Solicitation - W912WJ26QA012.pdf

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W912WJ26QA012 18 NOV 2025

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

03 DEC 2025

02:00 PM

W912WJ 100

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

JENNIFER SAMELA, EMAIL: JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL

TELEPHONE: 978-318-8324

561730

USD 9,500,000.00

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Arborist and Invasive Insect Control Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, locations in CT

W912WJ26QA012

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INSTRUCTIONS 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) Parts 12 and 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.

5. Information on previously awarded Blanket Purchase Agreements (if no information is listed the requirement is considered "new"):

a. Previous BPAs were awarded to: North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc; Bart's Tree Service, LLC; Bumbleebee Landscaping, LLC

b. Interested vendors are advised that scope may differ

c. No additional information on previous awards will be provided

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.

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

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 or by date/time of solicitation closing.

3. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

4. 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.

BID SCHEDULE

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ARBORIST AND INVASIVE INSECT TREATMENT SERVICES

NAUGATUCK RIVER BASIN

CONNECTICUT

Unit Price Schedule

DESCRIPTION UNIT

Year 1

PRICE 3

Year 2

PRICE 3

Year 3

PRICE 3

1. Arborist Office Activities HR 1

2. Arborist Field Activities HR 1

3. Tree Maintenance and Repair HR 1

4. Chemical Treatment for Invasive Insects HR 1

5. Invasive Insect Control Chemical 2 %

6. Installation of herbaceous plants up to 1 gallon (annuals or perennials) EA 3

7. Installation of Trees and Shrubs 1-6 gallon, or equivalent bare root EA 3

8. Installation of Trees and Shrubs 7-14 gallon, or equivalent bare root EA 3

9. Installation of Trees and Shrubs 15-20 gallon, or equivalent bare root EA 3

10. Installation of Trees and Shrubs 21-45 Gallon, or equivalent bare root EA 3

11. Installation of Trees and Shrubs 46-95 Gallon, or equivalent bare root EA 3

12. Materials and Supplies 2 %

NOTES:

1. The Unit Price (HR) includes the combined hourly rate for the equipment, crew, supplies/materials, fuel, and travel time required to support the specified equipment.

2. The Percent (%) Mark-Up is for Contractor Furnished Invasive Insect Control Chemicals, as well as plant material (herbaceous, shrubs and trees) and other supplies, such as mulch, fertilizer, mycorrhizal applications, stakes etc. Any material and supplies shall be coordinated in advance and a list provided to the Technical Point of Contact. Supplies/materials provided by the Contractor per call shall not exceed $5,000.

3. The Unit Price (EA) includes the combined hourly rate for the equipment, crew, supplies/materials, fuel, and travel time required to support the specified equipment.

4. 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

ARBORIST AND INVASIVE INSECT TREATMENT SERVICES

NAUGATUCK RIVER BASIN

CONNECTICUT

A. 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 Arborist and Invasive Insect 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 Arborist and Invasive Insect Control Services, in accordance with the attached Price Schedule 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.

a. 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.

a. Call Procedures:

I. 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.

II. The Contractor shall provide a quote for each BPA Call request within 14 days of the initial contact by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

The Contractor may receive additional time to provide the quote if it is pre-approved by the TPOC.

III. Upon notification of an executed BPA Call from the Government, the Contractor shall Coordinate with the TPOC within 14 calendar days to schedule the work.

5. 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

6. 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 TPOC. 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 Work; 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, email or fax) to the appropriate Technical Point of Contact:

7. 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, James Jylkka

Phone: 978.318.8337

Email: James.Jylkka@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

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

i. Tree Maintenance and Removal

ii. General Requirements (EM385-1-1, Para. 31-8)

iii. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when there is a reasonable probability of injury or illness that can be prevented by such protection. (31-8. a).

iv. Before tree maintenance or removal activities begin, a Qualified Tree worker must make visual inspection to determine whether any electrical hazards exist. (31-8. b)

v. Employees must consider all electrical equipment or conductors in the proximity of the work to be energized.

vi. When electrical equipment and conductors cannot be de-energized, only a Qualified Line-Clearance Tree Trimmer or Line-Clearance Trainee under the direct supervision of a Qualified Person, Electrical may be assigned to work in close proximity to electrical hazards.

vii. Use proper care when transporting and using tree felling tools.

viii. Elevating Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs). Provide AWPs with fall protection anchor(s) meeting design requirements of ANSI/SAIA A92.2 to secure approved personal fall protection system(s). All occupants of the AWP must utilize personal fall protection systems whenever aloft. (31-8. d)

ix. All Tree Climbing work must be done in accordance with EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-8. e.

x. When tree climbing is performed, persons must not work alone. A secondary climber, who could assist in rescue, if necessary, must be immediately available.

xi. Climbers must tie-off at two points while working or using a chainsaw.

xii. All Felling, Brush Removal and Chipping, Pruning and Trimming, Limbing and Bucking, and Topping/Lowering Limbs must be done in accordance with EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-8. f - h.

xiii. Trucks, Power Saws, Chopping Tools, Cant Hooks, Tongs, and Carrying Bars, Wedges and Chisels will meet requirements outlined in EM385-1- 1, Ch. 31-h.6-10.

xiv. The work shall be completed by a Qualified Tree Worker who through related training and on-the-job experience, this individual is familiar with the equipment, techniques, and hazards of tree maintenance and removal and has demonstrated ability in the performance of the special techniques involved. (EM385-1-1, Ch. 31-2.m) Acceptable credentials for a Qualified Tree Worker include but are not limited to: Certified Arborist, Licensed Tree Expert, Certified Tree Care Professional, Certified Tree Climber, and Certified Utility Safety Professional.

xv. Tree Climbers must be medically cleared for unlimited tree climbing every 2 years by a Health Care Provider in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 31.3. b

xvi. A Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan is required when tree maintenance and/or removal activities are performed. The plan must be developed by a Qualified Tree Worker in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Ch. 31-7.

12. 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 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:

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

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

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

iv. Safety Meetings & Documentation

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative

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

viii. Invoice and Payment

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

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

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

iv. 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.

16. 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 Work; 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, James Jylkka

Phone: 978.318.8337

Email: James.Jylkka@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

B. Technical Requirements:

General Requirement:

1. Requests for Information:

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

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

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

i. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

ii. ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

b. BPA Call Pre-Work 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; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206

ii. Specific Safety Plans as outlined in EM385-1-1 (i.e. Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan)

iii. A list of trees, shrubs, or other plant material, prior to planting.

iv. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for applicable materials

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

iv. First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

v. Product Data Sheets for each product or chemical used.

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

i. Field Reports shall include the details, descriptions, and observation for each field visit conducted on a per call basis.

ii. Pesticide Application Documentation shall include the amounts and description of product used, as well as number or trees treated with location, and shall be furnished to the Technical Point of Contact on a per call basis.

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, water, electricity, telephone services or other resources.

5. Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable and functional product.

6. Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

7. Other Contracts:

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

8. 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.

C. Service Requirements

1. Summary

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

a. Arborist Office activities

i. Project Data Review and Coordination

ii. Field Reports

b. Arborist Field Activities

i. Site Evaluations and Inspections

ii. Treatment Area mapping/tagging

iii. Treatment Follow-Up Inspection

c. Tree Maintenance and Repair

i. Tree Cabling

ii. Selective Pruning

iii. Tree Bracing

d. Chemical Treatment for Invasive Insects

i. Chemical Injection

ii. Chemical Spraying

e. Tree, Shrub & Herbaceous Material Installation

i. Planting site preparation

ii. Planting of trees and shrubs

iii. Aftercare

2. Qualifications:

a. Experience:

i. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate at least 3 years' experience with invasive insect control and professional arborist services. The Contractor must be able to identify invasive insects and damage caused by invasive insects, particularly emerald ash borer and hemlock wooly adelgid and scales.

ii. 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.

b. License and/or Certifications

i. All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel

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

iii. The Contractor shall provide documentation of the appropriate licenses and certifications to the Technical Point of Contact.

3. Service Descriptions:

a. Arborist Office Activities:

The Administrative or Office Work shall be completed by an individual knowledgeable about the specific trades involved and the contract requirements. The personnel are not required to be licensed in the specific trades. The tasks may likely include, project data review and coordination, identifying areas of potential treatment, GIS mapping of treated areas and Field Reports.

b. Arborist Field Activities:

The field activities shall be completed by an individual knowledgeable about the specific trades involved and licensed as an arborist in the State of CT, who can serve as a supervisory pesticide applicator. The Contractor is responsible for identification of all invasive insect pests, as well as trees that have been damaged by invasive pests. The field activities will generally consist of areas that allow access for full size vehicles, however in some cases such as trail areas, access via hiking or an ATV may be needed. The field activities may also include the following: site evaluation, site inspection, treatment area mapping/flagging and treatment follow-up inspection.

c. Tree Maintenance and Repair shall primarily include tree cabling, arborist pruning and limb removal, but may include other approved methods to improve tree safety, fruit condition, shade, or ornamental trees by trimming, bracing, treating cavities or other methods of improving tree conditions.

Limb removal shall be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact in the event that there are active or potential wildlife nest sites located in dead trees or limbs. All work shall be performed by or under the supervision of an individual licensed as an arborist in the State of CT.

d. Chemical Treatment for Invasive Insects. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials to treat vegetation in all project areas including protecting trees from damage from insects or diseases, or curing these conditions by spraying, injecting or other approved methods. The insecticide application shall remove and kill invasive insects by chemically treating trees with State of CT approved chemicals using State of CT approved application methods.

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

Injectable chemicals shall not be applied on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

Non-Injectable chemicals shall not be applied during the following periods:

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

ii. During any showers or rainstorms.

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

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

v. On Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays.

e. Installation of Herbaceous Plants, Trees and Shrubs.

i. The Contractor shall install Government and Contractor-furnished herbaceous plants, trees and shrubs according to the line-item structure listed below. Call Before You Dig (CBYD) (800) 922-4455, shall be contacted in areas where electrical infrastructure is a concern.

ii. Plant material shall be installed according to accepted horticultural and industry standards.

iii. Holes shall be dug at least 1 - 2 feet wider than the pot, or root-mass size.

iv. If rocks larger than 4" inch diameter are located in the planting hole, they must be removed. Should the planting location be unsuitable, a new location will be determined by the Technical Point of Contact.

v. Plant material shall be installed at an appropriate depth, so that the top of the root mass is slightly above the ground level, and not below.

vi. Any girdling roots shall be cut at the time of installation.

vii. If the plant material is root-bound, roots shall be loosened, or another non-root-bound specimen shall be selected.

viii. Some of the planting holes may require the addition of grit/gravel to aid in drainage, while others may require addition of compost or other materials.

ix. All plant material shall be watered-in thoroughly after planting.

x. Slow dispersal, self-watering tree bags shall be placed in areas where water access is limited.

xi. In areas where mower or weed-whacker damage may occur, a protective shield, shall be installed around the base of the tree.

xii. Trees shall be mulched with an organic untreated enriching mulch, which does not cover the trunk of the plant.

xiii. Transportation and fuel costs to and from the project location shall be included in the hourly rate for the appropriate service.

xiv. Hourly rate for installation of the following herbaceous plants, trees, and shrubs includes cost of equipment, crew, and supplies/ materials/ fuel/ travel time required to support the specified equipment:

1. Contractor shall Installation of herbaceous plants up to 1 gallon includes annuals and perennials.

2. Installation of Trees and Shrubs, 1-6 Gallon, or equivalent bare root.

3. Installation of Trees and Shrubs, 7-14 Gallon, or equivalent bare root.

4. Installation of Trees and Shrubs, 15-20 Gallon, or equivalent bare root.

5. Installation of Trees and Shrubs, 21-45 Gallon, or equivalent bare root.

6. Installation of Trees and Shrubs, 46-95 Gallon, or equivalent bare root.

4. Equipment, Materials and Supplies:

a. Contractor Equipment:

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

ii. 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.

iii. Plant material supplied by the Contractor shall be of high quality, disease free, non-root bound, and undamaged. No invasive plant species will be allowed on Government property.

iv. Transportation and fuel costs to and from the project location shall be included in the hourly rate for the appropriate service.

b. Insecticides, Horticultural Oil, Antibiotic Chemicals, Repellants and other Horticultural Products:

i. As part of the Quote, the Contractor shall furnish all insecticides and/or chemicals for the invasive insect control.

ii. All chemicals are to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with the State requirements. All applications will be in strict compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and in a manner that protects human safety and the environment.

iii. No aerial applications shall be permitted.

iv. Copies of the Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets for each chemical to be used shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact prior to use on Government property.

v. Pesticide application records shall be furnished to the Technical Point of Contact on a per call basis.

5. Material and Supply Descriptions:

a. Contractor Furnished Materials and Supplies:

As part of the Quote, the Contractor shall furnish a detailed supply list required to complete the work according to the call scope. The list shall include the unit price and the extended price. The 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.

ATTACHMENTS: Please refer to any attachments included with the solicitation for additional information.

Requirements Arborist and Invasive Insect Control Blanket Purchase Agreement, Naugatuck River Basin, locations in CT

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 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Nov 2021 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 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by of this clause paragraphs (b) and (c) by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number 561730

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(2) [ .] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause it is, is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in .13 CFR 124.1001

(3) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.

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