Solicitation W912EK26QA025 Thomson Causeway Mowing and Trimming.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

a. NAME

7. FOR SOLICITATION

►INFORMATION CALL: CARRIE HOLUB

9. ISSUED BY CODE W912EK

W07V ENDIST ROCK ISLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5001

UNITED STATES

CARRIE HOLUB, EMAIL: CARRIE.L.HOLUB@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE:

309-794-5667

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15. DELIVER TO CODE

KEVIN J ZIDARICH, DELIVER_ TO_EMP _ID_NO, EMAIL: KEVIN.J.

ZIDARICH@USACE.ARMY.MIL

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16 APR 2026

309-794-5667

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

W912EK26QA025

Instrument Name: MOWING & TRIMMING AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

FOR RECREATION SEASON

Product Service Code : S208

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS

MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

BID SCHEDULE

The quantities indicated for line items are estimates only. The contractor will be paid based on actual work performed.

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

MOWING AND TRIMMING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: MOW/TRIM SERVICES FOR THOMSON

CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK ON

THE DATES SHOWN IN TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1.

Base Year - 2026

Line Item

Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1A Mowing for Base Period:

April 20 – September 24, 2026 23 weeks

1B Trimming for Base Period:

April 20 – September 24, 2026 23 weeks

Total Amount for BASE PERIOD (Sum of Items 1A & 1B)

Option Year 1 - 2027

Line Item

Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

2A Mowing for Option Period I April 19 – September 30, 2027 24 weeks

2B Trimming for Option Period I April 19 – September 30, 2027 24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD I (Sum of Items 2A & 2B)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Option Year 2 - 2028

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

3A Mowing for Option Period II April 17 – September 28, 2028 24 weeks

3B Trimming for Option Period II April 17 – September 28, 2028

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD II (Sum of Items 3A & 3B)

Option Year 3 - 2029

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

4A Mowing for Option Period III April 16 – September 27, 2029 24 weeks

4B Trimming for Option Period III April 16 – September 27, 2029

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD III (Sum of Items 4A & 4B)

Option Year 4 - 2030

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

5A Mowing for Option Period IV April 15 – September 26, 2030 24 weeks

5B Trimming for Option Period IV April 15 – September 26, 2030

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD IV (Sum of Items 5A & 5B)

GRAND TOTAL for BASE & OPTION PERIODS (Sum of 1A - 5B)

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT, ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOWING AND TRIMMING:

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

1. SCHEDULE OF PRICES (LINE ITEMS/CLINS): Offerors must quote on all items and entire quantities contained in the basic contract period and all renewal options to be considered. Quotes received not complying with this requirement will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.

Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government at the lowest price. Please refer to clause 52.212-2, “Evaluation- Commercial Items” for evaluation factors.

2. WAGE RATES: Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for any award resulting from this solicitation.

Wage Rate information is included herein as an attachment. Offerors should consider the requirement to pay prevailing wage rates to any employees, when figuring the quote. See contract clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 for additional information.

3. DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: In order to be considered responsive, offerors must complete and return all the following:

1. Complete and return first page of solicitation, including CAGE code, offeror’s complete mailing address, telephone number, email address, offeror’s name, title, and signature.

2. Complete and return Schedule of Prices.

Offerors must thoroughly complete the solicitation pages and ensure all returned pages are received by the due date and time shown in the solicitation. All quotes and any attachments must be executable in MS Word or Adobe PDF files. Include the solicitation number on the subject line of your email when you submit your quote. Completed quotation packages shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Carrie Holub, Email: carrie.l.holub@usace.army.mil.

4. REQUIRED INSURANCE: After award, the Contractor shall furnish proof of all required insurance, and valid driver’s license(s), to the Contracting Officer before starting work.

5. TELEPHONE NUMBER: Offerors must provide on the first page of the solicitation a telephone number at which they can be contacted for a period of not less than one week following the due date of this solicitation. Quotes from persons who cannot be contacted by telephone over any two-day period during normal hours (7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., CST) within the one-week period following solicitation closing will be considered non-responsive and will be removed from further consideration.

6. LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Award will be for a base period plus four (4) option periods. Contract will not exceed five (5) years. Option periods, which may or may not be exercised, are at the discretion of the Government not the Contractor.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

W912EK26QA025

mailto:carrie.l.holub@usace.army.mil

Base Period: April 20, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Option Period I: April 20, 2027 – April 19, 2028

Option Period II: April 20, 2028 – April 19, 2029

Option Period III: April 20, 2029 – April 19, 2030

Option Period IV: April 20, 2030 – April 19, 2031

The Work Schedules are listed below:

Base Period: Cleaning/Refuse April 20, 2026 – September 24, 2026

Option Period 1: Cleaning/Refuse April 19, 2027 – September 30, 2027

Option Period 2: Cleaning/Refuse April 17, 2028 – September 28, 2028

Option Period 3: Cleaning/Refuse April 16, 2029 – September 27, 2029

Option Period 4: Cleaning/Refuse April 15, 2030 – September 26, 2030

7. SITE VISIT: Offerors are highly encouraged to make a site visit to the park before quoting. Those who wish to request a site visit should contact the Thomson Park Rangers by phone at (815) 259-3628 or by email at Kevin.J.Zidarich@USACE.ARMY.MIL or Jeffrey.P.Mau@USACE.ARMY.MIL

8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

a) Thoroughly read the PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, attached herein to the solicitation.

Your quote should be based on the requirements of the job and what it will take to successfully complete the job. Be aware that you must have all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the contract before the starting date of the contract.

b) Contract will be awarded on a lump sum price only. This breakdown of unit price is included for evaluation, for invoicing prices for each service, and may be used in determining deductions for deficiencies in accordance with the contract clauses.

c) The Government reserves the right to exercise any or all options. The Contractor will be furnished a notice of intent to exercise the option s ixty (60) days prior to beginning of the option periods.

If the Government exercises the option, the contractor is obligated to perform.

The Periods of Performance are listed below:

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS

MOWING AND TRIMMING CONTRACT

BID SCHEDULE

The quantities indicated for line items are estimates only. The contractor will be paid based on actual work performed.

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

MOWING AND TRIMMING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: MOW/TRIM SERVICES FOR THOMSON

CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK ON

THE DATES SHOWN IN TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1.

Base Year - 2026

Line Item

Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1A Mowing for Base Period:

April 20 – September 24, 2026 23 weeks

1B Trimming for Base Period:

April 20 – September 24, 2026 23 weeks

Total Amount for BASE PERIOD (Sum of Items 1A & 1B)

Option Year 1 - 2027

Line Item

Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

2A Mowing for Option Period I April 19 – September 30, 2027 24 weeks

2B Trimming for Option Period I April 19 – September 30, 2027 24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD I (Sum of Items 2A & 2B)

Option Year 2 - 2028

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

3A Mowing for Option Period II April 17 – September 28, 2028 24 weeks

3B Trimming for Option Period II April 17 – September 28, 2028

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD II (Sum of Items 3A & 3B)

Option Year 3 - 2029

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

4A Mowing for Option Period III April 16 – September 27, 2029 24 weeks

4B Trimming for Option Period III April 16 – September 27, 2029

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD III (Sum of Items 4A & 4B)

Option Year 4 - 2030

Line Item Duties Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

5A Mowing for Option Period IV April 15 – September 26, 2030 24 weeks

5B Trimming for Option Period IV April 15 – September 26, 2030

24 weeks

Total Amount for OPTION PERIOD IV (Sum of Items 5A & 5B)

GRAND TOTAL for BASE & OPTION PERIODS (Sum of 1A - 5B)

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

SECTION DESCRIPTION

C-1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C-2 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

C-3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS

C-4 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED ITEMS

C-5 SPECIFIC TASKS

C-6 ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

C-7 SUSTAINABILITY

TE-1 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULE”

TE-2 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “FACILITY LIST”

TE-3 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT “MOWING & TRIMMING MAP”

SECTION C-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is a multi-use project with numerous parks and access areas located in several states. Mississippi River Project recreation areas offer a wide variety of park facilities including boat launching ramps, campgrounds, picnic areas and day use facilities. Thomson Causeway Recreation Area is located approximately one-half mile west of Illinois State Highway 84, in the Village of Thomson. The Corps of Engineers contracts many routine maintenance items to the private sector. Recreation area mowing and trimming are just two of the activities that are performed by private contractors for the Corps of Engineers at the Mississippi River Project.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: All contract services shall be personally performed by the Contractor or by qualified persons with authority to act for the Contractor, subject to such approval by the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative (COR).

SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials/supplies, transportation and fuel to perform mowing and trimming services specified herein for the park known as Thomson Causeway Recreation Area as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section C-5 in particular, except those items specified in Section C-3 as Government supplied.

Maps showing the recreation areas at The Mississippi River Project can be found on the internet at:

http://www.missriver.org.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The resulting contract will be for a base period with four (4), one (1) year options periods. Option period will be priced and may be exercised by a contract modification, in accordance with clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Performance of the mowing and trimming contract, with options, are as follows:

The Periods of Performance are listed below:

Base Period: April 20, 2026 – April 19, 2027

Option Period I: April 20, 2027 – April 19, 2028

Option Period II: April 20, 2028 – April 19, 2029

Option Period III: April 20, 2029 – April 19, 2030

Option Period IV: April 20, 2030 – April 19, 2031

The Work Schedules are listed below:

Base Period: Cleaning/Refuse April 20, 2026 – September 24, 2026

Option Period 1: Cleaning/Refuse April 19, 2027 – September 30, 2027

Option Period 2: Cleaning/Refuse April 17, 2028 – September 28, 2028

Option Period 3: Cleaning/Refuse April 16, 2029 – September 27, 2029

Option Period 4: Cleaning/Refuse April 15, 2030 – September 26, 2030

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall be physically qualified to perform all work as specified in this contract. Such work includes providing services outdoors. Contractor may be exposed to severe weather conditions. Contractor shall be capable of repeated bending, twisting and stooping, heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods, reaching, and pulling. Contractor should be capable of performing these duties without endangering the health, safety and welfare of themselves or others.

REQUIRED INSURANCE: In accordance with the FAR Clause 52.228-5 titled “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” the Contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract the following kinds and minimum amounts of insurance*:

Workmen’s Compensation . . . . . . . Coverage complying with applicable State statute** Employer’s Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $100,000 General Liability/Bodily Injury. . . Minimum $500,000 per occurrence Automobile Liability . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence $ 20,000 property per occurrence

PRE-WORK MEETING.

Contractor shall attend an orientation meeting at the Thomson Park Ranger Office prior to starting work.

Instruction on the mowing and trimming requirements will be covered during this meeting. Facility keys will be distributed. Contact Ranger Jeffrey Mau or Kevin Zidarich at (815) 259-3628 to verify the date and time of this meeting. The Contractor shall provide the following documentation at this meeting:

1. A contingency plan for how the Contractor will accomplish the work in the event of illness or emergency

2. Proof of insurance

3. A valid driver’s license

4. Quality Control plan

5. Accident Prevention Plan

Note: The accident prevention plan shall comply with the requirements set forth in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan in the USACE EM 385-1-1 in Appendix A. A current copy of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 March 2024 is available at the Mississippi River Project Office in Pleasant Valley, IA. The Safety and Health Requirements Manual is also available online at: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/About/Offices/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/

TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS.

Contractor WILL NOT be given the option to “live” on site; at a designated campsite located in the park

FOR THIS CONTRACT.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

FIREARMS: Contractors shall not carry or possess firearms in their vehicles or anywhere on Government property.

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Contractor shall not be engaged in any commercial activities on Government property; nor be involved in outside employment that conflicts or interferes with the performance of this contract.

OPERATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Corps of Engineers areas and all other local, state and federal regulations as apply. All vehicles shall be properly licensed, insured and maintained in a safe, clean condition. Contractors shall not operate any motor vehicle off road, around gates or barricades, on sidewalks, trails or drive the wrong way on a one-way street while performing services under this contract.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE: Contractors shall at all times promote a positive, professional image of themselves and the Corps of Engineers. Tact, diplomacy and courtesy shall be exercised whenever dealing with the public. At no time shall Contractors through their personal appearance, actions or demeanor discredit the Government.

VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS: Enforcement of Federal Regulations is the responsibility of the Corps of Engineers personnel. Contractors shall not attempt to apprehend violators or enforce regulations; nor argue with or directly accuse a member of the public of wrongdoing; nor commit Corps employees to any type of action.

PRESCRIBED DRESS: Contractor shall remain fully clothed while performing duties and shall be appropriately dressed and well-groomed at all times when in the public view. Required dress when performing contract duties shall include long pants or slacks, and closed toe shoes or boots. Contractor shall wear identification in the form of business name and/or logo on shirt, hat, or vehicle. Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be worn while performing contract duties. PPE shall include work gloves, eye protection, ear protection, and toe protection at a minimum.

COOPERATION: Contractor shall at all times cooperate with and maintain a courteous, polite and respectful manner with all members of the public, other contractors, volunteers, and Government employees.

DISCRIMINATION: Contractor will not discriminate against people regarding sex, color, handicap, age, race, national origin, religion or socio-economic status. Expressing opinions or promoting organizations related to the above topics to project visitors is forbidden.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Contractors shall not consume nor be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications (except with doctor prescription) during on duty hours; nor conduct themselves, at any time, in a manner unbecoming their position or as to bring discredit to themselves or the Corps of Engineers.

SMOKING: While dealing with the public, smoking materials shall be extinguished.

REDEEMABLE CANS AND BOTTLES: Removal of redeemable cans and bottles out of waste receptacles is not permitted (i.e. “dumpster diving”).

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

DISTURBANCES: Contractors shall immediately report all emergency situations, accidents, vandalism, public disturbances and violations of 36 CFR Part 327 to Corps Rangers or local law enforcement personnel; regardless of the time of day or night.

DAMAGE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Contractors shall report all malfunctions, vandalism, damages or willful destruction of government property to a Park Ranger or the Operations Manager immediately upon discovery by the Contractor. General facility and area maintenance and repair needs shall be brought to the attention of the park rangers.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property and ensure keys issued by the Government for Contractor’s use are not lost, misplaced or used by unauthorized persons.

The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR any occurrences of loss or unauthorized use of keys.

Duplication of keys is not permitted. In the event keys are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required to rekey or replace the affected locks without cost to the Government.

LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES: Contractor shall report to the COR all information concerning either lost or found property on forms provided by the Government. Found property shall be safeguarded by the Contractor and promptly relinquished to the custody of an authorized Corps employee.

QUALITY OF SERVICES.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (Contractor’s Responsibilities): The contractor shall develop an acceptable Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet contract requirements. The Quality Control Plan shall document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls and must be provided at the pre-work orientation and training. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the Government at any given time throughout the contract period.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (Government’s Responsibility): A Quality Assurance Plan will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the services are being provided in accordance with the contract. Typical procedures include periodic inspections, audits, checklists and customer comments. The primary objective of the Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s Quality Control system. The Government will perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government can (1) request the contractor perform the services again and/or (2) the Government will issue a DA Form 5479, Contract Discrepancy Report, which will be used to document unsatisfactory performance by the contractor. This report includes a description of the deficiency signed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor’s explanation for the problem, the corrective action to be taken, Government’s evaluation of the contractor’s response, and the action the Government intends to take and/or (3) terminate the contract.

The contracting officer shall follow FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (February 2004), for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

REMOVAL OF CONTRACT PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT TERMINATION.

The Government reserves the right to remove or have removed, from Government lands, Contractor personnel who endanger persons or property or whose continued employment is inconsistent with the interest of National Security. Contractor’s employees suspected of stealing government property, funds or supplies shall not continue work on Government lands or Government contracts. The removal from the project of such personnel shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to perform the services.

Failure of the Contractor to provide the services listed in the Performance Work Statement or repeated violations of any subsection of clauses will be grounds for termination. Lack of cooperation or failure to implement policies and programs as directed and repeated instances of discourteous conduct, harassment or giving false information to the public or Corps personnel is forbidden. Instances of disrespectful behavior by one contractor to the other will not be tolerated.

Services may be suspended/terminated if the Government determines services are no longer needed due to unforeseen closures of a park or its major facilities such as boat ramps, restrooms and/or campgrounds.

Unforeseen closures may be the result of lack of funds or natural causes such as droughts, floods, storm damage, infrastructure failure, previously unknown safety hazards or for the purpose of National Security or Federal Government shutdown.

PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

At the end of each month, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the COR for the current work period. The payment request shall not exceed the actual number of days worked during the month.

Contractor shall be paid only for the actual number of days worked. The Contractor shall include on the invoice, a total of labor hours worked. A sample invoice will be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work orientation and training meeting.

SECTION C-2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR): Individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical and/or administrative functions regarding the contract. This individual may be designated to perform quality assurance functions, including inspections, for a contracted service.

CONTRACTOR: The company structure, including all partners, officers, and employees with interest in this contract.

DEFECT: A task that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS): Similar to a Scope of Work, this document sets forth required duties of the Contractor. It is called a “Performance” Work Statement as satisfaction with services is measured by end results of performance, rather than methods of performance. For example, a PWS might state “the floors should be clean after performance of services” rather than stating “the floors should be swept and mopped”.

QUALITY CONTROL (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of services provided. Quality Control refers to actions by the Contractor. Contractor shall furnish a Quality Control Plan to the Government.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased services received. Quality Assurance refers to actions by the Government. The Government uses a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to monitor quality of services received.

SECTION C-3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS

During the term of this contract the Government will furnish only the following supplies, materials, and items as listed for the performance of contract duties and services.

MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES: Facility keys will be provided, as will contractor daily logs.

SECTION C-4

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED ITEMS

During the term of this contract, the Contractor shall furnish the following to perform the duties and services of this contract.

LABOR AND SUPERVISION: Provide all labor and supervision to perform mowing/trimming services for Thomson Causeway Recreation Area as described below in Section C-5.

SUPPLIES/COSTS: The Contractor is required to provide all supplies/materials to meet the requirements of the contract. Contractor will furnish his own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye protection, and ear protection. Cost of supplies and materials should be taken into consideration when calculating quotes. Refer to Section C-3 for Government Furnished Items.

EQUIPMENT: Contractor will provide equipment needed to complete the tasks. Mowing machinery shall be safe for efficient operation of the implement and its attachments(s). Tractors shall be of suitable size and type for intended use and must comply with Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 March 2024, or current copy. A copy is available at the Mississippi River Project Office.

All equipment must have required safety protection for the operator (i.e. impact resistant windows, deflection plates, safety chains or other manufacturer approved protective devices on the discharge ports.

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide all equipment needed to fulfill requirements of the Contract, to include fuel. Equipment breakdowns do not relieve the contractor of the responsibility to complete work on time. It is requested that the Contractor coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representative so that parking locations do not hamper public use, field accesses, gates; is off public roadways. This shall insure Mississippi River Project staff is aware of what and where equipment is located. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) assumes no liability to Contractor equipment caused by vandalism or tampering.

TELEPHONE: Contractor will maintain a cellular phone with voice mail messaging and the Contractor will pay all monthly service charges.

SECTION C-5

SPECIFIC TASKS

SPECIFIC TASKS.

ACREAGE: The area to be mowed and trimmed is estimated at 30 acres. The Contractor is responsible for determining the exact acreage and all conditions affecting the performance of work. Prospective offerors are encouraged to visit and fully inspect all areas prior to quoting. The Government shall not be held accountable for conditions at the site which were not considered by prospective offerors. For bidding and estimation purposes, the workload is based on an estimated 23 events for the Base Period and an estimated 24 events for each Option Period.

HEIGHT OF CUT AND EXACT LIMITS: Mowing and trimming shall be in the range of 3” – 4” inches.

CHEMICAL AGENTS: The use of chemical agents of any kind (including herbicides, petrol’s, and salt solutions) for the control of weeds and grasses is strictly prohibited.

BOUNDARIES: Mowing and trimming boundaries will be verified during the pre-work conference with the contract inspector. These designated areas shall be mowed and trimmed weekly, on Monday – Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mowing and trimming is not permitted on Friday, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative due to heavy recreational use during these days.

LAWN DEBRIS DISPOSAL: Sticks and branches and other lawn debris shall be removed from areas prior to mowing and disposed of at an approved location as designated by the COR. Any litter or garbage shall also be removed from areas prior to mowing or trimming and disposed of in a proper manner.

DAMAGE TO VEGETATION: The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging vegetation on the Government installation. Damage to vegetation includes but is not limited to broken/cut tree limbs, tree bark loosened or torn from trunks and stems, vegetation being crushed or ran over by equipment, and/or mowed down. For the purposes of this contract, reattachment of loosened or torn tree bark is not considered satisfactory repair of the damaged vegetation. When vegetation damage occurs the total amount of damages from a single mowing and trimming will be deducted from the sum to be paid for that mowing and trimming. All tree and shrub damage will be computed using values established by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. When bark damage is 50% or more of the circumference of the tree or shrub full value will be assessed. A copy of the Ornamental Tree and Shrub Evaluation Method used for these deductions will be provided.

DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT: The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, facilities, and equipment on the Government installation. If the contractor fails to do so and damages any such buildings, facilities or equipment, then the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost thereof which may be deducted from the contract price.

MOWING TASKS.

WET CONDITIONS: Mowing operations shall not be performed when the ground is so wet that mowing would cause rutting or would otherwise disturb existing turf; or when grass is so wet it will not cut. Mowers shall be operated in such a manner as to protect against the sod being torn by the wheels on turns.

CUT APPEARANCE: All mowers (large and small) shall be compatible with each other in mowing height and appearance of cut grass. After mowing, areas serviced under this contract shall present a neat, well-cared-for, and evenly mowed appearance; free from haying (excessive clipping accumulation), ruts, scalping, or any un-mowed strips or streaks.

LARGE DEBRIS: For contractor and customer safety, sticks, limbs and other woody debris that cannot be safely handled by the mowing unit shall be removed prior to mowing the area. If debris is too large to move by hand, the COR will be notified, and the Government will remove.

CUT VEGETATION: All mowing operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is deposited on these areas, the Contractor will remove it immediately following mowing operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. Cut vegetation and debris shall not be left on sidewalks, etc. overnight. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at the park entrance.

TRIMMING TASKS.

AREAS: Trimming is required in all areas inaccessible to large mowing machines. These areas include, but are not limited to, guard posts, culvert ends, sign posts, trees, garbage cans, shrubs, picnic tables, fire rings, amphitheater area, grills, light posts, wheel stops, stumps, cut banks, ridges, depressions, road shoulders, ditches, fences, structures, and other fixed obstacles.

HEIGHT: Trimming height shall match surrounding area grass heights. All areas shall be trimmed simultaneously, or immediately following mowing, and in all instances shall be completed no later than 48 consecutive hours after mowing.

PROXIMITY: Trimming around desirable vegetation, buildings, walkways, and inanimate objects shall be accomplished to the last blade of grass. Moveable objects shall be moved and the area around and under such objects shall be mowed and/or trimmed. Immediately following mowing/trimming, such objects shall be returned to their original position.

CUT VEGETATION: All trimming operations will be conducted in such a manner as to keep all cut vegetation off all paved roads, concrete walkways, picnic shelters, restroom facilities, camp pads, and boat ramps. If cut vegetation is inadvertently deposited on these areas, the contractor will remove it immediately following trimming operations, and prior to leaving the recreation area. The Contractor will complete daily logs after each mowing and trimming. Daily logs will be placed in the traffic counter box located at park entrance.

CONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC: Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the inconvenience to the public. All facilities shall remain open to the public during the mowing and trimming process unless prior approval for their closure has been obtained in writing from the COR.

Facility keys will be turned in to the COR the day after the contract ends.

SECTION C-6

ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

Security Clause 1.

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Security Clause 6.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training. All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

Security Clause 14.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

SECTION C-7

SUSTAINABILITY

EPA Designated (CPG)

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio Preferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

Energy Star

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, the contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #1

WORK SCHEDULE

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 20 - April 30 MAY 4 May 04 - May 28 JUNE 4 June 01 - June 25 JULY 5 June 29 – July 30

AUGUST 4 August 03 - August 27 SEPTEMBER 4 August 31 - September 24

TOTAL 23 April 20 – September 24

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 19 - April 29 MAY 4 May 03 - May 27 JUNE 4 May 31 - June 24 JULY 5 June 28 – July 29

AUGUST 4 August 02 - August 26 SEPTEMBER 5 August 30 - September 30

TOTAL 24 April 19 – September 30

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 17 - April 27 MAY 4 May 01 - May 25

JUNE 5

May 29 – June 29

JULY 4 July 03 - July 27 AUGUST 5 July 31 – August 31

SEPTEMBER 4 September 04 - September 28 TOTAL 24 April 17 – September 28

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 15 – April 26 MAY 5 April 29 - May 30 JUNE 4 June 03 - June 27 JULY 5 July 01 – August 01

AUGUST 4 August 05 – August 29 SEPTEMBER 4 September 02 – September 26

TOTAL 24 April 15 – September 26

MONTH WEEKS ACTUAL WORK DATES

APRIL 2 April 16 - April 26 MAY 5 April 30 – May 31 JUNE 4 June 04 – June 28 JULY 4 July 02 - July 26

AUGUST 5 July 30 – August 30 SEPTEMBER 4 September 03 – September 27

TOTAL 24 April 16 – September 27

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #2

FACILITY LIST

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

TYPE OF FACILITY NO. ACRES

Recreation area turf-grass at Thomson Causeway Approximately 30

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT #3

MOWING & TRIMMING MAP

THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA, THOMSON, ILLINOIS

MOWING/TRIMMING CONTRACT

MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROJECT

THOMSON CAUSEWAY OVERVIEW MAP

THOMSON CAUSEWAY ENTRACNE ROAD MAP

THOMSON CAUSEWAY – RIVER BIRCH MAP

THOMSON CAUSEWAY – POTTERS NORTH, POTTERS SOUTH, HICKORY POINT, DAY USE AREA MAP

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity

0001 BASE PERIOD: MOWING & TRIMMING 1

AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY

RECREATION AREA FOR RECREATION

SEASON. BASE PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE WORK SCHEDULE

FOR CLEANING/REFUSE IS 20 APRIL

2026 THROUGH 24 SEPTEMBER 2026.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option OPTION PERIOD I: MOWING & 1

Line TRIMMING AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY

Item RECREATION AREA FOR RECREATION

0002 SEASON OPTION PERIOD I WORK

SCHEDULES FOR CLEANING/REFUSE

19 APRIL 2027 THROUGH 30

SEPTEMBER 2027

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option OPTION PERIOD II: MOWING & 1

Line TRIMMING AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY

Item RECREATION AREA FOR RECREATION

0003 SEASON OPTION PERIOD II WORK

SCHEDULES FOR CLEANING/REFUSE

17 APRIL 2028 THROUGH 28

SEPTEMBER 2028

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option OPTION PERIOD Ill: MOWING & 1

Line TRIMMING AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY

Item RECREATION AREA FOR RECREATION

0004 SEASON OPTION PERIOD Ill WORK

Unit Unit

Price

Job

Job

Job

Job

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Option

Line

Item

SCHEDULES FOR CLEANING/REFUSE

16 APRIL 2029 THROUGH 27

SEPTEMBER 2029

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

OPTION PERIOD IV: MOWING &

TRIMMING AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY

RECREATION AREA FOR RECREATION

SEASON OPTION PERIOD IV WORK

SCHEDULES FOR CLEANING/REFUSE

15 APRIL 2030 THROUGH 26

SEPTEMBER 2030

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Continuation of Description

Requirements

W912EK26QA025

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) - Rock Island District has a service requirement for mowing and trimming for Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. See Performance

Work Statement (PWS) for additional information on requirement.

Product Service Code : S208

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Quantity 1 Job

Address and POC

Place of Performance

DoDAAC: W912EK

KEVIN J ZIDARICH, DELIVER_TO_EMP _ID_NO

Period of Perfonnance

From

20 Apr 2026

To

19 Apr 2027

Option Quantity 1 Job

Line

Item Address and POC

Period of Perfonnance

From

20 Apr 2027

To

19 Apr 2028

Option Quantity 1 Job

Line

Item Address and POC

Period of Perfonnance

From

20 Apr 2028

To

19 Apr 2029

Option Quantity 1 Job

Line

Item Address and POC

Period of Perfonnance

From

20 Apr 2029

To

19 Apr 2030

Option Quantity 1 Job

Line

Item Address and POC

Period of Perfonnance

From

20 Apr 2030

To

19 Apr 2031

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain

Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements.

52.204-13 System for Award Management-

Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-

Commercial Products and

Commercial Services. (Deviation

2026-00038)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business

Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor

Standards. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in

Persons. (Deviation 2026-00038)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive

Order 13706. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

Effective

Date

2017-01

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

Alternate

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Variation

Deviation Effective

Date

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving.

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds

Transfer-System for Award

Management.

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors.

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation

2026-00038)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of

Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to

Compensation of Former DoD

Officials.

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower

Rights.

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense

Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting.

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of

2024-05

2018-10

2023-03

2026-02

2026-02

Effective

Date

2011-09

2022-12

2024-05

2023-01

Alternate

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Variation

Deviation Effective

Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business

Operations with the Maduro

Regime.

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain

Procurements from the Xinjiang

Uyghur Autonomous Region.

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of

Payment Requests and

Receiving Reports.

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.

2023-01

2023-06

2018-12

2006-12

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Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With

Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-00038)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation

2026-00038)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and

Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-

00038)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial

Products and Commercial

Services. (Deviation 2026-00038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's

Representative.

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of

Detainees by Contractor

Personnel.

Effective

Date

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

2026-02

Effective

Date

1991-12

2023-01

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Alternate

Deviation

Alternate

Deviation

Variation

Effective

Date

Variation

Effective

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

Effective

Date

1999-11

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Alternate

Deviation

Variation

Effective

Date

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within sixty (60) days before contract expires.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the

Contract.

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

2000-03

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 30 April 2031 .

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by 1998-02

Reference.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

W912EK26QA025

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.