in case of an emergency. Cell phone coverage is limited in the work area. Radio frequencies for ORCA may be provided upon request.

Government radios will NOT be provided.

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

C.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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

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

information can be found at OSHA PPE Standards.

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

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

C.9 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.

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.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Accident Reporting: Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id

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days of a reportable accident, send a report of the accident to the Contracting Officer.

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

C.11 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Any accidental fire starts shall be reported immediately to COR and/or GRSM 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 GRSM 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.

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

C.12 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

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

C.13 DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) USAGE

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

C.14 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 ORCA at any time.

C.15 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.

D CONDUCT: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to occupants and visitors.

• Contractor shall clean site of all construction debris and leave site in a neat and orderly appearance with walkways clean and clear at the end of each work day.

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• Loud noise must be kept at a minimum.

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C.16 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.17 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all debris, equipment, and materials daily.

Always maintain site free of hazards. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/

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of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in according with EPA standards as needed. All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed and stated in the contract and its attachments.

C.18 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

All refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from operations shall be recycled and/or disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

Garbage and food residue shall be kept inside bear proof garbage cans or closed vehicles and always made unavailable to wildlife. All garbage shall be removed daily. These rules also apply to lunchtime garbage, which include fruit peelings, apple cores, nut shells or excess food. Exposure of any food or residues which could attract bears is strictly prohibited.

C.19 KEY PERSONNEL

The contractor shall provide a supervisor who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 0600 to 1900, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Qualifications for all key personnel shall be provided.

a) Construction Personnel – Project Manager, On-Site Superintendent, Quality Control, Site Safety and Health Officer: If one individual will serve in multiple roles, identify all the proposed roles and functions that individual will perform. Identify the extent of the capabilities and experience for each individual in their proposed roles and previous work experience working with proposed subcontractors. Include relevant safety training and certifications. The Project Manager and on-Site Superintendent are identified as Key Personnel.

b) Certified Specialist – Arborist: Skilled arborists and installers shall provide documentation, and have training experience, with skills and methods required to perform the specified tree installation within an urban environment. The Foreman shall have experience equal to or greater than that required of the Certified Arborist Specialist. Arborists Crew shall consist of o ISA Certified Arborist/Tree Crew Supervisor o Experienced Tree Climbers o Experienced Tree Planters o Experienced Tree Pruners o Experienced Grounds Monitors

c) Certified Specialist – Heavy Equipment Operator: Skilled worker shall provide documentation, and have training experience, with heavy equipment frequently utilized in routine tree operations, including but not limited to: mini excavators, augers, dump trucks, stump grinder, etc. within urban environments.

C.20 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 not required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

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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.21 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

1. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the 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;

mailto:john_doe@contractor.nps.gov

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(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.22 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the contractor when the Contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The Contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.