Solicitation W912QR24Q0087.pdf

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W912QR24Q0087 09-Jul-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502-315-7425

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 23 Jul 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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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.

W912QR9. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

JENNIFER L KING

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

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

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

W22W9K41649884

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

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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 965258 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

BROOKVILLE LAKE

10064 OVERLOOK ROAD

BROOKVILLE IN 47012-7741

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: 502.315.7494 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

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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

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912QR24Q0087

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Special Instructions:

Brookville Lake Herbicide Application

The contractor shall furnish all necessary management, materials, personnel, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel and vehicles required to perform herbicide application and services at Brookville Lake as specified and in strict accordance with all terms, conditions, general, specific and technical provisions, drawings, attachments and exhibits contained herein or incorporated by reference. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

This solicitation contains option clauses to extend the awarded contract up to four (4) additional one-year periods.

The one-year options are as follows:

Option Year 1: 1 January 2025 through 31 December 2025

Option Year 2: 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2026

Option Year 3: 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2027

Option Year 4: 1 January 2028 through 31 December 2028

Location:

Brookville Lake 10064 Overlook Road Brookville, IN 47012-7741

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 561730, Size Standard $9.5M. The contract award will be based on lowest total price to the Government.

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Quote. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

A site visit is recommended for the contractor to review the complexities of the work sites, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. A pre-bid site visit will be held on 16 July 2024 at 10:00 at the Brookville Lake Visitor’s Center, 10064 Overlook Road, Brookview, IN 47012.

Note: In addition to the completed price breakout schedule/price quote, of Offeror must complete their Representation and Certifications located in the solicitation.

Quotes are due 23 July 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals may be emailed to Jennifer King at Jennifer.l.king2@usace.army.mil.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) prior to submission of proposal. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).”

Offerors must comply with the requirements of FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.232-33 requirements in this solicitation through SAM. Training tools are available on the SAM website to help you get familiar with SAM. Start by going to www.sam.gov , and then click on the SAM HELP tab. Under User Help you will find the full User Guide as well as

Quick Start Guides and Helpful Hints that will help you create and account, migrate your roles, perform updates, and search for the information you need. These guides can also be viewed on http://www.acquisition.gov . To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov). There is no cost to use SAM.gov.

Effective 29 June 2018, vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov). There is no cost to use SAM.gov.

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR24Q0087

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: QXVMEJ-MPHT55

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your SecretQuestion.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

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

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

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

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.

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

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs.

Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

BID SHEET

HERBICIDE

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Brookville Lake - Operation & Maintenance Services: Herbicide Application Contract This is a Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment and vehicles required to perform herbicide application services at Brookville Lake with options to extend the term of the contract.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid solicitation site visit meeting.

BASE YEAR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Date of the award through 31 December 2024 (Between January 2024 - December 2024) SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Trimming of Landscape Areas

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-3 - Maintenance Services and Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial Services

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-5 - Facility Repair, Maintenance, and Other Non-Routine Work

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-7- Beach and Buoy Maintenance

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0001 Dam - Downstream & Abutments (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each 0002 Dunlapsville Levee (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0003 Visitor Center & Material Storage Area (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0004 Talwater Riprap, Lower Spillway Acc. Rd. (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0005 Upper Spillway Acc. Rds. Right Groin (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0006 Dam Riprap Upstream, Guard Rails, Toe Drains, Left Groin, Dam Vista (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0007 Stilling Basin & Tailwater Rec. Area Sidewalks & Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0008 Overlook Rd. Gutters/Bonwell Rd. Gravel (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0009 Overlook Pavillion/Shelter/Sidewalks/Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0010 Dunlapsville Levee Gutter and Riprap (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

BASE YEAR TOTAL

SECTION C-15 - General

SECTION C-13 - Maintenance of Roads, Parking Areas, Pull-Offs, and Launching Ramps

SECTION C-6 - Drift, Debris, and Trash Removal

SECTION C-8 - Park Attendant

SECTION C-9 - Maintenance of Navigation Aids

SECTION C-10 - Herbicide Application Services

SECTION C-11 - Buildings, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, and Sewage Systems

SECTION C-12 - Guardrail, Signs, Barricades, Bumpers, Curbs, and Posts

SECTION C-14 - Wildlife Suppression and Disasters

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Brookville Lake - Operation & Maintenance Services: Herbicide Application Contract This is a Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment and vehicles required to perform herbicide application services at Brookville Lake with options to extend the term of the contract.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid solicitation site visit meeting.

OPTION YEAR 1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Trimming of Landscape Areas

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-3 - Maintenance Services and Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial Services

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-5 - Facility Repair, Maintenance, and Other Non-Routine Work

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-7- Beach and Buoy Maintenance

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0011 Dam - Downstream & Abutments (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each 0012 Dunlapsville Levee (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0013 Visitor Center & Material Storage Area (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0014 Talwater Riprap, Lower Spillway Acc. Rd. (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0015 Upper Spillway Acc. Rds. Right Groin (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0016 Dam Riprap Upstream, Guard Rails, Toe Drains, Left Groin, Dam Vista (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0017 Stilling Basin & Tailwater Rec. Area Sidewalks & Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0018 Overlook Rd. Gutters/Bonwell Rd. Gravel (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0019 Overlook Pavillion/Shelter/Sidewalks/Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0020 Dunlapsville Levee Gutter and Riprap (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL

SECTION C-11 - Buildings, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, and Sewage Systems

SECTION C-12 - Guardrail, Signs, Barricades, Bumpers, Curbs, and Posts

SECTION C-13 - Maintenance of Roads, Parking Areas, Pull-Offs, and Launching Ramps

SECTION C-15 - General

SECTION C-14 - Wildlife Suppression and Disasters

SECTION C-8 - Park Attendant

SECTION C-9 - Maintenance of Navigation Aids

SECTION C-10 - Herbicide Application Services

SECTION C-6 - Drift, Debris, and Trash Removal

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Brookville Lake - Operation & Maintenance Services: Herbicide Application Contract This is a Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment and vehicles required to perform herbicide application services at Brookville Lake with options to extend the term of the contract.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid solicitation site visit meeting.

OPTION YEAR 2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Trimming of Landscape Areas

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-3 - Maintenance Services and Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial Services

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-5 - Facility Repair, Maintenance, and Other Non-Routine Work

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-7- Beach and Buoy Maintenance

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0021 Dam - Downstream & Abutments (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each 0022 Dunlapsville Levee (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0023 Visitor Center & Material Storage Area (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0024 Talwater Riprap, Lower Spillway Acc. Rd. (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0025 Upper Spillway Acc. Rds. Right Groin (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0026 Dam Riprap Upstream, Guard Rails, Toe Drains, Left Groin, Dam Vista (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0027 Stilling Basin & Tailwater Rec. Area Sidewalks & Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0028 Overlook Rd. Gutters/Bonwell Rd. Gravel (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0029 Overlook Pavillion/Shelter/Sidewalks/Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0030 Dunlapsville Levee Gutter and Riprap (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL

SECTION C-14 - Wildlife Suppression and Disasters

SECTION C-11 - Buildings, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, and Sewage Systems

SECTION C-12 - Guardrail, Signs, Barricades, Bumpers, Curbs, and Posts

SECTION C-13 - Maintenance of Roads, Parking Areas, Pull-Offs, and Launching Ramps

SECTION C-6 - Drift, Debris, and Trash Removal

SECTION C-8 - Park Attendant

SECTION C-9 - Maintenance of Navigation Aids

SECTION C-10 - Herbicide Application Services

SECTION C-15 - General

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Brookville Lake - Operation & Maintenance Services: Herbicide Application Contract This is a Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment and vehicles required to perform herbicide application services at Brookville Lake with options to extend the term of the contract.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid solicitation site visit meeting.

OPTION YEAR 3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 January 2027 - 31 December 2027 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Trimming of Landscape Areas

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-3 - Maintenance Services and Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial Services

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-5 - Facility Repair, Maintenance, and Other Non-Routine Work

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-7- Beach and Buoy Maintenance

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0031 Dam - Downstream & Abutments (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each 0032 Dunlapsville Levee (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0033 Visitor Center & Material Storage Area (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0034 Talwater Riprap, Lower Spillway Acc. Rd. (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0035 Upper Spillway Acc. Rds. Right Groin (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0036 Dam Riprap Upstream, Guard Rails, Toe Drains, Left Groin, Dam Vista (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0037 Stilling Basin & Tailwater Rec. Area Sidewalks & Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0038 Overlook Rd. Gutters/Bonwell Rd. Gravel (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0039 Overlook Pavillion/Shelter/Sidewalks/Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0040 Dunlapsville Levee Gutter and Riprap (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL

SECTION C-13 - Maintenance of Roads, Parking Areas, Pull-Offs, and Launching Ramps

SECTION C-8 - Park Attendant

SECTION C-9 - Maintenance of Navigation Aids

SECTION C-10 - Herbicide Application Services

SECTION C-11 - Buildings, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, and Sewage Systems

SECTION C-12 - Guardrail, Signs, Barricades, Bumpers, Curbs, and Posts

SECTION C-14 - Wildlife Suppression and Disasters

SECTION C-6 - Drift, Debris, and Trash Removal

SECTION C-15 - General

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Brookville Lake - Operation & Maintenance Services: Herbicide Application Contract This is a Contract to furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment and vehicles required to perform herbicide application services at Brookville Lake with options to extend the term of the contract.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid solicitation site visit meeting.

OPTION YEAR 4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01 January 2028 - 31 December 2028 SECTION C-2 - Grass Mowing and Trimming of Landscape Areas

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-3 - Maintenance Services and Cleaning Services - Recreation Areas and Facilities

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-4 - Janitorial Services

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-5 - Facility Repair, Maintenance, and Other Non-Routine Work

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

SECTION C-7- Beach and Buoy Maintenance

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0041 Dam - Downstream & Abutments (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each 0042 Dunlapsville Levee (Herbicide Broadleaf) FRM 1 Each Item # Work Item Description Funding Est. QTY. U/I Unit Price Unit Total 0043 Visitor Center & Material Storage Area (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0044 Talwater Riprap, Lower Spillway Acc. Rd. (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0045 Upper Spillway Acc. Rds. Right Groin (Broad Spectrum) FRM 2 Each 0046 Dam Riprap Upstream, Guard Rails, Toe Drains, Left Groin, Dam Vista (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0047 Stilling Basin & Tailwater Rec. Area Sidewalks & Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0048 Overlook Rd. Gutters/Bonwell Rd. Gravel (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each 0049 Overlook Pavillion/Shelter/Sidewalks/Patios (Broad Spectrum) REC 2 Each 0050 Dunlapsville Levee Gutter and Riprap (Broad Spectrum) FRM 1 Each

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

(NOT APPLICABLE)

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL

BASE + OPTION YEARS TOTAL =

SECTION C-8 - Park Attendant

SECTION C-9 - Maintenance of Navigation Aids

SECTION C-10 - Herbicide Application Services

SECTION C-11 - Buildings, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Water, and Sewage Systems

SECTION C-12 - Guardrail, Signs, Barricades, Bumpers, Curbs, and Posts

SECTION C-6 - Drift, Debris, and Trash Removal

SECTION C-15 - General

SECTION C-14 - Wildlife Suppression and Disasters

SECTION C-13 - Maintenance of Roads, Parking Areas, Pull-Offs, and Launching Ramps

BROOKVILLE LAKE

Herbicide Application Services Contract

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION C-1

GENERAL

GENERAL

PAGE

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION 3

C-1.2 SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE 3

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS 3

C-1.4 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF

ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS 4

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS 4

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES 5

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES 5

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 7

C-1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING 8

C-1.11 DAMAGE REPORTS 8

C-1.12 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE’S CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY 9

C-1.13 DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR’S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY 9

C-1.14 SUPERVISION 9

C-1.15 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM 9

C-1.16 CONTRACTOR DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR) 10

C-1.17 MEETINGS 10

C-1.18 QUALITY CONTROL 10

C-1.19 QUALITY ASSURANCE 10

C-1.20 DEFICIENCIES 11

C-1.21 INTERRUPTIONS TO SYSTEMS 11

C-1.22 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 11

C-1.23 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS 11

C-1.24 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY 12

C-1.25 NOTIFICATION OF SERVICES TO BE DONE 12

C-1.26 MINIMUM PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 12

C-1.27 MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS 12

C-1.28 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND

VOLUNTEERS

C-1.29 REPORTS 13

C-1.30 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS 13

C-1.31 DEFINITIONS 13

SECTION C-10

HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES

SECTION C-10 PAGE

HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES

C-10.1

C-10.2

C-10.3

C-10.4

C-10.5

C-10.6

HERBICIDE SPRAYING GENERAL INFORMATION

INVENTORY OF SITES FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATION SERVICES

BROADLEAF HERBICIDE

BROAD SPECTRUM HERBICIDE

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

MAPS/FIGURES OF AREAS FOR HERBICIDE CONTROL OF

VEGETATION

C-10.7 SCHEDULE OF WORK 24

C-10-8 SPECIAL HERBICIDE SPRAYING RESTRICTIONS 24

C-10.9 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF HERBICIDE SPRAYING SERVICES 25

SECTION EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILANCE PLAN 27

Exhibit B SAMPLE FORMS 28

Exhibit C ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN OUTLINE 50

Exhibit D GUIDANCE IN PREPARING ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS 60

Exhibit E SAMPLE QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 63

Exhibit F OFFERER STATEMENT OF CONTRACT/WORK EXPERIENCE

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

General

C-1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION. Herbicide Application Services for Brookville Lake which is a flood control Project located in

Brookville, Indiana (Franklin County) and Liberty, Indiana (Union County) on the East Fork of the Whitewater River. The Dam is about one half mile above Brookville, Indiana, approximately 36 miles northwest of Cincinnati, Ohio and approximately 77 miles southeast of Indianapolis, Indiana.

C-1.2 SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE. The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, vehicles, transportation, communication, supervision, and quality control required to perform herbicide application, including broad-spectrum and broadleaf application services at Brookville Lake. The specified services shall be performed in strict accordance with these specifications and exhibits, and all other terms, conditions, clauses and provisions contained herein or incorporated by reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award. The base contract term shall be from the date of award through 31 December 2024, unless terminated earlier for cause or extended by the Government for up to four (4) additional one-year option periods. The Contractor’s performance and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspections necessary to assure that all services are conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The Contractor is required to attend a pre-performance meeting to be scheduled by the Technical Point of

Contact (TPOC) for Brookville Lake.

It is emphasized that the performance of services described in this contract is a critical part of the Corps mission. The performance of services described will be performed in public recreation areas as well as Project operations areas. The Corps is committed to

"Customer Care" and providing quality professional services.

C-1.3 TASK ORDERS. All performance under this contract will be ordered by issuance of individual Task Orders (SF 1449). No performance of services shall be performed under this contract before an individual Task Order has been issued by the Contracting

Officer (KO). Only the KO, by issuance of a modification, may make any change to a Task Order. The Task Order will list those items from the price breakout schedule that are to be performed.

a. Task Orders. Once a Task Order is issued for the calendar year, then Call Orders can take place. The Contractor shall not perform the work contained in the Task Order until a Call Order is issued for the work to be performed.

b. Call Orders. The Call Order is the Contractors' notification to actually perform the work, at the time(s) specified by the

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), or if the time is not specified, according to the time schedules contained in the technical provisions of the contract. There may be several Call Orders issued, at different times, for work contained in the contract. All work under this contract will proceed by the issuance of a Call Order.

c. Fixed Price. Under this procedure the Government requires definite quantities of items from the price breakout schedule for routine work. The Contractor furnishes the services in accordance with the technical provision of the contract at the quoted price in the price breakout Schedule. The Contractor furnishes all labor and materials for fixed price work unless otherwise specified.

C-1.4 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS. In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and

Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. Veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified Veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: http://www.vets.gov

Federal veteran employment information: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets

Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow

U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

Hiring Our Heroes initiative: http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes http://www.vets.gov/ http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets http://benefits.va.gov/vow http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

C-1.5 WORKING HOURS.

a. Normal Working Hours. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time or as specified on the Task Order. Work performed inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the (TPOC). Refer to individual sections of this specification for specific schedules of work.

b. Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st)

Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January)

President's Day (3rd Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Juneteenth (June 19th)

Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)

Veterans Day (November 11th)

Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)

Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the TPOC.

c. Inclement Weather Work. The Contractor shall maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather.

Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make it impractical or dangerous to perform the work.

The KO will notify the Contractor by modification to the Task Order of any change that extends the performance period due to inclement weather.

d. Emergency and/or After Hours Work. Work may be required on holiday periods during heavy visitation, emergencies, or for other reasons as determined by the TPOC. Additional personnel may be required to handle the additional workload during holiday periods because of heavy visitation. The TPOC will notify the Contractor of actual work requirements.

C-1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the

TPOC prior to the pre-performance conference for this contract:

a. Quality Control Plan. A suggested outline for the Contractor's Quality Control Plan is in Exhibit E.

b. Contractor Quality Control Inspector. List of Quality Control Inspectors.

c. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor Representatives.

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A worksheet for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan can be found in EM 385-1-1:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf Chapter 2, paragraph 2-10, page 61.

e. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

f. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including experience, training and qualification to operate specific equipment.

g. Certificate of Insurance.

h. Performance Bond (where applicable).

i. Security Requirements – Section C-1.9.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

C-1.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES. The Contractor shall, at their own expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform all aspects, requirements, and work under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

C-1.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES AND VEHICLES. All Contractor employees shall be in good appearance while performing services. Employees must wear long pants, shirt with no vulgar or obscene graphics with at least sleeves equivalent of a t-shirt, and durable safety toe shoes. Contractor name shall be visible on shirts. Vehicles and any motorized equipment utilized for transportation shall be in good operating condition with no display of items such as stickers, flags, etc. Vehicles shall be maintained in accordance with federal, state and local laws and display Contractor name.

C-1.9 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the

TPOC or any other project employee may stop all or part of the performance of work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (Safety Manual) EM 385-1-1

(https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf), and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention shall be given to the requirements for safety meetings. The Contractor shall inform the TPOC a minimum of 7 business days prior to a Contractor monthly safety meeting, to permit a Government

Representative to attend.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any services. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-performance conference. The Accident Prevention Plan must use the worksheet found in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2, 2-10, page 61.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

1) The Contractor shall use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as one of many tools to ensure safe performance of services. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. An approved AHA must be prepared by the Contractor for each Task

Order issued by the Government. Sample AHA’s may be available at the project office for review and use by the Contractor to assist in the development of site-specific Activity Hazard Analyses prior to the Contractor performing the job service.

The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing jobs with inherent hazards, the Contractor shall review, at a “Toolbox” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who shall perform that service each time the service is ordered. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA Toolbox safety meeting for Contractor employees so that the

Government may attend such reviews.

2) The Government will require the Contractor to prepare an AHA for any jobs for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA shall be submitted to the TPOC and must be accepted before the Contractor starts the service. This copy of the AHA will become the property of the Government. Guidance is included in Exhibit D, which shall be used by the Contractor as a guide for the preparation of required AHA's.

3) A copy of an approved AHA is required for each Task Order issued by the Government. A copy of the approved AHA’s shall be available at all times to workers at each associated job site and a copy shall be provided to the Government.

d. Public Safety. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where services are being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by their employees on the Project. The Accident Prevention Plan shall include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety.

Additionally, the Contractor shall not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor shall the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the

Contractor is on the project performing work services under a Task Order.

e. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. At a minimum, each employee shall wear a short-sleeved shirt (as detailed in

C-1.8), long trousers (except as noted in C-1.8), and appropriate footwear during all contract services. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by the safety manual. Contractor personnel involved in handling or application of pesticides or herbicides shall use all protective apparel per manufacturer's recommendations. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

f. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall schedule employees so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of their certification shall be provided in accordance with regulations and submitted with the Accident Prevention Plan to the TPOC.

Two people per crew shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone shall be trained in First Aid.

g. Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for

Contractor employees, as required by the Safety Manual. The Contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

h. Antiterrorism/Operations Security – Required Security Training and Planning.

1) General Security Requirements and Guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel

(including employees of the prime (“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.

2) Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime

Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening

Database (commonly referred to as TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel, who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

3) Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): 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.

4) 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 contact award.

When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility

Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

5) SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District

Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a

Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security

Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property.

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office.

The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security

(OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville

District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2)

Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District

Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the

POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of

2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required: SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

https://www.e-verify.gov/ https://www.e-verify.gov/

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s).