Conformed_Amendment_0004_-Released_16-R-0006-0004_Ft_Stewart_Grounds_25_Apr_16.pdf

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DPW, FORT STEWART

JOHN WING

CONTRACT BRANCH, SERVICE CONTRACT DIV.,BLDG 1

399 STEPHEN DOUGLAS ST

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD GA 31409-4627

TEL: 912-315-3604 FAX: 912-352-5427

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W9124M-16-R-0006

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Phase-In

FFP

Contractor shall provide one job unit price for a 30 day Phase-In Period in accordance with PWS 3.8.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 35,000 Acre Improved Areas Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.2.

0003 4,700 Acre Semi Improved Area Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.3.

0004 2,000 Acre Unimproved Areas Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on UnImproved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 & #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.5.

Cemeteries Areas Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Square Foot to perform grounds maintenance services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.6.

0005AA 3 Cycles Cemeteries: Cyclical Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.6.

0005AB 100,000 Square

Foot

Cemeteries: Interim Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the

0006 2,000 Acre Wright Army Airfield Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Wright Army Air Field at Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 & #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.4.

0007 17,500 Acre HAAF Improved Areas Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.2.

0008 3,200 Acre HAAF Semi Improved Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.3.

0009 4,500 Acre HAAF Airfield Grounds Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Hunter Army Airfield (See Technical Exhibits #3 & #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS 3.4.

0010 1 Each Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS Section

3.9. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter "No Cost." Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are available at http://www.ecmra.mil.

1001 35,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4)

1002 4,700 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: Semi Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3

1003 2,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: Unimproved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on UnImproved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 &

OPTION OPTION #1: Cemeteries Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Square Foot to perform grounds maintenance services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and

1004AA 3 Cycles OPTION Cemeteries: Cyclical Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the

1004AB 100,000 Square

OPTION Cemeteries: Interim Maintenance

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the

1005 2,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: Wright Army Airfield

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Wright Army Air Field at Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits

1006 17,500 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: HAAF Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS

1007 3,200 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: HAAF Semi Improved

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS

1008 4,500 Acre OPTION OPTION #1: HAAF Airfield

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Hunter Army Airfield (See Technical Exhibits #3 & #4) in

1009 1 Each OPTION OPTION #1: CMR Reporting

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS Section

3.9. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter "No Cost." Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are

2001 35,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4)

2002 4,700 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: Semi Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3

2003 2,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: Unimproved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on UnImproved Areas in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 &

OPTION OPTION #2: Cemeteries Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Square Foot to perform grounds maintenance services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and

2004AA 3 Cycles OPTION Cemeteries: Cyclical Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the

2004AB 100,000 Square

OPTION Cemeteries: Interim Maintenance

Contractor shall provide Grounds Maintenance Services on Cemeteries in and around Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the

2005 2,000 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: Wright Army Airfield

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Wright Army Air Field at Fort Stewart (See Technical Exhibits

2006 17,500 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: HAAF Improved Areas

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS

2007 3,200 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: HAAF Semi Improved

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services on Semi-Improved Areas in and around the Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) (See Technical Exhibits #3 and #4) in accordance with the standards defined in PWS

2008 4,500 Acre OPTION OPTION #2: HAAF Airfield

FFP

Contractor shall provide a Price per Acre to perform grounds maintenance services in and around the Hunter Army Airfield (See Technical Exhibits #3 & #4) in

2009 1 Each OPTION OPTION #2: CMR Reporting

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) for performance of this contract IAW the PWS Section

3.9. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter "No Cost." Instructions, including the Contractor and Subcontractor User Guides, are

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Fort Stewart Grounds Maintenance

1.0. INTRODUCTION. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Fort Stewart, GA (FSGA) and Hunter Army Air Field (HAAF) Grounds Maintenance Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform grounds maintenance at FSGA and HAAF as defined in this PWS.

1.1. Background. FSGA and HAAF are the home of the 3rd Infantry Division and combine to be the Army's Premier Power Projection Platform on the Atlantic Coast. FSGA is the largest, most effective and efficient armor training base east of the Mississippi, covering 280,000 acres including parts of Liberty, Long, Tattnall, Evans, and Bryan counties in Southeast Georgia. FSGA is physically located north of Hinesville GA accessible from either GA Highway 144 or GA Highway 84. FSGA consists of several improved areas totaling approximately 1508 acres, several semi improved areas totaling approximately 546 acres, several unimproved areas totaling approximately 757 acres, one airfield of approximately 225 acres and 51 small cemeteries scattered throughout the training areas of the Installation.

HAAF is home to the Army's longest runway on the east coast (11,375 feet) and the Truscott Air Deployment Terminal. Together these assets are capable of deploying units such as the heavy, armored forces of the 3rd Infantry Division or the elite light fighters of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. FSGA and HAAF are located in the humid subtropics with long, hot summers and mild winters. HAAF is physically positioned in the southwest corner in the city limits of Savannah, GA. Savannah is approximately 35 miles from FSGA, accessible by either GA Highway 204 from the south or Interstate 516 from the north. HAAF’s mowing areas consists of two improved areas approximately 738 acres, several semi improved areas consisting of approximately 353 acres and an airfield of approximately 506 acres.

1.2. Objectives. The Contractor shall ensure all work accomplished maintains and presents a healthy, clean, neat, and professional appearance (as defined by the Performance Standards identified in PWS 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6) to all grounds included and covered by this contract in support of mission requirements for users, residents, and visitors to the installation.

2.0. REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. General Information.

2.1.1. Scope. The Contractor shall maintain Improved, Semi-Improved, Airfields, Cemeteries and Unimproved Grounds as identified under Technical Exhibit 3 – Acreage of Parcels, utilizing accepted industry standards and practices, where practical.

2.1.1.1 Improved Areas. The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing, edging and trimming grass, removing grass trimmings from paved areas, removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavements and litter control.

2.1.1.2 Semi-Improved Areas. These areas are used for operational and maintenance purposes. Erosion control shall be the predominant grounds maintenance work performed in this area by the Contractor. This will include mowing and trimming grassed and vegetated areas, litter removal and removing clippings from paved areas.

Specialized equipment may be required in some of these areas.

2.1.1.3 Unimproved Areas. Unimproved areas are acreage on which periodic recurring maintenance is performed.

Activities include mowing for life, health, safety, security, weed and brush control, erosion control, dust control, and drainage maintenance. These areas may include but are not limited to antenna fields, airfield shoulders, clear zones, drop zones and ranges.

2.1.1.4 Airfields: There are two airfields located on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. One is located off the main cantonment area of Fort Stewart and it is called Wright Army Airfield. The other is located on Hunter Army Airfield. The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing grass, trimming and litter removal.

2.1.1.5 Cemeteries: There are fifty-one (51) small historic cemeteries scattered throughout the outlying areas of Fort Stewart and located in at least five (5) different counties, Liberty, Tattnall, Bryan, Evans and Long (reference Technical Exhibit 3 – Acreage of Parcels and Technical Exhibit 4 – Area Maps for locations and lots sizes). The work performed in these areas by the Contractor shall include mowing grass, trimming and litter removal.

2.1.2. Description of Services

2.1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide grounds maintenance services to the identified improved areas, semi-improved areas, unimproved areas, airfields, and cemeteries on FSGA and HAAF. Fence lines falling within the boundaries of the routine mowing of improved, semiimproved and airfields shall be maintained as part of mowing/trimming operation. When fence lines fall outside the boundaries where routine mowing is not performed, such as wooded training areas or inside the FSGA Housing fence line, the semi improved CLIN referenced in Technical Exhibit #3 will be applied.

2.1.3. General Information.

2.1.3.1. Period of Performance. The Period of Performance shall be for a one-month phase-in period, an eleven (11) month base period, and two (2) one-year option periods.

2.1.3.2 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Fort Stewart, GA and Hunter Army Airfield, GA.

2.1.3.3 Hours of Operation. The Government's normal hours of operation are from 7:00AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between these hours.

2.1.3.4 Recognized Federal Holidays. The Contractor’s performance shall not be required on the legal public holidays listed below. Holidays occurring on weekends will be observed as directed by the published Army calendar.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

2.1.3.4.1. Contractor personnel shall not be scheduled for overtime work.

2.1.4. Travel / Temporary Duty. There is no Travel / Temporary Duty associated with this requirement.

2.1.5. Emergency Services.

2.1.5.1. The Contractor shall make available competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within two (2) hours of the incident.

2.1.5.2. Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Civilian Contractors are not be allowed to use any of the government operated medical facilities on either Installation.

2.1.6. Contract Administration and Management.

2.1.6..1. Post Award Conference/Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and COR shall meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. The post award conference will also be utilized to ensure the contractor understands all HSPD-12 requirements. Written minutes of such meetings will be recorded by the Government and signed by the PM and the KO, or COR and distributed within five (5) workdays after the meeting. The Contractor may request a meeting with the KO or COR when the Contractor believes such a meeting is necessary. In either case, if the Contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, recorded by the Government or the Contractor, such non-concurrence shall be provided in writing to the KO within two (2) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

2.1.6.2. Contract Administration. Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract requires maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

2.1.6.3. The following provides the roles and their respective authority during the performance of the contract:

2.1.6.3.1. Contracting Officer (KO). The KO is the only person authorized to direct changes in any of the requirements under this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and solely at the risk of the Contractor. All contract administration will be effected by the KO. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters shall be addressed to the KO. No changes in or deviation from the terms and conditions shall be affected, without a written modification to the contract, executed by the KO authorizing such changes.

2.1.6.3.2. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The KO shall designate contract level CORs during the term of this contract, under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.201-7000 “Contracting Officer’s Representative.” The COR will provide assistance in identification and resolution of problems, conflicts in priority, subtask requirement definitions, and other operations type problems. The COR will perform in accordance with the responsibilities and duties identified in the Interim Army Contracting Command – Contracting Officer’s Representative Policy Guide Pamphlet 70-1, (ACC PAM 70-1, dated 26 March 2010).

2.1.6.3.2.1 COR Authority. A letter of designation issued to the COR by the KO, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2.1.7. The Contractor shall not in any way represent that it is a part of the U. S. Government, or that it has the authority to contract or procure supplies for the account of the United States of America.

2.1.8. COR Functions. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration.

The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of Government-furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel.

2.1.9. Subcontract Management. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of all Prime Contractor and subcontractor employees at all times. The Prime Contractor (to include Subcontractors) must abide by all applicable Federal regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. The Prime Contractor shall ensure the same security requirements are flowed down to the subcontractor as that imposed upon the prime.

2.1.10. Contractor Employees/Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Project Manager (PM) and Quality Control (QC) Manager.

2.1.10.1 Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. The name of this person, and an Alternate PM (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference. The PM or APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The PM or APM shall be available between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

2.1.10.1.1. The PM/APM shall be available after normal duty hours to serve as the central point of contact for Contractor operations.

2.1.10.2 Quality Control Manager: The QC manager is responsible for inspecting the contractor’s completed task and verifying the work has been performed in accordance with the PWS.

2.1.11. Qualifications for all Key Personnel:

2.1.11..1 The PM shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the supervision of personnel providing ground maintenance services of similar size and scope of this requirement.

2.1.11.2 The QC Manager shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing quality control in grounds maintenance services of similar size and scope of this requirement.

2.1.11.3 Contractor Identification. All contract personnel shall be identified as a Contractor, i.e., badge, company logo, or uniform. All contract personnel are required to identify themselves such that they avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They shall ensure that all correspondence (documents, emails etc.) or reports produced by the Contractor are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

2.1.11.4 Standards of 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 substance. 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. The Contractor shall remove, from the job site, any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S.C. 423 Procurement Integrity. The Contractor shall also ensure that no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the installation.

2.1.12. Organizational Conflict of Interest:

2.1.12.1. Purpose. To aid in ensuring that:

2.1.12.2. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by establishing the ground rules for a future competition;

2.1.12.3. The Contractor's objectivity and judgment are not biased because of its present or future interests (financial, contractual, organizational, or otherwise) which relate to work performed under this contract; and

2.1.12.4. The Contractor does not obtain an unfair competitive advantage by virtue of its access to non-public or proprietary information belonging to others.

2.1.12.4.1. Definitions.

2.1.12.4.2. The term “Contractor” herein used in section 2.1.12., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means: (a) the organization (hereinafter referred to as "it" or "its") entering into this agreement with the Government; (b) all business organizations with which it may merge, join or affiliate now or in the future and in any manner whatsoever, or which hold or may obtain, by purchase or otherwise, direct or indirect control of it; (c) its parent organization, if any and any of its present or future subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, or holding companies, and; (d) any organization or enterprise over which it has direct or indirect control now or in the future.

2.1.12.4.3. The term "proprietary information" for purposes of section 2.1.12.., Organizational Conflict of Interest, means any information considered so valuable by its owners that it is held secret by them and their licensees.

Information furnished voluntarily by the owner without limitations on its use, or which is available without restrictions from other sources, is not considered proprietary.

2.1.12.5. Organizational Conflicts of Interest Examples. The following examples illustrate situations in which organizational conflicts of interest may arise. These examples are not all inclusive.

2.1.12.5.1. Biased Ground Rules. This type of conflict may arise in situations where a company sets the ground rules for a future competition. For example, when a Contractor develops requirements then competes to provide products or services to satisfy those requirements, thus obtaining a competitive advantage.

2.1.12.5.2. Impaired Objectivity. This type of conflict may exist where a Contractor’s obligations under a contract require objectivity, but another role of the Contractor casts doubt on its ability to be truly objective. An example of this type of conflict is where a Contractor’s work under one contract entails evaluating itself, its affiliates, or its competitors under a separate contract.

2.1.12.5.3. Unequal Access to Information. This type of conflict may arise when a Contractor has access to nonpublic or proprietary information as part of its performance under a contract that gives it an unfair advantage in a competition for a later contract.

2.1.12.6. General Constraints. The provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, concerning organizational conflicts of interest govern this contract. Potential conflicts may exist in accordance with FAR 9.505-1, Providing Systems Engineering and Technical Direction, through 9.505-4, Obtaining Access to Proprietary Information. In this regard, the Contractor is responsible for identifying any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest to the KO that arise as the result of performance under this contract. To avoid or mitigate a potential conflict related to performance under this contract, the KO will impose appropriate constraints such as the constraints discussed below. Since it is impossible to foresee all of the circumstances that might give rise to organizational conflicts of interest, the constraints discussed below are not all inclusive and the KO may impose constraints other than, or in addition to, the constraints listed below.

2.1.12.6.1. The Contractor agrees that if it provides, under a contract or task order or delivery order, systems engineering and technical guidance for systems and programs, but does not have overall contractual responsibility, it will not be allowed to be awarded a contract or task or delivery order to supply the system or any of its major components or be a subcontractor or consultant to a supplier of the system or any of its major components (FAR 9.505-1).

2.1.12.6.2. The Contractor agrees that if it prepares complete specifications for non-developmental items or assists in the preparation of work statements for a system or services under a contract or task order or delivery order, it will not be allowed to furnish these items, either as a prime Contractor, a subcontractor or as a consultant (FAR 9.505-2).

2.1.12.6.3. The Contractor agrees that it will neither evaluate nor advise the Government with regard to its own products or activities. The Contractor will objectively evaluate or advise the Government concerning products or activities of any prospective competitors (FAR 9.505-3).

2.1.12.6.4. The Contractor agrees that if it gains access to proprietary information of other companies, it will exercise diligent effort to protect such proprietary information from unauthorized use or disclosure (FAR 9.505-4).

In addition, the Contractor agrees to protect the proprietary information of other organizations disclosed to the Contractor during performance of this contract with the same caution that a reasonably prudent Contractor would use to safeguard highly valuable property. The Contractor also agrees that if it gains access to the proprietary information of other companies it will enter into written agreements with the other companies to protect their information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and to refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. The Contractor shall provide copies of such agreements to the KO.

2.1.12.6.5. If the Contractor, in the performance of this contract, obtains access to plans, policies, reports, studies, financial plans, data or other information of any nature which has not been released or otherwise made available to the public, the Contractor agrees that without prior written approval of the KO, it shall not: (a) use such information for any private purpose unless the information has been released or otherwise made available to the public, or (b) release such information unless release is otherwise authorized under the contract or such information has previously been released or otherwise made available to the public by the Government.

2.1.12.7. Non-Disclosure Agreements. The Contractor shall obtain from each employee who has access to proprietary information under this contract, a written agreement which shall in substance provide that such employee shall not, during his/her employment by the Contractor or thereafter, disclose to others or use for their benefit, proprietary information received in connection with the work under this contract. The Contractor will educate its employees regarding the restrictions imposed by FAR 9.505-4, so that they will not use or disclose proprietary information or data generated or acquired in the performance of this contract, except as provided herein.

2.1.12.8. Training. The Contractor shall effectively educate its employees, through formal training, company policy, information directives and procedures, in an awareness of the legal provisions of FAR Subpart 9.5 and its underlying policy and principles, so that each employee will know and understand the provisions of that Subpart and the absolute necessity of safeguarding information from anyone other than the Contractor's employees who have a need to know, and the U.S. Government.

2.1.12.9. Subcontracts. The Contractor agrees that it will include the provisions in paragraphs 2.1.12.6, 2.1.12.7., and 2.1.12.8 above and this paragraph in consulting agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts of all tiers, which involve access to information or the performance of services described in paragraph 2.1.12.6. above. The use of section 2.1.12., in such agreements, shall be read by substituting the word "consultant" or "subcontractor" for the word "Contractor" whenever the latter appears.

2.1.12.10. Conflicts Involving Future Procurements. The award of this contract, government taskings or acquiescence in the Contractor’s performance of services hereunder shall not constitute or be interpreted as a determination that the Contractor is eligible to participate in future procurements, developmental efforts, implementation efforts, or related activities. Only the KOs for such efforts, applying the rules, principles, and procedures of FAR Subpart 9.5, have the authority to determine whether a conflict exists, in connection with such procurements.

2.1.12.11. Representations and Disclosures.

2.1.12.11.1. The Contractor represents that it has disclosed to the KO, prior to award of this contract, all facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of organizational conflict of interest as that term is used in FAR Subpart 9.5.

2.1.12.11.2. The Contractor represents that if it discovers an organizational conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest after award of this contract, a prompt and full disclosure shall be made in writing to the KO. This disclosure shall include a description of the action the Contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid or mitigate such conflict.

2.1.12.12. Remedies and Waiver.

2.1.12.12.1. For breach of any of the above restrictions or for non-disclosure or misrepresentation of any relevant facts required to be disclosed concerning this contract, the Government may terminate this contract for default, disqualify the contractor for subsequent related contractual efforts, and pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract. If, however, in compliance with section 1.6.18., the Contractor discovers and promptly reports an organizational conflict of interest (or the potential thereof) subsequent to contract award, the KO may terminate this contract for convenience, if such termination is deemed to be in the best interest of the Government.

2.1.12.12.2. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects, which will survive the performance of this contract, and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future.

Accordingly, the Contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the cognizant KO by submitting a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof (FAR 9.503).

2.1.13. Business Relations. The Contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute the requirement. The Contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness and quality of problem identification to a degree acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall provide corrective action plans, timely identification of issues and effective management of subcontractors. The Contractor shall assure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Contractor personnel.

Should the contractor fail to performance to the standards set forth in this PWS, potential courses of action may include negative reporting in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

2.2. Special Requirements.

2.2.1. Security.

2.2.1.1. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures provided by the Installation Safety Office before the end of this contract’s 30 day transition period. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the Department of Defense (DOD), Headquarters Department of the Army (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. Upon completion of Government required background checks, new employees will receive access passes granting them access to Fort Stewart for 180 days.

2.2.1.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all information required to meet installation access requirements, which are listed at the following website: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info/?id=463&p=0

2.2.1.1.2. Contractor Vehicle Registration. All Contractor-owned and/or operated vehicles and trailers operating on the installation will be registered within 10 days of the start of full performance.

2.2.1.2. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan (QCP). Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the COR.

2.2.1.2.1. Lost keys shall immediately be reported to the COR, by personal contact via phone and be followed up by written correspondence within 24 hours. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the Contractor.

2.2.1.2.2. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees. The Contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than Contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

2.2.1.2.3. Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

2.2.1.3. Security Training.

2.2.1.3.1. Anti-Terrorism (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 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 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

2.2.1.3.2. 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 Anti-Terrorism Officer (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 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees hiring date. The results shall be reported to the COR not later than 30 calendar days after contract award.

2.2.2. Safety. The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government and Contractor property, as well as provide for the safety and well-being of personnel employed under this contract. The Contractor shall comply with AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program.

2.2.2.1. Safety Plan. The Contractor shall develop and implement a safety program for its employees. The Contractor shall submit the Safety Plan to the KO and COR, within 10 days of contract award. Revisions shall be submitted to the KO and COR five (5) calendar days prior to the effective date of change.

2.2.2.2. Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and the EM-385-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable Fort Stewart, State of Georgia, federal rules and regulations.

2.2.3. Special Training / Qualifications.

2.2.3.1. The contractor shall provide personnel who possess Georgia Department of Agriculture certification in commercial category # 24 Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. Only State of Georgia Certified applicators may apply pesticide while working on the project.

2.2.3.1.1. The Contractor is required to submit documentation of certification or licensure for new Contractor personnel in accordance with Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule.

2.2.4. Environmental Requirements.

2.2.4.1. Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. The Contractor shall comply with tenants of the EO and when practicable, shall use:

(a) products with post-consumer recycled content

(b) products that are recyclable

(c) low toxicity or non-toxic products

(d) low-maintenance products

2.2.4.2. Green Procurement. Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) requires the use of recycled and recovered products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. The following items are currently listed for Landscaping Services in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Guidelines:

a. Compost made from recovered organic materials.

b. Fertilizer made from recovered organic materials.

c. Garden and soaker hoses.

d. Hydraulic mulch.

e. Lawn and garden edging.

f. Plastic lumber landscaping timbers and posts

2.2.4.2.1. The Contractor is required to use these recycled or recovered products unless they cannot be procured within a reasonable period of time; at reasonable prices; or the product(s) does not meet technical or performance standards. EPA Guidelines are the minimum requirement. The Contractor shall maintain records and submit an annual report as described in Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule, along with the annual certification required by FAR 52.223-9 Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items, upon completion of the base ordering period and each optional ordering period.

2.2.4.3. Environmental Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local and installation environmental laws, rules and plans. The Contractor shall use and store all materials, chemicals, and equipment used in the performance of services on the installation in accordance with industry standards, local, federal and state laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations. The Contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for approval on all materials, five (5) days before delivery of the material, to the COR. The Contractor shall make all environmental and hazardous material records available, at the beginning of the next duty day after the Government’s request to view the records

2.2.4.3.1. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of one person from each installation, HAAF & FSGA, currently employed in Program Manager position to attend a five day, 40 hour Environmental Compliance Course at FSGA.

Dates, times and location of course shall be determined within 90 days of contract award. In the event either of these employees leaves the employment of the Contractor during the performance period of this contract, the Contractor shall provide an alternate to assume these duties. This person shall be the Contractor’s employee responsible for implementing all policies associated with industry standards, local, federal and state laws, and according to manufactures' recommendations as discussed during the Environmental Compliance Course.

3.0. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS

3.1. High Level Objective (HLO).

3.1.1. Performance Task Requirements, Standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).

3.1.2. Grounds Appearance. Discretionary landscaping decisions by the Contractor shall be made in a manner to maintain current grounds appearance, and to maintain an appearance consistent with the surrounding installation.

3.1.3. Damage. As directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall repair Government property damaged by vehicles, erosion, drought or insect/diseases. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the repair work including cultivating and applying seed, sprigging, or placing sod. All turf repair work shall be maintained to ensure successful growth.

3.1.4. Damage Caused by Contractor. If during the execution of Contractor provided services, damages occur to any Government owed property (buildings, lighting, markers, roadways, parking lots, turfed areas, etc.) as a result of employee negligence or faulty equipment, damage will be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government, as directed by the KO. The Contractor shall notify the COR and shall return the damaged area to its previous condition within 48 hours of occurrence.

3.1.5. Third Party Repair Damaged Areas. In the event that the Contractor discovers damages caused by another party, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the extent of the damage within 48 hours. The Contractor shall make no repairs until authorized by the KO.

3.1.6. Damage Report. The Contractor shall submit a monthly damage report by the 5th day of the following month to the COR that annotates the damage, corrective action, and date corrected.

3.2. Performance Standards for Service: Improved Areas.

3.2.1. Mowing.