Amendment_0001_Improved_Grounds.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

1. The purpose of Amnedment is to add the Army Family Housing four (4) areas to the Perfromance Work Statement. Therefore, the CLINs havebeen revised, revised Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, revised Addendum to 52.212-4 Performance Work Statement, revised Pricing Schedule, and revised FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items.

2. Attachment 2 is deleted.

3. Attachment 3 is added.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 80

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Apr-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911QY-16-R-0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Apr-2016

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 X is extended, 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 4 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Apr-2016

CODE

W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

W911QY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911QY-16-R-0026

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 03-May-2016 02:00 PM to 13-May-

2016 02:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

To:

NSSC Installation Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein..

CLIN 0002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0006.

CLIN 0003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0007.

CLIN 0004

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 0008.

CLIN 1001

Option Year 1Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

To:

Option Year 1 - NSSC InstallationSupply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein..

CLIN 1002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 1006.

CLIN 1003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 1007.

CLIN 2001

Option Year 2Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

To:

Option Year 2 - NSSC InstallationSupply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance

CLIN 2002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 2006.

CLIN 2003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 2007.

CLIN 3001

Option Year 3Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

To:

Option Year 3 - NSSC InstallationSupply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance

CLIN 3002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 3006.

CLIN 3003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 3007.

CLIN 4001

Option Year 4Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

To:

Option Year 4 - NSSC InstallationSupply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance

CLIN 4002

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 4006.

CLIN 4003

This CLIN has been renumbered to CLIN 4007.

CLIN 0002 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

See the pricing schedule incorporated herein.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

CLIN 0003 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 1 Job Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Bruen Road, Hudson, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 0004 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 1 Job Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 0005 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0005 1 Job Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - East Militia Heights, Needham, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 1002 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1002 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 1003 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1003 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Bruen Road Hudson, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 1004 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1004 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 1005 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1005 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - East Militia Heights, Needham, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 2002 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2002 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 2003 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2003 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Bruen Road Hudson, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 2004 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2004 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 2005 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

2005 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - East Militia Heights, Needham, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 3002 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3002 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 3003 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3003 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Bruen Road Hudson, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 3004 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3004 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 3005 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

3005 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - East Militia Heights, Needham, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 4002 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4002 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 4003 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4003 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Bruen Road Hudson, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 4004 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4004 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

CLIN 4005 is added as follows:

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

4005 1 Job OPTION Landscaping Services

FFP

Army Family Housing Area - East Militia Heights, Needham, MA

Supply all labor, materials, and equipment for landscaping services in accordance with the Statement Of Work, set forth herein.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0002:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

31-OCT-2017 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

W905JZ

31-OCT-2016 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0003:

POP 01-APR-2016 TO

31-MAR-2017

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0004:

POP 01-APR-2016 TO

31-MAR-2017

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 1002:

31-OCT-2018 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 1003:

POP 01-APR-2017 TO

31-MAR-2018

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 2002:

31-OCT-2020 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 2003:

POP 01-APR-2018 TO

31-MAR-2019

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 3002:

31-OCT-2020 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 3003:

POP 01-APR-2019 TO

31-MAR-2020

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 4002:

31-OCT-2021 1 SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 4003:

POP 01-APR-2020 TO

31-MAR-2021

N/A SR W038 USA SOLDIER SYSTEMS CTR

BRUCE COFFIN

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION GENERAL

GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5002

508-233-6923

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0002:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

Destination Government Destination Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 1005:

N/A N/A N/A Government

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 2005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 3002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 3003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 3004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 3005:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 4002:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 4003:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 4004:

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 4005:

The following have been added by reference:

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions MAY 2013

The following have been added by full text:

REVISED ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

Revised ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 2015)

1. Solicitation Summary

A. The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division on behalf of US Army Garrison Public Works Directorate has a requirement for Improved Grounds - Landscaping Maintenance services at the Natick Soldier System Center, Natick, MA and for Army Family Housing (AFH) Grounds Maintenance services to four geographically separate areas located at 1.) General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA 2.) Bruen Road Hudson, MA 3.) Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA 4.) East Militia Heights, Needham, MA.

B. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract. Funds will be obligated for services ordered upon issuance of Delivery Orders and not by the basic contract. The contract will consist of a one year Base and four - one year optional ordering periods. (Note: The Base year may be shortened in order First Optional Period to begin on 1 April 2017) The total contract shall not exceed five (5) years. The Base and four optional Ordering Periods consist of the following CLINS:

Base Period: 0001 through 0008 Date of Contract Award through 364 days after contract award (Note: The Base year may be shortened in order First Optional Period to begin on 1 April 2017

First Optional Period: 1001 through 1007 365 days through 729 days after contract award Second Optional Period: 2001 through 2007 730 days through 1094 days after contract award Third Optional Period: 3001 through 3007 1095 days through 1460 days after contract award Fourth Optional Period: 4001 through 4007 1461 days through 1825 days after contract award

C. This acquisition is a 100% Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Set-

Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 and the size standard is $7.5 Million.

D. Site visit will be held on 27 April 2016 at 10:00 AM EST. All parties shall meet in the 1st Floor lobby of Building 1, Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC), 10 General Green Avenue, Natick, MA 01760. The site visit will be done first at the NSSC Installation, then proceed to the four (4) Army Family Housing Areas. Interested parties shall fill out Attachment 3 NSSC Contractor Access Request Form and e-mail to Mr. George Bernard at george.h.bernard.civ@mail.mil and Mr. Michael Vincent at Michael.W.Vincent.civ@mail.mil prior to 2:00 PM EST, 26 April 2016 of their intent to attend the site visit. Please also include your Company’s CAGE Code in the e-mail. Please allow an hour to get through the Security Entrance Gate.

E. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. Proposals shall be valid for at least 120 days. Please annotate the last day the proposal will be valid. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their proposal preparation.

F. The solicitation including any Attachments and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) may be downloaded from FedBizOpps at web site https://www.fbo.gov.

G. The Service Contract Act applies.

2. System for Award Management (SAM) – Any Offeror that submits a proposal in response to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with FAR Clause 52-232-33 and DFARS Clauses 252-2001-7000 and 525.204-7004 Alt A, prior to contract award. Registration information can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.

3. Proposal Submission: The Offeror shall submit a proposal consisting of three (3) volumes. These three volumes shall be labeled, Volume I - Technical Proposal (Factor 1); Volume II -Past Performance (Factor 2); and Volume III- Cost/Price Proposal (Factor 3). Proposal can either be submitted by Hard Copy in separate binders (3 copies of each Volume and one Compact Disk with a PDF file for Volume) or submitted by e-mail to george.h.bernard.civ@mail.mil and michael.w.vincent.civ@mail.mil with a PDF file for each Volume.

A. Volume I Technical (Factor 1) - The technical proposal shall provide a technical description of how the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Improved Grounds - Landscaping Maintenance services will be successfully accomplished. The Offeror's proposal shall address each below subfactor. No Pricing information shall be submitted in Volume I.

Subfactor 1: Implementation and Resources - Limited to 5 pages

The Offeror shall provide an implementation plan that clearly outlines and identifies the necessary resources (e.g., human resources, technical experience, equipment, etc.), to perform improved grounds maintenance services on the Natick Soldier System Center installation. At a minimum, this plan must address or contain the following:

Narrative of Offeror’s organization, resource teams, years of experience, and qualifications for performing Improved Grounds - Landscaping Maintenance contract services.

Resources for performing all functional requirements as described in the solicitation, to include the use of subcontractors.

Subfactor 2: Personnel Licensing and Training Qualifications, and Insurance

The Offeror shall provide proof of comprehensive/liability insurance along with their proposal.

Offeror shall submit all certifications and licenses required to perform the work including the arborist, transport and disposal of the solid waste removed for installation

Subfactor 3: Quality Control - Limited to 5 pages

The Offeror shall demonstrate a Quality Control Plan. Discuss how quality issues will be dealt with. Include, as a minimum, meetings, inspections, correction of non-compliant work and how to ensure non-recurrence and reporting of quality problems to Government officials. Describe how the quality of any subcontractor's will be monitored.

B. Volume II Past Performance (Factor 2) - Offerors shall submit up to five (5) past or current contracts that are similar in nature to the work that shall be performed.

(1) All information required pertains to all proposed major subcontractors, as well as the Offeror. The Offeror shall submit with its proposal its major subcontractors’ letter(s) of consent allowing the Government to disclose the subcontractors’ past performance to the Offeror during negotiations.

(2) Contract descriptions. Past performance information on no more than 5 contracts (as a prime or subcontractor) over the past five (5) years) which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation shall be submitted. The Government may choose to investigate contracts beyond the past five (5) years for the purpose of the evaluation. In addition, any and all contracts terminated in whole or in part during the past five (5) years, to include those currently in the process of such termination are considered relevant and the Offeror shall provide past performance information for those contracts.

Information shall include the following:

- Role as prime or subcontractor

- Place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS numbers

- Contracting activity, current address, telephone number (verify that these are current)

- Procuring Contracting Officer's name, current telephone number (verify that these are current)

- Technical representative/COR name, current telephone number

- Contract Number

- Contract Type

- Awarded Cost/Price

- Final or projected final cost/price

- Original delivery Period of Performance

- Final or projected final Period of Performance

- Effectiveness of actions taken to resolve past and ongoing performance problems.

(3) Performance. For each of the Contracts described above the Offeror shall describe the objectives achieved detailing how the effort is similar to the requirements of this solicitation. For any contracts which did not/do not meet the original requirements with regard to original cost, schedule, and/or technical performance, the Offeror shall provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for such shortcomings and any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence. The Offeror shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised, and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. The Offeror shall also provide a copy of any cure notices or showcause letters received on each contract listed and description of any corrective action taken. For any contracts terminated for default or cause, the Offeror shall address the reasons for the termination.

(4) The Offeror shall request that each the Contracting activity of the previous contracts to fill out a Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaire (Attachment 1) and submit it by e-mail directly to george.h.bernard.civ@mail.mil prior to the proposal due date and time. The Offeror shall provide a list of Contracting activities including name, phone number, and e-mail address that have been requested to fill out the Performance Risk Assessment Questionnaire.

(5) FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TIMELY PROPOSAL EXACTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL BEING

REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE OR NONCOMPLIANT AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD CONSIDERATION, AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT.

C. Volume III Price Proposal (Factor 3): This volume shall include:

(1) A completed Pricing Schedule. CLINs 0001 through 4003 on pages 3 through 10 are priced in the Pricing Schedule on Pages 11 through 18. The Pricing Schedule shall be filled out for each item for the Base Year and the Four Optional Period of Performances. Pricing shall be provided for each item and all Period of Performances.

(2) A completed and signed Standard Form 1449, with blocks 17 and 30 completed. An official having the authority to bind the firm contractually shall sign the SF1449. If this individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal shall be accompanied by some form of written evidence of the individual's authority to bind the company, under contract, to a particular course of action. This might include such evidence as a written delegation of said authority, signed by an officer of the company.

(3) Annotate compliance with Period of Performance.

(4) Administrative information as required throughout this RFP.

(5) Complete all required clauses FAR Clauses 52.219-1 and 52.219-28.

(6) Complete all the required certifications, representations, and acknowledgments for the Prime Contractor such as FAR Clause 52.212-3.

(7) Acknowledge any amendments to this solicitation. Amendments must be acknowledged by signature of an official having the authority to bind your firm contractually by the completion of the SF1449 or appropriate annotation on the SF1449.

D. Proposals shall be addressed to the following:

Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Natick Contracting Division (CCAP-SCN) Bldg 1, 3rd Floor ATTN: George Bernard 10 General Greene Avenue Natick, MA 01760

Proposal may also be e-mailed to george.h.bernard.civ@mail.mil

The legend "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED to George Bernard”

Offerors shall not submit a transmittal letter with proposals. Such a letter is unnecessary, and statements therein frequently create conflicts or ambiguities.

4. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION.

Questions shall be submitted to George Bernard at george.h.bernard.civ@mail.mil no later than 7 days prior to Request for Proposal closing date. The Government will provide its response through amendments. The Government will not guarantee a response to any question and/or clarifications after the submission deadline.

Questions will not be accepted by telephone and must be submitted by e-mail.

5. INCORPORATION OF PROPOSAL.

Portions of the Contractor's Technical Proposal, as negotiated and accepted by the Government, may be incorporated by reference into the resultant contract. Some or all of the information furnished by the Contractor may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. For this reason the Contractor shall identify information contained in the proposal which the Contractor specifically does not want to be incorporated by reference.

Notwithstanding any rights the Government will receive under the contract to the data being protected under the solicitation, any request for information received under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C 552) for the resulting contract, including any portion of the proposal that was incorporated into the contract, will be reviewed in accordance with the FOIA statute. The Government will contact the Contractor to identify what information, if any, contained in the contract should be withheld from release to the public. The Contractor will then have to demonstrate that the information is a (1) a trade secret or (2) confidential, commercial information. In case of the latter, the Contractor would have to demonstrate, in detail, that disclosure would (1) impair the Government’s ability to obtain necessary information in the future or (2) cause substantial harm to the Contractor.

Any changes in these arrangements are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer in advance for approval. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the Contractor's Technical Proposal and the Government's Performance Work Statement, the PWS takes precedence.

REVISED ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (Revised)

1.1 Introduction. This contract provides for Improved Grounds - Landscaping Maintenance services to areas located on the US Army Soldier System Center in Natick, Massachusetts and Army Family Housing (AFH) Grounds Maintenance services to four geographically separate areas located at 1.) General Greene Avenue and Heritage Lane, in Natick, MA 2.) Bruen Road Hudson, MA 3.) Launcher Way and Oxbow Road, Wayland, MA 4.) East Militia Heights, Needham, MA. The goal is to support mission accomplishment by providing well maintained grounds for users and visitors to the installation, and the Army Family Housing areas. To meet this goal, close coordination is required between the Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to efficiently provide grounds maintenance while minimizing disruptions to operations within facility areas and meeting security requirements. Specific areas receiving grounds maintenance under this contract may be changed as facilities are built, use of facilities changes, and facilities are taken out of service. Grounds Maintenance activities will typically occur during the eight month growing period of April through November, however, services may be required by the Government earlier than April, or extend beyond November, depending on weather and ground conditions. If required, the contract will be modified accordingly.

1.1.1 The Government intends for this contract to be a performance based contract.

1.1.2 Organization of the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1.1.2.1. Sections:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 General Information

1.4 Quality Control and Performance Assessment

1.5 Specific Tasks for Improved Grounds Maintenance

1.6 Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Supplies, and Services

1.7 Contractor Furnished Equipment, Supplies, and Services

1.1.2.2. Technical Exhibits:

Technical Exhibit (TE) 1 - Tasks and Frequencies Technical Exhibit (TE) 2 - Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC) Installation Land Use Summary Technical Exhibit (TE) 3 - Plans of the Improved Grounds Maintenance Areas for the five (5) Housing Areas. The areas are highlighted in green, and are approximate.

Plans included are:

Gen. Greene Ave Area Heritage Lane Heritage Lane Detail Needham Wayland Page 1 of 2 Wayland Page 2 of 2

Hudson

1.1.2.3. Appendices

Appendix A - Deliverables Schedule of Reports Appendix B - Applicable Publications and Forms Appendix C - Definitions Appendix D - Acronyms

1.1.2.4. Licenses, Permits and Bonds. The Contractor shall provide at his own expense all licenses, permits and bonds as required by the State, Counties and Municipalities through where he will operate in the transport and disposal of the solid waste removed under the terms of this contract.

1.2. Scope of Work.

1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, management, administrative support, labor, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, and other items and services necessary to perform Improved Grounds Maintenance as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as specified in Section 1.6 as Government furnished. The Contractor shall perform grounds maintenance to the standards in this contract and in a manner that will maintain a satisfactory area condition and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance.

1.2.2. All work performed by the contractor shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations (including AR 420-1), and commercial practices.

1.2.3. Scheduled Improved Grounds Maintenance Services.

1.2.3.1. Technical Exhibit (TE) 1 identifies the specific tasks and frequencies requested. The Contractor shall be notified in writing what capability level of work will be required for the particular service type. See TE 1 for capability levels.

1.2.4. Project Improved Grounds Maintenance Services. The project services listed in TE 1 will be provided by the Contractor based on the pricing established by this contract.

1.2.4.1 Some project service requirements identified during the contract period may be above and beyond any regularly-scheduled improved grounds maintenance services (i.e. special events, visits by dignitaries, etc.).

1.2.5. NSSC Installation and AFH Areas-Specific Improved Grounds Maintenance Services. Specific services will be provided based on the task list on TE 1. These services will address installation specific requirements.

1.2.6. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to add and/or delete areas receiving service and thereby may increase or decrease services throughout the life of this contract.

1.2.6.1. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to make contract adjustments as a result of area closures, emergencies, etc.

1.2.7. Cease Operations. The Government has the right to cease operations at any time due to weather conditions.

1.2.8. Holiday and Unsafe Weather or Other Delays. Work delays due to Federal holidays, unsafe weather conditions, and/or other causes beyond the Contractor's control (including access to work areas, vehicles in parking lots overhanging curbs in grass areas) shall not constitute grounds for continued nonperformance.

Contractor is responsible for all tasks and maintaining these areas in a timely manner and shall notify the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) of problems regarding access to work areas. Rainfall is not adequate reason for additional days in the performance period. For unsafe weather conditions, delays are only acceptable if the area to be serviced was recently flooded or there are safety concerns due to imminent lightning. Flooded areas should be avoided and noted for COR concurrence, and serviced appropriately when safe to do so. Any work performed beyond normal duty hours and/or non-scheduled days shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government and shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.2.9. Daily Progress Reports. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a list of the areas where the services performed the previous day(s) are ready for inspection. Areas ready for inspection will be inspected the day after being serviced, with the exception of areas serviced on Friday and Saturday, which will be inspected on the following workday. Services that do not conform to the contract requirements shall be re-performed within 24 hours after the COR provides verbal or written notification of defect.

1.3. General Information.

1.3.1. Personnel

1.3.1.1. Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of work under this contract. The name of this person and alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. During the manager’s absence, the alternate will exercise the same authority as the Project Manager.

1.3.1.1.1. The Project Manager shall be fully qualified in the management and coordination of this contract. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the supervision of personnel providing grounds maintenance services.

1.3.1.1.2. The Project Manager, or alternate, shall be available by commercial telephone or cellular telephone during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The Contractor shall provide phone numbers for normal duty hours and after-hours to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Project Manager and alternate(s). Pagers, beepers, and answering machines are not an acceptable means of communication.

1.3.1.2. Quality Control. The Project Manager will be responsible for overall quality control management. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) in accordance with CDRL A002 to ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS.

The QCP shall be forwarded to and accepted by the Contracting Officer. The Quality Control Plan shall be effective for the life of the contract. 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 requirement of the contract.

1.3.1.3. 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 to the health, safety, security, general well being, or operational mission of the installation or its population.

1.3.1.4. Personnel Roster. The Contractor shall provide a roster of personnel who will perform services under this contract to the Contracting Officer and COR, no later than ten (10) workdays prior to commencing work. Personnel roster shall include the employee’s full name and position to be held.

Personnel roster shall be updated and provided to the COR within ten (10) calendar days if personnel changes occur. The personnel roster shall identify any personnel assigned to provide Improved Grounds Maintenance Services in special security areas. If required, the Government will perform a National Agency Check (NAC) on these personnel.

1.3.1.4.1. Personnel Security Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with Government personal identity verification procedures implemented in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) – 12, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FISP PUB) number 201.

https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-presidential-directive-12.

1.3.1.5. The Contractor personnel shall meet the following requirements:

1.3.1.5.1. All Contractor Managers and Crew Leaders shall be legal residents of the United States and shall able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.3.1.5.2. The Contractor employees shall be legal residents of the United States, qualified, possess the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by the contract and shall be physically able to do the assigned work.

1.3.1.5.3. Personnel performing work under this contract shall remain employees of the Contractor and not be considered employees of the Government.

1.3.1.6. The Contractor personnel operating any vehicle in performance of this contract shall have current, valid driver’s licenses.

1.3.1.7. Identification of Personnel. Each employee shall have a clearly readable picture for identification. This installation issues a Government issued badge and/or gate pass.

1.3.1.7.1. At all times during contract performance, contractor name and company logo shall be visible on either contractor equipment or worn as outer wear on a shirt or vest by contractor personnel.

1.3.1.8. Appearance of Personnel. Contractor personnel shall present a neat and professional appearance at all times. Contractor personnel shall remain fully clothed at all times while performing under this contract. Offensive pictures, sayings, tank tops, tee shirts, shorts, and spandex or similar fabric worn as outerwear are strictly prohibited.

1.3.1.9. Conduct of Personnel. Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Garrison or the Department of the Army. The Contractor shall remove any employee from the jobsite for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agents. The removal of such a person from the job site shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

1.3.1.10. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government, if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Army, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with the Department of the Army, Standards of Ethical Conduct Rules.

1.3.1.11. Post Regulations. 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 substance.

1.3.1.12. Contractor Notification. The Contractor shall be notified by the COR to perform the necessary services requested. As a general rule, the Contractor shall be notified one week prior to any requested work to be performed. For special events and Very Important Person (VIP) visits, the Contractor shall receive a three (3) working day notice for services.

1.3.2. Security

1.3.2.1. Installation Access and Control. This installation is a closed post with access restrictions. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband and/or unauthorized Government property. Contractor vehicles (Contractor-owned and personal), Contractor personnel, and their personal property shall be subject to inspections and searches upon entering or leaving the Installation as authorized in AR 190-5. Search and seizure provisions of AR 190-22 shall also apply to Contractor personnel accessing this installation in performance of this contract. The Contractor may be subject to installation closure exercises that may have an impact on performance.

1.3.2.2. Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided to the Contractor. At the close of each work period, Government areas, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.3.2.3. Restricted Access Areas. Compliance by the Contractor shall be mandatory for security access requirements to designated restricted areas. Work in restricted areas shall be cleared by the Contractor with the Government’s Security officer for that area. The Contractor shall submit a roster of employees requiring access to those areas within ten (10) days after contract award. The list shall include the employee name, date of birth, driver’s license number, and state. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for contractor employees to complete additional safety training for working in and around potentially hazardous areas.

1.3.2.4. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR Clause 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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.

1.3.2.5. For contractors that do not require Common Access Card (CAC), but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudicated standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13, applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/ facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative) or, OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.3.2.6. iWATCH Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 Awareness

Training within 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 contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

1.3.3. Hours of Operation.

1.3.3.1. The Contractor shall perform work under this contract between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (local time), Monday through Friday, excluding legal public holidays.

1.3.3.2. Project Improved Grounds Maintenance (Special Events, Routine, and Emergency) shall be performed when ordered.

1.3.3.3. Work may be performed during non-operating hours when approved by the COR. The Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer a minimum of two (2) working days in advance when requesting to perform work on days other than Monday through Friday. The written request shall state the type of work, areas where the work will be performed, and hours of performance.

1.3.3.4. The Government reserves the right to orally re-schedule contracted operations throughout the period of performance of this contract. When possible, the Contracting Officer or COR will notify the Contractor a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours prior to implementation of required re-scheduling of contracted operations. Verbal schedule changes may be issued to the Contractor, when in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, continued operation of servicing equipment could cause damage to Government property.

1.3.3.5. The Government reserves the right to assign specific hours of operation to certain areas due to security and military missions, and to change the status of secure areas due to mission changes.

1.3.3.6. Any changes in hours of operation will be effective three (3) working days after Contractor notification.

1.3.3.7. Contractor’s personnel will be allowed access to areas under contract to perform scheduled service or project work subject to the limitations in this contract.

1.3.4. Conservation of Utilities. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices.

1.3.5. Safety Requirements.

1.3.5.1. The Contractor shall maintain records of accidents and shall report to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) any accident resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or property damage within 24 hours of each occurrence while performing services under this contract.

1.3.5.2. Reporting of Fire and Safety Hazards. The Contractor shall train his personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards and encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. The Contractor shall take corrective action to remedy reported deficiencies in accordance with the terms of this contract. The Contract Officer and/or COR shall be notified within one hour of unsafe deficiencies beyond the terms of this contract.

1.3.5.3. Environment and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR verbally and in writing of any apparent conflict between compliance with such local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and compliance with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such local state, or federal laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for the Contracting Officer or COR to halt all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. The Contractor shall take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract. Upon discovery of any hazard, including fire or oil and/or hazardous material spill, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or COR and the DPW- Environmental Health Office (EHO) and shall perform all actions described in Section 1.11 Protection of the Environment.

1.3.5.4. Equipment Safety.

1.3.5.4.1. All equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be kept intact and in good condition at all times. The Contractor shall comply with OSHA requirements and pertinent provisions of the publication, “Safety and Health Requirements”, EM 385-1-1, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers.

1.3.5.4.2.