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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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W912WJ22Q0055

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO FRED E. RILEY AT (978) 318-8256 OR

FRED.E.RILEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE

THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO FRED RILEY AT FRED.E.RILEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

THE BID SCHEDULE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED FOR A QUOTE TO BE

CONSIDERED COMPLETE.

In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

Provide DUNS number: ___________________________ (telephone 866-705-5711 for DUNS) Provide CAGE code: ____________________________ Provide TAX ID: __________________________ Per FAR Part 52.212-3 Alt I, the Contractor is required to complete the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (www.SAM.gov) and paragraph (b) if applicable, OR to complete paragraphs (c) thru (m) of this clause and return with quote.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS PRICE

ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the Technical Point of Contact NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

BID SCHEDULE

MOWING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM & TULLY LAKE DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Bid Schedule

Base Year

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Birch Hill Dam- Spring Clean Up

EA 1

2. Birch Hill Dam- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

3. Birch Hill Dam- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

4. Birch Hill Dam- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

5. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

6. Birch Hill Dam- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

7. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

8. Birch Hill Dam- Annual Mow

EA 1

9. Birch Hill Dam- Fall Clean Up

EA 1

10. Tully Lake- Spring Cleanup

EA 1

11. Tully Lake- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

12. Tully Lake- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

13. Tully Lake- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

14. Tully Lake- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

15. Tully Lake- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

16. Tully Lake- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

17. Tully Lake- Annual Mow

EA 1

18. Tully Lake- Fall Cleanup

EA 1

19. Tully Lake- Brush Cut

EA 6

TOTAL

Option Year 1

TOTAL

1. Birch Hill Dam- Spring Clean Up

EA 1

2. Birch Hill Dam- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

3. Birch Hill Dam- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

4. Birch Hill Dam- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

5. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

6. Birch Hill Dam- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

7. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

8. Birch Hill Dam- Annual Mow

EA 1

9. Birch Hill Dam- Fall Clean Up

EA 1

10. Tully Lake- Spring Cleanup

EA 1

11. Tully Lake- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

12. Tully Lake- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

13. Tully Lake- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

14. Tully Lake- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

15. Tully Lake- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

16. Tully Lake- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

17. Tully Lake- Annual Mow

EA 1

18. Tully Lake- Fall Cleanup

EA 1

19. Tully Lake- Brush Cut

Option Year 2

TOTAL

1. Birch Hill Dam- Spring Clean Up

EA 1

2. Birch Hill Dam- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

3. Birch Hill Dam- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

4. Birch Hill Dam- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

5. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

6. Birch Hill Dam- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

7. Birch Hill Dam- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

8. Birch Hill Dam- Annual Mow

EA 1

9. Birch Hill Dam- Fall Clean Up

EA 1

10. Tully Lake- Spring Cleanup

EA 1

11. Tully Lake- Weed Ornamental Beds

EA 6

12. Tully Lake- Mulch Ornamental Beds

EA 1

13. Tully Lake- Prune Shrubs

EA 2

14. Tully Lake- Mow Fine Lawns

EA 26

15. Tully Lake- Sweep Pavement

EA 26

16. Tully Lake- Mow Rough Lawns

EA 6

17. Tully Lake- Annual Mow

EA 1

18. Tully Lake- Fall Cleanup

EA 1

19. Tully Lake- Brush Cut

MOWING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM & TULLY LAKE DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

A. GENERAL

1. Scope – Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to perform mowing and grounds maintenance services at the Birch Hill Dam & Tully Lake Dam flood risk management projects.

2. Location –

a. Birch Hill Dam is located at 68 Birch Hill Dam Road, Royalston, Massachusetts.

b. Tully Lake Dam is located at 2 Athol-Richmond Road, Royalston, Massachusetts.

3. Technical Point of Contact – The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be

Park Ranger Bill Mehr. Ranger Mehr can be reached by phone at 978-318-8262 or by email at: William.C.Mehr@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger Bill Mehr to arrange a site visit. Site visits are generally held between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

5. Schedule – The contract period of performance for the base year will be 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) option years with the same scope of services. Option year one (1) has a period of performance from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Option year two (2) has a period of performance from 1 April 2024 to 30 November 2024.

Tasks are to be performed during the Service Schedule depicted below. The Service Schedule is the time period when the services are expected to be performed.

Service Schedule:

Service Year Start Date End Date Base 1 May 2022 30 November 2022

Option Year #1 1 May 2023 30 November 2023

Option Year #2 1 May 2024 30 November 2024

Fine mowing and pavement sweeping shall be completed weekly, unless directed otherwise. No work shall be permitted before 7:00 am or after sunset. No work shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

The following tables identify the line item number, description, and frequency of services.

Service Line Item Summary Table

Item Description Birch Hill Dam

(Estimated Amt) Tully Lake (Estimated Amt)

Frequency Quantity Per Facility

1 Spring Clean Up 3.9 acres 5.0 acres Annual

MAY

2 Weed Ornamental Beds 360 sq. ft. 3,200 sq. ft. Monthly

MAY-OCT

3 Mulch Ornamental Beds 360 sq. ft. 3,200 sq. ft. Annual

MAY

4 Mow Fine Lawns 3.5 acres 3.4 acres Weekly

MAY-OCT

5 Pavement Cleaning 1.3 acres 1.7 acres Weekly

MAY-OCT

6 Mow Rough Lawns 1.3 acres 1.5 acres Monthly

MAY-OCT

7 Annual Mowing 1.8 acres 4.3 acres Annual-

OCT/NOV

8 Fall Clean Up 3.9 acres 5.0 acres Annual-

NOV

9 Monthly Brush Cut N/A 0.2 acres Monthly

MAY-OCT

10 Prune Shrubs 360 sq. ft. 3,200 sq. ft. JUN & AUG 2

6. Safety:

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent addition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below in paragraph C. A non-mandatory, fillable APP template is available upon request. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

Note: As part of the APP and AHAs include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with the Center for

Disease Control (CDC) guidelines Site Specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with

Center for Disease Control and state guidelines

d. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

e. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1- 1, Section 03.A.02.c.

f. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the Technical Point Of Contact within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the Technical Point Of Contact. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point Of Contact within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the Technical Point Of Contact no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the Technical Point Of Contact shall be electronically.

7. Pre-Work Conference –Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the Contractor shall provide the Technical Point of Contact with the name and telephone number of the project superintendent for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-work Conference:

a. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

b. Contractor’s Safety Program.

c. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

d. Accident Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

e. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

h. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

i. Correspondence Procedure.

j. Communications.

k. Administrative Procedures.

l. Contractor Utilities.

m. Invoice and payment.

8. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

9. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area.

The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure. The Contractor will be issued keys to gain access to areas behind locked gates. These keys will always be accounted for and turned in at the time of the last mowing service or at a time approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

10. Flooding – Birch Hill Dam and Tully Lake are flood control projects. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the mowing and maintenance areas or access roads to these areas. Therefore, it may become necessary to decrease mowing frequencies in any or all portions of the property, and/or to close any portion of a property and cancel any subsequent service for the closed property or area. Payment for the decreased service will be adjusted in accordance with the contract unit prices.

11. Contractor’s Personnel:

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on US Army Corps of Engineers property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

12. Changes to Frequency and or Quantities – The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all designated project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and cancel any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. Any increase in quantity or frequency of services must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not perform any additional services until the issuance of a formal modification signed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Technical Point of Contact may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hours’ notice regarding any changes.

13. Payment – The Contractor will furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one monthly invoice, stating the service line item performed and the amount to be paid (See Table on Pg. 2.). Invoices will be clearly labeled with the same business name as on the contract and have the contract number in the heading of the invoice. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price. The final payment will not be made until keys/access cards are returned. Keys/access cards are required to be physically handed to the Technical Point of Contact, or if mailed, the Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 68 Birch Hill Dam Road Royalston, Massachusetts 01368 Or Emailed to William.c.mehr@usace.army.mil

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to perform mowing and grounds maintenance services at the Birch Hill Dam & Tully Lake Dam flood control projects.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions for technical data/information required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be executed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities. Templates for the Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis may be provided upon request.

a. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) (Prior to start of field work).

b. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) (Prior to start of field work).

c. First Aid and CPR Certificates (if 2 or more employees will be on site)

3. Preferred Sequence of Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract).

The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

4. Clean up and Waste Disposal – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area free from the accumulation of waste materials. Before performing grounds maintenance tasks, the Contractor will survey the area for trash and debris that can be removed and properly disposed of. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

5. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. The contractor shall be responsible for the clean-up of any hazardous materials released into the environment.

6. Sustainability - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio based content level. Visit the

BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

7. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged because of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person because of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities.

The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

8. Personal Protective Equipment – It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

9. Government Resources –The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

10. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

11. Inspections

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each mowing cycle, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. The Services Inspection Form (form to be provided to the Contractor at the pre-work conference) will be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact to allow verification of results for payment. The Technical Point of Contact may accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any individual, crew, or equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Technical Point of Contact. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made on the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

12. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

13. Equipment

a. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment.

All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with manufacturer’s safety features in place.

b. Type of Equipment

i. Mowers shall be rotary type and equipped with suitable protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property.

Mowers must have slides or wheels, which will prevent tearing or plowing into the turf. The contractor will be held accountable for re-turfing if equipment causes gouging or plowing. In areas where it is not possible to use a tractor-mounted mower the contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as lawn and garden tractors; push mowers, weed eaters and other small power-mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

ii. String trimmers may be gasoline or electrically operated. The use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, etc., will not be allowed in string trimmers. Powered string trimmers will not be used to trim around saplings that are less than three (3) inches diameter at 4-1/2 feet above ground level. Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers. Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the firm’s operation.

c. Equipment Storage – No Government space or facilities shall be provided under this contract.

14. Service Descriptions

a. Mowing – Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than 3.5 inches or less than 2.5 inches in each area around each facility. Mowing of roadsides without perimeter boulders shall extend approximately 3-5 feet from roadside edges. Mowing of roadsides with perimeter boulders shall be mown from the roadside edge to approximately 3-5 feet beyond boulders (see Figure 3). Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees.

Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above.

Or alternate mowing plans will be discussed with the Technical Point of Contact.

b. Trimming – Trim grass to a height of not more than 3.5 inches or less than 2.5 inches in the area around each facility. Trimming shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Areas adjacent to facilities must be trimmed using other types of equipment such as string trimmers. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects such as against buildings, guard rail posts, fences, boulders, tables, trash receptacles, electrical pedestals, water fountains, hose bibs, cookers/grills, etc. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed.

c. Grounds Cleaning – Grounds cleaning will be performed in conjunction with scheduled mowing services to leave the service area with an overall neat and clean appearance. The grounds cleaning shall remove all obvious and noticeable trash, litter and debris from the service limits which are designated as boundaries on the attached location maps. All trash and litter shall be removed and properly disposed of.

d. Pavement Cleaning – Upon completion of all Mowing and Trimming operations, pavement, or concrete pads adjacent to and/or within the service areas shall be swept or blown off to remove all grass clippings, dirt and debris from these surfaces.

e. Leaf and Debris Clean Up – The Contractor shall remove all leaves, logs, debris, etc. from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas. Upon completion lawns, paved areas and concrete surfaces will be visually free of all loose material. All natural debris (grass clippings, sticks, leaves, pine needles, sand/dirt, etc.) shall be removed from the project or spread out in the nearby woods as directed by the Technical Point of Contact.

f. Weeding – The Contractor shall remove all weeds from the specified landscape areas leaving the areas with neat edges and visually free from anything except mulch and intended plantings. Special care shall be taken while working around landscape plantings to prevent any damage to plants. Any damage to landscape plantings resulting from the Contract’s operation, shall be replaced, with like nursery stock accepted by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government. All weeds removed shall be removed from the project or spread out in the nearby woods as directed by the Technical Point of Contact.

g. Pruning – All current year growth will be pruned from the shrubs to maintain a constant shrub size. Pruning will result in shrubs appearing smooth, even, and symmetrical. Shrubs will be pruned to a uniform height within a species group;

however, each one group may have a different height than another group. Any damage to landscape plantings resulting from the Contract’s operation, shall be replaced, with like nursery stock accepted by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall remove all pruned material, disposing off project property or in a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact.

h. Brush Cutting – All vegetation shall be cut to a height of 3” or less. The cutting area shall extend a minimum of 3 feet from the edge of buildings and chain link fences, and a minimum of 2 feet around all boulders.

i. Mulching – The Contractor shall remove existing bark mulch, disposing off project property or in a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact. Existing mulch should be removed if the new mulch will bury any branch or leaf of the plants. New brown mulch shall be applied at a depth of approximately two inches. Upon completion, the mulched area should have neat edges and be visually free of except brown mulch and landscape plants (as appropriate). Special care shall be taken working around landscape plantings to prevent any damage to plants. Any damage to landscape plantings resulting from the Contract’s operation, shall be replaced, with like nursery stock accepted by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government.

j. Quality Control – All mowing and trimming required in the parks or areas shall be completed and inspected by the Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector prior to beginning work in another park or area. The contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately upon completion of services, so that the Technical Point of Contact may inspect the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for correction of all deficiencies discovered by the Quality Assurance inspection within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

14. Service Locations

a. Spring Clean Up

1) Service Requirement: Leaf and Debris Clean Up

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1

1. 3.9 acres (fine and rough lawn areas)

2. 1.3 acres (paved and concrete areas)

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 5.0 acres (fine and rough lawn areas)

2. 1.7 acres (paved and concrete areas)

iii. Service Schedule:

1. May, one service per year

b. Weed Ornamental Beds

1) Service Requirement: Weeding

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 3

1. Utility Building: 250 square feet

2. Project Office: 110 square feet

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 6

1. Park Office: 940 square feet

2. Basin Office: 70 square feet

3. Gate House: 2,100 square feet

4. Recreation Area: 90 square feet

iii. Service Schedule:

1. Monthly

2. May through October for 6 services

c. Mulch Ornamental Beds

2) Service Requirement: Mulching

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 3

1. Utility Building: 250 square feet

2. Project Office: 110 square feet

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 6

1. Park Office: 940 square feet

2. Basin Office: 70 square feet

3. Gate House: 2,100 square feet

4. Recreation Area: 90 square feet

1. May, one service per year

d. Prune Shrubs

1) Service Requirement: Pruning

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 3

1. Utility Building: 250 square feet

2. Project Office: 110 square feet

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 6

1. Park Office: 940 square feet

2. Basin Office: 70 square feet

3. Gate House: 2,100 square feet

4. Recreation Area: 90 square feet

iii. Service Schedule

1. One service in June and one service in August

e. Mow Fine Lawn Areas

1) Service Requirements: Mowing, Trimming, Grounds Cleaning

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1

1. 3.5 acres

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 3.4 acres

iii. Service Schedule:

1. Weekly

2. May through October for 26 services

f. Pavement Cleaning

1) Service Requirements: Pavement Cleaning

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1

1. 1.3 acres

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 1.7 acres

iii. Service Schedule

1. Weekly

2. May through October for 26 services

g. Rough Lawn Mowing

1) Service Requirements: Mowing, Trimming, Grounds Cleaning

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1 & 2

1. 1.3 acres

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 1.5 acres

iii. Service Schedule

1. Monthly

2. May through October for 6 services

h. Annual Mow

1) Service Requirement: Mowing

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1

1. 1.8 acres

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 4.3 Acres

1. October-November (completed after growing season), one service per year

i. Fall Clean-up

1) Service Requirements: Leaf and Debris Clean up

i. Service Area: Birch Hill Dam – Figure 1

1. 3.9 acres (fine and rough lawn areas)

2. 1.3 acres (paved and concrete areas)

ii. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 5.0 acres (fine and rough lawn areas)

2. 1.7 acres (paved and concrete areas)

iii. Service Schedule:

1. November (completed after leaf drop), one service per year

j. Monthly Brush Cut

1) Service Requirement: Brush cut woody vegetation

i. Service Area: Tully Lake – Figure 4 & 5

1. 0.1 acres (dirt parking lot perimeter)

2. 0.1 acres (perimeter & fenced area of Sign Shop)

ii. Service Schedule:

1. May through October for 6 services

*Please see attachments for figures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS SOLICITATION FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

DEC 2021

52.212-1 (Dev) Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018-O0018)

OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2021

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION

2020-O0008).

OCT 2020

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases DEC 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2021

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized…