Solicitation W912WJ22Q0065.pdf

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 OR

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT

SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@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

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND HODGES VILLAGE DAM

CHARLTON AND OXFORD, MA

Bid Schedule

Base Year - 2022

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake- Weekly Mowing

Each

2. Buffumville Lake- Bi-Weekly Mowing

Each 14

3. Buffumville Lake- Monthly

4. Buffumville Lake- Annual

5. Buffumville Lake- Spring Clean- Up

Job

6. Buffumville Lake- Spring Fertilizer

Job 1

7. Buffumville Lake- Fall Clean-Up Job

8. Hodges Village Dam- Weekly

Each 28

9. Hodges Village Dam- Monthly Mowing

Each 6

10. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Clean-Up

Job 1

11. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Fertilizer

Job 1

12. Hodges Village Dam- Planting Maintenance

Job 1

13. Hodges Village Dam- Fall Clean-

Total

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Option Year 1 - 2023

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake- Weekly

Mowing

Each 14

3. Buffumville Lake- Monthly

Fertilizer

Each 28

9. Hodges Village Dam- Monthly Mowing

Each 6

10. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Clean-Up

Job 1

11. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Fertilizer

Job 1

12. Hodges Village Dam- Planting Maintenance

Job 1

13. Hodges Village Dam- Fall Clean-

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Option Year 2 - 2024

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake- Weekly

Mowing

Each 14

3. Buffumville Lake- Monthly

Fertilizer

Each 28

9. Hodges Village Dam- Monthly Mowing

Each 6

10. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Clean-Up

Job 1

11. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Fertilizer

Job 1

12. Hodges Village Dam- Planting Maintenance

Job 1

13. Hodges Village Dam- Fall Clean-

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND HODGES VILLAGE DAM

CHARLTON AND OXFORD, MA

Performance Work Statement

A. GENERAL

1. Scope – Furnish all equipment, materials, transportation, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at both the Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam Project areas. The Buffumville Lake area includes approximately 4.6 acres of weekly maintenance area, approximately 4.4 acres of bi-weekly maintenance area, approximately

8.2 acres of monthly maintenance area, and an additional 0.35 acres (approximate) of annual mowing area. The Hodges Village Dam area includes approximately 2.3 acres of weekly maintenance area, and approximately 2.8 acres of monthly maintenance area. In addition, both projects include a spring clean-up, a fall clean-up, an annual application of fertilizer to be supplied by the contractor. Hodges Village Dam has approximately 0.2 acres of an annual planting maintenance (flower bed mulch and weed removal). The contractor will supply approximately 10 cubic yards of Brown Mulch for the flower beds.

Services are to be provided in accordance with the following scope of work and schedule.

Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact, the Park Manager, or their representatives.

2. Location- The Buffumville Lake area is located in Charlton, Massachusetts. The project office is located at 48 Old Oxford Road in Charlton, Massachusetts. The Hodges Village Dam is located in Oxford, Massachusetts. The project office is located at 30 Howarth Road in Oxford, Massachusetts.

3. Site Visit- Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Ranger Jay Lamell at (978-318-8692 or Jay.T.Lamell@usace.army.mil ) to arrange a site visit.

4. 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 April 2022 30 November 2022

Option Year #1 1 April 2023 30 November 2023

Option Year #2 1 April 2024 30 November 2024

Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 7:00am or after 5:00pm within park areas or facilities at each dam, unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No mowing or trimming will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advanced by the Technical Point of Contact. The following table identifies the line-item number, description, and frequency.

NOTE: Refer to attached maps for mowing areas.

5. 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

Item # Description Quantity Frequency

1 Buffumville Lake – Weekly

28 Weekly (April – October)

2 Buffumville Lake- Bi-Weekly 14 Bi-Weekly (April – October)

Buffumville Lake – Monthly

6 Monthly (May – October)

4 Buffumville Lake – Annually 1 Annual (NLT August)

5 Buffumville Lake – Spring Clean-Up 1 Annual (NLT May)

6 Buffumville Lake – Spring Fertilizer 1 Annual (May)

7 Buffumville Lake – Fall Clean-Up 1 Annual (November)

8 Hodges Village Dam – Weekly 28 Weekly (April – October)

9 Hodges Village Dam – Monthly 6 Monthly (May – October)

10 Hodges Village Dam – Spring Clean-Up 1 Annual (NLT May)

11 Hodges Village Dam – Spring Fertilizer 1 Annual (May)

12 Hodges Village Dam – Planting Maintenance 1 Annual (June)

13 Hodges Village Dam – Fall Clean-Up 1 Annual (November) contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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

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

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program.

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

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

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

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

ix. Correspondence Procedure.

x. Communications.

xi. Administrative Procedures.

xii. Contractor Utilities.

xiii. Invoice and payment.

6. 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.

7. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic 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.

Upon contract award, contractor will be issued a U.S. Government gate key(s) to access mowing areas. Contractor must ensure accountability of key(s) and must return key(s) upon completion of the contract or at the request of the TPOC. Final payment is contingent upon return of key(s).

8. Flooding – Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam 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 or increase mowing frequencies in any or all portions of the property, and/or to close any portion of a property and delete any subsequent service for the closed property or area. Payment for the decreased service will be adjusted in accordance with the contract unit prices.

9. Contractor Conduct – The contractor and employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations under this contract or giving the public the appearance of same. Firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

10. 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, 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. Final payment is contingent upon return of U.S. Government key(s). Keys are required to be physically handed to the Technical Point of Contact. 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, Buffumville Dam 48 Old Oxford Rd.

Charlton, MA 01507 Or emailed to Jay.T.Lamell@usace.army.mil

B. SAFETY

1. 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 edition), and all applicable 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 Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf

2. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan – The contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated

Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described in Section 3 below. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Technical Point of Contact and deemed acceptable for use on the project. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template AAPP. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1 and this Scope of Work.

The AAPP shall interface with the contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the contractor's safety and health program referenced in the AAPP shall be included and made site-specific. The Government considers the contractor to be the

"controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are 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.

The contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. The attached safety meeting form or a similar contractor-prepared form shall be used. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact weekly.

3. 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. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the Technical Point of Contact. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

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

i. Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

ii. Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

iii. Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

iv. Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

v. A list of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with

CDC and state guidelines.

5. Required Personnel – The contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have completed a 10 Hour OSHA training (or more). In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall have (in-person) training in First Aid and CPR.

Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

*Note: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

6. 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 TPOC within 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 or other project staff member. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within five working days of an incident.

The contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the contractor to the Technical Point of Contact shall be electronically.

i. Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of

Federal employees, contractors, and/or public visitors become jeopardized.

ii. Templates for the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan, Weekly Safety Meeting, Activity Hazard Analysis, Contractor Monthly Record of Accidents, and the Accident Investigation ENG Form 3394 are all available upon request from the Technical Point of Contact.

7. Public Health Closures- There may be local or national events that require closure of the facilities to the public due to public health concerns. Such events may include epidemics, pandemics, or other similar circumstances. Areas affected by these closures would include all facilities covered in this Performance Work Statement. Upon notification of the closure from the TPOC, the contractor will receive a notice of suspension of services from the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will either suspend all services or partially suspend services in accordance with FAR 42.1303 and 52.212-4 and when public health concerns are relaxed the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor that the suspension has been lifted and that the contractor may resume performance of the contract.

C. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, transportation, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at both the Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam Project areas. The Buffumville Lake area includes approximately 4.6 acres of weekly maintenance area, approximately 4.4 acres of bi-weekly maintenance area, approximately

8.2 acres of monthly maintenance area and an additional 0.35 acres (approximate) of annual mowing area. The Hodges Village Dam area includes approximately 2.3 acres of weekly maintenance area and approximately 2.8 acres of monthly maintenance area. In addition, both projects include a spring clean-up, a fall clean-up, an annual fertilizer application and Hodges Village Dam has approximately 0.2 acres of an annual planting maintenance (flower bed mulch and weed removal). The contractor will supply approximately 10 cubic yards of brown mulch for the flower beds. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following scope of work and schedule.

2. Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted 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.

i. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) – Prior to the Start of Field Work

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) – Prior to the Start of Field Work

iii. Security Verification for each employee from E-Verify.gov – Prior to the Start of

Field Work

iv. ENG Form 3394 - Contractor Monthly Record of Accidents and the Accident

Investigation

v. SDS and Spill Plan for fuels and fertilizer- Prior to the Start of Field Work

3. 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.

4. Preferred Sequence for 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.

5. Sustainability All products provided by the contractor must meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements. 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.

6. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s actions. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result 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.

7. Contractor’s Personnel:

i. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

ii. Employee Conduct – Employees will always wear proper Personal Protection Equipment with no exceptions. The contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal 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 and/or termination of the contract.

8. Inspections:

i. 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.

ii. 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. A Government representative 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.

iii. Equipment/Supplies Inspections – The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and supplies and Personal Protection Equipment at any time when in use on Government property. Any 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 the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

iv. Government Inspections – The Government will monitor the contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

D. EQUIPMENT

1. 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.

2. Type of Equipment

i. Mowers shall be 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, scalping, 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. The use of steel or other type of cord in string trimmers that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, fences, posts, etc., will not be allowed. 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.

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

E. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

1. Pre-Mowing Inspection – The contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of mowing in each area. Any damage found thereafter by the Government’s inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor and appears to be caused during grounds maintenance operations shall be assumed to be damage caused by the contractor’s operation, and shall be repaired, replaced, or deducted from the invoice, as determined by the Technical Point of Contact, at no cost to the Government.

2. Grounds Cleaning – Ground’s cleaning will be performed before/during and in conjunction with scheduled mowing services, in order to leave the mowing area with an overall neat and clean appearance. The grounds cleaning shall remove all obvious and noticeable trash and litter from the mowing limits which are designated as the mowing boundaries on the location maps attached to these specifications. All trash and litter including cups, fast food debris, dog waste bags, cans, and bottles, etc. shall be removed and properly disposed of in bulk refuse receptacles.

3. Fine Lawn Mowing Requirements – Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than three (3) inches or less than two and one-half (2 ½) inches in each area around each facility. 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 or scalping 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. Remove grass clippings from pavement and ensure grass if not blown onto building siding.

Mowing with heavy equipment will not be permitted when the ground is so wet or boggy that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above.

4. Trimming Requirements – Trim grass to a height of not more than three (3”) inches or less than two and one-half (2 ½”) inches in the area around each facility. Trimming and edging 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 posts, fences, tables, trash receptacles, electrical pedestals, water fountains, hose bibs, cookers/grills, etc. Trimming shall also be done around the perimeter of a mowing area if the adjacent area is not to be mowed such as where a field abuts a tree line leaving tall grass under the tree’s branches before the ground cover turns to forest type or pine needles. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed. The Technical Point of Contact may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

5. Spring Clean Up – The contractor shall remove all leaves, logs, debris, litter, etc. from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas. Damaged turf from winter activities shall be repaired as directed by the Technical Point of Contact. All biodegradable material removed from these locations will be deposited in a designated location for composting.

All litter and garbage will be either deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project or removed from the site at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact.

6. Fertilizing – Fertilizer will be supplied by the contractor and must meet the specifications required by the TPOC. The contractor shall fertilize the identified areas with the required quantity and ratio as per manufacturer’s recommendations. Any fertilizer that falls on surfaces not designated for fertilization, e.g., walkways, sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, kiosk pads, etc. during the fertilizing shall be cleaned. Fertilizer will be applied in May or June, if the contractor fails to apply the fertilizer in this time period without making other arrangements with the Technical Point of Contact prior to June 30th this line item’s payment will be closed and forfeited. Fertilizer will be supplied by the contractor with approval from the Technical Point of Contact.

7. Spring Planting Maintenance – The plantings are located at Hodges Village Dam.

There is one planting area located in front of the Hodges Village Utility Building (Green Building), there is one located in front of the Thames River Basin Office (Blue Building), and there is one located on the entrance ramp to Hodges Village Dam to the left of the Utility Building. The contractor will weed the plantings removing weeds by the root.

The contractor will remove excess old mulch from the beds and spread new mulch provided by the contractor to a minimum thickness of 2 inches. All plant material and excess old mulch shall be deposited in a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact. Approximately 10 cubic yards of brown mulch, supplied by the contractor, will be needed to complete this task.

8. Fall Clean Up – The contractor shall remove all leaves, debris, litter, etc. from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas maintained under this contract after final leaf drop.

Contractor shall remove all material off-site and properly dispose of all material. All non-biodegradable materials will be recycled per all applicable laws/regulations. All litter and garbage will be either deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project or removed from the site at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact. Remove all leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Gutters are to be cleaned out and downspouts cleared on the utility building and adjacent garage, dam quarters and adjacent garage.

9. Restrictions – All mowing and trimming required in a park or area 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 Technical Point of Contact immediately upon completion of services, so that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may inspect the work. The contractor shall be responsible for correction of any and all deficiencies discovered by the Quality Assurance inspection within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

10. Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities – The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or reschedule service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. In addition, the Technical Point of Contact may, on special occasions decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. A minimum of twenty-four hours notification shall be given to the contractor in such cases.

F. SERVICE LOCATIONS

The services for this contract are located at the Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam Project areas, which are located in Charlton and Oxford, Massachusetts. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks:

1. Buffumville Lake– Weekly Mowing

a. Service Requirement:

i. Map Areas 2A-2R

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 4.6 acres – See weekly mowing on attached maps

c. Service Schedule:

i. Weekly over a 28-week period

ii. Start in the third week of April for approximately 28 weeks

iii. Specific date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

2. Buffumville Lake– Bi-Weekly Mowing

i. Map Areas 3A-3D

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 4.4 acres – See weekly mowing on attached maps

c. Service Schedule:

i. Bi-Weekly (Every two weeks) over a 28-week period

3. Buffumville Lake – Monthly Mowing

i. Map Areas 4A-4K

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 8.2 acres – See monthly mowing on attached maps Service Schedule:

i. Once per month

ii. Start in the third week of April for approximately 6 mowing cycles

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

4. Buffumville Lake – Annual Mowing

i. Map Areas 5A & 5B

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 0.35 acres – See annual mowing on map #4 Service Schedule:

i. Once annually no later than August 31st

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

5. Buffumville Lake – Spring Clean-Up

i. Spring Clean-Up

b. Service Area: 17.6 acres (all areas)

c. Service Schedule:

i. Before first weekly mowing, no later than 3rd weekend in May

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

(Note: This area is part of a flood control facility. As such the amount of debris can vary greatly from one year to the next and can be severe due to prolonged inundations or storms. USACE personnel will be responsible for removing flood debris from service areas.)

6. Buffumville Lake – Spring Fertilizer

i. Fertilizing

ii. Fertilizer to be supplied by contractor.

b. Service Area: 6.2 acres

i. Map #1- areas 2A, 2B, 2K, 2L, 2M

ii. Map #2- areas 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C

c. Service Schedule:

i. No later than June 30th without making arrangements with Technical Point of Contact

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

iii. Fertilizer meets the specifications required by the Technical Point of

Contact

7. Buffumville Lake – Fall Clean-Up

i. Fall Clean-Up

ii. Gutters clean out- all buildings

b. Service Area: 17.6 acres (all areas)

c. Service Schedule:

i. After final leaf drop in the month of November

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

8. Hodges Village Dam – Weekly Mowing

i. Areas 2S-2Y

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 2.3 acres – See weekly mowing on map #5

c. Service Schedule:

i. Weekly over a 28-week period

9. Hodges Village Dam – Monthly Mowing

i. Areas 4L-4Q

ii. Fine Lawn Mowing

iii. Trimming

iv. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 2.8 acres – See monthly mowing on map #5 Service Schedule:

i. Once per month

ii. Start in the third week of April for approximately 6 mowing cycles

iii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

10. Hodges Village Dam – Spring Clean-Up

i. Spring Clean-Up

b. Service Area: 5.1 acres (all areas)

c. Service Schedule:

i. Before first weekly mowing, no later than 3rd weekend in May

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

(Note: This area is part of a flood control facility. As such the amount of debris can vary greatly from one year to the next and can be severe due to prolonged inundations or storms. USACE personnel will be responsible for removing flood debris in service areas.)

11. Hodges Village Dam- Spring Fertilizer

i. Fertilizing

ii. Fertilizer to be supplied by contractor.

b. Service Area: 2.3 Acres

i. Map #5- areas 2S, 2T, 2U, 2V, 2W, 2X, 2Y

c. Service Schedule:

i. No later than June 30th without making arrangements with Technical Point of Contact

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

iii. Fertilizer meets the specifications required by the Technical Point of

Contact

12. Hodges Village Dam – Planting Maintenance

i. Brown mulch, approximately 10 cubic yards – provided by the contractor

ii. Weeding planting areas

b. Service Area: 0.2 Acres

i. Map #6 – areas 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D

c. Service Schedule:

i. No later than June 30th without making arrangements with Technical Point of Contact

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

13. Hodges Village Dam – Fall Clean-Up

i. Fall Clean-Up

ii. Gutters clean out- all buildings

b. Service Area: 5.1 acres (all areas)

c. Service Schedule:

i. After final leaf drop in the month of November

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

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 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

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…