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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

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SAM RAYBURN POWER PLANT

JUSTIN SHELBY

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JASPER TX 75951-9598

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

CONTRACTING OFFICER STATEMENT

Only a warranted Contracting Officer, either a Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), acting within their delegated limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

PWS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

LAKE SAM RAYBURN AND TOWN BULFF PROJECTS, TEXAS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

TREE MAINTENANCE IDIQ

1.0 GENERAL - This is a non-personal services contract to provide tree maintenance services at Lake Sam Rayburn and Town Bluff Projects. The Government will not provide nor exercise any supervision or control over the contract service, other than that which is described in this PWS.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION - The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, vehicles, materials, management, supervision, inspection, and other items and non-personal services necessary to effectively perform tree maintenance services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 SCOPE - Perform tree maintenance, consisting of tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, tree debris removal, and roadside trimming for Lake Sam Rayburn near Jasper, TX and Town Bluff Lake near Woodville, TX.

The Contractor will ensure that all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract, all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer (COR), if applicable. Park maps and other information will be provided for each Task Order issued under this contract showing the approximate location of each tree or stump.

1.2.1 TREE REMOVAL - The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to cut and remove designated trees at Lake Sam Rayburn Project and Town Bluff Lake Project, in accordance with the following specifications.

1.2.1.1 TREE SIZE CLASSES – Trees to be removed are divided into four (4) size classes based on diameter as follows: less than 8 inches, 8 to 15.99 inches, 16.0 to 24 inches, and greater than 24 inches. Tree diameter will be measured by the QAR at 4.5 feet above the ground on the uphill side.

Trees with an abnormality at 4.5’ will be measured at a spot lower on the trunk that better reflects the actual diameter of the tree. Trees that fork below 4.5’, as determined by the QAR, will be counted as separate trees.

1.2.1.2 METHODS – Pricing for tree removal will be based solely on tree diameter as described above in 1.2.1.1. The method of felling and removal is at the discretion of the contractor, and may include any standard felling techniques, assisted directional felling, or piecing down. The contractor shall be responsible for felling and removing trees in a manner that does not result in damage to government facilities, improvements, trees, vegetation, or any private property. See paragraphs 1.2.13 and 1.2.14 below.

1.2.1.3 TREE MARKING – Each tree to be removed will be marked with an ORANGE paint slash, generally facing the road or other access area. There may also be an orange paint mark at the base of the tree near the ground, which indicates that the stump will also be ground on the same task order.

1.2.1.4 SPECIFICATIONS – All foliage, limbs, trunk sections, and other debris cut or otherwise generated under this contract must immediately be cleared from roads, camping sites, and mowing areas of the park and disposed of as described in 1.2.1.5 below.

1.2.1.5 DISPOSAL - The QAR will designate in writing, at the issuance of each TO, which trees can be felled into, and left in, an undeveloped or non-mowing area, and which trees require removal.

The tree portions left in undeveloped or non-mowing areas must be cut into pieces so that no limbs or other tree parts exceed three (3) feet in height above the ground level. All other tree sections, limbs, branches, bark, cones, and other tree debris shall be removed from day-use areas and developed park areas and placed in a proper disposal area. Disposal areas on government property will be designated by the QAR in advance.

1.2.1.6 POWERLINES - The contractor is responsible for coordinating with the local power companies in all cases that require a power-line or electric service wire to be dropped prior to felling a tree.

1.2.1.7 CLEANUP - All limbs, branches, cones, bark, and other tree debris, trash, or other material resulting from the contractor’s operation shall be removed from the area, and the job site shall be cleaned to as near a natural condition as possible, upon completion of the job.

1.2.1.8 STUMP HEIGHT - After felling and clean-up of each tree, the remaining stump height shall not exceed twelve (12) inches above the surrounding natural ground level.

1.2.1.9 OTHER LIMBS - As a result of tree removal, tree limbs over one (1) inch diameter left broken or hanging in other trees shall be removed by the contractor along with the original designated tree at no additional cost to the Government.

1.2.2 TREE PRUNING - The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to perform pruning of limbs on designated trees at Lake Sam Rayburn Project and Town Bluff Lake Project, in accordance with the following specifications.

1.2.2.1 NO TREE SIZE CLASSES – There are no size classes for trees that shall be pruned, and there may be few or many limbs on each tree that require cutting.

1.2.2.2 TREE MARKING – Each tree that requires pruning will be marked with red, white, or blue paint by the QAR as follows. Trees marked with a WHITE spot require pruning all dead limbs up to 70 feet high. Trees marked with a RED spot require pruning all dead limbs to the top of the tree (unlimited height). Trees marked with a BLUE spot require pruning all live and dead nuisance branches for clearance above roadways and campsite pads. The QAR will provide a written description of the limbs that the contractor shall prune along with the general camp site location.

1.2.2.3 TREE PRUNING – DEAD LIMBS UP TO 70 FEET – All dead limbs greater than one

(1) inch diameter, and up to seventy (70’) vertical feet from ground level must be properly pruned according to 1.2.2.6 and 1.2.2.7 below and disposed of. Trees will be marked by the QAR with a WHITE spot.

1.2.2.4 TREE PRUNING – DEAD LIMBS UNLIMITED HEIGHT – All dead limbs greater than one (1) inch diameter, up to the top of the tree must be properly pruned according to 1.2.2.6 and 1.2.2.7 below and disposed of. Trees will be marked by the QAR with a RED spot.

1.2.2.5 TREE PRUNING – NUISANCE BRANCHES – All live and dead branches shall be pruned to provide clearance above roadways and campsite pads to a minimum clearance height of fifteen (15) feet, or as designated by the QAR. Limbs must be properly pruned according to 1.2.2.6 and 1.2.2.7 below and disposed of. Trees will be marked by the QAR with a BLUE spot.

1.2.2.6 SPECIFICATIONS - On marked trees, all hanging limbs, either dead or alive, will be removed. Dead limbs greater than one (1) inch diameter at the limb base shall be pruned. On some trees this may be only one limb, on others it may be multiple limbs. Live nuisance branches shall be pruned to provide clearance above roadways and campsite pads to a minimum height of fifteen (15) feet, or as designated by the QAR. The maximum diameter of live nuisance branches to be pruned shall be ten (10) inches when measured at the trunk union.

1.2.2.7 REQUIREMENTS - Pruning shall be accomplished by use of a toothed saw, either chain, circular, or bar, and may be motorized or hand powered. No chopping tools will be used during the pruning process. Limbs shall be pruned according to ANSI A300 Pruning Standards.

1.2.2.8 TREE HEIGHT - Some trees that require pruning are tall, and potential contractor’s should conduct a site visit to determine tree heights and associated equipment requirements. The contractor must have means to prune limbs from trees over 100 feet tall.

1.2.2.9 TREE CLIMBING SPIKES – Tree climbing spikes may not be used on trees to be pruned, without prior written approval from the QAR.

1.2.2.10 DISPOSAL – Moving and cleanup of the pruned limbs is the responsibility of the Contractor. All foliage and small branches/twigs will be raked up and disposed of by the contractor.

The Government will provide an approved site for disposal.

1.2.3 STUMP GRINDING - The contractor shall furnish all necessary tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to grind/remove designated stumps at Lake Sam Rayburn and Town Bluff Lake, in accordance with the following specifications.

1.2.3.1 STUMP SIZE CLASSES - Stumps are divided into three (3) size classes as follows: less than 12 inches, 12 inches to 20 inches, and greater than 20 inches. The stump size of trees removed under the same contract task order will be determined by measuring the diameter of the standing tree at 12 inches above the natural ground level, on the uphill side. Existing stumps from prior tree removal operations will be measured at the top of the stump, or at 12 inches above ground level, whichever results in a larger diameter. The maximum height of stumps left from previous operations, whether by the Contractor, Government personnel, or other source will be twelve (12) inches.

1.2.3.2 STUMP MARKING - Project personnel will mark each prior existing stump on the side and top with ORANGE paint. Stumps of standing trees marked for removal will be marked on the side only, just above ground level.

1.2.3.3 SPECIFICATIONS - Stumps shall be ground or removed to a minimum of two (2”) inches below mineral soil level. Each resulting depression will be backfilled with the resulting stump material and smoothed. All stump material must immediately be removed from nearby improved road and/or campsite pad surfaces.

1.2.4 ROADSIDE TRIMMING - The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to perform roadside trimming of trees and limbs at Lake Sam Rayburn Project and Town Bluff Project, in accordance with the following specifications.

1.2.4.1 NO SIZE CLASSES - There are no size classes for trees and limbs that shall be trimmed, and there may be few or many limbs or trees within each trimming section. Road sections that require trimming vary in length and location.

1.2.4.2 ROADSIDE MARKING - Project personnel will mark the beginning and ending of each section with paint, flagging, pin flag, or other means.

1.2.4.3 SPECIFICATIONS - Tree limbs, branches, brush, and other live or dead plant material (tree limbs) growing from or extending into the trimming zone shall be removed. The trimming zone consists of one side of the road, and the trimming zones meet at the centerline of the road when trimming is ordered for both sides of the road. Each side trimming zone is particularly described as beginning at ground level at the road edge, extending 15 feet away from the road edge at ground level, rising 15 feet directly above that point, and extending to a point 15 above the centerline of the road.

The contractor shall honor the request for a trimming zone less than 15 feet out or 15 feet high if desired by the QAR, with no effect on the item’s price. Any trimming zone adjacent to a government property boundary shall cease at the boundary, and no trimming shall be performed on private property without written approval from the QAR. Roadside trimming work will be performed on an hourly basis, and may be ordered in increments no smaller than one hour.

1.2.4.4 EQUIPMENT - Trimming along park roadsides shall be accomplished by use of a toothed saw, either chain, circular, or bar, and may be motorized or hand powered, but no chopping tools will be used for this requirement. Trimming along natural resources roadsides and government property boundaries may be performed with chopping tools such as a side-boom mower, or similar device.

1.2.4.5 DIAMETER LIMIT - Trees with a ground-line diameter of less than 6” shall be cut to no more than a 2” stump. Trees with a ground-line diameter of 6” or greater shall be left. However, trees with a ground-line diameter of 6” or greater that are situated within 2 feet of the ditch line, shall be cut to no more than a 2” stump, unless otherwise directed in writing by the QAR.

1.2.4.6 PRUNING STANDARD - Limbs shall be pruned according to ANSI A300 Pruning Standards. When a limb is trimmed it shall be trimmed back to the trunk of the tree, unless it can be pruned back to a live branch that is out of the trimming zone and at least three times the diameter of the trimmed branch. Limbs trimmed to the trunk of the tree shall be trimmed nearly flush, and in a manner that allows for maximum healing potential by the tree.

1.2.4.7 DISPOSAL – The contractor shall be responsible for disposal of trees, trimmed tree limbs and related parts. Trimmed material shall be either removed to a designated disposal area on government property or chipped and blown out of the trimming area to the adjacent government property. Disposal of chips under any other conditions will not be permitted without written approval from the QAR.

1.2.5 OTHER WOODY DEBRIS CLEAN-UP – The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and materials to perform woody debris clean-up at Lake Sam Rayburn Project and Town Bluff Project, in accordance with the following specifications.

1.2.5.1 SPECIFICATIONS – Uprooted trees, including root balls, and any other woody tree debris from any source not associated with standing tree removals or pruning operations described above in 1.2.1 through 1.2.4 shall be cleaned up and disposed of at the hourly line item price for each service described below in 1.2.5.2. All woody debris will be disposed of in an approved site on Government property, either within that park or in another area no more than two miles from the park where the clean-up was performed.

1.2.5.2 REQUIREMENTS – Three separate line items for clean-up of other woody debris as described above in 1.2.5.1 will be made available at an hourly rate for removal of debris resulting from wind storms, floods, or other natural occurrences or park operations. These hourly line items will be utilized only when line item requirements detailed in 1.2.1 through 1.2.4 above are not adequate to address the need for woody debris removal. All work performed through any of these three line items must be kept completely separate from performance of normal requirements of work items described in

1.2.1 through 1.2.4 above. Debris clean-up work will be performed on an hourly basis, and may be ordered in increments no smaller than one hour.

1.2.5.3 DESCRIPTION – The three hourly line items are as follows.

A. Skid-Steer with grapple loader (min. 60hp/ 2,000lbs operating capacity), and dump truck or dump trailer (min. 6 yard capacity), with operators for each.

B. Farm Tractor (min. 30hp) with tine rake and operator C. Laborer with chainsaw.

1.2.6 CLEANUP - All debris, trash, or other material resulting from the contractor’s operation shall be removed from the area, and the job site shall be restored/cleaned to as near a natural condition as possible, upon completion of the job.

1.2.7 PARK VISITORS – Every reasonable effort will be made by the staff of Lake Sam Rayburn Project and, Town Bluff Project to keep facilities clear of visitors while work is in progress. However, due to the fact that the majority of facilities are reservable, particular work items may need to be skipped until the worksite is available.

1.2.8 PAYMENT - Work performed under this contract shall be paid for at a per unit price. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to complete all work as specified in herein. No payment shall be made until the work is completed, inspected by the QAR, properly invoiced to the appropriate project office, and approved by the COR. The proper invoice shall include the contractor’s name, address, contract number, line item numbers, quantities, line item price, and total price.

1.2.9 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – The Contractor shall perform all services in full compliance with the safety requirements set forth in the current EM 385-1-1, entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", which is available at the Project Office and at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (select Safety; and Occupational Health). Consequently, the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

1.2.10 INJURY - The Contractor shall report all occupational injuries and illnesses, if any, to the Governments QAR as soon as possible after the injury occurred, but no later than the same day of occurrence. The Contractor will promptly report all accidents to the Governments QAR.

1.2.11 SAFETY PLAN - The Contractor shall develop and submit a written detailed Safety Plan within fifteen (15) days after award and prior to beginning work. This plan must indicate in detail the general policies and procedures for safe operation in the accomplishment of this contract.

1.2.12 SAFETY MEETINGS - The Contractor shall hold a safety meeting with all his employees prior to commencement of work, and will notify the Governments QAR of the location and time of the meeting.

When a new employee is hired, the Contractor will thoroughly brief that person in all safety procedures and requirements. Any Contractor employee who persists in unsafe performance will be removed from the job at the request of the KO. A copy of the safety meeting report shall be submitted to the Governments QAR prior to performing work.

1.2.13 DAMAGED PROPERTY – The Contractor will inspect work areas at each location for damage and/or vandalism and will report such immediately to the Governments QAR. The contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government property, facilities, or structures damaged by the contractor.

Signs, traffic delineators, guard post and rails, sewer stub outs, sewer clean-outs, water valve meter boxes and associated plumbing, trees, shrubs, sidewalks, asphalt pavement, culverts, and other items damaged by the contractor will be repaired or replaced as determined by the Contracting Officer at no cost to the Government. Traffic control rocks, pipe fence and/or posts moved out of alignment by the contractor will be realigned by the contractor at no cost to the Government.

1.2.14 DAMAGED TREES – The contractor is responsible for damages to non-target trees. Damages will be assessed in accordance with Table A: Tree Damage Valuation. Tree valuation is determined by tree diameter and two main categories based on their location, either in a mowed area or non-mowed area.

Injury to a tree's bark and cambium layer will be expressed as a percent of injury to the circumference of the tree. However, if more than fifty percent of the cambium circumference is injured, the tree will be considered a total loss.

TABLE A

TREE DAMAGE VALUATION

TREE DIAMETER

(Inches, at 4.5’ above ground)

TREE VALUE – MOWED AREA

(Dollars)

TREE VALUE – NON-MOWED

AREA

(Dollars) 1 70.00 40.00 2 140.00 70.00 3 200.00 100.00 4 270.00 140.00 5 340.00 170.00 6 410.00 200.00 7 470.00 240.00 8 540.00 270.00 9 780.00 390.00

10 1,050.00 530.00 11 1,350.00 680.00 12 1,680.00 840.00 13 2,040.00 1,000.00 14 2,420.00 1,210.00 15 2,830.00 1,420.00 16 3,280.00 1,640.00 17 3,750.00 1,870.00 18 4,250.00 2,120.00 19 4,770.00 2,390.00 20 5,330.00 2,660.00 21 5,910.00 2,960.00 22 6,530.00 3,260.00 23 7,170.00 3,580.00 24 7,840.00 3,920.00 25 8,530.00 4,270.00 26 9,260.00 4,630.00 27 10,020.00 5,010.00 28 10,800.00 5,400.00 29 11,610.00 5,810.00 30 12,450.00 6,230.00 31 13,320.00 6,660.00 32 14,220.00 7,110.00 33 15,150.00 7,570.00 34 16,100.00 8,050.00 35 17,080.00 8,540.00 36 18,100.00 9,050.00 37 19,140.00 9,570.00 38 20,210.00 10,100.00 39 21,300.00 10,650.00 40 22,430.00 11,210.00

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - All work must be completed within forty-five (45) days of TO date.

Exceptions may be given for adverse weather conditions, flooding, and facility use by visitors, or Federal Holidays.

Specific dates for each Federal Holiday may be obtained from the project office.

1.3.1 WORKDAY – Work locations will be available for the contractor between the hours of 7:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except as approved in advance by the COR. Major Federal Holidays during the recreation season (1 April – 30 Sept) shall be observed by the contactor and no work on site will be permitted except in extreme cases and after specific approval by the COR. See Part for Major Federal Holidays and check with Project Office for specific dates that Holidays are observed each year.

1.3.2 WORK SCHEDULE - The purpose of the work schedule is to assure that performance inspections by Government personnel follow closely with the Contractor’s activities. The Contractor will be required to submit a detailed work schedule for the approval of the GQAR at the required pre-work conference. The work schedule will list each work item in order, with the time schedule for the work to be completed.

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.1 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC)/DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS – The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate QC system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications and maps herein. The Contractor shall designate, in writing, a QC Inspector, whose main duty shall be to verify that all work conforms to contract requirements, and to notify the QAR of anything requiring immediate attention. The Contractor will complete a Daily Activity Report detailing work accomplished each work day. The report will include the following information: location/facility name, date, time, preparer, and work completed, as well as notes on any irregularities. All Daily Activity Reports will be turned in to the QAR.

1.4.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.4.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE - The Government QAR will inspect the work as it is completed to ensure all requirements of the contract have been satisfied. The Contractor QCR will be responsible to ensure all work is completed prior to inspection by the Government.

1.4.3.1 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS – The Contractor, his superintendent, QC inspector, or all, shall meet with the GQAR, periodically as determined necessary by the GQAR, in order to discuss performance. However, a meeting shall be held not later than one normal workday after a Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) is issued. Mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified.

1.4.3.2 INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE - All work must be inspected and accepted by the GQAR before payment for the work can be made. Inspections will be made by the GQAR after work is completed. The contractor will be advised of a deficiency. Upon being advised of a deficiency, the contractor shall take immediate action either to personally correct or have his team member correct such deficiency and to insure that the deficiency does not reoccur. Any work that is rejected by the GQAR shall be re-performed by the contractor at the contractor's expense. Inspections will be conducted by using the random sampling method; however, the Government has the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

1.4.3.3 DEDUCTIONS - The GQAR may require that all work which fails to provide the desired results be repeated at the Contractor’s expense, or may reduce the contract price to equal the reduced value of the service. The Contractor will ensure that these defects do not recur. If the Contractor fails to rework the rejected areas or the defects are recurring, the Government may:

a. Reduce the contract price to equal the reduced value of the service.

b. Perform the required services, by contract or otherwise, and deduct any costs incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such services from the Contractor’s invoice

c. Terminate the contract for cause. See 52.212-4

1.4.4 GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS - When a required Task Order is scheduled and servicing occurs on a holiday, the Contractor shall provide those services on the day after the holiday. Government Holidays are listed below:

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

1.4.5 HOURS OF OPERATION - Lake Sam Rayburn and Town Bluff office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

1.4.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE – The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at:

1.4.6.1 LOCATION - Lake Sam Rayburn is located on Angelina River approximately 9 miles West of Jasper, Texas on state recreation road 255 between SH 63 and US 96. The reservoir is situated between Angelina, Jasper, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Sabine County, Texas. The Town Bluff Project is located south of the forks between Angelina and Neches Rivers between Tyler and Jasper County. Town Bluff Project Office is located at 5171 FM 92 South, Woodville, TX 75979

1.4.6.2 CLIMATE - The climate in Angelina, Jasper, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Sabine and Tyler Counties, Texas is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. Temperatures are usually relatively high in the summer months of July, August, and September, reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively low in December, January, and February with a few days below freezing.

Extreme temperatures, snowfall and drought conditions are experienced occasionally. Recorded temperatures range from a maximum of 110 degrees Fahrenheit to a minimum of 4 degrees Fahrenheit with a mean annual temperature of 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit. This area receives relatively high rainfall with a range of 35 to more than 50 inches per year with an annual mean precipitation of 47.00 inches.

The climate in Jasper/Tyler Counties, Texas is generally mild, with hot summers and cool winters.

Extreme temperatures, snowfall and drought conditions are experienced occasionally. Recorded temperatures range from a maximum of 108 degrees Fahrenheit to a minimum of minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mean annual temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The average length of annual growing season is 275 days. Annual mean precipitation is 63.00 inches.

1.4.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT - The government will award an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity service contract.

1.4.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4.8.1 PHYSICAL SECURITY - The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.4.8.2 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. All Government keys and or key cards will be issued and controlled in accordance with AR190-51. 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. 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.

1.4.8.2.1 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 performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.8.2.2 Lock Combinations - 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 Quality Control Plan.

1.4.8.3 ANTI-TERRORISM and OPERATIONAL SECURITY – The Contractor shall meet the following requirements.

1.4.8.3.1 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training - The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program as required by the Anti-terrorism Training Officer. 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 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after contract award.

1.4.8.3.2 E-Verify Program - The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program

(http://www.uscis.gov/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 enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.4.8.3.3 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.9 ORDERING: Services to be performed will be specified herein on an as-ordered basis. Orders under Contract shall be made through issuance of task orders. Each task order is an independent order. The Contracting Officer will then issue a Letter of Instruction to the contractor instructing specific dates for the items on the Task Order. The letter will have the following information at a minimum: Date of order, contract number and order, line item number and subline item number (if applicable), description, quantity, unit price, delivery or performance schedule, place of performance and accounting and appropriation data (see Attachment 3 – Letter of Instruction for example). The starting and completion dates are critical in the performance of this contract. If work cannot be commenced on the starting date the Contractor shall provide written notification to the Government and submit for Government approval, a revised schedule. Delays in service requiring an extension to the completion date due to inclement weather or conditions beyond the Contractor's control may only be allowed with the approval of the Government.

1.4.10 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and/or other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer 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.

1.4.11 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - If applicable, 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 Contracting Officer and contractor of any deficiencies;

coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, 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 contract.

1.4.12 CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL - The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: foreman/superintendent, alternate foreman/superintendent. The Contractor shall provide a foreman/superintendent 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 foreman/superintendent is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The foreman/superintendent or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.4.13 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES - All contract personnel working at the project will be required to wear something with identifying logo.

1.4.14 CONTRACTOR TRAVEL - N/A

1.4.15 DATA RIGHTS - N/A

1.4.16 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST - N/A

1.4.17 SUSTAINABILITY –

1.4.17.1 EPA-DESIGNATED PRODUCTS – The contractor shall meet the recycled content requirements set forth by the EPA at the following link:

http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/

1.4.17.2 BIO-PREFERRED PROGRAM – The contractor shall meet the BioPreferred Program requirement set forth by the USDA at the following link:

http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

1.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES – The Government will not provide any facilities or equipment for use under this contract.

1.6 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

1.6.1 GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish equipment necessary to accomplish all of the work required by this contract within the time frames specified. All equipment shall be presented to the COR for his approval prior to commencement of services to insure compliance with specifications.

1.6.2 VEHICLES: - All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable and shall comply with safety standards as required by the State of Texas.

1.6.3 EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment and supplies required to perform the work herein, with the exception of the items listed within Government Furnished Equipment/Supplies.

1.6.3.1 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT –All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, “Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements”. A regular schedule of preventative maintenance must be followed on all equipment.

1.6.3.2 SAFETY INSPECTIONS – The contractor shall present all equipment to the COR for inspection whenever equipment is brought to the project, especially prior to each TO. The contractor shall notify the COR at least two (2) days prior to bringing equipment on site so that the time and place of these inspections may be scheduled. No equipment shall be used on the project prior to passing inspection. The COR may inspect equipment at any time it is operated on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be taken out of service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the COR.

1.6.5 PERSONNEL – The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified services properly and efficiently within the time limits specified.

1.6.5.1 EMPLOYEE CONDUCT - The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that employees strictly comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any illegal or criminal activity may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees and/or termination of the contract.

1.6.5.2 REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES - The Contracting Officer or the QA may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the QA endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or telephonic, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

1.6.5.3. SUPERVISION - The Contractor shall give their personal superintendence to this contract. Contractor shall appoint in writing, subject to the approval of the QA a minimum of one (1) foreman/superintendent. The superintendent will be present whenever work specified herein is being performed, and have full authority and power to act for the Contractor on items pertaining to overall work performance, management, coordination, and supervision. This individual may also serve as the Quality Control Inspector, provided that their job performance in each category is maintained at an acceptable level to the QA. The superintendent and/or quality control personnel will be required to have a copy of the contract in their possession at all times for referral concerning questions of Contractor responsibility. In addition, the Contractor shall designate a responsible employee on each work crew to act as work leader, and to complete a daily activity report. Blank daily activity reports will be provided to the contractor by the government.

1.7 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR) – N/A

1.8 AREAS OF SERVICE - The areas covered for required services include all government property at the described locations.

1.9 FREQUENCY OF SERVICE – Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

1.10 PERMITS/COMPLIANCE – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

1.11. AWARD OF OTHER CONTRACTS – The services provided under this contract shall be independent of all services provided under other contracts at this project or any other project, at which the Contractor may receive award.

1.12 PRE-WORK CONFERENCE - The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference to be conducted by the GQAR at the address of the offering or other agreed upon location. This meeting will be to discuss the policies outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The pre-work conference is normally held during the week just before the contractor begins providing the services for each Task Order.

1.13 PAYMENT - Work performed under this contract shall be paid for monthly, in arrears, at a per unit price, in accordance with the bid schedule line items. This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to complete all work as specified in herein. No payment shall be made until the work is completed, inspected by the GQAR, properly invoiced to the appropriate project office, and approved by the GQAR or the On-Site Manager.

The proper monthly invoice shall include the Contractor’s name, address, contract number, line item numbers, quantities, line item price, and total price.

1.13.1 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - All payments shall be made by Electronic Funds Transfer

(EFT) also known as “direct deposit”.

1.14 POINT OF CONTACT REQUIREMENTS – The Contractor shall provide to the GQAR a local telephone number and a point of contact on a twenty-four (24) hour basis for discussion of any contractual matters.

1.15 SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC PROPERTY – The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding public property. The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting acts of vandalism, larceny or pilferage to the GQAR as part of the Contractor’s QC reports.

1.16 PRE-BID VISIT - All prospective bidders are encouraged to make an onsite visit prior to placing a bid for this contract. Site visits may be arranged by contacting the Lake Sam Rayburn Project Office, phone number (409) 384-5716, Town Bluff Project Office phone number (409) 429-3491.

1.17 CONTRACT PERIOD

1.17.1 BASE YEAR – The contract period for Base Year (2017-18) shall be 01-Oct-2017 through 30- Sep-2018.

1.17.2 OPTION YEARS – This contract contains three (3), one-year options. Renewal of an option year is not automatic. A decision to exercise an option year or not may be based on performance, funding levels, workload, and work conditions. The Government may exercise the right not to renew a contract when it is in the Government’s best interest. The contract period for Option Year 1 (2018-19) shall be 01-Oct-2018 through 30-Sep-2019. The contract period for Option Year 2 (2019-20) shall be 01-Oct-2019 through 30- Sep-2020. The contract period for Option Year 3 (2020-21) shall be 01-Oct-2020 through 30-Sep-2021.

1.18 REGISTRATION – The following registration requirements for submitting a bid and receiving an award are now mandatory for conducting business with the DOD Government.

1.18.1 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM - All offerors are required to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number by calling 1-800-333-0505 or by visiting www.dnb.com.

1.18.2 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT - All prospective Contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to any award resulting from this solicitation. If at time of award, Contractor is not registered, award will be made to the next successful “registered” offer.

Registration may be accomplished via the internet at www.sam.gov.

1.18.3 E-VERIFY PROGRAM - E-Verify Verification of Eligibility. The Contractor must use the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must provide to the Government two valid forms of Government-issued identification prior to beginning work to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-Verify system.

1.18.4 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – Following the contract award, the Contractor must…