Solicitation.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

F369200-24-2000000

PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78624R50297

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

11/27/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Ralph Crum

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

12/26/2024

15:00 PT

CODE 36C786

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-CENTRAL CO

5105 RUSSELL RD

QUANTICO, VA 22134

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100.00 % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

X SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561730

SIZE STANDARD: $9.5 million

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

X

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED 0 Days: 0.00 %

0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

369200CODE15. DELIVER TO

BAKERSFIELD NATIONAL CEMETERY (929)

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (929)

BAKERSFIELD NATIONAL CEMETERY

PO BOX 459

ARVIN, CA 93203

CODE 36C78616. ADMINISTERED BY

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS-CENTRAL CO

5105 RUSSELL RD

QUANTICO, VA 22134

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

NCA-VACOCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TUNGSTEN

http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/ veterans-affairs/

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

Solicitation for grounds maintenance services at the Bakersfield National

Cemetery. Please review the performance work statement and instructions to offerors. Vendor site visit scheduled for December 3, 2024. See instructions to offerors.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS

SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER

DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,

IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Ralph Crum

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

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

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet

1 - DIGNITY CLAUSE

2 - Contract Guaranteed Minimum and Maximum Value

3 - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2 Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (July 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.222-32 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Actual Method) (Aug 2018) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR VERIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (NOV 2022)

852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 1 - P07 DBA CA20240020 11152024.pdf 2 - P07 SCA WD 2015-5603 Rev25 07222024.pdf

4 Solicitation Provisions 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (Sep 2023) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements - Secondary Site of the Work (May 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (OCT 2018)

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852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

52.212-2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS_EVALUATIONS

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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 0001- Gravesite Maintenance

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0001

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 0002- Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0002

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:0003- Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0003

Pricing Options: Base

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Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 0004-Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0004

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:0005-Trash & Debris Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0005

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:0006-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0006

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0007 See Description Below

PSC: S208

4.000000 MO

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN:0007-Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0007

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:0008-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0008

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

650.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:0009-Interment Service Assistance CLIN Subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0009

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0010 See Description Below

700.000000 EA

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 0010- Headstone Setting and Disposal -Upright (New and Replacement) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0010

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

500.000000 EA

Description: CLIN0011-Raise and Re-Align – Upright Headstones CLIN Subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0011

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2,000.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:0012- Headstone Setting (Memorial Markers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 0012

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10001 See Description Below

12.000000 MO

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 10001-Gravesite Maintenance

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 10002-Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:10003- Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10004 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 10004-Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:10005-Trash & Debris Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:10006-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10007 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN:10007-Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:10008-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

650.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:10009- Interment Service Assistance CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10010 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 10010- Headstone Setting (Flat Markers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

500.000000 EA

Description: CLIN 10011-Headstone Setting (Niche Covers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

10012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2,000.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:10012- Headstone Fine-Tuned Alignments CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 10012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20001 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 20001-Gravesite Maintenance

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 20002-Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:20003- Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20004 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 20004-Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:20005-Trash & Debris Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:20006-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20007 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN:20007-Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:20008-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

650.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:20009- Interment Service Assistance CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20010 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 20010- Headstone Setting (Flat Markers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

500.000000 EA

Description: CLIN 20011-Headstone Setting (Niche Covers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

20012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2,000.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:20012- Headstone Fine-Tuned Alignments CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2027 - 12/31/2027

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 20012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30001 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 30001-Gravesite Maintenance

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 30002-Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:30003- Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30004 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 30004-Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:30005-Trash & Debris Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:30006-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30007 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN:30007-Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:30008-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

650.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:30009- Interment Service Assistance CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30010 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 30010- Headstone Setting (Flat Markers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

500.000000 EA

Description: CLIN 30011-Headstone Setting (Niche Covers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

30012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2,000.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:30012- Headstone Fine-Tuned Alignments CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2028 - 12/31/2028

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 30012

Pricing Options: 0012

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40001 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 40001-Gravesite Maintenance

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40001

Pricing Options: 0001

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40002 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN: 40002-Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40002

Pricing Options: 0002

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40003 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:40003- Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40003

Pricing Options: 0003

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40004 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 40004-Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40004

Pricing Options: 0004

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40005 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:40005-Trash & Debris Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40005

Pricing Options: 0005

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40006 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:40006-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40006

Pricing Options: 0006

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40007 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN:40007-Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40007

Pricing Options: 0007

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40008 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

12.000000 MO

Description: CLIN:40008-Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40008

Pricing Options: 0008

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40009 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

650.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:40009- Interment Service Assistance CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40009

Pricing Options: 0009

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40010 See Description Below

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LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

Description: CLIN: 40010- Headstone Setting (Flat Markers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40010

Pricing Options: 0010

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40011 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

500.000000 EA

Description: CLIN 40011-Headstone Setting (Niche Covers) CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40011

Pricing Options: 0011

Number Supplies or Services Max. Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

40012 See Description Below

PSC: S208

LANDSCAPING/

GROUNDSKEEPING

SERVICES

2,000.000000 EA

Description: CLIN:40012- Headstone Fine-Tuned Alignments CLIN subject to DBA

Period of Performance: 01/01/2029 - 12/31/2029

Reference Line: F369200-24-2000000 - 40012

Pricing Options: 0012

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DIGNITY CLAUSE

Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries, Handling of Markers and Headstones

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

a. Contractors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them.

b. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers.

c. Use care not to scratch or damage markers in any manner.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work.

e. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (e.g., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the contractor must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance.

2. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution. While the COR and/or Cemetery

Director may give guidance regarding the dignity clause, compliance, and performance, only the

CO can authorize changes to the contract terms and conditions.

3. The contractor is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the

COR before work may begin.

(END)

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Contract Guarantee Minimum/Maximum Aggregate Value

The guaranteed minimum amount for the life of the contract is $7,500.00.

The maximum aggregate value of the contract, inclusive of the Five One-Year ordering periods, shall not exceed $7,500,000.00.

The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract more than the guaranteed minimum amount.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grounds Maintenance – Bakersfield National Cemetery

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 Background

1.2 Objective

1.3 Scope of Work

1.4 Period of Performance

1.5 Place of Performance

1.6 Type of Contract

1.7 General Information

2. Definitions & Acronyms

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Acronyms

3. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services

3.1 General Information

3.2 Facilities

3.3 Equipment

3.4 Utilities

3.5 Headstones and Markers

4. Contractor Furnished Items, Services & Requirements

4.1 General Information

5. Specific Contractor Tasks

5.1 Basic Services

5.2 Gravesite Maintenance

5.3 Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

5.4 Irrigation System Maintenance, Management and Repair

5.5 Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

5.6 Trash & Debris Removal

5.7 Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

5.9 Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

5.10 Interment Service Assistance

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5.11 Headstone Services

6. Ordering Procedures

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grounds Maintenance – Bakersfield National Cemetery

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Description of Service: This requirement is a non-personal services contract in which the contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, equipment, and maintenance necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance and improvement services are performed at Bakersfield National Cemetery (BNC) located in Arvin, California. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, honors

Veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our nation. There are approximately 155 National Cemeteries in 41 states that receive visitors, hold ceremonies and conduct committal services on an ongoing basis. Because of the special significance and attention our National Cemeteries receive from the public, strict adherence to specifications is essential.

Set in a beautiful, natural landscape, Bakersfield National Cemetery in the White Wolf area of the Tehachapi Mountains is nestled in oak savanna, amidst wide-open stretches, mountain vistas and rolling grazing land where both cattle and camels once roamed. Dating to the days of the land grants when California was still part of Mexico, the land has hosted vaqueros and cowboys, as well as the short-lived U.S. Army Camel Corps that was based in nearby Fort Tejon from 1857 to 1863.

The cemetery land was originally part of a Mexican grant that dates to November 24, 1843, when Mexican Governor Manuel Micheltorena gave the land to the original owners, Jose

Antonio Aguirre and Ignacio del Valle. They called the property Rancho El Tejon.

In the 1850s and 1860s, General Edward Fitzgerald Beale, hero of the Battle of San Pasqual and former superintendent of Indian affairs and surveyor-general of California, purchased Rancho El

Tejón and three other land grants and assembled them into what he called the Rancho El Tejón, now known simply as Tejon Ranch. Rancho El Tejón was the largest of the four land grants. The

White Wolf area, where the cemetery is located, was historically used for grazing and that practice continues today. It was so named because of the packs of white wolves that roamed the area. The vaqueros reported seeing them as late as 1875.

Through the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003, Congress authorized the addition of six new national cemeteries, including one in the Bakersfield area. The Tejon Ranch Company, which owns the largest contiguous tract of private property in California—between Los Angeles and Bakersfield—quickly offered to donate land for use as a cemetery. It offered a choice of several locations in the White Wolf area and the National Cemetery Administration chose the

500-acre site located just south of Highway 58 and west of Highway 223. The cemetery is surrounded by the 422-square-mile Tejon Ranch.

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The final transfer of land took place in 2008. The first interment of cremated remains occurred on July 1, 2009, and the first casketed interment the following day.

1.2 Objective: The basic service objective is to maintain the cemeteries’ esteemed grounds with care resulting in aesthetically pleasing landscape, care for burial sections, and memorial sites to honor those who have served our nation.

1.3 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision of its employees to perform the service requirements under this contract for BNC. Service requirements include:

Gravesite Maintenance

Tree, Shrub, Planting Bed Maintenance & Maintenance of Grasses

Irrigation System Maintenance & Management

Maintenance of Stormwater/Drainage System

Trash & Debris Removal

Maintaining Visual Appearance of Pavements

Ice Prevention/Snow & Ice Removal

Maintaining Visual Appearance of Structures

Headstone Services

1.4 Period of Performance: The contract shall be a twelve (12) month base year plus four (4) twelve-month option years if exercised.

1.5 Place of Performance:

Bakersfield National Cemetery (BNC):

Cemetery Address –

30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd.

Arvin, CA 93203

1.6 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Contract to Include

Services subject to SCA and Construction Services subject to DBA.

1.7 General Information:

1.7.1.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. At a minimum, the Contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the Performance

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Requirements identified in Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). After acceptance of the quality control plan, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. Quality Control Plan shall be submitted with the Contractor’s proposal.

1.7.1.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). All work performed under this contract will be subject to inspection at all times by the Government.

1.7.1.3 Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer may require the Site Manager to meet with the

Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government personnel as deemed necessary. Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the

Government and signed by the Site Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. The Contractor may request a meeting with the Contracting Officer or COR when the Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of such meetings may be recorded by the Contractor and signed by the Site Manager and the Contracting Officer or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. In either case, if the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government or the Contractor, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

1.7.1.4 Normal Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall perform work during the hours of 8:00 AM

– 4:30 PM (local time) Monday through Friday at BNC. Funerals and ceremonies occur regardless of weather conditions. The Contractor is responsible for access to all work areas during these hours. BNC is open to the public daily from sun up to sun down and Memorial

Day from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The Government facility may be closed to the public, at times, due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar BNC directed facility closings, as authorized.

1.7.1.5 Recognized Federal Holidays: Work is normally not conducted on Federal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the COR. The following is a list of the Federal holidays:

January New Year’s Day

January Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

February Washington’s Birthday

May Memorial Day

June Juneteenth

July Independence Day

September Labor Day

October Columbus Day

November Veterans Day

November Thanksgiving Day

December Christmas

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When a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a Federal Holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a Federal

Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a Federal Holiday.

1.7.1.6 Other than Normal Hours of Operation: At the Contractor’s request, and with the written permission of the COR, work may also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and

Holidays. The Government must not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed for the Contractor to complete all contract work within the specified project duration. No work will be permitted during Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day weekend activities. Notwithstanding, if any work under this contract will be required outside of the

VA's normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday), the Contractor must request for a deviation in writing to the COR at least 24 hours in advance.

The Contractor shall provide personnel support outside their expected normal hours of operation (4:31 PM – 7:59 AM) as needed, typically including holidays, special events or ceremonies, and during certain weather events, to support the BNC mission as authorized by the COR. The Site Manager or the Alternate Site Manager shall be available after normal duty hours or on working holidays to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

1.7.1.7 Interference with Government Operations: Performance of work by the Contractor personnel under the terms of this contract shall not interfere with regularly scheduled

Government operational activities.

1.7.1.8 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel or any representative of the Contractor entering Bakersfield National Cemetery shall abide by all security rules and regulations. The

Contractor shall maintain a current list of all individuals working onsite. The Contractor shall maintain a list of all vehicles onsite, whether company-owned or employee-owned private vehicles.

1.7.1.9 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for

Contractor use. At the close of each work period. Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.7.1.10 Cemetery Access: The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain cemetery access. Within ten (10) workdays after contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer and

COR the names of ALL personnel working under this contract. Changes of the Contractor personnel list shall be submitted within 24 hours of the change taking place. All Contractor employees shall have on them, at all times, positive, photographic identification.

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1.7.1.11 Key/Lock Control and Reporting: The Contractor shall be responsible for keys/locks provided by the Government. Keys/locks shall not be duplicated by Contractor personnel, nor used by unauthorized Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to ensure that keys/locks issued to the Contractor by the

Government are safeguarded. The Contractor developed procedures covering key/lock control shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys/locks by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall report any occurrence of duplicated, misplaced, or lost keys/locks to the Contracting Officer and COR within 24 hours after discovery of occurrence and submit a written report to the Contracting Officer by close of business the next workday. The written report shall provide complete details relating to duplication, misplacement, or loss.

In the event a key is duplicated, misplaced, or lost, all locks and keys for that system will be replaced at the discretion of the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the

Government for replacement of locks or rekeying required as a result of keys being duplicated, misplaced, or lost by Contractor or Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall also reimburse the Government for any government property lost or stolen as a result of unauthorized key duplication, misplaced key, or loss of key by the Contractor or Contractor personnel.

The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/codes by any persons other than the Contractor’s employee, The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.1.12 Conservation of Utilities: The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves.

1.7.1.13 Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a work force possessing the skills, knowledge, and training satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract. Personnel performing work under this work statement shall remain employees of the Contractor and will not be considered employee of the Government.

1.7.1.14 Conflict of Interest: The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in the Joint Ethics Regulation.

1.7.1.15 Conduct of Personnel: The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove from the job site, any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be under the influence or alcohol drugs, or other incapacitating agents.

Contractor employees shall be subject to dismissal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is necessary in the interest of the Government.

The removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor

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1.7.1.16 Special Qualifications: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess required state motor vehicle licenses for operating equipment and vehicles used in the execution of this contract. Anyone applying pesticides must be trained and certified in the appropriate pesticide applicator categories by the state of California. A pesticide technician is not a valid substitute for a state certified applicator. Use of any chemicals shall meet

Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) Guidelines and State of California Law for licensed applicator requirements and shall not be used without prior review through a pre-application submittal and consent of the COR.

Site Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Site Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The Site Manager shall have – degree, experience in scope and complexity. Skillset necessary for performing job requirements. The name of this person and an alternate who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor when the Site Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The alternate Site Manager shall have similar qualifications as the Site Manager, and the alternate can be a key personnel position other than the Site Manager. The Site Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract, and either the Site Manager or his/her alternate will be on job site during normal operation hours. The Site Manager – and in his or her absence, an alternate shall be available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and shall also have an email address which shall be checked for information from the Cemetery, prior to 7:00am and after

2:00pm each day Monday through Sunday, as the Cemetery anticipates messaging up to twice daily. The Site Manager is to report daily with the COR prior to 7:00am when work is being performed. Additionally, the Site Manager or an alternate must be available to meet the COR onsite within 12 hours’ notice, if requested by the COR. Also, the COR must be informed less than 24 hours in advance, anytime the Site Manager will be offsite for extended periods of time. One (1) resume and one letter of commitment from the individual proposed for: Site Manager. *Add to the source selection*

1.7.1.17 Post Award Conference/Period Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the Contracting Activity in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the

Contractor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the

Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.