B3_Solicitation_AMD1_15-R-0019_Cntrl_TX_Herb-Pest.pdf

W45XMAHERBICI

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

Solicitation W9126G-15-R-0019 is hereby amended as follow s:

1) Performance Work Statement Amendment 1 is inserted

2) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Amendment 1 is inserted

3) Quantity 1 Bid Schedule Amendment 1 is inserted

4) Task Order #0001 Bid Schedule Amendment 1 is inserted

All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

POC: Kevin Anderson, kevin.s.anderson2@usace.army.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Jan-2016

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9126G-15-R-0019

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Dec-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Jan-2016

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

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W9126G-15-R-0019

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT AM1

HERBICIDE AND PESTICIDE SERVICES

AQUILLA, NAVARRO MILLS, WACO & WHITNEY LAKES

THREE RIVERS REGION, TEXAS

(AMD1)

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract providing all management, tools, equipment, materials, chemicals and labor required to achieve the desired results described herein through the application of herbicides and insecticides. 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.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, travel, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform herbicide and pesticide applications at the Three Rivers Regional Lakes of Central Texas, these being Aquilla, Navarro Mills, Waco and Whitney Lakes. All applications and treatment results shall be as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall be required to perform within the standards of this contract.

1.2 Scope: The objective of these services shall be the eradication or abatement of undesirable invasive species, provide pest control and hydro-seeding treatments, as described herein. All herbicides, pesticides hydro-seed mixtures applied during the execution of these services shall be submitted to the Lake Manager for approval prior to use. Lake Manager may define in writing, additional points of contacts referred to as Government Representatives to perform certain duties in execution of this contract. Contractor is solely responsible for proper application of the herbicides and pesticides under this contract, per the Manufacturer’s label instructions and Texas Department of Agriculture regulations. Work under this contract requires the following applications:

a. Road Shoulder and Parking Area Herbicide Treatment (PRS #1)

b. Area Application –Broadleaf, Non Embankment (PRS#2)

c. Spot Treatment Non-Embankment (PRS#3)

d. Embankment and Levee Application, Broadleaf (PRS#4)

e. Spot Herbicide Treatment - Embankment (PRS#5)

f. Area Application-Ant Control (PRS#6)

g. Area Application-Argentina Ant Control (PRS#7)

h. Facility Pesticide Control Treatment (PRS#8)

i. Hydro-Seeding Services (PRS#9)

j. Fertilizer Application Services (PRS#10)

1.2.1 Areas of application: The following treatments and applications are included to demonstrate the desired results. Other chemical treatments and application methods may be used per label instructions and with the COR’s approval, as long these are products and methods are equal to or better, with results achieved at no additional cost to the Government.

a. (PRS1) Road Shoulder and Parking Area Herbicide Treatment. Road shoulder and parking area treatments shall be ordered by the mile of increment thereof and one linear mile of road shall be considered two miles of treatment e.g.; one mile each side. Concrete and asphalt parking area perimeters are considered in these tabulations. All invasive vegetation migrating into areas of the concrete or asphalt roadways or parking area cracks shall also be treated under this work item.

Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species. The use of an approved dye shall be used to verify 100% coverage of the designated area.

b. (PRS2) Area Application-Broadleaf, Non Embankment Category. Area application shall be ordered by the acre or increment thereof and will be ordered for use on level to mild terrain (less than a slope of 10 degrees), considered “non-embankment” areas. Applications may consist of various types, granular, liquid, etc. In the area application, foliar or granular treatment shall target various invasive species as specified in each task order and by contract line item. Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species. The use of an approved dye shall be used to verify 100% coverage of the designated area. Note: The following are subcategories of area applications require equal results as listed in the Performance Requirements Summary with similar application techniques but, may require a variance in species specific chemicals.

1. “Aquatic ”. Herbicide treatment must contain chemicals labeled for use in aquatic areas and applied at rate specified in the Manufacturer’s label for control of the target species. The types of plants treated under this line item may include but, not limited to, those plants in the Typha (Cat Tail), Hydrilla genus, Water Hyacinth or other aquatic invasive species. The Contractor shall select the best chemicals to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Special license requirements may be necessary per Texas Department of Agriculture for treatment in these areas. These requirements are determined by the State of Texas and issued to the license holder routinely and regulated by the State of Texas. The Contractor is solely responsible for understanding and acquiring all necessary licensing and or permits.

2. “Near Water” Treatment. The types of plants treated under this line item may include but, are not limited to, Willow Baccharis, Tamarisk (salt cedar), Elephant Ear, Giant Cane, Chinese Tallow or other invasive species. Herbicide treatment must contain chemicals labeled for use near water as defined by the licensing authority and applied at rate specified in the Manufacturer’s label for control of the target species. The Contractor shall select the best chemicals to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Special license requirements may be necessary per Texas Department of Agriculture or federal Environmental Protection Agency for treatment in these areas. The Contractor is solely responsible for understanding and acquiring all necessary licensing and or permits.

3. Grass Bur Treatment. Herbicide treatment for grass bur weed control may be by a broadcast or foliar method. Herbicide treatment must contain chemicals labeled for and applied at rate specified in the Manufacturer’s label for control of the target species. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 /Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS.

4. Broadleaf or Prairie Treatment. The types of plants treated under this line item may include but, are not limited to various common broadleaf grasses and weeds such as, Johnson grass, Tall

Mustard Weed, various Thistles, etc. Herbicide treatment for invasive broadleaf grasses and weed control may be by a broadcast or foliar method. Herbicide treatment must contain chemicals labeled for and applied at rate specified in the Manufacturer’s label for control of the target species. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS.

5. Woody Brush Treatment. The types of plants treated under this line item may include but, are not limited to various common invasive tree and brush species such as, Mesquite, Paper Mulberry, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus), Chinaberry, Chinese Tallow, Sumac, etc. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS.

Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species.

c. (PRS3) Spot Treatment Non-Embankment. Herbicide treatment for brush control will be ordered when a risk of damage to nearby desirable vegetation is a concern or, low vegetative density allows for a more environmental friendly method. Spot treatment will be ordered and identified by individual plant and by height of the plants involved. The size of the plant will affect the equipment type used, the amount of labor and quantity chemical required. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species. Note: The following are subcategories of Area Applications require equal results as listed in the Performance Requirements Summary with similar application techniques but, may require a variance in species specific chemicals.

1. Spot Treatment Non Embankment – Height, up to 8’.

Vegetation to be sprayed will be identified by Government Representatives and tabulated on task orders indicating the requirement for this application. Expectation;

smooth bark for smaller trees, trees with rough bark may be categorized at the larger line item due to increased difficulty for successful kill treatment.

2. Spot Treatment Non Embankment– Height, over 8’.

Vegetation to be sprayed will be identified by Government Representatives and tabulated on task orders indicating the requirement for this application. Expectation;

rough bark associated with larger trees present an increased treatment difficulty and species hardiness or access and difficulty of successful kill.

3. Spot Treatment Non Embankment-Prickly Pear. Treatment to target and eradicate Prickly Pear Cactus, Yucca and other similar invasive species on non embankment areas. Prickly Pear treatment may be ordered in conjunction with each other and may overlap due to various species, differing treatment chemicals and application methods. The goal of treatment shall be the 100% kill of all vegetation treated. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species.

d. (PRS4) Embankment and Levee Application, Broadleaf. These areas may have limited access for treatment with large broadcast equipment and may require more labor intensive treatment methods.

Rip Rap can pose extreme trip and fall hazards, concerns for mobility and access are additional factors during application and treatment of any vegetation in these areas.

1. Embankment Area Application - Broadleaf Treatment. Embankment treatment may be ordered to control broadleaf bunch grasses, Johnson grass, etc. in areas where lower growing Bermuda or other grasses are preferred for inspection and soil stability or erosion prevention.

Desirable grasses must not be damaged during this application.

e. (PRS5) Spot Herbicide Treatment – Embankment. Treatment to target and eradicate woody vegetation on upstream and downstream embankments. Herbicide for brush control will be ordered to treat non desirable species having the potential to damage structure integrity through active and decaying root systems. Spot treatments will be identified and may be ordered in conjunction with other line items as needed. Due to the amount of chemicals and methods these species may be ordered based on height and bark type, or age and resilience of the individual plant or tree. The goal of treatment shall be the 100% kill of all vegetation treated, due to the critical function of these structures.

These line items may be ordered in conjunction with each other and may overlap due to various species, differing treatment chemicals and application methods. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species. Note: The following are subcategories of Area Applications require equal results as listed in the Performance Requirements Summary with similar application techniques but, may require a variance in species specific chemicals.

1. Embankment Spot Treatment - Woody Brush. Treatment to target and eradicate woody vegetation on upstream and downstream embankments. Herbicide for brush control will be ordered to treat non desirable species having the potential to damage structure integrity through active and decaying root systems. Spot treatments will be identified and may be ordered in conjunction with other line items as needed. Due to the amount of chemicals and methods these species may be ordered based on height and bark type, or age and resilience of the individual plant or tree. The goal of treatment shall be the 100% kill of all vegetation treated, due to the critical function of these structures. These line items may be ordered in conjunction with each other and may overlap due to various species, differing treatment chemicals and application methods. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS. Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species.

a. Spot Treatment Embankment – Height, up to 8’.

Vegetation or areas to be sprayed will be marked by Government Representatives as needed and tabulated on task orders indicating the requirement for this application.

Normal expectation of smooth bark for smaller trees, trees with rough bark may be categorized at the larger line item due to increased difficulty for successful kill treatment.

b. Spot Treatment Embankment– Height, over 8’.

Vegetation or areas to be sprayed will be marked by Government Representatives as needed and tabulated on task orders indicating the requirement for this application.

Expectation; rough bark associated with larger trees present an increased treatment difficulty and species hardiness; access and difficulty of successful kill.

2. Embankment Spot Treatment – Prickly Pear. Treatment to target and eradicate Prickly Pear Cactus, Yucca and other similar invasive species on upstream and downstream embankments.

Embankment Prickly Pear treatment may be ordered in conjunction with each other and may overlap due to various species, differing treatment chemicals and application methods. The goal of treatment shall be the 100% kill of all vegetation treated, due to the critical function of these structures. These line items may be ordered in conjunction with each other and may overlap due to various species, differing treatment chemicals and application methods. The Contractor shall select the chemicals proven to achieve the results as specified in section 1.9.1 Technical Exhibit

1- “Performance Requirements Summary” and in accordance with all portions of this PWS.

Designated areas shall be treated using the required mixture and application rates per the Manufacturer’s label to achieve results for the target species.

f. (PRS6) Area Application Ant Control. Pesticide or bait treatment for area ant control shall be ordered when a significant population is present and spot treatment is considered to be ineffective or unfeasible. Environmental concerns are a significant factor in all pesticide treatments; therefore a treatment of 1 % Hydramethynon or equal to are considered a preferred treatment, per manufacture’s label instructions.

Note: Acephate has been found to be highly toxic to bees, beneficial insects and moderately toxic to birds and fish. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency has cancelled the product license for the product “Fenoycarb”; these products will not be approved and shall not be used.

g. (PRS7) Area Application Argentina Ant Control. Pesticide or bait treatment for Argentina ant control shall be ordered when a significant population is present. Environmental concerns are a significant factor in all pesticide treatments; therefore a treatment of 1 % Hydramethynon or equal to is considered a preferred treatment, per manufacture’s label instructions. Special treatment may be required for Argentina ants due to the unique nature and foraging habits of this species.

h. (PRS8) Facility Pest Control Treatment. Treatment shall provide control of the following pests:

Brown recluse spiders, black widow spiders, fleas, ticks, clothes moths, house crickets, millipedes, earwigs, wasps, centipedes, yellow jackets, carpenter ants, house ants, pharoch ants, silverfish, rats, mice, smoky brown roaches, American roaches, oriental roaches and German roaches and termites.

Treatment shall contain the active ingredient Bifenthrin 7.9% or equal to. Similarly environmentally sound products may be considered and approved by the COR upon written request. Note: The Contractor is not required to treat termites through any means requiring mechanical excavation or sub soil treatment.

i. (PRS9) Hydro-Seeding Services. Contractor shall provide and apply a hydro-seeding mix containing the specified grass seed at 15-20 lbs per acre. Specific slope grass seed shall contain a mixture of 30 percent Bermuda (equal amounts of hulled and un-hulled), 30 percent Buffalo Grass, 20 percent Sideoats and 20 percent Crimson Clover by seed count. Seed shall be inoculated for proper germination, if required, to meet performance results. Areas not considered embankments or levees may contain other native grass seeds to include native wildflower seeds but, all mixes shall be submitted to the COR for review prior to approval. Additionally, the hydro seeding slurry mix shall contain, wood fiber mulch at 1500-2500 lbs/acre, a polyacylamide tackifer at 40-60 lbs per acre, a starter fertilizer additive and the appropriate dye to assist in placement and verification of coverage.

The Contractor shall be required to provide soil PH test in order to provide a valid basis for the type and ratio of fertilizer chosen to be included in the hydro-seeding slurry mixture. Within specifications, the lower or higher application rates of these additives may be chosen based on the terrain slope to be treated. Although lower rates may yield a higher ease of germination, the higher of these rates may be necessary to prevent mixture erosion and stability on flood control features. Mixture designs and application rates shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to placement.

Alternative mixture designs may be submitted for review and acceptance for non embankment areas such as native prairie or construction remediation. Contractor shall notify the COR with in twenty four

(24) hours of completion to facilitate the inspection of dye and mixture coverage in the designated area, as listed in the task order. The Government will attempt to schedule these applications at periods following rain events or when beneficial ground moisture exists to optimize treatment success, this factor does not relief any responsibility for proper application and success of germination.

j. (PRS10) Fertilizer Application. Fertilizer applications may be ordered for treatment of earthen flood control structures or non embankment areas. Specific formulas have been recommended based on establishment and maintenance specific to the preferred low growing grass types on these structures.

Contractor shall provide and apply a fertilizer mixture containing 5 pounds (lbs) nitrogen, 3 lbs potassium and 2 lbs phosphorus (5-3-1) granular, or equal to, at a rate of 350 pounds per acre. The Contractor may propose alternative fertilizer mixtures based on PH testing if they choose, in writing, for review by and possible acceptance by the COR or Lake Manager. If the Contractor chooses to apply this chemical in a liquid form, an equivalent rate to the dry or granulated form shall be applied, at the rate per the Manufacturer’s recommendation.

1.3 Period of Performance: One 12-month Base Year, plus two 12-month option years. Each issued task order will contain an individual period of performance as designated by task order.

1.3.1 Application times: Applications shall be accomplished when satisfactory weather conditions exist to achieve the desired results. If less than satisfactory conditions prevent work to be started or completed by the specified dates of individual task orders, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the COR.

This notification shall detail those verifiable conditions preventing continuing progress towards the completion any task order as scheduled. Acceptable conditions are limited to inclement weather; such as rain, wet vegetation, excessive winds and unfavorable ambient or ground temperatures. These conditions shall be as defined by the licensing agency, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations or product Manufacturer’s specifications. Delays in service, beyond the contractor’s control, need to be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer and COR.

1.4 General Information

1.4.1 Quality Control: The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services in the form of a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The QCP is the method the Contractor uses to ensure all work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered within 30 calendar days after contract award or with the Contractor’s proposal if it is an evaluation factor. Two (2) copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted for approval by the Lake Manager. Any proposed changes to an approved QCP, shall be submitted, in writing, to the Lake Manager for review and approval. The Contractor shall submit routine quality control reports upon completion of each task order line item, per Technical Exhibit 2, “Deliverables”.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure the Contractor’s quality control program is effective and is performing all work in accordance with the Performance Work Standards in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Work Summary” (PRS). The QASP defines how the performance standards will be applied, method of surveillance, and the performance threshold.

1.4.3 Government Holidays: The Contractor will not perform services on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal holidays, unless a written request is submitted and approved by the COR due to Quality Assurance and safety oversight requirements. Any request must be submitted a minimum of forty-eight hours in advance of the proposed change. For informational purposes only, observed federal holidays are as follows:

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

1.4.4 Hours of Operation: Lake Office hours are 08:00am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Contractor work hours shall be accomplished as needed to perform tasks within the parameters of suitable weather, temperature or wind conditions. Extended work hours may be permitted when requested in writing and with the written consent of the Lake Manager. Exception, in the interest of safety, no work shall be completed before or after the hours of daylight.

1.4.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will include; Aquilla, Navarro Mills, Waco and Whitney Lakes, Texas. These facilities are located as follows;

a. Aquilla Lake Project – Aquilla Lake is located 10 miles southwest of Hillsboro, Texas and approximately 15 miles east of Lake Whitney. All work at this location is administered by the Whitney Project Office, 285 County Road 3602, Clifton, Texas. The phone number is (254) 622- 3332.

b. Navarro Mills Project – Navarro Mills Lake Recreation Parks are located in Navarro and Hill Counties. The Project Headquarters is located at 1175 FM 667, Purdon, Texas 76679. The phone number is (254) 578-1058.

c. Waco Lake Project – Waco Lake Project Office is located at 3801 Zoo Park Drive, Waco, Texas 76708. The phone number is (254) 756-5359.

d. Whitney Lake Project – Whitney Lake Project Office is located approximately 10 miles west of Whitney, Texas off of highway 22. The mailing address is 285 CR3602, Clifton Texas, 76634. The phone number is (254) 622-3332.

1.4.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. The Contractor shall perform all services specified herein on an as-ordered basis by the Government through the issuance of Task Orders. Task Orders will indicate the line item quantity, location of treatment and period of performance for each Task Order issued. All payments shall be made based on line item pricing for the contract base and any option years, as submitted by the Contractor and accepted at contract award and the appropriate awarded task order. Invoices shall be submitted to the issuing Project Office and per Technical Exhibit 2, “Deliverables”.

1.4.7 Security Requirements: All Contractor and all associated Sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable facility access and local security procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information for background checks to meet facility access requirements to be accomplished by the Government organizations Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

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

1.4.7.1 Security Pre-screening: The Contractor must pre-screen employee Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs/E-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the Lake Manager no later than three (3) business days after the initial contract award.

1.4.7.2 Employment Eligibility Verification: Contractor must complete and retain the required I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form for each employee and submit a copy of this form to the KO, COR or Lake Manager before the first day of work by the employee. All employees, at the time of award or hired during the life of this contract, must remain eligible with the Department of Homeland Security. Current and valid forms may be downloaded at no charge to the Contractor or employee at http://www.uscis.gov.

http://www.dhs/E-verify http://www.uscis.gov/

1.4.7.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.4.7.2 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 regarding key control and included in the Quality Control Plan. 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 Contracting Officer.

1.4.7.2.1. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys/key cards 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 specific performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.7.2.2. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s QCP.

1.4.8 Contractor’s Employee Conduct: The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring employees strictly comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any illegal or criminal activity shall result in the removal of the employee/employees and or may result in the termination of the contract. The Contracting Officer, COR or Lake Manager may require the Contractor to immediately remove from work site any employee of the Contractor or Subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the COR or DI, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental conditions are such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, shall reduce the obligation to perform all work required under the contract and immediate replacement shall be made as required. This removal shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of it’s employees, officers, or agents. Employee attire shall meet the requirements of the EM 385-1- 1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”.

1.4.9 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contractor shall provide each of its employees who will be involved in the performance of the contract, on a Government facility, with a uniform shirt clearly displaying the company’s name and logo screen printed on the left breast area or on the back.

Additionally, the Contractor shall provide photo identification badges to all contractor employees.

Employees shall wear, or have in their possession a photo badge as they perform duties to execute the work items under this contract. Contractor’s employees shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of their clothing and above their waist. When safety or health reasons prohibit such placement, due to the mixing of chemicals, contamination or moving mechanical equipment, the COR or Lake Manager may consider and exception to this requirement. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee shall approve the uniform shirt and photo identification badges before the commencement of contract performance.

1.4.10 Safety: The Contractor shall develop and execute an effective safety program to ensure all required services are performed safely. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, minimize and prevent safety risks in the form of a Safety Plan. The Contractor’s Safety Plan is the means by which he assures safety of personnel in the work place. The Safety Plan is to be delivered with the Contractor’s proposal. Two (2) copies of a comprehensive written Safety Plan shall be submitted for approval by the Lake Manager. Any proposed changes to an approved plan shall be submitted, in writing, to the Lake Manager for review and approval. The Contractor shall exercise all applicable safety rules in accordance with the OSHA and all pertinent provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 15 September 2008. OSHA standards are subject to change and such changes may affect the Contractor in their performance during the contract period and shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.11 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. All current federal, state and county rules and regulations shall be met and maintained throughout the performance of the work specified under this contract. These qualifications must include all licenses required by the Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or other agencies.

1.4.11.1. License requirement: A copy of the Contractor’s applicator’s license must be provided at the pre work conference prior to contract award to the Government Representative. The Contractor shall ensure that a certified applicator is on the job site at all times to supervise all operations during applications. The Contractor shall follow all industry standards and Manufacturer’s labels and specifications for each chemical application.

1.4.11.2. Annual report: Contractor shall maintain records of all herbicide/pesticide applications.

The Contractor shall submit an annual record of any application of a specific restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide or regulated herbicide, during execution of this contract. Reports shall contain all information required by the regulatory agency overseeing the applicator’s license. The Contractor shall keep records required under this section for a period of two years from the date of application or per the requirements of the regulatory agency.

1.4.12 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Subpart 42.5 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as designated, may periodically meet with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO, COR or Lake Manager will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.13 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. 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, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. If appointed, a letter of designation issued to the COR states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. A copy of this letter is sent to the Contractor. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms, conditions or price of the contract or signed task order.

1.4.14 Contractor Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Contractor’s Licensed Applicator Superintendent/Manager, or Quality Control Inspectors. The Contractor shall provide a Licensed Applicator who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to start of work The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.4.15 Contractor Travel: Any travel requirement associated with this contract is at the Contractor’s own expense and shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.16 Data Rights: Not applicable under this contract.

1.4.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and Subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI.

The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

1.5.1 Facilities: No permanent facilities will be provided. To prevent excessive mobilization costs, the Government may allow temporary storage areas for the Contractor’s equipment, during the period of performance of individual task orders. The Contractor's equipment will be stored in the specified areas as designated by the Lake Manager and not left out in public recreational areas after duty hours. Upon completion of each task order the Contractor will promptly remove all equipment from these areas.

1.5.2 Equipment: No Government owned equipment will be made available for use by the Contractor.

1.5.3 Materials: The Government may provide access to water, where available near recreational areas, etc.

The Contractor shall be responsible for properly maintaining the required clearances during all fill operations to insure public water system safety. In any event the Contractor fails to follow licensing agency guidelines; the Government shall reserve the right to deny water use at Government facilities.

Some areas, such as, embankments or levees may have no immediate availability of water; in these cases the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary supplies as required by section 1.6.3, “Materials”. The Government may provide the required forms for preparation of Job Hazard Analysis and reporting of maintenance problems. No other supplies or materials shall be provided under this contract.

1.6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.6.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, services, training, certifications, licenses and management required to perform work under this PWS.

1.6.2 Equipment: The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to accomplish the services required by this PWS including but, not limited to; trucks, tractors, spray tanks, pumps, spray wands, dispensers, metering equipment, nozzles, equipment, “Hydro-Seeding” equipment, aerial spray equipment or access to such equipment if needed, all terrain vehicle and equipment necessary for spot spraying, etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by regulation, the EM

385-1-1, Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), etc. All equipment must be inspected and approved by the COR prior to use, this inspection will insure safety compliance IAW EM 385-1-1.

1.6.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all materials including, but are not limited to;

herbicide/pesticide chemicals, in either liquid or granulated forms, surfactants, water and others admixtures, routine or emergency clean-up materials or neutralizers required to safely perform all services required by this PWS and to meet any requirements of Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or EPA guidelines. Any supplies which are deemed inferior (fail to achieve specified results or kill non target species), or are not permitted for use by the licensing agency will be replaced by the Contractor with a suitable (approved) product at no additional cost to the Government. Product submittals will be reviewed by the Government to insure these materials are allowed by the appropriate licensing agency (refer to paragraph 1.2).

1.7 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR): Not applicable under this contract.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS). The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, State, local and TCEQ regulations, policies and procedures.

Regarding safety and health standards, the Contractor shall follow the guidelines of OSHA and the Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual".

1.9 Technical Exhibit List:

1.9.1 Technical Exhibit 1- Performance Requirements Summary.

1.9.2 Technical Exhibit 2 - Deliverables Schedule.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success. All services will be ordered through the issuance of task orders per paragraph 1.4.6.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Road Shoulder and Parking Area Herbicide Treatment. Contractor shall treat designated areas of Road Shoulders and Parking Areas in accordance with industry standards, Manufacturer’s label instructions and the licensing requirements of the State of Texas Department of Agriculture to prevent the degradation of asphalt and concrete surfaces. All applications shall contain an approved dye material to aid identification of treated areas.

Herbicide/Pesticide chemicals must be approved by the COR or Government Representative prior to use. Refer to section 1.2.1(a) of this

PWS.

Treatment shall kill all a minimum of 85% vegetation along a two-foot wide strip along all designated paved roadways and shall include any invasion of vegetation in the included in the road or parking areas. Any area that is not showing “stressed” or dead vegetation within three weeks after initial application shall be re-treated at contractor’s expense. Residual growth should be prevented for up to two (2) months from time of acceptance.

Treatment shall result in 100% coverage of the designated areas, where public vehicles or campers are not present at the time of spraying.

A minimum of 85% vegetation kill shall be the result in the treated area. Payment will only be made after minimum results have been achieved.

The 100% inspection method will be used to monitor all contract services.

Inspections will be performed by the Designated Government Representative.

PRS # 2.

Area Application Broadleaf, Non Embankment. Contractor shall treat designated areas through a broad area application to reduce the density of broadleaf or brushy type invasive species using and selective herbicide. This application shall be made in accordance with industry standards, Manufacturer’s label instructions and the licensing requirements of the State of Texas Department of Agriculture.

Herbicide/Pesticide chemicals must be approved by the COR or Government Representative prior to use. Refer to section 1.2.1(b) of this

PWS.

Treatment shall kill targeted vegetation within the area of application. Any area that is not showing “stressed” or dead vegetation within three weeks after initial application shall be re-treated at contractor’s expense.

Residual growth should be prevented for not less than two (2)

Treatment shall result in 100% coverage of the designated area. A minimum of 85% target vegetation kill shall be the result in the treated area. Payment will only be made after minimum results have been achieved.

The 100% inspection method will be used to monitor all contract services.

Inspections will be performed by the Designated Government Representative.

PRS #3.

Spot Herbicide Treatment, Non Embankment.

Contractor shall individually treat designated vegetation, where a risk of damage to non targeted species is highly probable or low brush density makes this a more ecologically sound method. Applications shall be mixed and applied according to foliar methods in accordance with Manufacturer’s label instructions, industry standards and the licensing requirements of the State of Texas Department of Agriculture.

Herbicide/Pesticide chemicals must be approved by the COR or Government Representative prior…