Solicitation W912QR24Q0099.pdf

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502-315-7425

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 AM 06 Aug 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE 19 JUL 2024

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

JENNIFER L KING

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

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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

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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

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 964839 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

BUCKHORN LAKE

PRISCILLE SOUTHWOOD

804 BUCKHORN DAM ROAD

BUCKHORN KY 41721-8808

TEL: 606 398 7251 FAX: (606) 398-7251

FAX:

TEL: 502.315.7494 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$28,500,000

NAICS:

541360

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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

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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

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FINAL

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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

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

Special Instructions:

Buckhorn Lake Boundary Maintenance

The contractor shall furnish all necessary management, materials, personnel, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel and vehicles required to perform Buckhorn Lake boundary maintenance 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, communication 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 an option clause to extend the awarded contract up to one (1) additional option. The option is as follows:

Option Period 1: Additional boundary maintenance – 12 miles

Location:

Buckhorn Lake 804 Buckhorn Dam Road Buckhorn, KY 41721

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 541360, Size Standard $28.5M. 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.

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 by 6 August 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.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.html#nistSP800171

Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm

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: W912QR24Q0099

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 3S4SUS-U5G4IQ

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.

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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 on 30 July 2024. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

Offeror’s Name_____________________________________

A. PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ITEM No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

Base Period - Mark trees with paint, inspect, and place missing sleeves on fence posts, along the government fee line at Buckhorn Lake.

Mile

Option Period 1 - Mark trees with paint, inspect, and place missing sleeves on fence posts, along the government fee line at Buckhorn Lake.

Mile

Total:

Option Period 1 (Item 0002) may be exercised within 30 calendar days from the date of contract award. Should Option Period 1 be exercised the project completion date will remain unchanged.

Scope of Work Boundary Line Maintenance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buckhorn Lake

804 Buckhorn Dam Road Buckhorn, KY 41721 Phone: 606-398-7251

Point of contact: Dewayne Shouse

TP-1.1 GENERAL:

1. Description. The contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, supervision, communication, and quality control to complete the work listed in Section “TP-3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS” below. All work will take place at Buckhorn Lake in Leslie County, Kentucky.

2. Terms. Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Maps, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), current at time of award.

3. Contractor Responsibility. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but are not limited to supply of equipment/materials, all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, and inspection required to assure all equipment/materials are acquired and services are conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. The Contractor shall ensure all work meets or exceeds specifications.

The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

4. Performance Required. Special consideration of the Contractor is directed to the fact that the required accuracy, thoroughness, safety, and progress of this work are essential to the intended purpose. The contractor must be cognizant of the difficulties involved and of the contingencies which may arise, and must make certain that their personnel, equipment, transportation facilities and supply of materials are adequate at all times to ensure complete compliance with all provisions of these specifications. The work shall be done under supervision by competent employees. All contract services shall be in accordance with the submitted documents, and any additions, revisions or deletions must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

5. Completion of Work. Completion of work shall include acceptable performance of all aspects of this contract.

6. Compliance and Certifications: The contractor is responsible for obtaining any permits, conducting any tests or inspections, and paying any associated fees necessary to complete work as specified herein. The work shall be accomplished in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and all applicable codes. The Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, measurements and estimates of quantities, administration, 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.

7. Pre-Work Conference. The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference at least one week prior to beginning work, during which time the Contractor shall supply the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), in accordance with EM385-1-1 (latest edition) covering the contractor’s plan of work procedures, safety procedures, security, schedule, and equipment.

This manual will be available on the Internet at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The Contractor shall supply material submittals as listed in TP 3.1-1 that will be used for this project, which must be approved by the TPOC prior to start of work.

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

8. Damages. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to government or private property resulting from negligent operations during the course of this contract. The contractor shall have appropriate insurance to cover liability and damages. The contractor shall be responsible for compensating the government for any damage to government property and/or restoring and replacing in kind any such existing property damaged or destroyed by the Contractor through faulty handling as the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) directs, at no expense to the Government.

9. Hours and Days of Work. Construction work may be conducted between 0630 and 1600, Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed outside of these times, on Saturday or Sunday, or on federal Holidays, unless approved by the TPOC.

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)

10. Payment Procedure/Additional Work. At no time should the contractor do additional work without prior authorization of the Contracting Officer, and no work shall be performed that will cause the Contractor to exceed the contract price. Work performed without a binding contract document authorizing such work shall result in the Contractor not being paid for that work performed. During the course of the contract, any additional work determined to be needed may be requested by the TPOC to the Contracting Officer for a Contract Modification.

11. Contract Start and Completion Dates. Completion of work shall begin no later than 90 calendar days after award and must be completed no later than 1 April 2025. (NOTE: No boundary line work will be conducted during Kentucky’s annual Muzzleloader (October 19-20, 2024 and December 14 -22, 2024), Youth Weekend (October 12-13, 2024, December 28-29, 2024), or Modern Gun (November 09-24, 2024) deer hunting season.

12. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER. In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension due to an excusable delay, the following conditions must be satisfied.

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

b. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated listed above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification.

13. Wage Rates: Department of Labor wage rates apply to this work and are included. The contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this contract.

14. Material, Equipment, Supplies Protection. The Contractor shall, at all times prior to delivery, take care to protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including material and property which may be Government owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. If so determined by the Contracting Officer, material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due to them. This work will take place in a public use area. The contractor is responsible for the security of any equipment left on the job site. The contractor shall provide for the safety of the public through housekeeping, signage, and adequate designation of treatment zones.

15. Communication. The Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer or TPOC, upon commencement of work activities, and difficulties, interruption, or suspension of work, and when the required work has been completed.

The Contractor shall update the Contracting Officer, or TPOC, no less than once weekly on status of work being done. Work will commence when a notice to proceed has been issued from the Contracting Officer and TPOC notified.

16. SITE VISIT. The Scope of Work only contains approximate measurements for reference. Each offeror should visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, critical dimensions and work conditions used to calculate a quote. Interested bidders should contact the TPOC to schedule a site visit. The TPOC’s contact information is as follows:

Kelly Dewayne Shouse USACE, Louisville District Buckhorn Lake 804 Buckhorn Dam Road Buckhorn, KY 41721 Phone: 606-398-7251

17. Utilities. The contractor may utilize Government furnished utilities (water and electricity) to undertake work under this contract.

TP-1.2 CONTRACTOR SUBMITTAL. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the TPOC prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

1. Safety Plans. The Contractor shall submit, for acceptance by the TPOC, an Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) of each task of the job performance required in accordance with the requirements of the Corps of Engineer’s Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, hereinafter referred to as the Safety Manual, current at the time of award.

2. Certification of Employees Qualified to Administer First Aid and CPR. The Contractor shall submit proof the appropriate number of employees, as required in the Safety Manual, are certified to administer First Aid and CPR.

3. Certificate of Insurance. The Contractor shall, at their own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract the following Insurance Type: General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined) Minimum Amounts of Liability, $1,000,000.00 Each Occurrence, $1,000,000.00 Aggregate. The contractor is required to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the TPOC at the time of the Pre-Work Conference.

4. Security Requirements See Section TP 1.3

5. Contractor Representatives List of names of contractor representatives

TP-1.3 SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIRMENTS.

1. General Safety. The Contractor shall comply with the safety standards contained in Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, current at the time of award, as well as all current provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Per Par. 01.A.17 of EM 385-1-1, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is only required to have the minimum listed requirements. The contractor can find it at this link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

Copies of documents proving that the Site Safety and Health Officer has met all minimum requirements per Par.01.A.17 of EM 385-1-1 shall be provided to the TPOC before work begins under this contract.

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 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

2. 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 work. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-work conference. The Accident Prevention Plan must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1.

3. Activity Hazard Analysis.

a) The Contractor shall use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as a tool to insure safe performance of work.

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. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions.

b) 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.

4. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a sleeved shirt, long trousers and safety-toe shoes or boots during all contract work. Hard hats, face shields, safety glasses with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by safety manual. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

5. 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 before work begins under this contract.

6. 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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or 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.

7. Public Safety. The Contractor shall ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where service is being performed. The Contractor shall immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

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 services under this contract.

8. Required Security Training and Planning:

a. General Security Requirements and Guidance. The security requirements described below apply to allcontract 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.

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. 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.

TP-1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the TPOC immediately. Prompt action shall be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the TPOC. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the TPOC a copy of ENG Form 3394 (see Exhibit D). The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA 300 Log (see Exhibit D) of On The Job injuries and first aid treatments.

TP-1.5 DAMAGE REPORTS. All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the TPOC. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the TPOC, within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence.

For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the TPOC a copy of ENG 3394.

TP-1.6 CONTRACT EMPLOYEES. All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Contract employees shall comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of, or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the TPOC to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No removal shall reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee shall be made.

TP-1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The Government will monitor the Contractor’s work and examine completed work to determine whether work is performed and completed in compliance with purchase order specifications. The TPOC is responsible for the Government’s Quality Assurance Program under the purchase order. The TPOC and/or his designated Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) will observe the work being performed and inspect completed work. The contractor and the TPOC/QAI shall coordinate work schedules and inspections to best evaluate contractor performance. The Government will use 100% inspections to evaluate the work provided under this contract. If the completed work does not conform to the requirements under the contract, the Government may require the contractor to remedy the work until it satisfactorily meets the requirements of the contract specification.

When the deficiencies cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may reduce or deduct the purchase order price to reflect the reduced value of the work performed or pursue claims as detailed in the FAR clauses contained in the contract.

TP- 1.8 DEFICIENCIES. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory by the TPOC, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no cost to the Government. When the defect in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot be corrected in the specified time frame, the Contractor is required to respond to a CDR (See Section C-1.16).

TP- 1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection shall be granted upon request. Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government and the issuing office. Payment of fines or penalty charges associated with citations issued by Federal, State or local officials will be paid by the Government. If the citations are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices of the Contractor, the Contracting Officer or TPOC will deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor.

The Contractor shall conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor shall ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills shall be reported to the TPOC immediately.

TP-1.10 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND

VOLUNTEERS. The Government may undertake or award other contracts, or have lessees or volunteers performing certain work, including services that could otherwise be performed utilizing Task Orders under this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors, lessees, volunteers and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of services by another Contractor, volunteer, lessee, or Government employee. The KO can alter the service schedules of the other Contractor, lessee, Government employees, volunteer, or the Contractor to avoid possible conflicts. Any such change (or failure to make such a change) by the KO shall not be the basis for a claim by the Contractor.

TP 1.11 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- 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: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. my Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our

TP 1.12 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

a. Government Furnished Facilities. The contractor will not be supplied with any storage areas.

b. Utilities. The Government will furnish available utilities to perform the specified service.

At remote locations the Contractor shall supply his own utilities such as water. The Contractor shall make a dedicated effort to conserve utilities and shall comply with all Government regulations regarding energy conservation. Government furnished utilities shall be used only in the performance of services specified in this contract. The contractor will have access to one water spigot at the maintenance building.

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c. Forms. All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

d. Control. The Contractor shall provide control to ensure Government furnished equipment, property, or items are utilized only for contract purposes. The Government will furnish tree marking paint, orange sleeves, government boundary stickers, and magnetic government contracting identification for work vehicles. Upon completion (including any extensions of contract term) or termination of the contract for any reason, and except for fair wear and tear, the Contractor shall return all Government furnished equipment and any unused material or supplies in the same condition as received. Any discrepancies (except for fair wear and tear), damages or deficiencies in the inventory will be chargeable against the Contractor.

TP 1.13 SAFEGUARDING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor shall be responsible for promptly reporting all acts of vandalism, larceny, or pilferage to Government property, and malfunctioning Government equipment to the TPOC. The Contractor shall establish security procedures and safeguards that are compatible with the Government's existing procedures, to protect all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and other resources. The Contractor shall cooperate with, and provide any assistance necessary to, the Government during any audits, usage checks of expendable property, and inventories of nonexpendable property under control of the Contractor. Any item of value found on the work sites shall be placed into the custody of the TPOC for return to the owner, if ownership cannot be established.

The Contractor shall inform the TPOC of any information he or his employees receive about lost and/or found articles from the public.

TP- 2.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Payment. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), upon acceptance of the completed work and providing final invoice and labor records. This process can take approximately 30 calendar days to process after the invoice is submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Nolin River Lake for payment following completion of work.

2. SAM Registration. The successful offeror shall be registered with System for Award Management (SAM), (https://www.sam.gov/) to do business with the government. (NOTE: Pay careful attention when typing in the SAM website address on your browser). Offerors must complete their registration in SAM in order to be eligible submit a quote under this contract.

3. Unresponsive Quote. Failure to provide all information requested within this solicitation and to complete SAM registration may be grounds for considering the quote unresponsive.

TP-3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Scope of Work (SOW):

1. General. The work will involve marking trees, placing sleeves on studded T-fence posts, and documenting issues on an already established government fee line at Buckhorn Lake, KY. It does not require new survey work or for the contractor to establish unmarked sections of the government boundary line. The contractor can expect to encounter an average of approximately 40 studded T-fence posts per mile section on the Buckhorn Lake boundary line. This work shall be accomplished through a BASE (ITEM 0001) and one OPTION (ITEM 0002) line items.

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BASE (ITEM 0001):

a. Perform maintenance on 17 miles of boundary line at Buckhorn Lake, at location determined by the TPOC. Boundary Line Maintenance in all areas will consist of marking trees with paint (provided by the government) according to Exhibit A, and installing orange plastic sleeves (provided by the government) on studded T-fence posts, where they are missing on the government fee line. The Contractor shall place orange plastic sleeve over studded T-fence posts that are missing sleeves, flush with the top of the post. The government will provide fee line identification stickers that are to be placed on the plastic sleeve by the Contractor in a manner as directed by the TPOC. Trees must be marked using paint according to Exhibit A. When possible, trees should be painted a minimum of every 25 feet along the boundary line, including “Line Witness” trees.

b. The Contractor shall keep a daily work record on segment maps and aerial photos showing the starting and ending points for that day that will be provided by the TPOC. The contractor shall document encroachments, tree cuttings, fence lines, private property, or any other abnormalities occurring on government land, by marking the occurrence’s location and by providing a photo of the occurrence to the TPOC. The contractor shall also document the location of missing posts and survey pins. Upon the completion of each day of boundary line work, the Contractor shall supply the Government with a clean and clearly documented segment map indicating all missing posts and survey pins, as well as any encroachments and trespasses noted and the areas that have been completed. In any week where work is completed, the daily work orders shall be turned in to the TPOC by close of business on Friday.

c. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain any permission required to cross private property in order to access government property. The Contractor’s vehicle(s) will be identified with the company logo clearly displayed on the vehicle door, or a letter left on the dash that indicates the work that the contractor is performing with contact information that can be called to verify the Contractor’s employment. Additionally, employees will wear a shirt and hat identifying themselves as employees of the Contractor.

OPTION 1 (ITEM 0002)

a. Perform maintenance on 12 miles of boundary line at Buckhorn Lake, at location determined by the TPOC. Boundary Line Maintenance in all areas will consist of marking trees with paint (provided by the government) according to Exhibit A, and installing orange plastic sleeves (provided by the government) on studded T-fence posts, where they are missing on the government fee line. The Contractor shall place orange plastic sleeve over studded T-fence posts that are missing sleeves, flush with the top of the post. The government will provide fee line identification stickers that are to be placed on the plastic sleeve by the Contractor in a manner as directed by the TPOC. Trees must be marked using paint according to Exhibit A. When possible, trees should be painted a minimum of every 25 feet along the boundary line, including “Line Witness” trees.

b. The Contractor shall keep a daily work record on segment maps and aerial photos showing the starting and ending points for that day that will be provided by the TPOC. The contractor shall document encroachments, tree cuttings, fence lines, private property, or any other abnormalities occurring on government land, by marking the occurrence’s location and by providing a photo of the occurrence to the TPOC. The contractor shall also document the location of missing posts and survey pins. Upon the completion of each day of boundary line work, the Contractor shall supply the Government with a clean and clearly documented segment map indicating all missing posts and survey pins, as well as any encroachments and trespasses noted and the areas that have been completed.