Solicitation W912WJ24Q0075.pdf

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W912WJ24Q0075 18-Mar-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

978-318-8902

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 01 Apr 2024

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ALICIA N LACROSSE

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: 978-318-8159 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$9,500,000

NAICS:

561730

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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REPRESENTATIVE

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REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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ITEM NO.

W912WJ24Q0075

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Alicia LaCrosse

b. Phone: 978-318-8902

c. Email: alicia.n.lacrosse@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

b. “Registered” in SAM means that the Government has marked the record “Active”

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

1. Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician’s License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

BASIS OF AWARD:

1. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

2. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

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.

BID SCHEDULE

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HOP BROOK LAKE

MIDDLEBURY, CT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Bid Schedule – Base Year

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Fine Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

Each

2. Rough Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

3. Fall Clean Up – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

Job 1

4. Pruning – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

5. Mulching – Project Office, Dam

6. Spring Clean Up – (to include fine lawn mowing) Project Office, Dam

Total

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HOP BROOK LAKE

Bid Schedule – Option Year One

PRICE

TOTAL

7. Fine Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office

8. Rough Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

9. Fall Clean Up – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

10. Pruning – Project Office, Dam

11. Mulching – Project Office, Dam

12. Spring Clean Up – (to include fine lawn mowing) Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office

HOP BROOK LAKE

Bid Schedule – Option Year Two

PRICE

TOTAL

13. Fine Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office

14. Rough Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

15. Fall Clean Up – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

16. Pruning – Project Office, Dam Area,

17. Mulching – Project Office, Dam Area,

18. Spring Clean Up – (to include fine lawn mowing) Project Office, Dam

HOP BROOK LAKE

A. GENERAL

1. Scope – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at the Hop Brook Dam-site/Project Office Area, Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area, and Naugatuck River Basin Area Office. The Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area includes approximately 31 acres of weekly and bi-weekly maintenance. The Hop Brook Dam and Naugatuck River Basin Office include approximately 2.75 acres of weekly and bi-weekly maintenance. In addition, all sites include spring clean-up, fall clean-up, pruning of shrubs and mulching of beds annually. Services are to be provided in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement and schedule. Work shall be performed in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

*Note: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work:

Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis Safety Data Sheets First-Aid, CPR Certifications (see Safety section)

2. Location – The Hop Brook Lake Project Office is located at 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT. 06762. The Naugatuck River Basin Area Office is located at 100 Allerton Farm Road, Middlebury, CT. 06762.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger, Robert Skaret, 978-318- 8372 or robert.a.skaret@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule – The contract period of performance will be from contract award through 28 February 2025. In addition, the Government may exercise two (2) optional years with the same scope of services. The optional years would include a contract period of performance from 1 March 2025 through 28 February 2026 and 1 March 2026 through 30 November 2026.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of contract award. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.

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

Service Schedule

Service Year Start Date End Date Base On or About 1 April

30 November 2024

Option Year #1 1 April 2025 30 November 2025

Option Year #2 1 April 2026 30 November 2026

Mowing and trimming will not be permitted before 6:00 am or after 6:00 pm within park areas or facilities at each dam, unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. Services shall be performed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. No mowing or trimming will be done on Monday, Tuesday, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

The following table identifies the line-item number, description of task and frequency of the required services.

Item Description of Task Quantity Frequenc y 1 Fine Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

24 Weekly (19 April – 13 Sept) Bi-Weekly (27 Sept – 11 Oct)

2 Rough Lawn Mowing

– Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

9 Bi-weekly (17 May – 6 Sept)

3 Fall Clean Up – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

1 Annual (November)

4 Pruning – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

1 Annual (May)

5 Mulching Planting Beds – Project Office, Dam Area, Basin Office & Recreation Area

1 Annual (May)

6 Spring Clean Up – Project Office, Dam

1 Annual (May)

5. Safety Requirements -

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (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 electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

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.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prime contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1- 1 and/or other sections of this Statement of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Fo rm_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

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

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

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

b. Contractor’s Safety Program.

c. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & Accepted Annually)

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

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

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure Form

h. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan and Weekly Log Sheet.

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

j. Correspondence Procedure, Communications & Administrative Procedures.

k. Contractor Utilities.

l. Invoice and Payment.

7. 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.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Hop Brook Lake. 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.

9. Flooding – Hop Brook Lake is a flood risk management project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the mowing and maintenance areas or access roads to these areas. Therefore, it may become necessary to decrease or reschedule mowing frequencies in any or all portions of the property, and/or to close any portion of a property and delete any subsequent service for the closed property or area. Payment for the decreased service will be adjusted in accordance with the contract unit prices.

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

11. Payment – The contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month, identifying the contract number, stating the number of services completed during the month, identified by Item Number and quantity. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices should be mailed to:

USACE – Hop Brook Lake, 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762

Or e-mailed to robert.a.skaret@usace.army.mil

B. Technical Requirements:

General Requirement

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to perform the grounds maintenance services at the Hop Brook Dam-site/Project Office Area, Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area, and Naugatuck River Basin Area Office. The Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area includes approximately 31 acres of weekly and bi-weekly maintenance.

The Hop Brook Dam and Naugatuck River Basin Office include approximately 2.75 acres of weekly and bi-weekly maintenance. In addition, all sites include spring clean-up, fall clean-up, pruning of shrubs and mulching of beds annually.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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.

Pre-work: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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

4. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed.

Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated, and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

5. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. 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, trees etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

6. 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/employees.

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on 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.

7. Inspections:

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

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

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

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly. The Contractor will complete and submit the “Mowing/Trimming Log” with each invoice.

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

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

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.

2. Type of Equipment

a. Mowers shall be rotary type and equipped with suitable protective devices to prevent flying objects from injuring people or damaging property. Mowers must have slides or wheels, which will prevent tearing or plowing into the turf. The contractor will be held accountable for re-turfing if equipment causes gouging or plowing. In areas where it is not possible to use a tractor-mounted mower, the contractor shall use small mowing equipment such as lawn and garden tractors;

push mowers, weed eaters and other small, powered mowing equipment, and/or manual mowing tools.

b. String trimmers may be gasoline, or battery operated. The use of steel or other type of cord that will cause damage to trees, shrubs, etc., will not be allowed in string trimmers. Powered string trimmers will not be used to trim around saplings that are less than three (3) inches diameter at 4-1/2 feet above ground level.

Trimming around said saplings shall be accomplished using hand-operated trimmers. Contractor will be required to replace any saplings/trees/shrubs damaged by the firm’s operation.

c. Specialized Equipment: Dam embankment, dike mowing, trail side mowing and roadside mowing may require the use of specialized equipment. Such equipment must be operated within any manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. The embankment and dike mowing equipment must be certified by the manufacturer as safe for operation on slopes and be rated for the specific angle of the slope/slopes being mowed. Equipment must be specifically designed and or factory modified for the mowing of slopes. All safety items required on the standard mowing equipment mentioned above are required hereon as well.

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

Service Requirements

The contractor shall report any noted damage or vandalism of park areas to the Technical Point of Contact prior to commencement of each mowing.

1. Fine Mowing Requirements: Cut and power mow grass to a height of 2.5” (two and one-half inches) in each area around each facility. Mowing shall be uniform with no uncut or uneven areas resulting from mowing, overlap, wheel rollover, etc. Raking and removal of grass clippings will be required, leaving the clippings will cause damage to turf or cause an unsightly appearance. Mowing shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no wheel damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees.

Mowing shall not take place close enough to facilities to cause damage. Mowing shall not be performed when the grass is wet or during periods of heavy visitation. Mowing with heavy tractors will not be permitted when the ground is so wet that the mowing operations will cause wheel rutting. Mowing under these conditions shall be accomplished by use of smaller mowing equipment as mentioned above. Mowing should be performed up to the wood line or adjoining parking lots or fine lawn/rough lawn areas as applicable.

2. Rough Mowing Requirements: Remove all brush, weeds and vegetation from specifically designated areas occurring in and around fine lawn areas by trimming, mowing or brush hogging, to prevent brush, weeds, and other vegetation from encroaching into any established fine lawn areas. Work under this item may need to be rescheduled or cancelled due to weather/flood events. All brush, weeds and vegetation will be cut as low as possible but cannot exceed 2.5” in height. These areas will be designated by the Technical Point of Contact and will be maintained throughout the entire recreation season.

3. Trimming Requirements: Trim grass to a height of height of 2.5” (two and one-half inches) in the area around each facility. Trimming, edging shall be conducted in such a manner so there is no damage to the turf or any damage to concrete edges, signs, fences, or trees. Areas adjacent to facilities must be trimmed using other types of equipment such as string trimmers. Trimming shall be accomplished around all vertical objects such as against buildings, guard posts, fences, tables, trash receptacles, electrical pedestals, water fountains, hose bibs, cookers/grills, etc. The use of a gas-powered or electrical string trimmer will not be permitted around shrubbery or around trees that have a diameter of 3” three inches or less, as measured 4-1/2’ four- and one-half feet above surrounding grade.

Trimming shall also occur in areas inaccessible to larger equipment. Trimming should be performed up to the wood line or adjoining parking lots or fine lawn/rough lawn areas as applicable. Trimming of grass and weeds will extend 2-feet into all parking areas and 2-feet beyond all parking lots and or concrete parking bumpers within the parking lots, whichever is greater. Trimming shall be done at a minimum each time mowing is performed. The use or application of herbicides in place of trimming requirements is not allowed. The Technical Point of Contact may determine that area/facility trimming is required in conjunction with maintenance work and that mowing services are not required.

4. Grounds Cleaning: Grounds cleaning will be performed in conjunction with scheduled mowing services, in order to leave the service area with an overall neat and clean appearance. Prior to mowing, the Contractor shall remove all rocks, broken limbs, litter, or debris from lawn areas that are likely to damage equipment, be thrown by the mower, or leave an unsightly appearance after mowing. After mowing is completed, the contractor shall remove all vegetation and debris from picnic table pads, paved roads and walkways, and all parking areas that were deposited as the result of mowing operations.

The grounds cleaning shall remove all obvious and noticeable trash, litter and debris from the service limits which are designated as boundaries on the attached location maps. All trash and litter shall be removed and properly disposed of in bulk refuse receptacles. All debris (grass clippings, sticks, leaves, pine needles, sand/dirt, etc.) shall be removed from the project or spread out in the nearby woods as directed by the Technical Point of Contact.

5. Fall Clean-Up Requirements: The Contractor shall remove all leaves, debris, litter, etc.

from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas maintained under this contract.

Contractor shall remove all material off-site and properly dispose of all material. All litter and garbage will be either deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project or removed from the site at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact.

6. Mulching Requirements: Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to prepare and mulch all landscape beds within the service area. Contractor will remove all weeds, grass, debris, tree branches, litter, rocks, etc., from all landscape beds before mulching. Color and type of mulch used must be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to being placed in landscape beds. Mulch must be spread in a uniform layer on all landscape beds and shall be applied annually to a depth of 3” at minimum.

Mulch should not be placed or piled directly onto the bark of existing trees or shrubs, as doing so could cause damage. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the landscape beds remain clear of all weeds, grass, and vegetation for the entire recreation season both before and after they have been mulched. Weeds or grasses in these areas will be removed by hand weeding, cutting with hand operated clippers and or the use of approved weed control products. Landscape beds and tree/shrub areas are the ONLY locations that weed control products/herbicides may be used. All products proposed for use shall be approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. An SDS sheet for any product being used must be submitted with the AAPP. The Contractor or contractor’s employees must possess a current pesticide application license/certificate in order to apply pesticides on USACE property. Copies of the pesticide application license/certificate must be submitted with the AAPP. A pesticide application record must also be completed for any/all herbicide applications and be submitted with the invoices.

Weed control in landscape beds shall be done in conjunction with this service.

7. Pruning Requirements: Contractor will prune and shape all designated trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental plants. All trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental plants must be pruned and shaped to industry standards, so they are both aesthetically pleasing and also promote the healthy growth of the plant. It’s the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all designated trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental plants are kept pruned and shaped throughout the entire recreation season. All material removed from these locations will be removed off-site. Contractor will be responsible for any trees, shrubs, bushes, and ornamental plants which are damaged or killed due to incorrect pruning or shaping and will be replaced at the Contractor’s expense with equivalent size and species.

8. Spring Clean-Up Requirements: The Contractor shall remove all leaves, debris, litter, etc. from all lawn areas, roadsides, and parking areas maintained under this contract.

Contractor shall remove all material off-site and properly dispose of all material. All litter and garbage will be either deposited in an appropriate waste container at the project or removed from the site at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact. The spring clean-up will also include a fine lawn mowing.

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

10. Changes to Frequency and/or Quantities: The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase service frequencies and/or facility quantities in any or all project areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, close any property or portion of the property and delete any subsequent service in the closed property or area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the pricing schedule or a negotiated cost. For increases in services, a formal modification will be issued, signed by the Contracting Officer prior to the performance of services. In addition, the TPOC may, on special occasions, decide to reschedule a service frequency in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The quantity of frequencies of individual tasks in the contract are estimated, they are not guaranteed. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours notification shall be given to the Contractor in such cases.

Service Locations

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

A. Hop Brook Lake includes the Project Office, Dam Area & Recreation Area. The project office is located at 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT. 06762.

B. The Naugatuck River Basin Area Office is located at 100 Allerton Farm Road, Middlebury, CT. 06762

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following tasks:

1. Mowing – Fine Lawns

a. Service Requirement:

i. Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Clean up.

b. Service Area:

i. Recreation Area: 31 acres – (See Maps 1-A and 1-B)

ii. Project Office, Dam Area & Basin Office: 2.75 acres – (See Maps 1-A and

1-B)

c. Service Schedule:

i. Weekly o Base Year – 19 April through 13 September (approximately 22 events) o Option Year 1 – 18 April through 12 September (approximately 22 events) o Option Year 2 – 17 April through 11 September (approximately 22 events)

ii. Bi-weekly (every two weeks) o Base Year – 27 September through 11 October (approximately 2 events) o Option Year 1 – 26 September through 10 October (approximately 2 events) o Option Year 2 – 25 September through 9 October (approximately 2 events)

iii. Mowing shall be performed on Wednesdays, Thursday, or Fridays.

iv. Change in frequency dates to be coordinated with the Technical Point of

Contact.

2. Mowing – Rough Lawn

i. Rough Mowing

ii. Trimming

iii. Grounds Cleaning

b. Service Area: Not to exceed 2 acres - As Directed by Technical Point of Contact, including areas in the following:

i. Recreation Area

ii. Project Office

iii. Dam Area

iv. Basin Office

c. Service Schedule:

i. Bi-weekly (every two weeks) o Base Year – 17 May through 6 Sept. (approximately 9 events) o Option Year 1 – 16 May through 5 Sept. (approximately 9 events) o Option Year 2 – 15 May through 4 Sept. (approximately 9 events)

ii. Rough Mowing shall be performed on Wednesdays, Thursday, or Fridays.

3. Fall Clean Up

a. Service Requirement: Clean Up (Fall)

b. Service Area: 33.75 acres (approximately) – (See Maps 1-A and 1-B):

i. Recreation Area

ii. Project Office

iii. Dam Area

iv. Basin Office

c. Service Schedule:

i. November.

ii. After leaf drop (90% of leaf drop).

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

4. Pruning

a. Service Requirement: Pruning

b. Service Area: (See Maps 2-A through 2-I):

i. Recreation Area

ii. Project Office

iii. Dam Area

iv. Basin Office

c. Service Schedule:

i. Initial Pruning/shaping will occur before Memorial Day

ii. Continued pruning throughout the growing season, ending no later than the fall clean-up.

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

5. Mulching

a. Service Requirement: Mulching

i. Color & type of mulch used must be approved by the Technical Point of Contact

ii. Use Pesticide Application Record Form for any Approved Chemical Application.

b. Service Area: (See Maps 3-A through 3-K):

i. Recreation Area

ii. Project Office

iii. Dam Area

iv. Basin Office

c. Service Schedule:

i. Completed before Memorial Day.

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

6. Spring Clean Up

i. Clean Up (Spring)

ii. Mowing

iii. Trimming

b. Service Area: 33.75 acres (approximately) – (See Maps 1-A and 1-B):

i. Recreation Area

ii. Project Office

iii. Dam Area

iv. Basin Office

c. Service Schedule:

i. May

ii. Completed NLT the first Friday in May.

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

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

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

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 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

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 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 NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 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

NOV 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…