Solicitation W912BV22Q0020.pdf

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W912BV22Q0020 17-Dec-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

918.669.7657

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 20 Jan 2022

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912BV9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

C C THAYER

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

918-669-7436FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$8,000,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

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

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

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

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

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

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

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ITEM NO.

W912BV22Q0020

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

INSTUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors

Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The NIST score is a responsibility item. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NON-RESPONSIBLE and will not be eligible for award.

To obtain a NIST score: https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm

For further assistance with this requirement, visit: https://www.aptac-us.org/

MAIL, FAX, EMAIL or HAND DELIVER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Do not include excess information, such as audio-visual materials, electronic media, CD’s, thumb drives, etc. or pages of the solicitation that do not contain information provided by the perspective offeror. NO cross-outs or strike-through marks. Submit a legible quote with no correction marks.

EMAIL

Emailed quotes must be received in a supported Adobe or Microsoft Office file format.

These formats are the only acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically.

Cloud storage providers, google docs, web-based drop boxes, OneNote/OneDrive, URLs, web-based format, or any other virtual/web-based memory service are NOT acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. All documents must be attached in one file. Reference the solicitation in the subject line. Send quotes to e-mail address CESWT‐CT‐SS‐Quotes@usace.army.mil and a copy to Colleen.Thayer@usace.army.mil . Ensure your quote is received before the due date and time. For your quote to be considered responsive, all required materials must be received before the due date and time. If all required materials are not received, your quote will not be considered.

FAX or MAIL

Include a cover sheet that references the Contract Specialist – Colleen Thayer and the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0020. Fax number is (918) 669-7436. When submitting through mail, ensure you clearly address the envelope to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Colleen Thayer, CESWT-CT-E 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Clearly mark the envelope in the lower left-hand corner with the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0020. All pages should be numbered. Use only 8 ½” x 11” paper for fax or mail submissions. Do not use foldouts (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets). Do not use a font size smaller than 10, or condensed print for any submission. Times New Roman or Arial Font are the only acceptable fonts. All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide but may include headers and footers. Illegible handwritten quotes will not be considered. Typed quotes are highly encouraged and the preferred method. Do not use spring clamps, staples, or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder.

Do not use plastic multi-hole/spiral binding systems, heat binding systems, or other systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages or removal of pages. DO NOT use tabbed dividers, flagged tabs, or any divider that extends beyond the paper size to separate sections. The pages must be able to be removed from their binding without ripping or tearing. Ensure to allow enough time to submit your quote before the due date and time.

HAND DELIVER

If your submission will be hand-carried, please provide notification to the Contract Specialist, at least two working day in advance, by calling (918) 669-7657 or e-mailing Colleen.Thayer@usace.army.mil , as unescorted visitors are not allowed in the Contracting Division offices. Please consider that upon arrival, visitors must go through security check points on the 16th floor of the 20-story Building. Offerors can only submit their documents to the Contract Specialist or a Contracting Officer of the Tulsa District Office. The Tulsa District Office is in the 20-story building of the CityPlex towers, address below:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Please submit the following documents:

1) Complete a signed copy of the first page of the solicitation and all amendments, including CAGE code

2) Complete the pricing schedule, provided in the solicitation

3) Complete the past experience references page, provided in the solicitation

4) Complete the sub-contractor data, provided in the solicitation - your quote must identify the business size and percentage of work to be completed by the prime contractor; and the business name, address, the percentage of work to be completed by the sub-contractor and business size of any sub-contractors, if applicable, based on the NAICS code identified. Offerors must clearly identify whether a sub-contractor(s) will be performing work, the percentage of work to be performed by each sub-contractor, and the socio-economic category into which each identified sub-contractor falls. (FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS (DEVIATION 2021-O0008)(SEP

2021).

5) Complete all FAR Clauses, with applicable blanks filled in from SECTIONS I, K, and L.

6) Complete the Representations and Certifications in Section K, unless already completed in the System for Awards Management at https://sam.gov/.

7) Contractor must respond to the most recent version of FAR 52.204-26 and, if applicable FAR 52.204-24. Failure to respond to the required provisions will deem your offer non-responsive and unawardable.

8) Contractor must provide a current, valid copy of Herbicide Applicator’s license, issued by the State of Oklahoma.

9) Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The NIST score is a responsibility item. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NON-RESPONSIBLE and will not be eligible for award.

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

Quotes should be valid through 04/30/2022

INQUIRIES – OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

USE OF BIDDER’S INQUIRY

Prospective offerors shall submit questions and inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following (no other means of questions or inquiries will be answered except through Bidder Inquiry):

For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check https://sam.gov/.

Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self‐register into the system. To self‐register go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e‐mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

2. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e‐mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

The Solicitation Number is: W912BV22Q0020

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: W2D59E-Z2G58F

The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 02:00 PM CST, Thursday, 13 Jan 2022 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

4. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

5. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone

(Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800‐428‐HELP.

6. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

7. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Contract Specialist: Colleen Thayer Telephone: 918‐669‐7657 E‐mail: Colleen.Thayer@usace.army.mil

PRE-PROPOSAL/SITE VISIT CONFERENCE

A Pre-Proposal/Site Visit Conference is scheduled for:

Site Visit Date/Time: Tuesday, January 4, 2022

1:00 PM CST

Site Visit Location: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Texoma Lake Project Office 351 Corps Road Denison, TX 75020

ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Government will provide the successful offeror with the required Army iWatch Antiterrorism Briefing documentation within two (2) business days of Contract Award.

In accordance with AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)(B): “Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.”

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

PRICING SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE

MOWING AND HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES

FOR LAKET TEXOMA FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ASSETS

BASE YEAR: 1 APR 22 – 31 MAR 23

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

0001 Cumberland Dikes Mowing 3 JOB $________ $________

0002 Damsite Wildflower Area Mowing 4 JOB $________ $________

0003 Embankment Mowing 5 JOB $________ $________

0004 Platter Dike Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

0005 West Burns Run Hay Field Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

0006 Embankment Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

0007 Cumberland Levees Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Cumberland Levee Total Vegetation Control

1 JOB

0009 Embankment Total Vegetation Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Project Office Compound Total Vegetation Control

2 JOB

Cumberland Levees Broadleaf / Woody Vegetation Control

1 JOB

Total $________

BID SCHEDULE

MOWING AND HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES

OPTION YEAR 1: 1 APR 23 – 31 MAR 24

1001 Cumberland Dikes Mowing 3 JOB $________ $________

1002 Damsite Wildflower Area Mowing 4 JOB $________ $________

1003 Embankment Mowing 5 JOB $________ $________

1004 Platter Dike Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

1005 West Burns Run Hay Field Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

1006 Embankment Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

1007 Cumberland Levees Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Cumberland Levee Total Vegetation Control

1 JOB

1009 Embankment Total Vegetation Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Project Office Compound Total Vegetation Control

2 JOB

Cumberland Levees Broadleaf / Woody Vegetation Control

OPTION YEAR 2: 1 APR 24 – 31 MAR 25

2001 Cumberland Dikes Mowing 3 JOB $________ $________

2002 Damsite Wildflower Area Mowing 4 JOB $________ $________

2003 Embankment Mowing 5 JOB $________ $________

2004 Platter Dike Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

2005 West Burns Run Hay Field Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

2006 Embankment Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

2007 Cumberland Levees Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Cumberland Levee Total Vegetation Control

1 JOB

2009 Embankment Total Vegetation Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Project Office Compound Total Vegetation Control

2 JOB

Cumberland Levees Broadleaf / Woody Vegetation Control

OPTION YEAR 3: 1 APR 25 – 31 MAR 26

3001 Cumberland Dikes Mowing 3 JOB $________ $________

3002 Damsite Wildflower Area Mowing 4 JOB $________ $________

3003 Embankment Mowing 5 JOB $________ $________

3004 Platter Dike Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

3005 West Burns Run Hay Field Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

3006 Embankment Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

3007 Cumberland Levees Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Cumberland Levee Total Vegetation Control

1 JOB

3009 Embankment Total Vegetation Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Project Office Compound Total Vegetation Control

2 JOB

Cumberland Levees Broadleaf / Woody Vegetation Control

OPTION YEAR 4: 1 APR 26 – 31 MAR 27

4001 Cumberland Dikes Mowing 3 JOB $________ $________

4002 Damsite Wildflower Area Mowing 4 JOB $________ $________

4003 Embankment Mowing 5 JOB $________ $________

4004 Platter Dike Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

4005 West Burns Run Hay Field Mowing 1 JOB $________ $________

4006 Embankment Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

4007 Cumberland Levees Broadleaf Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Cumberland Levee Total Vegetation Control

1 JOB

4009 Embankment Total Vegetation Control 1 JOB $________ $________

Project Office Compound Total Vegetation Control

2 JOB

Cumberland Levees Broadleaf / Woody Vegetation Control

BASE & ALL OPTION YEARS: TOTAL $__________________

Contractor Name (printed) Signature

SUB-CONTRACTING INFORMATION

SUB-CONTRACTING INFORMATION:

Self-Performing:

Name of

Prime Contractor Business Size of Prime Contractor

Percentage of Work to be Completed by Prime Contractor

Sub-Contractor (if applicable):

Name of Sub-Contractor Address

Business Size and Socio-economic

Category

Percentage of Work to be Completed by Sub-Contractor

PAST EXPERIENCE INFORMATION

Past Experience Information:

Contract Number

Location

POC Information (Name/Phone)

$ Amount of Contract

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SCOPE OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TEXOMA LAKE

OKLAHOMA & TEXAS

FOR LAKE TEXOMA FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT ASSETS

BRYAN, JOHNSTON, AND MARSHALL COUNTIES, OKLAHOMA

GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

This specification consists of a general section supplemented by exhibits and appendices. A Table of Contents is provided on the following page.

The general section contains requirements that apply to all work to be performed under the provisions of this specification. The exhibits contain detailed listings or examples referred to in the general section and the Performance Requirements. The appendices contain a description of the facilities to be serviced and the work to be performed.

Any reference to paragraphs or subparagraphs in this specification will refer to those in the general section unless otherwise noted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Para.

No. Paragraph Title 1 Scope of Work 2 Definitions 3 References 4 Completion Time 5 Personnel 6 Equipment 7 Contractor Quality Control 8 Deductions for Deficient Work 9 Safety 10 Prework Conference 11 Contractor Submittals 12 Basis for Payment 13 Performance Standards 14 Materials and Supplies 15 Billing

APPENDICES

Appendix Title A Appendix A Mowing

1. SCOPE OF WORK. This specification covers requirements for supervision, labor, equipment, coordination, and other items necessary for mowing of the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite Wildflower Area, and West Burns Run Hay Field, for applications of herbicides of Dam Embankment, Cumberland North and South Levees, and other facilities in Bryan, Marshall, and Johnston Counties Oklahoma and Grayson County Texas. All work shall be accomplished in a safe, workmanlike manner and in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirement Manual, EM 385-1-1, most current edition, all applicable Federal, State and local safety codes and practices.

2. DEFINITIONS.

2.1. Contractor Quality Control (CQC). The contractor's system of controlling the quality of services provided under the provisions of the contract.

2.2. Deficient Service. Any service provided by the contractor that does not meet the Performance Standards specified in the Performance Requirements given in Exhibit 3.

2.3. Government. The term "Government" as used herein means the United States of America.

2.4. Performance Requirement (PR). The Government's requirement for each service provided under the contract. The requirements are stated as Performance Standards (PStd) and specify the minimum standard (quality) for each service provided under the contract.

2.5. Project. The term "project" as used herein means all Government property and easements at Texoma Lake.

2.6. Public Use Area (PUA). Parks as well as overlooks, nature and hiking trails, access points, and other areas used by the public for recreation.

2.7. Quality. Conformance with the contract specification.

2.8. Quality Assurance (QA). The procedure by which the Government determines CQC is functioning effectively.

2.9. Regulations. The term "regulations" refers to any local, state, or Federal law or regulation applicable to operation or maintenance of the project.

2.10. Workday. Any day, Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. This definition should not be interpreted to mean work is not required by this specification on other days.

3. REFERENCES. Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) is hereby incorporated into this specification. The Contract Administrator will furnish EM 385- 1-1 to the contractor after contract award. Bidders may view a copy of the manual on-line https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health- Requirements-Manual/ .

4. INITIATION, EXECUTION, AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK.

4.1. Initiation and execution of work. Work shall be performed in accordance with this specification and the performance standards (Performance Requirements Table, Exhibit 1).

4.1.2. Acceptance of work. The Government shall accept work unless the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) notifies the contractor of deficient services. Work will be accepted based on compliance with performance requirements. Refer to paragraph 11. for inspection criteria and contractor performance evaluation.

4.1.2.1. Initial notification of deficiencies may be written or oral; however, all oral notification shall be confirmed by the COR in writing within two (2) workdays. Written notification shall be provided by completing Parts I, II, and III of a Quality Assurance (QA) Report (SWT Form 982, Exhibit 2).

4.1.2.2. If the COR notifies the contractor of deficient work the contractor shall initiate action to accomplish corrective work. Work performed on a daily schedule shall be re-performed the same day. Work performed on less than a daily schedule shall be re-performed not later than the following day. Refer to paragraph 10 for deficient work not re-performed.

4.1.2.3. The contractor shall notify the COR when corrective work is completed.

Notification shall be made by completing Part IV of the QA Report provided it has been furnished the contractor. If not, notification shall be made orally. When work has been corrected, the COR shall take necessary action to complete Part V of the QA Report and provide a copy to the contractor. The QA Report shall be filed with the permanent Contract Files at Tulsa District.

5. PERSONNEL.

5.1. Experience and Skills. The contractor shall provide personnel that are experienced and demonstrate proficiency in the skills required performing the various types of work specified.

5.2. Supervision.

5.2.1. The contractor shall provide one supervisor on the project who shall have full authority to direct any work required. This supervisor and alternates, who shall have full authority to execute work during his absence, shall be designated in writing.

5.2.2. The contractor shall provide the COR or Contracting Officer a local or toll-free telephone number at or through which the supervisor can be reached between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on all workdays. Use of a cellular-type phone is acceptable.

6. EQUIPMENT.

6.1. Equipment Inspections. Upon request, the contractor shall present equipment to the Contracting Officer or COR for inspection. The Contracting Officer or COR shall establish the time and location for these inspections.

6.2. Equipment Requirements. All equipment used to perform work under this specification must be in good operating and mechanical condition and shall comply with EM 385-1-1.

Machinery and equipment must be operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. The operating instructions must be kept on hand and available for review.

6.2.1. Tractors shall be equipped and operated in accordance with the following:

6.2.1.1. Power take offs on tractors shall operate at a minimum of 540 r.p.m.

during mowing operations.

6.2.1.2. Seat belts shall be worn at all times by tractor operators. Refer to subparagraph 16.B.09. of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.1.3. A substantial guard or shield shall be installed on the tractor to protect the operator from flying objects during mowing. The guard or shield shall be covered with not less than 1-inch woven wire mesh or expanded metal with openings no greater than one inch. Refer to subparagraph 16.B.03.a. and 18.B.11.a of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.1.4. Rollover protection shall be provided. If the structure is not designed and installed by the manufacturer of the tractor, the contractor shall furnish a certificate from a registered professional engineer that the rollover protection is structurally safe for its intended purpose. Refer to subparagraph 18.B.13. of EM 385-1-1.

6.2.2. Mowers shall be rotary-type or flail-type and shall meet the following requirements: (Use of a Riding Wide Area Mower of at least 100 inches of cutting surface is acceptable in lieu of a 15 foot batwing mower.)

6.2.2.1. Mowers shall be equipped with safety chains or other protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property.

6.2.2.2. Mowers shall be equipped with slides and wheels.

6.2.2.3. Mulching mowers shall not be used.

6.2.2.4. All safety devices provided by the manufacturers of push and riding mowers shall function as designed.

6.2.3. Edger’s shall be equipped with a rotary blade in an upright position. A protective guard for the blade shall be provided.

6.2.4. Vehicle Operation and Parking.

6.2.4.1. While performing work under this contract, vehicles shall be operated and parked only on roads, parking areas, or pullouts unless the COR approves use of other areas.

All vehicles shall be properly licensed and maintained in a safe, clean condition. The contractor/sub-contractor shall maintain a valid state driver’s license.

6.2.4.2. The contractor shall comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas. The contractor will not be allowed to operate any vehicle (including mopeds, ATVs, and utility vehicles) off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, on trails or driving the wrong way on a one-way street, unless prior written approval is obtained from the Lake Manager.

6.2.4.3 All vehicles utilized to perform contract duties shall be visibly marked with the contractor’s business name and state “Lake Texoma Contractor” on the sign, see example below. This includes any utility vehicles or golf carts approved for use by the COR.

“Company Name” Lake Texoma Contractor

6.3. Equipment Operation.

6.3.1. Mowing equipment shall be operated in a manner that will allow for discharge of grass clippings away from roads, ponds, facilities, etc., and prevent damage to turf.

6.3.2. Power operated trimming equipment shall not be used around any shrubs or trees with a diameter less than 3 inches at breast height unless a sleeve protects the base of the shrub or tree.

6.4. Vehicle Operation and Parking. While performing work under this contract, vehicles shall be operated and parked only on roads, parking areas, or pullouts unless the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)approves use of other areas.

7. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall establish and execute a CQC Program to assure that all work required by this specification is completed on schedule and in accordance with this specification. A copy of this program will be provided to the COR.

7.1. The results of all quality control inspections conducted by the contractor shall be entered on the Quality Control Inspection Log (SWT Form 990, Exhibit XXX). A copy of completed inspection logs shall be furnished the Contracting Officer and the COR after completion of each mowing.

7.2. The Contracting Officer may waive the requirements in subparagraph 7.1. if they determine proper CQC can be achieved without the required submissions. The Contracting Officer will normally make this determination on the basis of actual performance by the contractor. If the requirements in subparagraph 8.1. are determined by the Contracting Officer to once again become required submissions this will be at no additional cost to the Government.

8. DEDUCTIONS FOR DEFICIENT WORK. Deductions from the contractor's scheduled earnings shall be made for services that do not meet these specifications. Deductions for documented defects will be made in accordance with the following procedures:

8.1. Each service found deficient and re-performed by the contractor: No deduction.

8.2. Each service found deficient and performed by the Government: Deduction for loss in value shall be based on the Government's cost for performing the work.

8.3. Each service found deficient and performed by another contractor: Deduction is the contract price paid the other contractor to perform the work.

8.4. Each service found deficient and not re-performed by anyone, or work not performed at all:

Deduction for loss in value shall be based on estimates of the contractor's cost for performing the work, i.e., labor, materials, equipment costs, work schedules, etc. Loss in value shall be based on the contract bid price or applicable portion thereof.

9. SAFETY.

9.1. Accident Prevent Plan. The contractor shall furnish the Contract Administrator an Accident Prevent Plan to implement the general policies and procedures for safe operation and maintenance of the project in accordance with EM 385-1-1 01.A.12 e. The Accident Prevent Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following:

9.1.1. Procedures for training employees in responsibilities for safety of others, including the general public.

9.1.2. Requirements for wearing or utilizing personal safety equipment and apparel.

9.1.3. Procedures for handling, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions, practices, and safety violations.

9.1.4. Procedures for treating and transporting injured persons to medical facilities.

9.1.5. Fire prevention plans.

9.1.6. Activity hazard analyses (EM 385-1-1, 01.A.12) shall include an evaluation of hazards that might be encountered for an operation, and proposed methods and techniques for accomplishing each job in a safe manner. Contractor personnel shall be thoroughly indoctrinated with job hazard analyses, especially at the start of a major job. Initially, the Accident Prevent Plan shall include, but not be limited to, job hazard analyses for the jobs listed below. However, the contractor shall prepare additional analyses as the need arises and/or the Contracting Officer or COR directs. Job hazard analysis directed by the Contracting Officer or COR shall be submitted for approval within one (1) week.

9.1.6.1. Loading and unloading of equipment (analysis for each type of equipment to be used to perform services required by this specification).

9.1.6.2. Equipment operation and maintenance (for each type of equipment).

9.1.6.3. Vehicle operation and maintenance.

9.2. Safety Violations. If a contractor's employee persists in not following the safety requirements of this specification or the contractor's Accident Prevent Plan, the employee shall be permanently discharged upon the request of the Contracting Officer.

9.3. Personal Clothing and Safety Apparel. Personal Clothing and Safety Apparel. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the weather and working conditions. The minimum shall be short-sleeve, high visibility reflective shirt, long trousers, and shoes (shorts, swimwear, and open footwear are not allowed). Clothing shall be in good repair. The contractor shirts shall have the company name and “Lake Texoma Contractor” on the shirt. The contractor and all employees shall wear these shirts whenever on-site performing contract required duties. The contractor will wear additional protective apparel when required by Section 5, EM 385-1-1.

9.4. Accident Reports.

9.4.1. The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or COR of all known accidents that occur at the project and result in death or serious injury.

9.4.2. The contractor shall investigate all accidents involving contractor or subcontractor employees that result in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incidental to work performed under this specification. The results of investigations shall be reported to the Contracting Officer or COR immediately, and in writing on ENG Form 3394, Accident Investigation Report, within five (5) workdays following the accident.

9.4.3 Exposure Reports - The contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data (man-hours worked) and submit the figure in writing monthly to the COR by the 2nd workday of the following month.

10. PREWORK CONFERENCE. The COR shall conduct a Prework Conference with the contractor to discuss the provisions of this specification and the contractor's submittals listed in paragraph 12 below. As a minimum, the officer of the company that signed the contract and the on-site supervisor shall represent the contractor. The COR shall establish the location, date, and time of the Prework Conference after consultation with the contractor.

11. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise noted, the contractor shall submit the documents listed below to the Contracting Officer or COR prior to starting work.

11.1. Names of on-site supervisor and his alternate (submit prior to initiation of work and prior to changing designated employees) (subparagraph 5.2.1.).

11.2. Accident Prevent Plan (subparagraph 9.1.).

11.3. Job Hazard Analysis (subparagraph 9.1.6.)

11.4 Provide a copy of the Contractor Quality Control program (paragraph 7).

11.5 Provide evidence of compliance with E-Verify Requirements (SECTION H AT/OPSEC and SECTION I Clauses 52.204-9 and 52.222-54).

11.6 Herbicide Applicator Certifications License for Oklahoma and Texas (Appendix A subparagraph 3.4.2) Certifications must be submitted with quote.

11.7. Herbicide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as applicable (Appendix A subparagraph 3.4.2.)

11.8 Exposure Reports (submit by 2nd workday or each month)

12. BASIS FOR PAYMENT.

12.1. The contractor shall provide a firm-fixed price cost proposal for mowing of the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite PUA, and Damsite Wildflower Area by the date specified in the solicitation.

12.2. The contractor shall send invoices to the following address after completion of work for payment processing:

Red River Area Office 351 Corps Rd Denison, TX 75020

13. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

13.1 Performance Standards are located in the Attachments.

14. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

14.1. Government Furnished.

14.1.1. The Government will furnish potable water to perform required work. The contractor shall be responsible for transporting any government-furnished materials and supplies to work sites.

14.1.2. All forms for submitting required reports, gate and building keys.

14.1.3. RV Site.

14.1.3.1. The Government will provide a designated RV site/sites at no cost to the contractor. The site will be supplied with 120/240-volt, 30/50-amp electrical service, potable water, sewer hook-up, picnic table, and fire ring.

14.1.3.2. The contractor may not move on to the site more than three days prior to start of performance period. The contractor shall remove the RV along with all personal property no later than three days after end of performance period. The Lake Manager may approve any variation of this requirement.

14.1.3.3. If termination of the contract becomes necessary (see paragraph 18), all contractor belongings shall be removed from Government property within 5 days.

14.1.3.4. The Government shall furnish potable water, electrical and sewage hookups, and off Project trash hauling/disposal. The Government assumes no responsibility or liability for losses resulting from any interruption or outage of utility services, regardless of duration of outage.

14.2. Contractor Furnished. The contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies necessary to perform the duties and services of this contract, except where otherwise stated as Government furnished.

14.2.1. Self-Contained Recreational Vehicle (RV).

14.2.1.1. The RV shall be well-maintained and a fully operable self-contained travel trailer, motor home, or fifth wheel RV to serve as temporary living quarters for the duration of the performance period. The RV must be of sufficient size and contain appropriate facilities to be lived in without external connection to electrical, water, or sewer hookups.

14.2.1.2. Pickup campers, pop-up trailers, buses, tents, and mobile homes will not be acceptable. Other RVs that, upon inspection, don’t meet the self-contained classification or general size and other requirements as described will not be acceptable. The Lake Manager will make the final decision as to acceptance of contractor’s RV.

14.2.1.3. The contractor shall provide a telephone and answering machine or other approved message-recording service/device at their RV site and pay all connection and monthly service charges.

14.2.2. Vehicles. The contractor shall furnish suitable vehicle(s) for personal transportation, work area use, pickup and delivery of supplies, and transport of refuse from trash cans to bulk storage dumpsters.

14.2.3. Supplies. The contractor shall furnish all paper towels, sponges, rags, scratch pads, and/or other wiping, polishing, drying and scraping cloths/materials, toilet paper, deodorants, disinfectants, cleansers, and other cleaning materials as required. Specifications for select materials and supplies are listed in Exhibit 3.

14.2.4. Sustainability Compliance. The contractor furnished materials and supplies shall be in compliance and meet the minimum standards for recycled products and the BioPreferred Program requirements set forth by the EPA and USDA. All light bulbs supplied by the contractor shall be energy efficient. Information for EPA and USDA designated product categories and energy efficient building related products and equipment can be found at:

https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/ http://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/find-product-categories

14. BILLING.

14.1. The contractor shall submit the original and two copies of invoices for all completed work.

14.2. Invoices shall be prepared in the format shown at

Exhibit 5 located in the Attachments.

14.3. All exposure reports shall be submitted before an invoice will be accepted.

14.4. Invoices and supporting documents shall be delivered or mailed to the COR at:

Attention: John Pollard Texoma Lake Office 351 Corps Rd.

Denison, TX 75020-6425.

APPENDIX A

EXECUTION OF WORK

EMBANKMENT MOWING

1. AREAS TO BE MOWED. The contractor shall mow the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite Wildflower Area, and West Burns Run Hay Field according to the frequencies and performance requirements outlined in this specification. An inventory of areas to be mowed is given in the Attachments.

2. FREQUENCIES AND TIMES OF SERVICE.

2.2. Work shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

2.3 Contractor shall begin work for mowing of each area as specified below. The contractor shall initiate mowing within three (3) calendar days of the date specified and complete the mowing within 15 calendar days after work is initiated.

2.4 Areas to me mowed per date:

April 1 – Embankment and Cumberland Dikes May 15 – Embankment and Damsite Wildflower Area.

June 15 – Embankment, Damsite Wildflower Area, Platter Dike, and Cumberland Dikes.

August 15 - Embankment, Damsite Wildflower Area, West Burns Run Hay Field.

October 1 - Embankment, Damsite Wildflower Area, and Cumberland Dikes.

2.3. Mowing of certain areas near the dam shall not be accomplished on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, or one workday before Federal holidays without prior approval of the Contracting Officer or COR. The COR will designate these areas on site. Mowing at other locations is permitted on these days.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The contractor shall perform the following work as directed.

3.1. The contractor shall mow the Embankment, Cumberland Dikes, Platter Dike, Damsite Wildflower Area, Embankment Powerline Right-of-Way, and West Burns Run Hay Field at a height of six (6) inches or less. The total acreage of each area to be mowed is located in Table A-

1. Areas mowed shall have a smooth, even cut with no uncut vegetation within the specified areas.

Maps for reference of the mowing area limits can be found in the maps section of the Attachments.

Mowing shall be performed as to prevent piles of grass building up. The contractor shall remove piles of grass from the mowing area that cannot be knocked down and spread out by mowing operation. Areas adjacent to all roads and parking areas shall be mowed to the top of the backslope of ditches. If ditches do not exist, mowing shall be accomplished for a distance of 15 feet from each edge of the road or parking area or to the tree line, whichever is closer.

3.1.1 Damsite Public Use Area includes Oklahoma Damsite, the Powerhouse Compound, an area along the river at Texas Damsite, a portion of the Overlook, an area at the entrance to the Intake Structure, and the Spillway Boat Ramp for an estimated total of 37 acres.

3.1.2 The Damsite Wildflower Area is an area located at the southern end of the Denison Dam Embankment. The west boundary is the toe of the embankment and the east edge of State Highway 91. The north boundary is the south Powerhouse Compound chain link fence and the tree line to the east of the electrical switch yard. The east boundary is a line running parallel 20 foot to the west of the project compound fence line and at the end of the project compound access road.

The south boundary runs along the existing fence or tree line beginning at the end of the project compound access road and terminating 650 feet southeast of the intersection of State Highway 91 and Denison Dam Rd.

3.1.3 The Embankment area to be mowed is the downstream slope and a portion of the upstream slope at the north end of the Embankment, Oklahoma Damsite, the Powerhouse Compound, an area along the river at Texas Damsite, a portion of the Overlook, an area at the entrance to the Intake Structure, and the Spillway Boat Ramp.

3.1.4 The Platter Dike is an area running along Platter Dike Rd located approximately four

(4) miles north of the Embankment. The contractor shall mow this area on both side of Platter Dike Rd from the edge of the roadway to the existing tree line or fence line beginning at the intersection of Platter Dike Rd and Davis Acres Rd and terminating approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of Platter Dike Rd and Lake Dr.

3.1.5 The Cumberland Dikes are located near State Highway 199 west of Fort Washita approximately 20 miles north and west of Durant, Ok. The quality of a smooth cut requirements will be eased due to a lack of vegetation management in past years. These areas will have some woody vegetation smaller than one (1) inch diameter growing in the mow area. The vegetation is substantially thick and tall and should be taken into consideration when placing bids. The north dike is currently under construction for repairs. Extra precautions shall be taken when working in or around the construction area.

The contractor shall attempt to mow the toe of the North and South Cumberland Dikes.

If the area is deemed not suitable for mowing equipment by the COR, the contractor shall apply herbicides to control woody and broadleaf vegetation as stated in the herbicide portion of this Performance Work Statement.

3.4. Trimming.

3.4. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects protruding from the ground within the mowing limits. This includes trimming along riprap, piezometer and relief well risers and guard posts, railroad ties (landscaping timbers) delineating pullouts, fences, under picnic tables, and on pullouts. Areas along guardrails on project roads and a 3-foot-wide strip behind guardrails shall be trimmed.

3.4.1 Herbicide Spraying. The contractor may apply herbicide to control vegetation in lieu of trimming. The area applied with herbicides shall not exceed 4 inches beyond any vertical object.

For general use pesticides, the contractor shall complete the Tulsa District Pesticide Management Training Requirement or possess a Certified Pesticide Applicator’s license respective to the State where the pesticide is being applied. Application of restricted pesticides is limited to State Certified Pesticide Applicators or those working under direct supervision of personnel certified in applying restricted-use pesticides in the specific state categories commensurate with the work to be performed. The contractor shall submit information on the proposed use of any restricted use pesticides prior to their use to the COR or Contracting Officer for approval. Completion of the Tulsa District Pesticide Management Training Requirement or State Certified Pesticide Applicator’s license shall be provided to the COR or Contracting Officer prior to application of pesticides. The contractor is required to provide the COR or Contracting Officer an after application report within 10 business days of application including Herbicide trade name, EPA registration number, Target pest (e.g., Johnson Grass or All Vegetation), Location description, total estimated acres treated, and quantity of actual pesticide used (quantity of pesticide not the total volume of mix). Any herbicides applied below project flood pool (elevation 645’) shall be labeled for aquatic use. Soil neutralizers will not be allowed for use in herbicide mixtures. Special care shall be taken when applying herbicides to not allow overspray outside the approved areas allowed for treatment.

3.5. Edging shall be accomplished along all concrete walkways and curbs that are flush with the ground every other time mowing is accomplished.

3.6. Cleanup. Prior to mowing, the contractor shall remove rocks and debris that are likely to damage equipment or be thrown by the mower. After mowing is accomplished, the contractor shall remove vegetation and debris from toilet floors, parking lots, paved walkways and pullouts, and table and picnic shelter slabs.

4. RESTRICTIONS ON WORKING.

4.1. The contractor shall not start work unless the grass and ground are dry enough for smooth cutting and equipment will not cause rutting of the ground. The contractor shall use good judgment in determining whether conditions are suitable for mowing operations. In cases where the contractor and the COR disagree about the suitability of conditions for mowing operations, the Contracting Officer will determine whether work shall progress or stop.

5. SITE VISIT: It is strongly recommended for prospective bidders to perform a site visit to understand the conditions of the work site.

6. INVENTORY OF MOWING AREAS

6.1 An inventory of areas to be mowed is located in the Attachments.

8. REFERENCE MAPS.

8.1 All maps for mowing boundary reference are located in the Attachments.

INVENTORY OF FACILITIES

TABLE A-1

INVENTORY OF MOWING AREAS

Total Area to be Mowed in ACRES

LOCATION

Cumberland Dikes 138 Damsite (Wildflower area) 52 Embankment 190

Platter Dike 9 West Burns Run Hay Field 18

TOTAL 407

Note: Acres listed is an estimate of the mowing areas. Actual area requiring mowing varies at each location due to roads, structures and heavy vegetation. Bids should be made after a visit to each location.

APPENDIX B

APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES

1. SCOPE OF WORK. Contractor shall provide all labor, Equipment, and supplies to perform herbicide application at Lake Texoma.

2. FREQUENCIES AND TIMES OF SERVICE

2.1 Work shall be performed between 7:00 A.M. and 7.00 P.M.

2.2 Total Vegetation Control herbicide application shall be performed between 1 April and 15

May.

2.3 Broadleaf / Johnson Grass control shall be performed between the 1 April Mowing and the 15 May Mowing when the Johnson Grass reaches an average height of 12” – 18” prior to the seed head forming.

2.4 Woody / Broadleaf Vegetation for Cumberland Levee Toes shall be performed after 1 April

Mowing if the determined the toe cannot be mowed. This area will be retreated if necessary, after each mowing of the Cumberland Levees.

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.

3.1. Herbicide Applications - Total Vegetation Control.

3.1.1 Apply herbicide for a total control of vegetation and woody vegetation on the Riprap areas of the Outlet Channel located at the embankment (North and South Banks), the riprap areas at the Cumberland North & South Dikes, on sand filters at Cumberland North and South dikes, the inverted filters and surge stone areas (surge stone areas are areas where 3 inch or larger stone has been placed at outfalls to prevent erosion) at the North and South Dikes, the interior of the project office compound, the upstream rip rap area of the embankment, and the rip rap areas associated with the spillway boat ramp and intake structure. Apply herbicide to achieve a 95% kill rate. Maps can be located in the Attachments.

3.1.1.1 The contractor shall perform a second application to the project office compound if determined necessary by the COR.

3.2. Herbicide Applications - Broadleaf / Johnson Grass Vegetation Control

3.2.1 Apply herbicides to control all broadleaf vegetation including Johnson Grass on downstream slopes of Dam Embankment and Cumberland North and South Dikes. Herbicide shall be applied as to do no damage to Bermuda grass and achieve a 90% kill rate to broadleaf vegetation. Tables and maps can be located in Attachments.

3.3 Herbicide Applications – Woody/Brushy and Broadleaf Vegetation Control

3.3.1 Apply herbicides to control woody growth and broadleaf vegetation on the downstream toes of the North and South Dikes for a distance of 50 feet from the downstream toe of the inverted filter. Herbicide shall be applied as to not damage Bermuda grass and achieve a 95% kill rate to all woody and broadleaf vegetation. Tables and maps can be located in Attachments.

This area shall be mowed if possible. If the toe of the levees is deemed not suitable to mow, the contractor shall apply herbicides as stated above. An attempt to mow shall be performed prior to spraying. The contractor will only be paid for services rendered. If the area can be mowed, contractor will not be required to mow.

4. SPECIAL TECHNICAL PROVISIONS. All work required by this specification shall conform to the following special technical provisions:

4.1. All work shall be performed or supervised by an applicator certified by the states of Oklahoma and Texas to apply herbicides. A copy of licenses shall be furnished to the Contracting officer prior to start work.

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