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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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RFQ IFB RFPX

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE PROJ OF

JAMES HIGGINS

48 OLD OXFORD RD

CHARLTON MA 01507

TEL: 978-318-8472 FAX:

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0001 90 dys. ADC 1 BUFFUMVILLE LAKE PROJ OF

JAMES HIGGINS

48 OLD OXFORD RD

CHARLTON MA 01507

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT (978) 318-8902 OR

ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT

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** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT

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SUBMITTALS AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED POST AWARD BUT PRIOR TO

COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

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 a quote (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.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (UEI 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 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________ 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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SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures –this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

ATTACHMENTS

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 BVL Tree Removal Services

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to remove marked trees and stumps from three (3) areas at Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

TREE REMOVAL SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE, CHARLTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL

1. Summary:

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to remove trees, and grind the stumps within three different areas of Buffumville Lake property in accordance with the performance work statement.

a. Area 1. Seven trees are to be selectively cut behind the Buffumville Lake Office (see Service Description section below for details).

b. Area 2. Red pines and white pines are to be cut along the Buffumville Lake Disc Golf Course (see Service Description section below for details).

c. Area 3. Five trees are to be selectively cut within the Buffumville Lake Park (see Service Description section below for details).

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements):

OSHA 10 Certification Fall Protection and Prevention Plan Lift Plan (if applicable) Crane Operator Certification (if applicable) Minimum 24-hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training (In classroom)

Certification Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis First Aid/CPR Certification Applicable licenses and certificates

2. Location:

a. Buffumville Lake Office is located at 48 Old Oxford Road. in Charlton, MA 01507.

b. Buffumville Lake Disc Golf Course is located adjacent to Old Oxford Road, before the Park Office.

c. Buffumville Lake Park is located at 229 Oxford Road in Charlton, MA 01507.

See the attached informational maps for more detailed location information.

3. Site Visits and Requests for Information:

Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. No extra payment will be considered for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions and requirements. Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for this project is Park Ranger James Higgins: (978) 318-8472 (Office line) or via email at James.J.Higgins@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance shall be 90 days from Contract Award. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. Any proposed changes to an approved schedule must be submitted to the TPOC in writing and are not finalized until approved. No work shall be done on weekends or government holidays. All safety submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Contract Award.

5. Safety:

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent 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/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.

b. 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.

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 the 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.

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) upon request.

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. 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.

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

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

The contractor shall provide the TPOC a telephone number and a point of contact for discussion of any contractual matters.

f. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the 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.

6. Fall Protection:

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.

b. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.01:

i. Duties and responsibilities. Identify CPs and QPs and their responsibilities and qualifications;

ii. Description of the project or task performed;

iii. Training requirements to include safe use of fall protection equipment;

iv. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control;

v. Location of anticipated anchorages that will be installed during the project;

vi. Rescue plan and procedures;

vii. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems:

viii. Inspection, maintenance, and storage of fall protection equipment;

ix. Incident investigation procedures;

x. Evaluation of program effectiveness;

xi. Inspection and oversight methods employed.

c. Competent Person (CP): A Competent Person (CP) shall be onsite at all times while work at heights is being performed. The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.04. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of holding 5,000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP or engineer with related experience.

d. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

7. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

a. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with

EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load. This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

b. Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the TPOC prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03:

i. Personnel: roles, responsibilities, qualification/certifications, operator medical clearances;

ii. Area Preparation: load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability; control/restrict personnel access near lift;

iii. LHE Considerations: capacity/ratings, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions;

iv. Load parameters: weight, center of gravity, radii, and configuration;

v. Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners;

vi. Environmental Considerations: wind, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

vii. Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging (Form 16-1)

viii. Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections;

ix. Documentation of the wire rope’s working load limit (WLL) from the manufacturer;

x. A copy of the crane’s specification/technical data sheets. (PDF version is acceptable).

c. Critical Lifts: A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3, or equivalent, in accordance with 16.H.02.d) is required for lifts involving the characteristics listed in EM 385-1-1, 16.H.01:

i. Lifts involving hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances);

ii. Hoisting personnel with LHE;

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE;

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity could change;

v. Lifts made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the LHE load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes);

vi. Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts;

vii. Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE;

viii. Lifts involving Multiple Lift Rigging (MLR) Assemblies or other non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangements;

ix. Lifts involving submerged loads;

x. Lifts out of the operator’s view;

xi. Load Tests;

xii. When land based LHE mounted on barges, pontoons or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load;

xiii. Any lift the operator believes should be considered critical.

d. Crane Operators: Crane Operators must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B. Prior to the start of crane activities, documentation of operator certifications, qualifications and designations must be submitted to the TPOC for review.

i. Certification for all crane/hoist operators shall be achieved by successful completion of written and operational testing hosted by a Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization (or other option as listed in 16.B.03.).

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D. or

D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane-LHE Lift Plan template).

e. Qualified Riggers (QRs): Employers must designate in writing which employees are QRs and the specific rigging tasks for which they are qualified. All QR’s must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.01:

i. Have extensive knowledge, training & experience to sufficiently calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles/procedures;

ii. Demonstrate the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles, and;

iii. Be capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.

iv. Effectively communicate, be over 18 years of age, and have basic knowledge of LHE capabilities and limitations.

v. Have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the items listed in EM385-1-1, Section

15.B.02:

1) Personnel roles and responsibilities;

2) Site preparation (terrain, environment);

3) Rigging equipment and materials;

4) Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures;

5) Principles of safe rigging;

6) Environmental hazards (includes overhead interferences);

7) Rigging and handling the load;

8) Identify hoisting-related hazards;

9) The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load;

f. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths at all times the load is rigged to the equipment. A signal person must meet the qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.06

i. All signal persons must be qualified and trained by Qualified Evaluator (trainer).

Documentation must be provided by the Evaluator and must specify each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which they were trained.

ii. A Signal Person must:

1) Know and understand the type of signals used (radio, cell, hand, etc.) If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals;

2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used;

3) Have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads;

4) Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements above through a written and practical test;

g. Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with

ANSI/ASME, the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02 when one of the following criteria is met:

i. Before initial use of a crane after a load bearing/controlling part or component, (brake, travel component, or clutch) has been altered, replaced, or repaired. *Adding/removing counterweights is not considered load controlling/load bearing*

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms);

iii. Every time a crane and/or hoisting equipment is brought onto a USACE project;

iv. Every year during annual inspection;

v. Operations testing, at a minimum, shall include the components listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.02.c:

1) Load lifting and lowering mechanisms;

2) Boom lifting and lowering mechanisms;

3) Boom extension and retraction mechanisms;

4) Swinging mechanisms;

5) Travel mechanisms;

6) Safety devices;

7) Operational aids

h. Shift Inspections: Before every LHE operation (at beginning of each shift or following a change of operator) a Competent Person shall, at a minimum, visually inspect the crane in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.D, applicable ASME standards, OSHA regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment shall not be used until this inspection demonstrates that no corrective action is required.

i. The shift inspection must be documented and shall include the results of the inspection, name and signature of the CP who conducted the inspection and the date of the inspection;

ii. Documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months, or the life of the contract, whichever is longer;

i. Load Test: A load test is required to be completed when one of the criteria is met in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.03. They include:

i. Before initial use of crane or hoisting equipment in which a load bearing or load controlling part or component, brake, travel component, or clutch has been altered, replaced, or repaired;

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms);

iii. When the manufacturer requires load testing;

NOTE: Load Testing shall be performed at 100 to 110% of the ANTICIPATED LOAD for the specified configuration, not to exceed 100% of the manufacturer's load chart at the configuration of the test. The actual anticipated load itself may be used as the test load if approved by the TPOC.

8. Pre-Work Conference:

Prior to the start of any site 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 site 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 to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this pre-work conference:

Authority of the Technical Point of Contact Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors) Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures Invoice and payment

9. 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.

10. Security:

The contractor will comply with all established security policies at the project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Payment:

Payment shall be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the government, the contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with a final invoice.

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. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request multiple payments based on amount of work performed. Invoices shall be sent (via mail or email) to the Technical Point of Contact, James Higgins:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 48 Old Oxford Rd., Charlton, MA 01507 James.J.Higgins@usace.army.mil

II. TECHNICAL

1. Submittals:

Although the government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. All safety submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Contract Award. The following submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field activities:

OSHA 10 Certification Fall Protection and Prevention Plan Minimum 24-hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training (In classroom)

Certification Lift Plan (if applicable) Crane Operator Certification (if applicable) Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis First Aid/CPR Certification Applicable licenses and certificates

2. Clean Up:

The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the 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. Upon completion of work, the contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the government.

3. Government Resources:

The contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

4. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firms’ operation.

5. 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.

6. Quality Assurance:

The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 on a daily basis. No burning is permissible.

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

9. 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 material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

10. Service Description:

a) Seven trees are to be selectively cut behind the Buffumville Lake Office.

i. All trees to be removed are white pines, marked with an ‘X’ in red paint.

ii. Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of trees are as follows: 14.75”, 14.5”, 27”, 30”, 28.75”, 34.5” (double-trunked) 24”.

iii. Average height of trees is estimated at 70’.

iv. Trees are within an average proximity of 35’ to a storage building.

v. Trees are healthy but are to be removed in preparation for future construction.

b) Red pines and white pines are to be cut along the Buffumville Lake Disc Golf Course.

i. All red and white pine trees are to be removed. 83 trees greater than 7” DBH are marked with an ‘X’ in red paint.

ii. Non-pine species exist within the area and are to be left standing (including oak, cherry, and spruce).

iii. The area to be cleared measures approximately 1.15 acres.

iv. DBH of trees averages approximately 12” with the largest DBH being 20”.

v. Average height of trees is estimated at 60’.

vi. Trees are offset from Old Oxford Rd. by approximately 75’.

vii. Trees are all dead or dying due to red pine scale.

viii. There are preexisting stumps and chips from past tree work within the stand that are to be removed.

ix. The area hosts autumn olive and glossy buckthorn, two invasive species that are to be removed.

c) Five trees are to be selectively cut within the Buffumville Lake Park.

i. All trees to be removed are marked with an ‘X’ in red paint.

ii. DBH of trees are as follows: 40” pine (double-trunked); 29” pine; 12” pine; 25” oak;

32” hemlock.

iii. The 25” oak and 32” hemlock are located on a peninsula with access capable of handling vehicles up to 8.5’ wide.

iv. Trees are unhealthy and to be removed for safety.

III. EXECUTION:

a. Remove all marked trees behind the Buffumville Lake Office.

i. All marked trees are to be felled.

ii. All stumps are to be ground.

iii. All material from cutting including brush, branches, logs, and chips shall be removed and disposed of off-site.

iv. Areas of soil disturbed by equipment or work are to be graded and repaired.

b. Remove all pine trees and invasive vegetation in the Buffumville Lake Disc Golf Course stand:

i. All red and white pine trees are to be felled in the work area.

ii. All invasive autumn olive and glossy buckthorn are to be removed.

iii. All stumps, including preexisting, are to be ground.

iv. All material from cutting including brush, branches, logs, and chips shall be removed and disposed of off-site. This includes preexisting wood chip piles from past tree work.

v. Areas of soil disturbed by equipment or work are to be graded and repaired.

c. Remove all marked trees in the Buffumville Lake park:

i. All marked trees are to be felled.

ii. All stumps are to be ground.

iii. All material from cutting including brush, branches, logs, and chips shall be removed and disposed of off-site.

iv. Areas of soil disturbed by equipment or work are to be graded and repaired.

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 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

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

DEC 2022

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 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

MAR 2023

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 DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

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

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

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 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements JAN 2023 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 Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

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)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

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

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use-

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (SEP 2023)

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, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. 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.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

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 services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology -

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically -

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern -

(1) Means a small business concern -

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service - disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern –

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13

CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that -

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and…