Solicitation W912WJ22Q0072.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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24.22.21.19.

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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

CAPE COD CANAL

BUZZARDS BAY, MA.

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule -Base Year 2022

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Bi-Weekly Mowing 23 acres, Locations 1-12 April – November

Each

2. Bi-Weekly Mowing 8 acres, Locations 13-19

Each 16

3. Landscaping Services

1.5 acres, Locations 20-

May, July & September

Each 3

4. Substation Weeding

0.12 acres, Locations 32-

Total

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CAPE COD CANAL

BUZZARDS BAY, MA.

Bid Schedule -Option Year 2023

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Bi-Weekly Mowing 23 acres, Locations 1-12

2. B-Weekly Mowing 8 acres, Locations 13-19

Each 16

3. Landscaping Services

1.5 acres, Locations 20-31

May, July & September

Each 3

4. Substation Weeding

0.12 acres, Locations 32-35

Total

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Grounds Maintenance U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Cape Cod Canal Buzzards Bay, Ma.

A. GENERAL

1. Performance Requirements – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at the Cape Cod Canal Project Area. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following performance requirements and schedule. Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

2. Location – The Cape Cod Canal Project area is located in the towns of Sandwich and Bourne Massachusetts. The project office is located at 40 Academy Drive in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

3. Contract Term – The contract period of performance is from contract award through 31 March 2023. In addition, the Government may exercise one (1) option year with the same scope of services. The option year would have a period of performance from 1 April 2023 through 30 November 2023.

4. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger, John Westlund (978-318- 8580 or John.W.Westlund@usace.army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

5. Safety Requirements - 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 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.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable Abbreviated 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 Abbreviated 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.

b. 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 Centers of Disease

Control and Prevention (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

CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

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

d. 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.

e. 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 four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC.

ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC 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 TPOC shall be electronically.

6. 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 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 (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor’s Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viiii. Invoice and payment.

7. Schedule – Services will be performed from 04 April 2022 (or contract award if later) through 04 November 2022. In addition, the Government may exercise one (1) optional year with the same performance requirements. Option year one (1) would include the performance of services from 04 April 2023 through 04 November 2023.

Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 6:00 am or after 5:00 pm within park recreation areas 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 advance by the Technical Point of Contact. The exception will be at the Cape Cod Canal Field Office where weekend work will be allowed.

Between the hours of 11:30 am and 2 pm mowing will NOT be permitted at the following recreation areas: Buzzards Bay, Herring Run, Sandwich, Sandcatcher, Midway, Bourne, and

Tidal Flats.

The following table identifies the line-item number, description, and frequency.

Table 1.0

Item Numbers

Description Frequency

Item 1

Locations 1 – 12

Mowing/String Trimming Bi-Weekly (22.1 Acres Total) Ground Maintenance Maps

1. Three Panel Sign (0.6 acres)

2. Belmont Rock (0.1 acres)

3. Herring Run (1.5 acres)

4. Sagamore Rec. Area (0.4 acres)

5. Sandwich Rec. Area (3.0 acres)

6. Bulkhead Rec. Area (1.6 acres)

7. Sandcatcher Rec. Area (1.25 acres)

8. Midway Rec. Area (5.4 acres)

9. Bourne Rec. Area South (1.5 acres)

10. Tidal Flats Rec Area (1.0 acres)

11. Buzzards Bay Rec Area (1.6 acres)

12. Canal Field Office (4.8 acres)

Once Every Two Weeks (April - November)

16 Schedule Services

Item 2

13 – 19

Mowing/String Trimming Bi-Weekly (7.8 Acres Total) Ground Maintenance Maps

13. Wings Neck Radar Site (0.5 acres)

14. Bourne (unimproved) (0.5) acres

15. Field A, North Service Road (4.5 acres)

16. Field B, Bourne Scenic Park (0.5 acres)

17. Field C, Sagamore (1.0 acres)

18. Field D, South Service Road (0.4 acres)

19. Field E, Sandcatcher (0.4 acres)

Once Every Two Weeks (April – November)

16 Scheduled Services Service Dates to be Coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact

Item 3

20 – 31

Landscaping Services Ground Maintenance Maps

20. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area

21. Three Panel

22. Belmont Rock

23. Herring Run

24. Sagamore Rec. Area

25. Sandcatcher Rec. Area

26. Sandwich Rec. Area

27. Midway Rec. Area

28. Bourne Rec. Area

29. Tidal Flats Rec. Area

30. Canal Field Office

31. Bulkhead Area

3 Scheduled Services for Trimming Shrubs/Bushes and Weeding.

May (1st Week) July (2nd Week) September (2nd Week) Service Dates to be Coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact

1 Scheduled Service for Mulching and Fertilizing.

May

Item 4

4 Locations

Weed Substations (0.12 acres) Ground Maintenance Maps

32. Radar Site 160

33. Radar Site 260

34. Substation 340

35. Sandwich Radar Site

Once Service Date to be Coordinated w/ Technical Point of Contact.

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 the Cape Cod Canal. 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 or evacuations, 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 notified as soon as practical of any such closure.

10. Hazardous Weather- The Contractor shall comply with established hazardous weather policies at the Cape Cod Canal. In the event of hazardous weather areas may be subject to periodic closures or evacuations. The Contractor will be notified as soon as possible in the event of closures due to hazardous weather conditions. All contractor property must be removed from Government property when an evacuation notice is given. It is also the contractor’s responsibility to find a safe and suitable evacuation site upon notice to evacuate.

11. Contractor Conduct – The work area is located on Federal property at a recreation area.

Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations. Contractor and employees must always act in a professional manner. Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds.

12. Payment – The contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices shall be mailed, faxed, or emailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cape Cod Canal Field Office Attn: John Westlund PO Box 1555 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Email: John.W.Westlund@usace.army.mil Phone: (978) 318-8580 Fax: (978) 318-8580

B. Technical Requirements:

General Requirement:

1. Summary – The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary at the Cape Cod Canal to perform all grounds maintenance services at the Cape Cod Canal Project Area. The Cape Cod Canal Project Area includes approximately 31 acres to be mowed/string-trimmed bi-weekly in addition to scheduled landscaping services to include weeding, bush trimming, and mulching. See Table 1.0 for specific locations and landscaping service frequencies.

2. Submittals - Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed 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.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP) – Prior to the start of field work

b. Activity Hazard Analysis – Prior to the start of field work

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with all appropriate Federal, State, and

Local regulations.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged because of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person because of the contractor’s operation. 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 contractor’s operation. All trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through any existing park facilities. The contractor may be required to restore any landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’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. 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 accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. All disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of in trash/recycle dumpsters located onsite and in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

8. Environmental Protection - The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

9. 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.

a. Required Protective Equipment-All personnel must use appropriate personal protective equipment (including, but not limited to; eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection) and wear an orange safety vest while performing services on Government Property.

10. 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. For safety purposes, a minimum of two workers are required on site at all times. At least one (1) contractor employee will be able to communicate with project staff effectively and efficiently.

b. Contact Information-The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

c. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with all 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, Corps personnel, or other contractors

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

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

d. 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, 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.

11. Quality Assurance - The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract

12. 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 performance requirements. 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.

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 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.

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

13. Receiving and Storing Materials - Government employees will not receive or store any materials or supplies for the contractor.

14. 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.

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. 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 safety standards as required by the State of Massachusetts. The Contractor’s vehicles will be clearly marked with the business name while in all service areas.

2. Type of Equipment

a. 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.

b. 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 inches 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.

Requirements

The Contractor shall survey the park or area and report all damage or vandalism to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of service in each area. Any damage found thereafter by the Government’s inspector that has not been previously reported by the Contractor shall be assumed to be damage caused by the Contract’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.

The Canal may experience a large volume of public recreation at the recreation areas and along the services roads. The Contractor will take due caution to ensure public safety while performing work.

Government employees may be in the area for the purpose of performing daily duties. The contractor will cooperate fully with all staff in the area and shall not impede the work of others in any way. Personnel shall not block gates or access points.

1. Sustainability Requirement - 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.

2. Mowing Requirements: Cut and power mow grass to a height of not more than two and one-half (2-1/2) inches or less than two (2) inches in each area around each facility and down to the water line. 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 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.

3. Trimming Requirements: Trim grass to a height of not more than two and one-half (2- 1/2) inches or less than two (2) inches in the area around each facility. Trimming, 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 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.

4. Grounds Cleaning: Grounds cleaning will be performed 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 shall be removed and properly disposed of in bulk refuse receptacles. All clippings from mowing and trimming shall be removed from mow areas, including sidewalks, parking lots, picnic and bench pads, and walkways.

5. Landscaping: Landscaping will include trimming and shaping shrubs. Shrubs will be trimmed 8 to 12 inches away from buildings, walkways, handrails, and stairs. Shrubs will be trimmed back so as not to overgrow other shrubs in the landscaped areas. Weed, leaves, needles branches and litter will be removed from the shrub beds. Weeds will be removed from around designated tree rings and tree wells, sidewalks, and patio areas as well as from curbs and curb stops in all parking lots.

6. Mulching and Fertilizing – The Contractor will apply a layer of bark mulch consisting of not less the 75% hemlock (commonly known as New England Blend). Color of mulch shall be dark brown. The Contractor will supply and apply an organic slow-release plant tone 5/3/3 fertilizer at a rate of one 8-ounce cup per every three sq. feet of shrub area.

7. Leaf Removal –The Contractor will provide leaf removal services during mowing operations during October and November. Leaf collection systems shall be used during mowing in October and November. Leaves collected shall be deposited off-site.

8. Weed Removal: Weed removal will include complete physical removal of all plant material within fence areas to include roots while leaving bluestone intact. Herbicides shall not be used.

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 or immediately upon completion of services, so that the Government 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 scheduled 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.

The services for this contract are located at the following locations:

A. South Side Recreation Areas and Radar Sites are all located on the South Side (Cape Side) of the Cape Cod Canal:

1. Sandcatcher Rec. Area [Locations 7, 19 & 25]

2. Bulkhead Rec. Area [Locations 6 & 31]

3. Sandwich Rec. Area [Locations 5 & 26]

4. Sandwich Radar Site [Location 35]

5. Field D South Service Road [Location 18]

6. Radar Site 260 [Location 33]

7. Midway Rec. Area [Location 8 & 27]

8. Bourne Rec. Area [Location 9 & 28]

9. Bourne (unimproved) [Location 14]

10. Tidal Flats Rec. Area. [Locations 10 & 29]

11. Wings Neck Radar Site (7 miles south of the Bourne Bridge) [Location 13]

B. North Side Recreation Areas, Substation and Radar Sites are located on the North

Side (Mainland Side) of the Cape Cod Canal and include:

1. Cape Cod Canal Field Office [Location 12]

2. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area [Locations 11 & 20]

3. Substation 340 [Location 34]

4. Fields A, B and C [Locations 15, 16 & 17 respectively]

5. Herring Run [Locations 3 & 23]

6. Sagamore Rec. Area. [Locations 4 & 24]

7. Belmont Rock Rec. Area. [Locations 2 & 22]

8. Three Pane Sign Rec. Area [Location 1 & 21]

9. Radar Site 160. [Location 32]

The Contractor shall complete 100% of the work required for Service Area before going on to next Service Area. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks:

1. Cape Code Canal – Bi-Weekly Mowing/Recreation and Compound Areas

a. Service Requirement:

1. Mowing

2. Trimming

3. Grounds Cleaning

4. Leaf Removal (October & November Only)

b. Service Area: 23 acres – See Location 1 through 12 Maps, Including:

1. Three Panel Sign (0.6 acres)

2. Belmont Rock (0.1 acres)

3. Herring Run (1.5 acres)

4. Sagamore Rec. Area (0.4 acres)

5. Sandwich Rec. Area (3.0 acres)

6. Bulkhead Area (1.8 acres)

7. Sandcatcher Rec. Area (1.25 acres)

8. Midway Rec. Area (5.4 acres)

9. Bourne Rec. South (1.3 acres)

10. Tidal Flats Rec. Area (1.0 acres)

11. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area (1.6 acres)

12. Canal Field Office (4.8 acres)

c. Service Schedule:

1. Bi-Weekly (Once Every Two Weeks)

2. April – November for approximately 16 services events

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

2. Cape Code Canal – Bi-Weekly Mowing/Fields

1. Mowing

2. Trimming

3. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: 7 acres – See Location 13 through 19 Maps, Including:

13. Wings Neck Radar Site (0.5 acres)

14. Bourne (unimproved) (0.5) acres

15. Field A, North Service Road (4.5 acres)

16. Field B, Bourne Scenic Park (0.5 acres)

17. Field C, Sagamore (1.0 acres)

18. Field D, South Service Road (0.4 acres)

19. Field E, Sandcatcher (0.4 acres)

c. Service Schedule:

1. Bi-Weekly

2. April – November for approximately 16 services events

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

3. Cape Code Canal – Landscaping Services

1. Landscaping (Weeding, Trimming of Shrub/Bushes

2. Mulching and Fertilizing (May Only)

b. Service Area: See Location 20 through 31 Maps, Including:

20. Buzzards Bay Rec. Area

21. Three Panel Sign

22. Belmont Rock

23. Herring Run

24. Sagamore Rec. Area

25. Sandcatcher Rec. Area

26. Sandwich Rec. Area

27. Midway Rec. Area

28. Bourne Rec. South

29. Tidal Flats Rec. Area

30. Canal Field Office

31. Bulkhead Area

c. Service Schedule:

Three Schedule Services May – 1st Week, July – 2nd Week & September – 2nd Week Specific Day to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact

4. Cape Code Canal – Substation Weeding

1. Weeding

b. Service Area: See Location 32 through 34 Maps, Including:

32. Radar Site 160

33. Radar Site 260

34. Sandwich Radar Site

35. Substation 360

c. Service Schedule:

Once 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 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.