W911KB21Q0015-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Subject solicitation for Tree Falling and Removal at U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska Headquarters, 2204 Talley Avenue, JBER-Elmendorf, Alaska is hereby amended as follow s:

A. The follow ing pages are hereby superseded by the attached revised pages and addendums to the solicitation.

B. Page 1 - SF1449, Q&A (1 page), Scope of Work (7 pages). Photographs of trees, roots, and surrounding areas (17 photographs). See Summary of Changes for detailed information.

C. The closing time for receipt of quotations is not extended and remains through 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time, 12 August 2021.

Point of contact for this amendment is Mr. Woods 907-753-2547 or email Ernest.L.Woods@usace.army.mil

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X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Jul-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE 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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL AND HAUL OFF

USACE ALASKA DISTRICT HEADQUATERS

29 July 2021 Amended 4 August 2021

Part 1 – General Information

1. General: This is a service contract to cut down and haul away designated trees and located at the front of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Alaska Headquarters campus. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor employees performing the services herein. Contractor employees must be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background. The designated trees are dying or diseased, are in poor condition, or do not meet the required safety requirements of the USACE Alaska Headquarters campus.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this contract is to have AM#0001 8 trees removed, stumps/roots ground and debris removed.

1.4 Scope: Non-Personal Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other requirements necessary to cut and haul trees identified with pink ribbons. The trees identified in the document and confirmed during the site visit need to be cut and the stumps ground level to the surrounding terrain. The contractor shall apply herbicide to the ground stumps and/or roots in accordance with standard industry practices.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 15 Aug 2021-15 Sep 2021

1.5.2 Place of Performance: The work to be carried out under this contract will be performed at the USACE Alaska District headquarters, 2204 Talley Avenue, JBER-Elmendorf, Alaska.

1.5.3 Special Qualifications: The Contractor must, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits and for complying with any applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work.

1.5.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists the Contracting Officer in contract administration. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is provided to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR.

The COR is not authorized to change or waive any of the terms and conditions of this contract.

1.5.5 Post-award Conference: The Contractor agrees to attend a post-award conference, convened by the COR, and held telephonically or in person at the Headquarter office. This meeting will be scheduled within 7 days of contract award at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the COR.

1.5.6 Contractor Quality Control: The Contractor is responsible for performing quality control activities to ensure the standards of this PWS are met. The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan is the means by which the Contractor assures itself and the COR that adequate inspections of work performance are conducted.

1.5.7 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), a draft of which will be provided to the Contractor for review and comment prior to implementation. If services do not conform to contract requirements, the COR will require the Contractor to re-perform such services, at no additional expense to the Government. If the defective service is not corrected in a timely manner, the Government may deduct from the invoice for each day the requirement is not met.

1.5.8 Facility Occupancy Closure: Streets, sidewalks, and other facilities occupied and used by the Government must not be closed or obstructed without written permission from the COR.

1.5.9 Site Conditions: The contractor must return the area of tree or shrub removal to original safe site condition by removing all debris and sawdust and filling in divots or holes created during the cutting and removal process. The contractor must avoid disturbing the ground or damaging other vegetation that is to remain. All vehicle movement on grass areas must use load distributing planks to prevent rutting.

1.6 Safety:

1.6.1 Safety Standards: The Contractor must comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), dated 15

Sep 08, as amended. The Contractor must provide all necessary personal protective equipment for its employees. A PDF version of EM 385-1-1 may be accessed at:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health- Requirements-manual/

A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Accident Prevention Plan Checklist is attached for use in writing the APP. Some of the elements on the checklist will be not applicable (N/A).

Please address the items that have been answered “yes”.

Submittals:

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Activity Hazards Analysis Form Proof of Insurance Crane Critical Lift Form if the Crane Operator will be performing critical lifts (see EM 385-1-1, Section 16.H. (Page 16-36) and Form 16-3 Critical Lift Plan (Page 16-77).

Work cannot proceed without an accepted Accident Prevention Plan.

1.6.2 Accident Reporting: The Contractor must notify the COR immediately of damage to Government or private property and injury to any person resulting from its operations under this contract. In the event that an accident or injury occurs on Government lands, the Contractor must first notify the appropriate local emergency service organization, and then the COR, as soon as practicable.

All damages which are determined to have been caused by negligence or incompetence on the part of the Contractor must be corrected by expeditious and appropriate action by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The Contracting Officer may determine an equitable amount of payment which will be withheld pending correction of such action(s).

1.6.5 Communicable Diseases: The Contractor must be responsible for any and all information and protective devices necessary for employees to work in and around jobs requiring cleaning and/or removal of human wastes or body fluids.

The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all Contractor employees follow proper hygienic, disposal, and cleanliness practices.

COVID 19 - Contractor is responsible for meeting state and federal guidelines for health and safety associated with COVID-19.

1.6.5 Site Safety: In areas where the public and Government personnel have access to the job site, the Contractor must construct temporary barriers around work.

Part 2 – Contractor Furnished Items and Services

2.1 General: The Contractor must furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, transportation, and services required to perform work under this contract. All work is to be completed at the Headquarters Office campus, 2204 3rd Street, JBER, AK.

2.2 Equipment Security: The contractor is responsible for the safety and security of their tools and equipment. All tools and equipment must be removed from the project site on a daily basis.

Part 3 – Specific Tasks

3.1 Cut Down Trees: There are AM#0001 8 trees marked with pink flagger tape in the front of building 2204

3.2 Haul Away: All material must be hauled away and disposed offsite. The areas where the tree/shrubs are cut down must be returned to the original safe condition as much as possible, i.e. removing all debris from cutting, logs, branches, twigs, leaves, and sawdust and fill in holes or divots.

Part 4- Security

OPERATIONAL SECURITY (OPSEC)

1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; unless stated otherwise in the respective clauses, all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative.

Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel.

The Contractor shall ensure that contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

3. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

4. Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC): Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following: (1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non- DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required.

Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

5. Security requirements for contract performance outside the US: For contract performance requirements that involve services or delivery in a foreign country, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7043, as applicable. For performance requirements that involve contract personnel accompanying or supporting US Armed Forces deployed outside the US, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DFARS clause 252.225-7040, as applicable. Contract personnel accessing DoD or other federal facilities outside the US shall comply with applicable Status of Forces Agreements and Geographic Combatant Command requirements.

Prior to contract personnel traveling outside the US, the Contractor shall provide documentation of AT, OPSEC, and other required training to the COR, or other RA representative. Additionally, contract personnel shall comply with travel requirements specified in the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, including country and theater clearance processes.

6. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See

Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

7. Contract personnel requiring access to Government information systems:

N/A

8. Contracts requiring a formal OPSEC program: The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan shall be reviewed and accepted by the RA OPSEC Officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it, and why it needs to be protected. In accordance with Army and DoD regulations, the contractor shall have a certified Level II OPSEC coordinator, who shall ensure OPSEC compliance during contract performance.

9. Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information: N/A

10. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) requirements: N/A

11. Contracts requiring handling or access to classified information: N/A

12. Threat Awareness Reporting Program: All contract personnel who maintain an active security clearance shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (commonly referred to as “TARP”), provided by a Counterintelligence Agent. As determined by the servicing Counterintelligence Agent for the RA, contract personnel may complete web-based TARP training.

13. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

14. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor shall pre-screen candidates using the E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify)(website subject to change) to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that candidates have two valid forms of government-issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

15. Contracts requiring armed security guards: N/A

16. Contracts requiring delivery of food and water: N/A

(End of Summary of Changes)