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W912WJ26QA097 13 MAY 2026

JENNIFER SAMELA

978-318-8324

26 MAY 2026

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

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT, 3 ATHOL-RICHMOND RD. TULLY LAKE DAM

ROYALSTON, MA 01368-8900

UNITED STATES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

Hazard Tree Removal, Tully Lake, Royalston, MAInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : S208

W912WJ26QA097

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0001 Hazard Tree Removal, Tully Lake, Royalston, MA Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove hazard trees at Tully Lake, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Product Service Code: S208 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 561730 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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INTERESTED VENDORS SHALL REVIEW THE "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" AND "ADDENDUM

TO EVALUATION" FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. VENDORS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR QUOTE SUBMISSION MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND

REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

THE MANDATORY SOLICITATION SURVEY SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND

RETURNED WITH QUOTES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

HAZARD TREE REMOVAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TULLY LAKE DAM

ROYALSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform hazard tree removal, traffic control, stump grinding, and site landscaping at one (1) location within the Tully Lake Dam property. The site location consists of approximately 525 feet along the west side of Athol- Richmond Road (Route 32), which is a state highway in Royalston, MA (See Exhibit A). The work shall include the cutting, chipping, and removal of eighteen (18) hazard white pine trees including all logs, branches, associated debris, and stumps as well as loaming and seeding the disturbed areas. There may be trees that exhibit higher hazard to personnel, property or infrastructure in their condition or precarious location that are included in this work. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

NOTE: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements for a full list of submittals):

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Specific Safety Plans (if applicable)

Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan

Safety Data Sheets

Contractor's Quality Control Plan

Certifications & Licenses as determined by the Performance Work Statement.

2. Location The required services shall be performed at the Tully Lake Dam Project Office and Lower Connecticut River Basin Office at 3 Athol-Richmond Road, Royalston, Massachusetts.

3. Technical Point of Contact - The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Rick Brackett. Ranger Brackett can be reached at (978) 831-2892 or richard.c.brackett@usace.

army.mil.

4. Site Visit - Site visits are scheduled with the Technical Point of Contact between the hours of 8:

00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

5. Schedule - The period of performance will be from Contract Award to 30 September 2026. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre- Work Conference shall be completed within 14 days of Contract Award.

Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. Interested vendors should conduct a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote.

No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with site conditions and requirements.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 14 days of Contract Award. The Government reserves up to 7 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 7 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals.

6. Safety Requirements:

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

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

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76 /Eng_Form_6293_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.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 their 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_Sep%202024%20-% 20FINAL.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_Site%20Safety%20&%20Health% 20Officer%20(SSHO)%20Designation%20Letter_2024%2009%2013%20-%20Final.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 or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Performance Work Statement, 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.

7. Site Specific Safety Section - Tree Maintenance and Removal:

a. General: All tree maintenance and removal activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 31. The work shall be completed by a Qualified Tree Worker who through related training and on the job experience, is trained on the proper use of the equipment, specialized techniques, and associated hazards. 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.

b. 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 3 and Chapter 31-3.b.

c. Minimum Plan Requirements: 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 Chapter 31-7.

8. Specific Safety Section(s) - Specific safety requirements shall be followed if applicable. The following list identifies potential subjects/activities/equipment that may require additional safety planning and requirements if the Contractor utilizes such for work related to this Performance Work Statement. The list identifies Chapters of EM 385-1-1 and may not cover all methods that could be utilized to complete the required work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure all work activities are completed in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

a. Cranes / Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

i. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

ii. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE. Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

iii. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

iv. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

v. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

vi. Mandatory Form(s):

ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU% 3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

b. Fall Protection:

i. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment.

Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21.

ii. A Competent Person (CP) shall always be onsite while work requiring fall protection equipment is being performed. The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3.c. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

iii. Minimum Plan Requirements: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted for acceptance by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work requiring fall protection equipment. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7.

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

9. Flooding - Tully Lake Dam is primarily a Flood Risk Management Project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Documented Safety Meetings

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor's Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment.

11. Permits - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

12. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Tully Lake Dam project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

13. Payment -

14. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than thirty (30) days, the Contractor may request multiple payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tully Lake Dam

Attn: Rick Brackett

2 Athol-Richmond Road

Royalston, MA 01368

Or emailed to: richard.c.brackett@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform hazard tree removal, traffic control, stump grinding, and site landscaping at one (1) location within the Tully Lake Dam property. The site location consists of approximately 525 feet of Athol-Richmond Road (Route 32), which is a state highway in Royalston, MA (See Exhibit A). The work shall include the cutting, chipping, and removal of eighteen (18) hazard white pine trees, logs, associated debris, and nineteen (19) stumps as well as grading, loaming, and seeding all disturbed areas according to the site location and description. There may be trees that exhibit higher hazard to personnel, property or infrastructure in their condition or precarious location that are included in this work.

Work may be in proximity to overhead power transmission lines, project buildings, wet areas, on steep slopes and/or uneven terrain, depending on the site conditions. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

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 7 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 7 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

Pre-Work Submittals: Submitted within 14 days of Contract Award. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Tree Maintenance and Removal Plan

Specific Safety Plans (if applicable)

Safety Data Sheets

Contractor's Quality Control Plan

Certifications & Licenses as determined by the Performance Work Statement.

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2024 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, U.S. Army Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 - Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Other appropriate Federal, State, and local codes.

4. 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.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules - The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract. The Contractor will coordinate a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed with the Technical Point of Contact. Any changes or alterations to the schedule must be coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste materials will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government.

Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

9. Government Resources -. There is no access to potable water or restroom facilities at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for this resource.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

11. Contractor's Qualifications -

a. Experience -

i. The Contractor shall be able to demonstrate at least 3 years' experience with Tree Removal work related to that required in this Performance Work Statement.

b. License and/or Certifications -

i. All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel.

ii. The Contractor shall have the appropriate current license/certification issued by the State for the work required and equipment being used and shall obtain and comply with any other necessary licenses, certifications, 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.

12. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all Federal, State, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee(s).

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, 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.

13. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and at all places during the term of the contract.

14. Inspections-

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

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

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

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor's work and make deductions accordingly for work not corrected with the time permitted.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials - The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

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

Part 2 Equipment:

1. Condition of Equipment- All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

2. Type(s) of Equipment-

a. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate equipment and tools of the trade to execute the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

b. Types of equipment for this work may include but not be limited to:

i. Non-Motorized hand tools such as hand saws and loppers

ii. Small, motorized hand tools such as chainsaws and brush cutters

iii. Small to industrial sized chippers

iv. Bucket trucks, boom trucks or cranes to assist in the removal of trees.

v. Other equipment related to tree removal as determined by the service requirements of this Performance Work Statement.

NOTE: Transportation and fuel costs to and from the project location shall be included in the quoted amount for each location and service.

NOTE: Use caution around aerial power lines and/or buried utility lines or infrastructure that may exist at work sites.

Part 3 Service Requirements:

1. General: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform hazard tree removal, traffic control, stump grinding, and site landscaping at one (1) location within the Tully Lake Dam property. The site location consists of approximately 525 feet of Athol-Richmond Road (Route 32), which is a state highway in Royalston, MA (See Exhibit A). The work shall include the cutting, chipping, and removal of eighteen (18) white pine trees and associated logs, limbs, debris, and stumps as well as the loaming and seeding of disturbed areas according to the site location and description. There may be trees that exhibit higher hazard to personnel, property or infrastructure in their condition or precarious location that are included in this work. Work may be in proximity to overhead powerlines, USACE buildings, wet areas, on steep slopes and/or uneven terrain, depending on the site conditions. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement. Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

2. Service Definition:

a. One service is defined as a single completion of all requirements for each task as described in Section 3, Service Tasks below.

b. The Contractor shall only be paid for work fully completed. If a partial service is rendered, payment will be adjusted according to percent of area completed. Partial service is defined as completing anything other than all tasks for designated locations as identified in Part 4, Service Location(s), and Task Requirements.

c. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact when each of the required service tasks for a service area is considered "completed" by the Contractor so the Technical Point of Contact can perform an inspection of the area.

3. Service Tasks:

a. Tree Removal:

i. The Contractor shall remove eighteen (18) white pine trees of varying size from 20 inches to 40 inches diameter at breast height that have been flagged by the Government within the designated work area (See Exhibit B).

ii. All eighteen (18) trees are considered hazard trees due to proximity to powerlines, government buildings, and tree condition.

iii. Flagged trees shall be removed in their entirety; all logs, branches/limbs, and debris from said trees shall be removed from the Tully Lake Dam property in accordance with state and local laws.

iv. Additionally, Contractor shall remove the logs and debris from a fallen white pine tree that has been moved off the turf to the wood line (see Exhibit K).

v. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact in advance regarding any removal of other woody vegetation within the work area if the removal of that vegetation will make the removal of marked trees safer. All woody vegetation cut shall be chipped or removed from Tully Lake Dam property in accordance with state and local laws.

b. Wood Chipping and Debris Removal:

i. The Contractor may chip all brush, shrubs, trees, and tree limbs resulting from the tree removal process.

ii. Wood chips must be brought off site.

iii. NO wood chips or debris from wood chipping shall be broadcast into any waterway, ditch line, paved roadway, gravel roadway, recreational trail, or maintained grass area.

iv. Any trees, logs, and tree limbs not chipped must be taken offsite by the Contractor unless directed otherwise by the Technical Point of Contact.

c. Stump Grinding:

i. The Contractor shall grind or otherwise remove nineteen (19) white pine tree stumps and associated roots to a minimum of eight (8) inches below the soil surface including associated surface roots.

ii. Eighteen (18) of the stumps are associated with the trees to be felled as part of this contract;

one (1) of the stumps remains from a thirty-nine (39) inch white pine that fell in 2024.

iii. Excess debris, wood chips, and grindings shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with state and local laws.

iv. The Contractor shall backfill all stump holes with clean, screened loam/topsoil (free of trash, rocks greater than 1" and invasive non-native weeds), tamped, and mounded three (3) inches above the existing grade to allow for settling.

d. Landscaping:

i. The Contractor will backfill and grade all disturbed turf areas including vehicle ruts, depressions from felled logs, holes from limbs, and stump holes with clean, screened loam/topsoil free of trash, rocks greater than 1 inch, and invasive non-native plant seeds and then seeded with a perennial grass seed to promote turf regeneration.

ii. Topsoil will be an appropriate mix of organic and mineral soil to support the healthy growth of turf grass.

iii. Topsoil will be graded to match existing grades so that the level of disturbance is visually minimized, and future mowing is efficient and smooth.

iv. Turf grass seed will be an appropriate mix of perennial cool season grasses for north central Massachusetts lawn development.

Part 4 Service Location(s), and Task Requirements:

1. Tully Lake Dam - Basin Office, 3 Athol-Richmond Road (Route 32), Royalston, MA:

a. Access: The site is in Royalston, MA and can be accessed from the state highway or the Basin Office Driveway at approximately: 42.63982 , -72.22498 .

b. Site Information: The service area is along a busy, 2 lane state highway. The length of the service area is approximately 525 feet.

i. The service area has eighteen (18) white pine trees ranging from twenty (20) inches to forty (40) inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) which have been marked with flagging by the Government. The average DBH of trees to be removed is approximately twenty-seven (27) inches.

ii. Trees at this location may be deemed as Hazard Tree Removal due to tree health or tree location.

iii. Care shall be taken to not damage roadways, government infrastructure, and surrounding areas. The Contractor shall repair any rutting or damage caused by the tree removal operations.

c. Required Tasks:

i. Tree Removal of Flagged Trees

ii. Wood Chipping and Debris Removal

iii. Stump Grinding

iv. Loaming and Seeding Disturbed areas

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

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Requirements Hazard Tree Removal, Tully Lake, Royalston, MA

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961313 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT, 3 ATHOL-RICHMOND RD. TULLY LAKE DAM

ROYALSTON, MA 01368-8900 UNITED STATES

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52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

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252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform 2022-12

Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. (DEVIATION 2024-

O0013 REVISION 1)

2024-05 Deviation 2024- O0013

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.

2023-11

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

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(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 (c) of this clause.

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

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that 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 (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) 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) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause 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, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) 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 (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) 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 W912WJ26PXXXX

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

(3) . The Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity ____ identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) . The Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity ____ identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the . The Contractor represents that it is, is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible SDVOSB Program under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The ____ Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:

(6) [ HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. Complete only if the offeror is ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern.

a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c).

[ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint ____ venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [ Contractor to sign and date and insert ____ authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

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