Solicitation W912WJ26QA010.pdf

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Chemical Vegetation Control Services Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, CT

W912WJ26QA010

Continuation of Description

$250,000.00BPA Master Dollar Limit:

BPA Call Limit: $25,000.00

INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS:

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.

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

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

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

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.

3. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist. Any information received at the site visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The solicitation and resulting contract shall be the governing document in all cases.

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. SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27 or 2.236-27 ALT I FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. If date(s)/time(s) 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.

3. 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.

4. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company name and contact information:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.

gov) to submit a quote. Registered is considered when a SAM registration is marked "Active".

3. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-8(d), Representations and Certifications are to be completed in www.sam.gov.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (Unique Entity Identified (UEI) 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor's responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

4. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

5. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

6. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful Contractor will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

BID SCHEDULE:

DESCRIPTION UNIT

Year 1

PRICE

Year 2

PRICE

Year 3

PRICE

Administrative - Office Work HR

Levees, Dikes, Dame Crests, Drainage Channels, and Steep Slopes HR

Roadways, Paths and Right-of-ways

HR

Open Fields and Areas

HR

Forest Areas and Other

HR

Vegetation Control Chemicals %

NOTES:

1. The Unit Price (HR) includes the Combined Hourly Rate for the equipment, crew (Two (2) workers, one (1) truck and associated equipment) and the supplies/materials/fuel/ travel required to support the specified equipment.

2. The Percent (%) Mark-Up is for Contractor's Furnished Vegetation Control Chemicals Only. The Contractor will provide the Technical Point of Contact with Pesticide Application Record (template provided to contractors during pre-work meeting) showing actual quantities of chemicals used as part of the applicable invoice.

3. A separate Bid Schedule may be provided for each Project Location or County to accommodate potential differences in pricing.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CHEMICAL VEGETATION CONTROL SERVICES

NAUGATUCK RIVER BASIN

CONNECTICUT

I. BPA TERMS AND CONDITIONS (IAW FAR 13.303-3)

1. Description of Agreement: The purpose of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is to provide an indefinite quantity of Chemical Vegetation Control Services in the Naugatuck River Basin. The intent of this BPA is to provide the Government with a cost-effective rapid response way to maintain the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities. Under this BPA, your organization shall provide Chemical Vegetation Services, in accordance with the attached Price Schedule and Performance Work Statement, when called by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative(s). Services will be requested through Purchases made under this BPA, that shall be referred to as Calls.

The duration of this BPA shall be Three (3) years from date of award, or upon reaching the BPA Master Limit. Calls can be placed up to the date of the BPA expiration. The period of performance of any Call placed prior to the BPA expiration can extend past the date of the BPA expiration.

2. Extent of Obligation: In accordance with FAR 13.303-3(a)(2), the Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases (Calls) made under the BPA. The establishment of the BPA does not imply any agreement on the part of the Government to place future Calls with the BPA holder.

The Government makes no representation as to the number of Calls or actual amount of work to be ordered.

3. Purchase Limitation: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to execute the services for each BPA Call under this agreement. No single BPA Call may exceed $25,000 in total cost of labor and materials. The Contractor-Furnished Materials and Supplies shall not exceed $5,000 for each individual BPA Call. The BPA Master Dollar Limit is $250,000.

4. Individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA: Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to purchase under the BPA.

5. Call Procedures:

a. USACE may have multiple BPAs in place with various Contractors for the same Services. USACE intends to compete each Call among a pool of up to three BPA holders to determine if a contractor can provide the services in the required time frame and the price. Award will be based on the lowest price that will provide the services in the required time frame.

b. The Contractor shall provide a quote for each BPA Call request within 14 days of the initial contact by the Technical Point of Contact. The Contractor may receive additional time to provide the quote if it is pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

c. Upon notification of an executed BPA Call from the Government, the Contractor shall Coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact within 14 calendar days to schedule the work.

6. Delivery Tickets: All deliverables provided under the agreement shall be identified by the following minimum information:

Name of Contractor/Supplier

BPA number

Date of purchase (Call)

Purchase (Call) number

Itemized list of items or services furnished

Quantity, unit price, and extension for each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information

Date of delivery or shipment

7. Invoices: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at completion of call, at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliverables provided against this BPA during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Invoices will be paid based on deliverables that have been received and approved by the Call's Technical Point of Contact. These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets; however, invoices must indicate the BPA number, Call number, Invoice Date, Contract Number, Dates of Service, Description of Service, Quantities, Material/Supply Back-Up, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days, the Contractor may request multiple payments. The invoices for each project will be sent (via mail or email) to the appropriate Technical Point of Contact:

8. Technical Point of Contact: Contact the Technical Point of Contact for each location to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for each location is as follows:

a. Black Rock Lake

Goshen Radio Relay Station

Northfield Brook Lake

Thomaston Dam

Park Ranger, David Grandy

Phone: 978.318.8436

Email: David.K.Grandy@usace.army.mil

b. Colebrook River Lake

Park Ranger, Matthew Barlow

Phone: 978.318.8769

Email: Matthew.M.Barlow@usace.army.mil

c. Hancock Brook Lake

Hop Brook Lake

Naugatuck River Basin Office

Stamford Hurricane Barrier

Natural Resource Specialist, Christopher Cogley

Phone: 978.318.8357

Email: Christopher.J.Cogley@usace.army.mil

9. Locations - The Project Offices are located throughout Connecticut and include the following locations:

a. Black Rock Lake Project Office

350 Old Branch Road, Thomaston, CT 06787 (Litchfield County)

b. Colebrook River Lake Project Office

426 A/B Colebrook River Road, Colebrook, CT 06021

(Litchfield County)

c. Goshen Radio Relay Station

Hageman-Shean Road, Goshen, CT 06756 (Litchfield County)

d. Hancock Brook Lake Project Office

611 Greystone Road, Plymouth, CT 06782 (Litchfield County)

e. Hop Brook Lake Project Office

4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762 (New Haven County)

f. Northfield Brook Lake Project Office

1550 Northfield Road, Thomaston, CT 06787 (Litchfield County)

g. Naugatuck River Basin Office

100 Allerton Farm Road, Middlebury, CT 06762 (New Haven County)

h. Stamford Hurricane Barrier

230 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, CT 06905 (Fairfield County)

i. Thomaston Dam

331 Hill Road, Rt 222, Thomaston, CT 06787 (Litchfield County)

10. Schedule -

a. The BPA shall have a 36-month period of performance from the date of award.

b. The Contractor shall provide a quote for each BPA Call request within 14 days of the initial contact by the Technical Point of Contact. The Contractor may receive additional time to provide the quote if it is pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

c. Upon receipt of an executed BPA Call from the Government, the Contractor shall coordinate the start of the work no later than 14 calendar days after notification.

11. Workday - Project areas will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be completed during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays unless approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

12. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 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_Form_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.

13. Pre-Work Conference:

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a Pre-Work Conference. The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend 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 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 Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-Work Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination

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

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

b. Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)

c. Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) and Activity Hazard Analysis for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

d. Safety Meetings & Documentation

e. ENG Form 3394 (Mandatory if needed for Accident Reporting)

f. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

g. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

h. Invoice and Payment

14. Permits - The Contractor, without additional expense to the Government, shall 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.

15. Security - The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at each Project Location identified. If applicable, Contractor shall comply with Projects Key Control Management Program. 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 a 24-hour notice of any such closure.

16. 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.

b. Employee Conduct

The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm's employees strictly comply with all Federal (including CFR 36), 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 Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, 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.

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

17. Payment - Payment will be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the following: Invoice Date; Contract Number; Dates of Service; Description of Service; Quantities; Material/Supply Back-Up, and total amount due per line item.

The invoices for each project will be sent (mail, email) to the appropriate Technical Point of Contact:

a. Black Rock Lake

Goshen Radio Relay Station

Northfield Brook Lake

Thomaston Dam

331 Hill Road, Thomaston, CT 06787

Park Ranger, David Grandy

Phone: 978.318.8436

Email: David.K.Grandy@usace.army.mil

b. Colebrook River Lake

Park Ranger, Matthew Barlow

Phone: 978.318.8769

Email: Matthew.M.Barlow@usace.army.mil

c. Hancock Brook Lake

Hop Brook Lake

Naugatuck River Basin Office

Stamford Hurricane Barrier

Natural Resource Specialist, Christopher Cogley

Phone: 978.318.8357

Email: Christopher.J.Cogley@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements

1. Requests for Information

Post-award requests concerning the work for each individual BPA Call should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact for the specific Project Location.

2. Submittals

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Scope of Work it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (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 within fourteen (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 Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-Work Submittals: Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of BPA award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work:

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293) annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

ii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282) annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

iii. Licenses and Certifications as determined by the scope of work annually for each year of the contract, or if staffing changes are made that would impact the contract.

b. Pre-Work BPA Call Submittals: Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of BPA Call Award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work:

i. Activity Hazard Analysis for each BPA Call.

ii. CPR/First Aid Personnel Requirements

iii. Work Plan - Provide a basic layout of site, and plan to protect public from hazards. Include the means and methods to control pedestrian, bike, and vehicular travel within the work areas. Include name of company and contact information if work is subcontracted.

iv. Materials List - For all Contractor-furnished materials to be used on the project, the Contractor shall provide the following information:

1. Manufacturer's name

2. Specifications

3. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be submitted along with the product data for any potentially hazardous materials such as adhesives and flux materials.

4. Any other information the Technical Point of Contact may deem necessary to approve the materials.

c. Post-Work BPA Call Submittals: Submitted by the completion of work and before final payment.

i. Chemical Application Documentation (pesticide application record). A detailed application log shall include weather conditions during and after application, products/rates utilized, and confirmation of areas and dates of treatment. The application log shall be furnished to the Technical Point of Contact on a per call basis. The chemicals and areas treated for invasive species will be tracked separately.

ii. Invoice

3. Public Notice Posting

a. The contractor shall post all project areas one week prior to spraying of any chemicals and shall remain for one week after spraying is completed.

Signs shall be at least 8 1/2" X 11", weather resistant, with contrasting colors, and posted at all public entrances and other points of access. A maximum of five signs shall be required per location. Required posting language shall be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact.

4. 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.

5. Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the BPA Call performance work statement, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services or other resources.

6. Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials 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. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 100 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools). While applying chemicals, the contractor shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of all persons, property, water courses, and natural resources, and will be held liable for any damages resulting from careless application of chemicals. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

7. 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 and functional product.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored materials until they are placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or materials.

III. Products

1. Herbicides and Vegetation Control Chemicals:

a. As part of the Quote, the Contractor shall furnish all herbicides and/or chemicals for the chemical vegetation control.

b. All chemicals are to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with State requirements. All applications will be in strict compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

c. The contractor shall use the most effective herbicide for each species. Government personnel may request a specific chemical to be used if deemed more appropriate for treating a specific vegetation type. The specific type of chemical may include those that are listed for organic use (Organic Materials Review Institute listed) and could be more expensive than conventional chemicals.

IV. Execution

1. Scope of Work:

The Technical Point of Contact will provide a Performance Work Statement to the Contractor to review and determine the requirements to complete the project. The Contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact a quote and detailed Supplies/Materials/Equipment list required to complete the work The work may likely include the following requirements.

2. Chemical Vegetation Control

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials to control woody and herbaceous vegetation, invasive plant species or noxious weeds in project areas, including levees, dams, dikes, spillways, steep embankments, forests and other areas. The herbicide application shall remove all undesirable vegetative growth by chemically treating these areas with State approved chemicals using State approved application methods. Every effort should be made to avoid spraying non-target vegetation.

a. Qualifications

i. Experience: The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate at least 3 years' experience with chemical vegetation control. The Contractor shall have sufficient personnel to adequately service up to three (3) BPA Calls concurrently with fully qualified personnel to satisfy the requirements of each BPA Call with no degradation in quality or supervision. The contractor shall be able to identify both native and non-native (invasive) vegetation.

ii. License and/or Certification:

ALL work shall be performed by Qualified and Skilled Personnel with appropriate licenses and/or certification required to perform the work required under this BPA. The contractor shall provide documentation of the appropriate licenses and certifications to the Technical Point of Contact.

iii. Equipment:

a. ALL equipment shall be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1 Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. ALL equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

b. The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment 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. No such removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract.

3. Service and Personnel Descriptions:

ALL equipment provided shall include the appropriate qualified operator, personal protection equipment (PPE), and fuel. All labor shall be performed in accordance with all Federal, State and local laws.

a. Chemicals shall not be applied during the following periods:

b. Twelve (12) hours before rain is predicted to occur.

c. During any showers or rainstorms.

d. During a twelve (12) hour period following a rainstorm.

e. When wind velocity exceeds five (5) miles per hour.

f. On Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays.

g. No aerial applications shall be permitted.

h. A crew shall consist of a minimum of two (2) people, one (1) truck and all associated equipment.

i. All flagging tape shall be biodegradable.

j. The Contractor, while applying chemicals, shall take all precautions necessary for the protection of all persons, property, water courses, and natural resources, and will be held liable for any damages resulting from careless application of chemicals.

k. While treating invasive plants, care should be taken to avoid native plants and sensitive areas such as wetlands, wherever possible. The Contractor is responsible for identification of invasive plant species in service areas.

l. No heavy equipment or machinery will be allowed to drive across the riprap slope of the dam, dike, spillway, levee, wetlands, or across conservation concern wildlife nesting areas.

m. Only herbicides approved for use in or near wetland areas shall be used in or near wetland areas.

n. Within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of the herbicide application, the treated areas shall be inspected by the Technical Point of Contact.

If the herbicide application has less than a 95% kill rate, then the Contractor will be required to re-treat the deficient areas, within 15 days, at no additional expense to the government.

4. Project Areas

Project areas shall include but are not limited to levees, dams, dikes, spillways, roadways, and open fields. The herbicide application shall remove all undesirable vegetative growth by chemically treating these areas with State approved chemicals using State approved application methods.

a. Levees, Dikes, Dame Crests, Drainage Channels, and Steep Slopes: The Chemical Vegetation Control in the Levees, Dikes, Dam Crests and Steep Slopes will generally consist of treatment areas that DO NOT allow access for full sized vehicles and treatment equipment. The treatment areas are typically steep rock armored slopes that are not accessible by normal vehicles or all-terrain vehicles. The majority of the areas adjacent to the Levees, Dikes, Dam Crests and Steep Slopes are accessible by full sized vehicles or all-terrain vehicles.

b. Roadways, Paths and Right-of-ways: The Chemical Vegetation Control in the Roadways, Paths and Right-of-ways will generally consist of areas that allow access for full sized vehicles and treatment equipment. A minor portion of the paths may not be accessible by full sized vehicles and may require an all-terrain vehicle.

c. Open Fields and Areas: The Chemical Vegetation Control in the Open Fields and Open Areas will generally consist of level fields and lawns that allow reasonable access for vehicles and treatment equipment. The entire area may not be accessible by full sized vehicles and may require an all-terrain vehicle.

d. Forest Areas and Other: The Chemical Vegetation Control in Forest areas will generally consist of dense stands of large trees, understory, rocks, and slopes that generally DO NOT allow access for full sized vehicles or all-terrain vehicles.

e. Wetland Areas - In areas in and around wetlands that require treatment, as determined by the Technical Point of Contact & Basin Environmental Specialist, only herbicides specifically labeled for safe use in and around wetlands/aquatic use shall be used and must be approved in advance.

f. Pollinator Gardens - In areas in and around pollinator gardens, only herbicides that do not cause harm to pollinator insects shall be used and approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact and Basin Environmental Specialist.

5. Equipment, Materials and Supplies:

a. The contractor shall provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of each BPA Call.

b. Transportation and fuel costs to and from the project locations shall be included in the hourly or acre rate for the appropriate service.

c. The Contractor shall provide sufficient equipment to adequately service up to three (3) BPA Calls concurrently with fully equipped crews to satisfy the requirements of each BPA Call.

6. Material and Supply Descriptions:

a. Contractor Furnished Materials and Supplies:

As part of the Quote, the Contractor shall furnish a detailed chemical list required to complete the SOW. The chemical list shall include the unit price and the extended price. The chemical list shall be detailed enough to allow the Technical Point of Contact to confirm compliance with the applicable requirements and price reasonableness. The Contractor-Furnished Materials and Supplies shall not exceed $5,000 for each individual BPA Call.

Please note that this contract may also require the use of products that are listed for organic use. The contractor shall make efforts to use equivalent bio-based or OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listed materials when feasible or requested by the Technical Point of Contact. The contractor may also be required to add non-toxic marking dye to the herbicide, so that treated areas are visible. Pesticide application records shall be furnished to the Technical Point of Contact on a per call basis.

b. Government Furnished Materials and Supplies:

At times it may be advantageous for the Government to provide the materials and supplies (in whole or part) to the Contractor for installation. The Government will utilize the detailed material/supply list provided by the Contractor to purchase the materials and supplies outside of the BPA Call.

Under this circumstance, the Government-Furnished Materials and Supplies will not be included in the BPA Call total.

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.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determinations for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-6131/1

Wage Determination No.: 2015-6131

Modification No.: 1

Revised Date: 08 August 2025 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4113/33

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4113

Modification No.: 33

Revised Date: 08 August 2025 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4133/34

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4133

Modification No.: 34

Revised Date: 08 August 2025 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4131/32

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4131

Modification No.: 32

Revised Date: 08 August 2025

Requirements Chemical Vegetation Control Services Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, CT

W912WJ26QA010

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-6131/1 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4113/33 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4133/34 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4131/32

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 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

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

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

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or Affiliates a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500…