Amendment W90VN922R0006U0001 Ground Maintenance Service in USAG Daegu.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Feb-2022

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

RCO DAEGU, UNIT #15682

APO AP 96218-5682

UNITED STATES

W90VN9 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W90VN922R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT NO. U0001

A. The purpose of this amendment is to:

(i) Revise "1.5.6.4. MANAGEMENT PLAN" on the PWS as shown below:

FROM

1.5.6.4. MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall provide a Management Plan that demonstrates a clear understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this PWS.

TO

understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this PWS. The minimum manpower for this requirement shall be provided; CM (1 person), Foreman (1 person) and Common Labor (12 people). Dependent on the area for work accomplishment, the contractor is required to utilize their maximum resources for satisfactory completion as determined by the government.

(ii) Revise " 1.5.6.5. TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN " on the PWS as shown below:

1.5.6.5. TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the

Government.

1.5.6.5. TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the

Government. The required minimum equipment is Weed Eater (Lawn Mower (예초기)) (15 each) and Push Mower

(2 each). They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. This minimum level of equipment should be owned by the contractor and functional at all times during the performance of this contract. In the event more equipment or a higher capacity machinery is necessary, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain such equipment for satisfactory job completion.

(iii) Revise "3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, FACTOR A-TECHINICAL PROPOSAL, (iv) Subfactor 4-

MANAGEMENT PLAN” under Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021) as shown below:

(iv) Subfactor 4 - MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall provide a Management Plan that demonstrates a clear understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this PWS.

(iv) Subfactor 4 - MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall provide a Management Plan that demonstrates a clear understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this PWS. The minimum manpower for this requirement shall be provided; CM (1 person), Foreman (1 person) and Common Labor (12 people). Dependent on the area for work accomplishment, the contractor is required to utilize their maximum resources for satisfactory

(iv) Revise "3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, FACTOR A-TECHINICAL PROPOSAL, (v) Subfactor 5-

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN” under Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS-

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021) as shown below:

(v) Subfactor 5 - TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the Government.

(v) Subfactor 5 - TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the Government. The required minimum equipment is Weed Eater (Lawn Mower (예초기)) (15 each) and Push

Mower (2 each). They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. This minimum level of equipment should be owned by the contractor and functional at all times during the performance of this contract. In the event more equipment or a higher capacity machinery is necessary, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain such equipment for satisfactory job completion.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)

1. CONTRACT AWARD

1.1. The Government intends to execute a single contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs and Requirements

CLINs for FFP task orders type of contract for Ground Maintenance Service at Camps Henry, Walker, George, Busan Storage Center (BSC), SUSLAK (Kyongsan) and Masan Range (Changwon) in USAG Daegu. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer in accordance with (IAW) the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.5 that satisfies all terms and conditions of the solicitation, and who is determined to be responsible IAW FAR 9.104-1. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. All non-cost factors and subfactors will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor/subfactor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or subfactor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

1.2. The Government reserves the right, based on the Government’s best interests, to make a determination to: 1) award without discussions; 2) make multiple awards for this requirement; 3) establish a competitive range in order to conduct discussions. If an award cannot be made on initial offer and the Government determines discussions to be necessary, the competitive rage will be established in considering technical, past performance and price evaluation factors to conduct discussions IAW FAR 15.306(c).; and/or 4) make no award if, upon evaluation, none of the proposals are deemed likely to meet the requirements..

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

2.1. For a proposal to be acceptable, an offeror must submit proposal to SSG Jason M. David at jason.m.david3.mil@army.mil no later than (NLT) the solicitation closing date and time (Local Korea Standard

Time). Confirmation of submittal requirement prior to the RFP closing date and time is offeror’s responsibility.

2.2. Official Means of Disseminating information after solicitation issued through SAM such as requests for clarification and/or information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing or electronically as followed information: (for each question, comment or observation, identify the Paragraph number being referenced).

411th CSB, Korea

RCO Daegu

Attn: SSG Jason M. David

Reference: W90VN9-22-R-0006, Ground Maintenance Service at USAG Daegu (DAEGU, BUSAN, MASAN AND

KYONGSAN)

Email: jason.m.david3.mil@army.mil and ronald.d.ware.civ@army.mil

2.3. No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to Offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted to the email address. Written inquires will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors. The deadline for submission of questions regarding this solicitation is no later than (NLT) the solicitation closing date and time (Local Korea Standard Time).

2.4. The Government intends to evaluate and make award without discussion with the offerors (other than minor clarifications), unless discussions are determined to be necessary. If discussions are determined to be necessary, then the Contracting Officer reserves the right to limit the competitive range for the purposes of efficiency.

mailto:jason.m.david3.mil@army.mil mailto:ronald.d.ware.civ@army.mil

3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A rating of unacceptable for any factor or subfactor will result in technically unacceptable rating. Failure to provide documents addressed below will result in a rating of “Unacceptable”.

FACTOR A – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(i) Subfactor 1 - Prime Contractor’s License: The Prime Contractor shall submit all current and valid license for

i) local business license (사업자등록증) stated in valid landscaping management registration (조경업/조경공사)” or ii) Special Construction Registration for Landscaping and Planting (전문건설업 중 조경식재 공사업) or iii)

Comprehensive Landscaping Construction Registration (종합건설업 중 조경 공사업) issued by the Republic of

Korea (ROK) Government that are certified for ground maintenance service. Subcontractor’s license is not allowable to substitute for the Prime Contractor’s License.

(ii) Subfactor 2 – Prime Contractor’s Prior Experience: The Prime Contractor shall have at least two (2) years of relevant experience within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation in performing similar ground maintenance services (grass cutting and raking) for the U.S. Government or Commercial Industry. Relevant past performance shall be the “same or similar” as determined by the Government, for services on size, scope and complexity. The experience of a subcontractor cannot be substituted for the Prime Contractor’s experience. The offeror shall provide evidence of relevant past experience as required below:

- Title of the contract/project

- A brief description of work completed

- Amount of contract

- Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Complete name of point of contact at Client Organization

(iii) Subfactor 3 - Personnel Requirement: The Contractor shall submit Contract Manager (CM)’s resume with at least two (2) years of experience as a CM in performing the same or similar ground maintenance service within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The resume for CM shall clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of CM

- Description of qualifying work experience

- Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Value of contract/project in KW for total amount

- Company Name/Employer, email/phone number of validating point of contact (POC)

(iv) Subfactor 4 – MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall provide a Management Plan that demonstrates a clear understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this PWS. The minimum manpower for this requirement shall be provided; CM (1 person), Foreman (1 person) and Common Labor (12 people). Dependent on the area for work accomplishment, the contractor is required to utilize their maximum resources for satisfactory

(v) Subfactor 5 – TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment required for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the Government. The required minimum equipment is Weed Eater (Lawn Mower

(예초기)) (15 each) and Push Mower (2 each). They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. This minimum level of equipment should be owned by the contractor and functional at all times during the performance of this contract. In the event more equipment or a higher capacity machinery is necessary, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain such equipment for satisfactory job completion.

FACTOR B - PAST PERFORMANCE: The offeror shall provide a list of contracts under which they have performed in Facility Maintenance and Management services or similar services to this RFP's requirement within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. This data on recent contracts will be used by the

Contracting Officer to evaluate past performance. The offerors shall present past performance for themselves whose effort on this contract will significantly influence performance of the proposed effort. The following information shall be included as applicable:

The title of the Project or Contract No for the Commercial or Government performance

A clear description of qualifying work experience

Length of contract/project (Year/Month/Date – Year/Month/Date)

Value of contract/project in KW for total amount

Complete POC of employer (including name, phone no, e-mail) and validating POC

FACTOR C - PRICE

(a) The offeror shall provide complete CLINs/Sub-CLINs identified for base period plus four (4) options. Any underlying assumption including proposed escalation rates between the 1st and subsequent periods shall be clearly explained.

(b) Proposed Prices – Proposed prices will be evaluated to determine if the estimate is complete, realistic, reasonable and balance, and has no unbalanced to assess the offeror’s understanding of the solicitation. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent between proposed performance and price, must be clearly explained in this volume of the proposal. For example, if unique and innovative approaches are the basis for an abnormally low price estimate, the nature of these approaches and their impact must be completely documented.

Specific Price Proposal Instructions: Offerors shall provide a proposal to include:

(1) The price proposal shall set forth a summary of the total proposed price for the base year and each option years of the proposed price of each CLINs/Sub-CLINs in excel sheet.

(2) Prices shall be in local currency (Korean Won). If there is no proposed price, offeror shall put zero “0” in the

CLIN or Sub-CLIN. If offeror does not put any amount, the offeror’s proposal is incomplete. Incomplete proposal will not be accepted.

(3) Any escalation in option year pricing shall be identified.

(4) The offerors shall round all unit prices to the nearest whole Korean Won thereby eliminating the use of any decimal points.

4. COMPLETION OF PROVISIONS/CLAUSES:

Offeror(s) shall fill out the following FAR or local clauses and submit as the final part of the price proposal:

(1) 52.212-3, Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items Alternate I.

(2) FAR Clause 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment and FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(3) ATTACHMENT: Contractor’s Tax Exemption Declaration.

5. SIGNED SOLICIATION AND AMENDMENT: Signed first page of the solicitation (SF1449) and each amendment (SF30) (if any amendment were issued)

NOTE: All questions should be emailed to jason.m.david3.mil@army.mil within five (5) days after the solicitation is issued. The electronic offer shall be submitted by 1500 hours (Korean local time) on the closing date. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.

6. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONFS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

(1) Offerors are required to submit proposals electronically in response to this solicitation in the following:

FACTOR A, Technical Capability: 1 Original

FACTOR B, Past Performance: 1 Original

FACTOR C, Price Proposal: 1 Original shall be provided by Excel sheet.

(2) Page Limitations included Cover and Table of Contents Pages:

FACTOR A, Technical Capability: 50 Pages

FACTOR B, Past Performance: 10 Pages

FACTOR C, Price Proposal: No Page Limit

(3) POINT OF CONTACT: Offeror shall provide the Name(s), office/mobile telephone numbers, and e-mail address of person(s) authorized to conduct discussions/negotiations and to financially bind the company.

(4) Contract References to “Day”: Unless otherwise stated herein, all references to ‘day” shall be interpreted to mean ‘calendar day’.

7. SITE VISIT and PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

(1) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the price of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(2) The scheduled site visit/preproposal conference will be conducted at the following locations by DPW, USAG

Daegu.

Date/Time

Location

Point of Contact/Tel/E-Mail Address

08 Feb 2022/ 1:30 pm

Gate #1, Camp Henry

(In front of Daegu

Middle School)

Mr. Pak, Chong Hwan, Tel. 05033-63-4867/

Email: chonghwan.pak2.ln@army.mil

(3) Offerors shall submit the following information to the above POC a day prior to the scheduled site orientation for temporary access to each area.

Name(s) (Maximum of 1 individual per offeror)

Korean Identification Number

The Attendee must bring a photo identification card (Korean: Ju-min-deng-rok-jung).

Note: Offerors must demonstrate a legal binding relationship with any entity subcontracted to perform under this contract. Offerors are required to submit the Sub Contract Agreement.

8. PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A pre-award survey may be conducted on all firms, to include joint venture partners and subcontractors indicating firm commitments to this acquisition, submitting proposals. The pre-award survey is to determine the prospective contractor’s responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.104-1. Information may be requested as required by the

Contracting Officer and the information shall be submitted within three working days of the request.

NOTE: Contractor team arrangements including partnership, joint venture, subcontractors shall be fully disclosed in an offer identifying the arrangements and company relationships or for arrangements entered into after submission of an offer, before the arrangement becomes effective. Joint venture and partnership teaming arrangements shall propose under a joint DUNS number or provide proof of submission and status with their offer.

(1) A contractor team arrangement (CTA) means an arrangement in which two or more companies form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor or a potential prime contractor agrees with one or more other companies to have them act as its subcontractors under a specified Government contract or acquisition program. A CTA is not an arrangement in which two or more companies form a separate legal entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, to act as a potential prime contractor.

(2) The government will, when applicable, recognize the integrity and validity of CTAs when identified and fully disclosed to the Contracting Officer. Offerors proposing a CTA must identify and fully disclose contractor team arrangements relationships in their offer/proposal. A CTA must be in writing.

(3) For offerors proposing a partnership/joint venture CTA: The CTA must do business under the CTA name, must register in SAM under the CTA name, must provide documents vesting an individual with the authority of the partners to bind the CTA, and must designate a single point of contact for the CTA.

(4) The government will perform a responsibility determination on a CTA just as it would on any prospective contract awardee.

(End of Addendum FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

GROUND MAINTENANCE SERVICE, USAG DAEGU

(DAEGU, BUSAN, MASAN AND KYONGSAN)

1.0. General Information:

1.1. Overview. The Contractor shall inspect, service, maintain, and landscape grounds of Camps Henry, Walker, George, Busan Storage Center (BSC), SUSLAK (Kyongsan) and Masan Range (Changwon) in USAG Daegu. The work shall include scheduling and performance of mowing and trimming of grass/ weed/tree/bush/shrub; raking leaves and debris removal of areas; post policing and debris removal of areas. The Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) or Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (ACOR) shall perform surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The Contractor shall provide all work necessary to maintain the grounds to the standards specified herein.

1.2. Background:

1.2.1. Area of work, identifying the service areas, is shown on drawings as described in the location map (Technical

Exhibit (TE) 3).

1.2.1.1. The acreage identified in services under the contract is based on the data available at the Directorate of

Public Works (DPW). Therefore, a variance of up to plus or minus 5% in actual acres increase caused by unavailability of data at the time of solicitation shall not be cause for an equitable adjustment in the contract price for either the Government or the Contractor.

1.3. Objectives: Trimming of vegetation and grass cutting along the buildings, structures, flower beds, curbs, along ditch-lines, hedges, shrubs, signs and fence lines, and post policing, and cutting/trimming of trees/bushes/shrubs are stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Camps Henry, Walker, George, Busan Storage Center (BSC), SUSLAK (Kyongsan) and Masan Range (Changwon) in USAG Daegu. The Contractor shall remove and dispose all grass clipping debris including leaves, branches, shrubs, and other rubbish after completion of work.

1.4. Period of Performance:

Base Year 1 March 2022 through 31 December 2022

Option Year I 1 January 2023 through 31 December 2023

Option Year II 1 January 2024 through 31 December 2024

Option Year III 1 January 2025 through 31 December 2025

Option Year IV 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2026

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0700-1700 hours, Monday through Friday, except Korean holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this

PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. During the peak periods in the spring and summer or whenever the Contractor is behind schedule, the Contractor may work outside the normal hours of operation after obtaining approval from the Government.

1.5.1.1. Work Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a work schedule to the COR within five (5) working days after receipt of the contract. Also, the Contractor shall submit a monthly work schedule to the COR at least ten (10) days in advance of their schedule for working. The Masan Range and SUSLAK are located on an ROK military security base so the Contractor shall submit a base access permission roster to the ROK liaison officer to get access approval in time for work performance.

1.5.2. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at Camps Henry, Walker, George, Busan Storage Center (BSC), SUSLAK (Kyongsan) and Masan Range (Changwon) area in USAG Daegu.

1.5.3. Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of deficiencies. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the

Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a QCP to the Contracting Officer (KO) and COR within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award and five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. One (1) electronic copy of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change(s) to the QCP.

At minimum, the QCP will include the following:

1.5.3.1. The areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis as determined by the government, how often inspections will be accomplished and the title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection.

1.5.3.2. The methods for identifying preventing deficiencies, and appropriate corrective actions to be taken in the quality of service performed before and after the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

1.5.3.3. Daily performance report, deficiency list (quality control checklist/punch list), the QCP and other related documents shall be maintained by the Contractor. The documents shall be readily available to the Government at any time during the term of the contract.

1.5.4. Quality Assurance: The Contractor shall comply with the Government’s quality assurance program as defined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable quality level(s) (AQL). Government surveillance of

Contractor performance is not limited to the Performance Objectives as outlined in this PWS. The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance surveillance of any contractual requirement of this acquisition as warranted by the Government.

1.5.4.1. The Government reserves the right to inspect the Contractor’s performance. The Government will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will request the

Contractor’s representative to initial the deficiency report.

1.5.4.2. Performance Rating: COR will evaluate Contractor’s performance based on the checklist, USFK Form173-

R-E or Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)/Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)-Surveillance and

Performance Monitoring (SPM) including a supplement to the MSR. The Contractor’s performance rating will be prepared and submitted to the KO on monthly basis.

1.5.5. Type of Contract: The Government will award a Requirements type with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINs

Contract.

1.5.6. Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall maintain all required ROK licenses and qualifications for ground maintenance service within the PWS of this contact throughout the period of performance.

1.5.6.1. Prime Contractor’s License: The Prime Contractor shall possess and maintain all current and valid license for i) local business license (사업자등록증) stated in valid landscaping management registration

(조경업/조경공사)” or ii) Special Construction Registration for Landscaping and Planting (전문건설업 중

조경식재 공사업) or iii) Comprehensive Landscaping Construction Registration (종합건설업 중 조경 공사업) issued by the Republic of Korea (ROK) Government that are certified for ground maintenance service.

Subcontractor’s license is not allowable to substitute for the Price Contractor’s License. A copy of the license shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer as a part of technical evaluation factor with their proposal submission.

1.5.6.2. Prime Contractor’s Prior Experience: The Prime Contractor shall have at least two (2) years of relevant experience within the last five (5) years in performing similar ground maintenance services (grass cutting and raking) for the U.S. Government or Commercial Industry. Relevant past performance shall be the “same or similar” as determined by the Government, for services on size, scope and complexity. The Contractor shall provide all necessary information of prior experience as a part of technical evaluation factor when submitting the proposal. The experience of a subcontractor cannot be substituted for the prime Contractor’s experience. The offeror shall provide evidence of relevant past experience as required below:

- Title of the contract/project

- A brief description of work completed

- Amount of contract

- Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Complete name of point of contact at Client Organization

1.5.6.3. Personnel Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all employees have knowledge of chemicals, tools, equipment and techniques necessary to perform the work in this PWS. The Contractor shall provide a

Contract Manager (CM) whom shall be responsible for the performance of this work, and shall provide a CM’s resume whom has experience as a CM at least two (2) years within the last five (5) years from the issuance date of this solicitation. The CM shall have a full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to operation of this contract and an employee of the Prime Contractor.

* The resume for CM shall clearly identify information as required below:

- Name of CM

- Description of qualifying work experience

- Length of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date)

- Value of contract/project in KW for total amount

- Company Name/Employer, email/phone number of validating point of contact (POC)

1.5.6.3.1. The CM shall have at least two (2) year of satisfactory experience within the last five (5) years in performing the same or similar ground maintenance service. The CM’s resume/qualification which includes historical work credentials shall be submitted to KO as a part of technical evaluation factor when submitting the proposal.

1.5.6.3.2. The CM shall be available during normal duty hours within four (4) hours of notification to meet on the installation with the KO and/or COR to discuss problem areas.

1.5.6.3.3. The CM shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English efficiently to manage the performance of the contract.

1.5.6.3.4. The CM shall fully understand the requirements of this contract and shall report to the COR any problems encountered in any of the facilities covered by this contract. The CM shall demonstrate adequate knowledge of equipment, tools and techniques, and shall be able to recognize situations or circumstances defined in this PWS that may be hazardous to the facilities or to personnel. Immediately upon recognition of such situations and/or circumstances, the CM shall notify the KO and the COR.

1.5.6.3.5. The Contractor shall ensure that employees have a current and valid driver’s license before allowing the employee to operate a Contractor-owned vehicle on the base. The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the local installation commander at all times while on the military installation.

Any Contractor traffic violations may result in the denial of driving privileges on the installations. A copy of all licenses shall be provided to the COR within fifteen (15) calendar days from performance start date with appropriate document(s) such as insurance coverage.

1.5.6.3.6. The Government has the right to restrict the employment under the contract of any Contractor employee, or prospective Contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or general well-being of the installation and its population.

1.5.6.3.7. Contractor personnel, personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government installation are allowed to perform work only for this contract while on the Government installation. Contract personnel, personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the Government installation performing work not related to this contract on the Government installation shall be reported to the installation military police to enforce the regulations of the installation.

understanding of manpower requirements by identifying the required number of personnel by labor category and installation to perform this contract requirements. Additionally, the Management Plan shall include an organizational chart that identifies personnel and configuration of ground maintenance services teams, which clearly demonstrates the capability to manage and perform in accordance with this Performance Work Statement. The minimum manpower for this requirement shall be provided; CM (1 person), Foreman (1 person) and Common Labor

(12 people). Dependent on the area for work accomplishment, the contractor is required to utilize their maximum resources for satisfactory completion as determined by the government.

1.5.6.5. TOOLS and EQUIPMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall ensure that tools and equipment required for work are in good working condition and are of the appropriate type for satisfactory work accomplishment as determined by the Government. The required minimum equipment is Weed Eater (Lawn Mower (예초기)) (15 each) and Push Mower (2 each). They are owned by the Contractor and fully functional. They are owned by the

Contractor and fully functional. This minimum level of equipment should be owned by the contractor and functional at all times during the performance of this contract. In the event more equipment or a higher capacity machinery is necessary, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain such equipment for satisfactory job completion.

1.5.6.5.1The Prime Contractor shall furnish a list of all equipment and tools necessary to meet the requirements of the contract including that of any subcontractors with their proposal. This will be an evaluation factor determined by the government to be technically acceptable or technically not acceptable. After award, the COR will confirm this inventory within fourteen days after NTP. This available list can be subject to review by the government at any time during the performance of the contract.

1.5.7. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are

Government officials. They shall also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized by wearing a uniform and identification badge. All Contractor personnel shall be identifiable by wearing a clearly readable identification badge, furnished by the Contractor, made of durable material or plastic, which consists of the Contractor’s company name, employee’s name and current/recent picture. These badges shall be consecutively numbered and made accountable by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall provide a list of badge numbers and personnel to the COR no later than thirty (30) calendar days after contract award and shall be updated as changes occur.

1.5.8. Daily Reports and Records. The Contractor shall furnish a daily report of work completed. The daily report shall show each task completed and the area in which the work was performed. The daily report shall be submitted to the COR by 1000 hours of the next work day and the daily report shall be filed by the Contractor in the life of the contract.

1.5.9. Workmanship. Workmanship shall be in accordance with the requirements specified herein. The Contractor shall at all times keep the areas where work is being performed, including any areas used by Contractor personnel, free of accumulations of waste material or rubbish. Prior to completion of the work or at the end of the work day, the Contractor shall remove from the work area all rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the workday, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean and orderly condition.

1.5.10. Transportation. Transportation of personal tools, equipment, and materials and from to the work area shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor’s motor vehicles shall be operated and maintained in accordance with USFK Regulation 190-1 and Korean traffic laws when such motor vehicles are operated on a U.S

Government Installation.

1.5.11. Base Passes and Vehicle Permits

1.5.11.1. Contractor employees and representatives shall be required to have proper identification prior to entering each Government installation. Such identification shall be controlled as prescribed by the Security Section, Provost

Marshal, or equivalent security control authority at the installation concerned.

1.5.11.1.1. Base Pass: Upon notice of award, the Contractor shall obtain all passes and necessary vehicle permits required for entry by authorized Contractor personnel IAW base policy, and the point of contact information for this action will be provided upon contract award.

1.5.11.1.2. Escort Privilege: The CM shall be authorized escort privilege for three (3) persons and one (1) vehicle.

This privilege is only for employees working on this contract or those providing supporting roles under emergency conditions and only during hours stated under this contract for ground maintenance. It is the escort’s responsibility to ensure he/she maintains full control of all individuals at all times.

1.5.11.1.3. Military Restricted Areas. The Contractor shall have a military escort in all restricted areas. This individual will be provided by the using agency, arranged through the COR, and shall perform escort duties.

1.5.11.2. All Contractor employees and representatives shall have in their possession a Korean Citizen Identification

Card during performance under this contract.

1.5.11.3. All Contractor employees shall abide by all Government installation regulations during performance under this contract.

1.5.12. Safety

1.5.12.1. Safety Requirements. The Contractor shall exercise safety and health precautions as necessary to prevent safety hazards to personnel, materials, and equipment. Unsafe practices and/or conditions will be immediately called to the attention of the CM for remedial or corrective action. Conditions beyond the Contractor’s responsibility will be referred to the COR for corrective action. Contractor’s employees shall be thoroughly indoctrinated on safe operating procedures and precautions essential to the accomplishment of their tasks. Safety measures shall be implemented and adhered to by the Contractor.

1.5.12.2. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of the deficiencies by the

COR, ACOR, QAS, and shall notify the COR of the corrective action to be taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all equipment that is utilized during the performance of this contract is functional and is used in a safe manner.

1.5.12.3. All riding mowers, rotary push mowers, edger, and other hazardous equipment shall be operated with personal safety gear. Proper personal safety gear includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes or boots (no tennis shoes or sandals), gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection. If a lawn mower is not equipped with a back drag plate, then steel shoes shall be required.

1.5.12.4. The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the COR for review within thirty (30) days after contract award.

1.5.12.5. The Contractor shall be responsible for security protection for the equipment used in the performance of this contract. The Government will not be held responsible for any damage or loss to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

1.5.13. Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the

Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substances. The

Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

1.5.14. Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.5.14.1. AT Level I Training: All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to

Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty

(30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

1.5.14.2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.5.14.3. iWATCH Training: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Antiterrorism and Operations (ATO).

This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and newly hired employees shall complete iWATCH Training within thirty (30) days and report to the COR.

1.5.15. Accident Investigations Report: The Contractor shall report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than four (4) hours of accident occurrence to the KO and COR. The Contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the KO and COR in the accident investigation reporting format as soon as possible but no later than five (5) working days following the accident. The Contractor shall implement the corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible. The accident investigation reporting format shall include at a minimum:

(1) Contract number and contract name/description.

(2) Name of contractor

(3) Date/time of accident

(4) Date report was completed

(5) Detail description of events that lead to the accident

(6) Root cause of accident

(7) Contributing factors of accident

(8) Corrective action(s) to prevent recurrence

The following require immediate accident notification and written accident report:

(1) A fatality;

(2) A permanent total or permanent partial disability;

(3) The hospitalization of three or more people resulting from a single occurrence;

(4) Property damage.

(5) Accidents/injuries resulting in one or more loss workday(s).

1.5.16. The Contractor shall dispose of all debris generated by the Contractor. The Contractor’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the removal and disposal of all natural debris, (e.g., leaves, tree limbs, rodent habitats, etc.) litter, and trash. Organic debris such as leaves, grass clippings, and pine straw shall be disposed of at

Contractor expense.

2.0. Description of Services:

2.1. Scope. The Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance for all High Visibility (Improved Grounds), Common

Areas (Semi-Improved Grounds), Fire Breaks and Ranges, and Unimproved Grounds. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors. The Contractor shall mow grass/weed for Camps Henry, Walker, George, Busan Storage Center (BSC), SUSLAK (Kyongsan) and Masan

Range (Changwon) in USAG Daegu only when the minimum height is reached or exceeded at six (6) inches. The

Contractor shall set the mower height to three (3) inches for all areas. All work shall be performed by personnel qualified in accordance with (IAW) applicable laws and regulations. See Paragraph 5. Specific Tasks of the PWS.

2.2. High Visibility Areas (Improved Grounds) and Common Areas (Semi-Improved Grounds). The areas of the installation that require a common level of maintenance for the areas indicated in the Installation Grounds Maps referenced in Technical Exhibit (TE) 3. The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing grass/weed, edging and trimming grass/weed, removing grass/weed trimmings from paved areas, removing leaves, removing grass/weed from cracks in sidewalks and pavements.

2.2.1. Mowing. High Visibility Areas (Improved Grounds) and Common Areas (Semi-Improved Grounds), total grass cutting acreage is shown on the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Total approximately 126.03 acres (Henry: 27 acres, Walker: 59.5 acres, George: 2.6 acres, Busan: 8 acres, Masan Range: 20.93 acres and SUSLAK: 8 acres) shall be maintained IAW the PWS. Also the grass cutting area is indicated in the Installation Grounds Maps referenced in

TE 3. The Contractor shall remove trash, litter, tree limbs, debris, etc., prior to mowing. Paved areas and walkways shall be free of lawn clippings/debris the same day the mowing is performed. The Contractor shall remove visible grass debris after mowing, and before leaving the work area.