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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT (978) 318-8255 OR

ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE

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** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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

CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE.

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.

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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

MECHANICAL VEGETATION REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule

Item# Task Unit Quantity Unit Price Total

1 Item 1 - Vegetation removal on Rip-rap slope along Route 3A

Job 1

2 Item 2 - Vegetation removal from spillway flat

Job 1

3 Item 3 - Vegetation removal from below spillway weir

Job 1

4 Item 4 - Vegetation removal on third grass tier of dam

Job 1

5 Item 5 - Vegetation removal at Ledgeview Overlook hillside

Job 1

6 Option Item 1 - Vegetation removal along log boom anchors (FFD)

Job 1

7 Option Item 2 - Vegetation removal along trail to old 3A roadsides

Job 1

8 Option Item 3 - Coolidge Woods Habitat Field Restoration

Job 1

9 Option Item 4 - Vegetation removal along Shaw Cove roadsides

Job 1

10 Option Item 5 - Vegetation removal along Boat Ramp Road

Job 1

Total:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform mechanical vegetation removal at five (5) locations around the Franklin Falls Dam. In addition, the Government may exercise mechanical vegetation removal to be performed at five (5) option areas as described in this Performance Work Statement. This work shall include the cutting, removal, mulching or chipping of brush, shrubs, and trees according to the site location and description. There may be trees that exhibit higher hazard to personnel, property or infrastructure in their condition or precarious location that are included in this work. Work may be on riprap or steep slopes depending on the site conditions.

2. Location – The Franklin Falls Dam Project office is located at 46 Granite Drive Franklin, New Hampshire. The project has property boundaries in Franklin, Hill, Bristol, New Hampton, and Sanbornton. The work sites are located within the project property at designated individual sites described within this Performance Work Statement.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Park Ranger, Daniel Orlando (603)782-1196 or Daniel.N.Orlando@usace.army.mil .

4. Schedule – The period of performance will be 120 days from contract award. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 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:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_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. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below.

A non-mandatory, fillable APP template is available upon request. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

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

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the APP and AHA’s, 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 for

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 APP 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 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 experience and have at a minimum completed a 10 Hour OSHA training.

In addition, 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.

Note: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Performance Work Statement, based on the characteristics of the tasks.

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. Flooding – Franklin Falls Dam is primarily a Flood Risk Management Project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

7. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC 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 TPOC 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. 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.

ix. Invoice and payment.

8. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits*, and letters of certification. The

Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

*The TPOC shall provide the Contractor with any Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation and any restrictions as part of this contract.

9. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Franklin Falls Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

10. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, 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 may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Attn: Daniel Orlando Franklin Falls Dam

46 Granite drive Franklin, New Hampshire 03235

Or emailed to: Daniel.N.Orlando@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform mechanical vegetation removal at five (5) locations around the Franklin Falls Dam. In addition, the Government may exercise mechanical vegetation removal to be performed at five (5) option areas as described in this Performance Work Statement.

This work shall include the cutting, removal, mulching or chipping of brush, shrubs, and trees according to the site location and description. There may be trees that exhibit higher hazard to personnel, property or infrastructure in their condition or precarious location that are included in this work. Work may be on riprap or steep slopes depending on the site conditions. 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.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions for technical data/information 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 TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan – Prior to the start of field work.

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

All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the scope of the work.

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army

Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

i. Title 36 – Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 – U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Other appropriate Federal, State, and Local codes for such an installation.

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 Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract. The Contractor will coordinate a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed with the TPOC. Any changes or alterations to the schedule must be coordinated and approved by the TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. 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.

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

9. Government Resources – The Government will provide gate access to all necessary locations. There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources. The Government will assist in restricting public access to potentially unsafe work areas.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC 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 Contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

11. Contractor’s Qualifications –

a. Experience:

i. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate at least 3 years’ experience with Mechanical Brush and Tree Removal.

b. License and/or Certifications:

i. All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel.

ii. The Contractor shall have the appropriate current license issued by the State for the work required and shall obtain and comply with any other necessary licenses or permits prior to beginning any work.

iii. The Contractor shall provide documentation of the appropriate licenses and certifications to the TPOC.

12. Contractor’s Personnel –

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

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor’s employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and 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(s).

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, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, 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.

13. 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 always and at all places during the term of the contract.

14. 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 service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. 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 TPOC 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 TPOC. 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.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials – The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

16. 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.

Part 2 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, U.S. 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.

a. Types of equipment for this work may include but not be limited to:

i. Non-Motorized hand tools such as Hand saws and Loppers

ii. Small, motorized hand tools such as Chainsaws and Brush Cutters

iii. Small to industrial sized Chippers

iv. Fixed tooth or flail style mower heads attached to appropriately sized equipment such as tracked excavators, skid steer machines, or tractors

v. Other equipment related to vegetation removal as determined by the service requirements of this Performance Work Statement.

NOTE: Transportation and Fuel costs to and from the project location shall be included in the quote amount for each location and service.

NOTE: No heavy equipment or machinery will be allowed to drive across the riprap slope of the dam, dike, spillway, and terrace or levee unless approved in writing by the TPOC.

NOTE: Use caution around power lines that may exist at work sites.

Part 3 Service Description:

1. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal:

a. The Contractor shall remove the brush, shrubs, or trees less than 3 inches in diameter. (Trees – Diameter at breast height (DBH); Brush and Shrubs – Diameter at ground level).

b. The trees shall be felled and/or shrubs shall be cut down and the stumps shall be cut flush with the ground.

2. Tree Removal:

a. The Contractor shall remove trees and / or trim tree limbs of varying sizes according to the specific service requirements. This may include trees that have already fallen into the designated work areas.

b. The trees shall be removed and the stumps shall be cut flush with the ground.

3. Hazard Tree Removal:

a. The Contractor shall remove all or part of trees that have become a hazard to personnel, property, or infrastructure.

b. The trees will range in size and are likely in a precarious position with the likelihood of placing property or infrastructure at risk during the removal.

c. Whole or partial trees felled shall also be grubbed and the stumps shall be cut flush with the ground.

4. Wood Chipping:

a. The Contractor shall chip all brush, shrubs, trees, and limbs up to and including a maximum diameter of 6 inches.

b. No chip piles shall exceed 3’ in height or 75’ in diameter.

c. Trees and limbs larger than 6 inches must be taken offsite by the Contractor unless directed by the TPOC.

NOTE: All materials, including wood chips, shall be removed offsite, unless directed by the TPOC to leave the material at location.

Part 4 Service Requirements:

1. Item 1 - Vegetation removal on rip-rap slopes along Route 3A:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: The sloped area is approximately 2.70 acres. It is a rip-rap slope consisting of woody vegetation under 3” in diameter.

There is an access road that runs horizontally about 2/3 of the way up the slope.

b. All vegetation in this area must be cut low and mulched/chipped.

c. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit A.

2. Item 2 - Vegetation removal from spillway flat:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: The vegetation on the grass tier is small and has limited vehicle access. The area consists of approximately 2.4 acres of woody vegetation less than 3” in diameter.

b. Vegetation must be brush-hogged, chipped, or mulched.

3. Item 3 - Vegetation removal below spillway weir:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: The vegetation on the downstream side of the spillway weir has limited vehicle access. The area consists of approximately 2.4 acres of woody vegetation that is less than 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation must be cut low and piled into one single pile. The location of the pile shall be coordinated with the TPOC.

c. The pile cannot however be longer than 75’ in length.

d. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit A.

4. Item 4 - Vegetation removal on third grass tier of dam:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: The vegetation on the grass tier is small and has limited vehicle access. The area consists of approximately .1 acre of woody vegetation less than 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation must be cut low and piled into one single pile. The location of the pile shall be coordinated with the TPOC.

c. The pile cannot however be longer than 75’ in length.

d. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit A.

5. Item 5 - Vegetation removal at Ledgeview Overlook hillside:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: The hillside slope is approximately .1 acre and consists of woody vegetation under 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation must be cut low and can be left in place.

6. Option Item 1 - Vegetation removal along log boom to anchors:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: All woody vegetation less than 3” in diameter within 15’ of either side of the Log-Boom must be removed.

b. The distance on the west side of the river is approximately .1 mile, and the distance on the east side of the river is approximately .15 mile.

c. Cut vegetation must be chipped or mulched.

d. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit B.

7. Option Item 2 - Vegetation removal along trail to old 3A roadsides:

a. Brush Shrub and Small Tree Removal: All vegetation is heavy grass or woody vegetation under 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation on either side of the road must be cut from the road to the tree line, including any limbs or branches within 8’ of the ground.

c. Vegetation must be brush-hogged, chipped, or mulched.

d. The trail to old 3A is approximately 2.8 miles long and is a single lane dirt road, that runs through the woods.

e. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit C.

8. Option Item 3 - Coolidge Woods Habitat Field Restoration:

a. Brush Shrub and small Tree Removal: Remove all brush and trees from the mapped work area.

b. Vegetation must be brush-hogged, chipped, or mulched

c. Area is approximately 0.56 acres.

d. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit D.

9. Option Item 4 - Vegetation removal along Shaw Cove roadsides:

vegetation under 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation on either side of the road must be cut from the road to the tree line, including any limbs or branches within 8’ of the ground.

c. Vegetation must be brush-hogged, chipped, or mulched.

d. The section of Shaw Cove Road is approximately 1-mile-long. It is a dirt road, that runs through the woods. The section begins at the third road closure gate and runs south approximately one mile. The end point is the small field opening on the east side of the roadway.

e. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit E.

10. Option Item 5 - Vegetation removal along Boat Ramp Road roadsides:

vegetation under 3” in diameter.

b. The vegetation on either side of the road must be cut from the road to the tree line, including any limbs or branches within 8’ of the ground.

c. Vegetation must be brush-hogged, chipped, or mulched.

d. The Boat Ramp Road is approximately 1-mile-long. It is a dirt road, that runs through the woods. The section begins at the road closure gate and runs south approximately one mile. The end point is where the road enters the log boom field.

e. Aerial photo of work area attached, See Exhibit F.

Part 5 Service Locations:

1. ITEM NO. 1 –Vegetation removal on rip-rap slopes along Route 3A:

a. Access: The site can be accessed off Route 3A in Franklin NH via access trail that runs parallel to Route 3A mid slope.

b. Site information: The slopes are a steep tiered riprap embankment with mixed vegetation growing through riprap rock.

2. ITEM NO. 2 - Vegetation removal from spillway flat:

a. Access: The site can be accessed from either Route 3A in Franklin down a gated access trail or via entering the 46 Granite Drive address for the Franklin Falls Dam and taking the Coleman Road through to the spillway area.

b. Site Information: This site is a low-lying wet area with mixed dense vegetation.

Two drainage swales cross the project area and may pose an obstacle for mowing the area. Low ground pressure equipment may be needed to safely traverse location.

3. ITEM NO. 3 -Vegetation removal below spillway weir:

access trail or via entering the 46 Granite Drive address for the Franklin Falls Dam and taking the Coleman Road through to the spillway area.

b. Site Information: No direct vehicle access is available to this work location and brush removal must be done by hand. The Contractor shall provide their own access/egress equipment. The concrete spillway weir is the primary access to this area.

4. ITEM NO. 4 –Vegetation removal on third grass tier of dam:

a. Access: The site can be accessed via the main entrance to Franklin Falls Dam.

Access will be down a steep dirt road that extends onto the downstream tier of the dam.

b. Site Information: No direct vehicle access is available to this project location and brush removal must be done by hand. Contractors must walk a gravel path around the top of the outflow conduits and hand-cut the two small patches of mixed vegetation.

5. ITEM NO. 5 - Vegetation removal at Ledgeview Overlook hillside:

a. Access: The site can be accessed off Route 3A in Franklin NH via Ledgeview Dr.

b. Site information: The site is a steep embankment with Sumac vegetation.

Equipment can access a flat strip of grass at the top of the embankment as a work area.

6. OPTION ITEM NO. 1 -Vegetation removal along log boom to anchors:

a. Access: The sites can be accessed via the main entrance to Franklin falls dam at 46

Granite Drive in Franklin NH. The Coleman Road can be taken to access the eastern log boom anchor location. The western anchor can be accessed from the trail to old 3A after proceeding through the spillway.

b. Site Information: The eastern anchor extends up a steep embankment and may not allow for equipment access through the entire work area which may require hand cutting. The western anchor is at the end of a narrow stretch of trail with uneven terrain and may require some hand cutting due to lack of equipment access.

7. OPTION ITEM NO. 2 –Vegetation removal along trail to old 3A roadsides:

access trail or via entering the 46 Granite Drive address for the Franklin Falls Dam and taking the Coleman Road through to the spillway area.

b. Site information: The site is a single lane dirt road through the woods. There are a few low-lying sections of trail that may have wet ground conditions depending on weather and time of year. The trail is approximately 2.8 miles in length.

8. OPTION ITEM NO. 3 - Coolidge Woods Habitat Field Restoration:

a. Access: The site access is off Coolidge Woods Road in New Hampton, NH. The project location is approximately 1 mile south of the junction of New Hampton Road and Coolidge Woods Road. A small dirt road will lead into the field to the project location.

b. Site information: The site consists of dense mature sumac that has encroached into the east edge of the field. The ground is firm and mostly level throughout the project area.

9. OPTION ITEM NO. 4 - Vegetation removal along Shaw Cove roadsides:

a. Access: The site access is off Shaw Hill Road in Sanbornton, NH. Proceed through the gate at the top of the hill and continue on the Shaw Cove access road for approximately 1.5 miles.

b. Site information: The work section begins at the third road closure gate and runs south approximately one mile. The end point is the small field opening on the east side of the roadway.

10. OPTION ITEM NO. 5 -Vegetation removal along Boat Ramp Road roadsides:

a. Access: The site can be accessed via the main entrance to Franklin falls dam at 46

Granite Drive in Franklin NH. Additional access can be from Giles Pond Road.

b. Site information: The Boat Ramp Road is approximately 1-mile-long and is a dirt road that runs through the woods. The section begins at the road closure gate and runs south approximately one mile. The end point is where the road enters the log boom field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO MAPS/EXHIBITS WITHIN THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Informational Maps

Exhibit A: Showing work areas for Items 1 through 5.

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exhibit B: Showing work areas for Option Item 1, log boom anchors.

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exhibit C: Showing work area for Option Item 2, Roadside mowing on trail to old 3A.

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exhibit D: Showing work area for Option Item 3, Coolidge Woods Habitat Field Restoration.

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exhibit E: Showing work area for Option Item 4, Shaw Cove roadsides.

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Performance Work Statement

Exhibit F: Showing work area for Option Item 5, Boat Ramp Road roadsides.

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

NOV 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

NOV 2021

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

2020-O0008).

OCT 2020

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

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

JUN 2020

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

Subcontractors

NOV 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 MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 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 (MAY 2022) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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

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

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

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

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

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or…