Solicitation W912WJ24Q0120.pdf

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JENNIFER M SAMELA

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

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

a. Name: Jennifer M. Samela

b. Phone: 978-318-8324

c. Email: Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil

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

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email 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. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. 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

CONTROL OF AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AND AQUATIC SURVEYS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE & HODGES VILLAGE DAM

CHARLTON & OXFORD, MA

Bid Schedule

ITEM UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Buffumville Lake Permit Application Coordination & Aquatic Species Survey/Report

JOB

2. Buffumville Lake Herbicide Treatment

a. Fluoridone Treatment:

22.3 acres

b. Diquat Dibromide Treatment:

2.7 acres

3. Buffumville Lake Visual Survey & Chemical Efficacy Report

4. Hodges Village Dam 3-mile River Survey/Report and

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CONTROL OF AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AND AQUATIC SURVEYS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE & HODGES VILLAGE DAM

CHARLTON & OXFORD, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. GENERAL

1. Scope:

Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to apply a systematic aquatic herbicide to control fanwort, Eurasian milfoil, and spiny naiad in approximately 25 acres of Buffumville Lake. Granular fluridone shall be the herbicide used once to treat approximately 22.3 acres of fanwort, split between two applications. Liquid Diquat Dibromide shall be the herbicide used to treat spiny naiad one time at the south end of the lake totaling approximately 2.7 acres. Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to conduct a full lake comprehensive invasive plant species survey with a detailed final report.

In addition, furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to conduct a partial river, all inclusive, invasive aquatic plant species survey on approximately 3.3 river miles of the French River, from Greenbriar Park to Hodges Village Dam. A final comprehensive report and maps of the presence of all aquatic invasive plant species will be submitted.

2. Location:

Buffumville Dam is a flood risk management project located on the Little River in Charlton, Massachusetts. The project office is located at 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton, MA.

Hodges Village Dam is a flood risk management project located on the French River in Oxford, Massachusetts. The project office is located at 30 Howarth Road, Oxford MA.

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 Aidan Buck: (978)318-8692 or via email at aidan.j.buck@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance shall be from contract award to November 30, 2024, Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 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. The schedule for herbicide application will be determined by and must strictly adhere to the requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 14 days of contract award. The government reserves up to 14 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 7 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.

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 employes 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 Scope 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

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 TPOC will schedule and conduct a pre-work conference. The contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at this meeting. The contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC to outline the procedures that will be followed by the government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the contractor. This conference will allow the contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the pre-work conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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

Authority of the Technical Point of Contact Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors) Abbreviated 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

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 the projectS. 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. Payment:

Payment shall be made on a per task basis. After inspection and acceptance by the government, the contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. 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. Invoices shall be sent (via mail or email) to the Technical Point of Contact, Aidan Buck:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffumville Lake 48 Old Oxford Road Charlton, MA 01507 aidan.j.buck@usace.army.mil

II. TECHNICAL

1. 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 14 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 acceptable form within 7 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 accepted by the government.

Pre-work submittals: Submitted within 14 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid and CPR Certificates Appropriate licenses and certifications State Pesticide Applicator’s License – The contractor will be required to submit verification that they are licensed as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Authorized Applicator and is current and in good standing

Manufacturer Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used

Post-work submittals:

Lake & River Species Survey Report- Provide a detailed report with survey findings for both water bodies (Buffumville Lake and the French River at Hodges Village Dam) to include species name, acreage of infestation, and detailed maps with locations of species present.

Chemical Efficacy Report – A brief letter report discussing the efficacy of treatment measures and recommendations for future monitoring and control.

This document may be sent electronically to the Technical Point of Contact.

Data Files – Geographic Information System shape file that shows the actual passes or spray zones of the treatment boats as recorded by a Global Positioning System (GPS) system.

2. Required Personnel and Experience:

a. Contractor shall have sufficient personnel to adequately perform the tasks outlined in this performance work statement and meet the deadlines.

b. Contractor shall be a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Authorized Applicator, and the license must be current and in good standing.

c. Contract personnel must have at least 2 years of professional experience with GIS and be capable of producing high quality professional maps.

d. Contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting aquatic herbicide treatments in Massachusetts and produce completed studies/surveys/plans of a similar scope.

e. Contractor must provide proof of qualifications and acceptable examples/samples of past similar scopes of work upon request.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Inspections:

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

b. General inspection: Upon the completion of each service requirement, the contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies.

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

d. Government Inspections: The Government will monitor the contractors service performance and make deductions accordingly if appropriate.

III. SERVICE DESCRIPTION:

Existing Conditions:

1. Buffumville Lake Buffumville Lake water surface is approximately 200 acres. During normal flow periods, water flows from the Little River at the north end and South Fork River at the south end into Buffumville Lake. Water continues from the lake out the dam and converges with the French River, 1.3 miles downstream in Oxford, Massachusetts. During floods, flows held back by Buffumville Dam inundate both government and easement lands around the lake. Flows are released as soon as possible.

Buffumville Lake Park and Boat Ramp are both heavily used recreation areas.

Buffumville Park has a swimming beach, picnic area and one shelter that open for the summer season on May 18, 2024. Treatment of Buffumville Park includes areas surrounding the swimming beach.

Heavy infestations of fanwort occur throughout the entire lake. Emphasis for control will focus on the following areas: 5.5 acres south of the swim area (Area 7), 11.7 acres at the dam site (Areas 2, 3 & 4), 1.9 acres south of the dam (Area 1), and 3.2 acres at the boat ramp (Areas 5 & 6). These areas are boat channels and deeper parts of the lake.

Additionally, Spiny Naiad is present and shall be chemically treated in approximately 2.7 acres at the south end of the lake (Area 8). See the attached maps for more details.

Each winter, from 2014-2024, the lake was drawn down to expose the root systems to cold temperatures. The drawdown appears to have been successful at slowing down the invasive aquatic weed growth rate.

In July of 2017, the following areas of the lake were treated with Diquat Dibromide:

the north section of the lake located in and around the Buffumville Lake Park swimming area; the 4-8 feet water depth zone around the north end of the lake; the boat ramp on the south section of the lake. The chemical treatment was largely successful in affecting the weeds especially milfoil. Acres of large dead or dying mats of weeds were observed floating around the lake. The areas of treatment were mostly free and clear of weed growth.

In August of 2018, an additional 28 acres of the lake were treated with the chemical called Sonar. Treatment was done late in the year due to contract problems. Sonar was largely successful in killing off copious amounts of fanwort in treatment areas.

In July of 2019, lake treatment of 31 acres was conducted and a second booster treatment in September using Sonar. It’s apparent that the lake treatment program is successfully affecting the target species, fanwort.

In August of 2020, lake treatment of 26 acres was conducted using chemical herbicide ProcellaCOR to primarily combat the presence of variable milfoil and fanwort. In September a post-treatment survey was conducted confirming the ongoing presence of both target species in the lake. Additionally, it was discovered that there is a small area with emergence of a new invasive species - Spiny Naiad – which will need future treatment options using Diquat Dibromide in addition to whole lake plant surveys to assess new invasive plant growth and treatment of those additional emergent areas.

In June of 2021, lake treatment of 3.5 acres was conducted using liquid chemical herbicide diquat to primarily combat the presence of Spiny Naiad. In September a post-treatment of chemical diquat was applied and a survey was conducted confirming that the initial treatment was effective, but some regrowth of the aquatic invasive species was present warranting an additional chemical treatment application. In August, lake survey and treatment of 16.5 acres was conducted using Clipper (flumioxazin) to combat the presence of fanwort. Treatment was delayed several times due to unusual seasonal flooding by which time the fanwort was topped out and flowering throughout most of the treatment areas.

In July of 2022, lake treatment of 37 acres was conducted using a granular chemical herbicide Sonar treatment to primarily combat the presence of fanwort. In July of 2022, lake treatment of 3 acres was conducted using a liquid chemical herbicide diquat to primarily combat the presence of spiny naiad. In August of 2022, an additional lake treatment of 37 acres using a granular chemical herbicide sonar treatment to combat the presence of fanwort. In August of 2022, a second additional lake treatment of 37 acres using a granular chemical herbicide sonar treatment, and a small amount of clipper (flumioxazin) to primarily combat the presence of fanwort. In September of 2022, lake survey of 37 acres and treatment of 3.5 acres using a liquid chemical herbicide diquat to primarily combat the presence of spiny naiad.

In 2023, no treatment occurred.

2. Hodges Village Dam Hodges Village is a dry bed reservoir associated with a dam and dike system along the French River. The normal water level ranges from 1ft to 4ft during the dry summer months. During floods, flows held back by Hodges Village Dam inundate both government and easement lands around the lake. Flows are released as soon as possible.

During a routine cleanout of the flood debris in front of the flood control gates, a water chestnut seed pod was seen floating down the river. A canoe launch is located at Greenbriar in North Oxford MA and a pull out is located approximately 3.3 miles downstream at the dam.

In August of 2022, a river survey of 3.3 miles was conducted on the French River at

Hodges Village Dam. The survey found two invasive aquatic vegetation species. The documented species include variable milfoil and water chestnut. Water chestnut was identified in 9 locations and was removed by hand from the river.

In 2023, no treatment occurred.

3. Abutters:

USACE owns all the surrounding land in fee. A public drinking water well is present near the Buffumville Park work area. The well supplies water for the park attendants, who camp at the park May through September, and supplies water to the restrooms and water fountain at the swimming beach for the public. The well is approximately 1,200 feet from the nearest treatment area. Another drinking water well is located at the Buffumville Dam and Office site which supplies water for the Ranger Station and public restrooms. The well is approximately 400 feet from the nearest treatment area. There are private drinking water wells on land abutting the USACE property.

VI. EXECUTION:

1. Access:

Boat access to the work area at Buffumville Lake is provided via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Boat Ramp at 230 Oxford Road in Charlton, Massachusetts.

Boat access to the work area at Hodges Village Dam is provided via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Canoe Launch at Green Briar Park.

2. Systemic Aquatic Herbicide Requirements:

Granular fluridone shall be the herbicide used to treat approximately 22.3 acres of fanwort and Eurasian milfoil in target areas included in the attached map. Areas to be treated are #1- 7 on the attached map.

Granular fluridone shall be applied at a rate of 150 parts per billion (ppb) total, split between two separate applications, four weeks apart.

Diquat Dibromide shall be the herbicide used to treat the spiny naiad invasive species present at the south end of the lake totaling approximately 2.7 acres. Area to be treated is #8 on the attached map.

Diquat Dibromide shall be applied at a rate of 1.5 gallons of liquid Diquat Dibromide per surface acre. This is a one-time treatment.

The contractor shall apply an appropriate systemic aquatic herbicide to all treatment areas as shown on the attached map.

Herbicide application rates shall follow manufacturer’s recommendations and accepted industry practice and be adequate to provide effective control within the target area.

3. Tasks

a. Task 1 – Buffumville Lake Permit Application & Aquatic Invasive Species Survey and Report:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffumville Lake is not a candidate to file a Notification of Intent with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. However, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any state approval required concerning rare and protected species as identified by the National Heritage and Endangered Species Program.

Contractor must conduct an entire lake (approximately 200 acres) aquatic invasive species survey at Buffumville Lake and report findings in a detailed report with survey findings to include species name, acreage of infestation, and detailed maps with locations of species present.

b. Task 2 – Buffumville Lake Herbicide Treatment:

Prior to any treatment, the contractor is responsible for creating and posting signs adjacent to treatment areas and making the require notifications.

The contractor shall apply an appropriate systemic aquatic herbicide to all treatment areas as shown on the attached map.

Herbicide applications shall be conducted as soon as possible after contract award in order to achieve the most effective control.

Herbicide application rates shall follow manufacturer’s recommendation and accepted industry practice and be adequate to provided effective control within the target area shown on the attached map.

o Granular fluridone shall be applied at a rate of 150 parts per billion (ppb) total, split between two separate applications, four weeks apart.

o Liquid Diquat Dibromide shall be applied at a rate of 1.5 gallons of Diquat Dibromide per surface acre. The Diquat Dibromide is a one-time treatment.

A GPS system with at least 3–5-meter accuracy shall be used during the treatment to ensure even application of the herbicide. Should the presence of stumps inhibit or limit access to the full treatment area by a larger boat, the contractor must also be equipped with either hoses to be able to spray the herbicide into zones targeted for treatment, and/ or smaller boat to access the full range of the indicated treatment areas shown on attached map.

Treatments cannot occur between the dates of June 21-29, 2024, due to boat training occurring on the lake.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be responsible for closing Buffumville Lake Park on the treatment dates. Dates of treatment shall be coordinated with the TPOC.

c. Task 3 – Buffumville Lake Follow-Up Visual Survey and Chemical Efficacy

Report:

The contractor shall return to the treatment areas and conduct a visual survey to assess the success and efficacy of the chemical herbicide treatments 60 days after the initial application. Contractor should provide a Chemical Efficacy Report, which is a brief letter report discussing the efficacy of treatment measures and recommendations for future monitoring and control. This document may be sent electronically to the Technical Point of Contact.

d. Task 4 – Hodges Village Dam Aquatic Invasive Species Survey and Report with Water Chestnut Removal Conduct an invasive aquatic plant species survey on approximately 3.3 miles of the French River, from Greenbriar Park to Hodges Village Dam. Contractor shall provide a detailed report with survey findings to include species name, acreage of infestation, and detailed maps with locations of species present.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

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

52.219-6 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 52.237-1 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 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 (FEB 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

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…