B3_17_T_0104_PW_N_BLM.pdf

Date: 23 June 2017

Contracting Office Zip Code: 76102

Classification Code: R404

Contracting Office Address: USACE Fort Worth District, P. O. Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300

Subject: Fort Worth District, Piney Woods Region,Title: RFQ FY17 & FY18 Wright Patman & Lake O’ the Pines Boundary Line Maintenance (BLM)

Place of Performance: USACE Fort Worth District, Piney Woods Regional Lakes, Wright Patman, 64 Clear Springs Park, Texarkana, TX 75501 & Lake O’ The Pines, 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, TX 75657

Combined Solicitation Number: W9126G-17-T-0104

Closing Response Date: 24 Jul 17 at 09:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST)

Contact Point: Jamauh D. Winston Phone: 817-886-1077 Email: jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil Proposal email address:CIV-OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil

DESCRIPTION:.

CONTRACT INFORMATION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items IAW Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation is being procured in accordance with commercial services, which includes but not limited to FAR part 12 and 13. A total small business set-aside solicitation is being issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541320. Size standard: $7.5 Million. The resulting long-term contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Boundary Line Maintenance services at Wright Patman & Lake O’ the Pines. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be used to advertise and award one Boundary Line Maintenance contract at Wright Patman Lake, Texarkana, TX and Lake O’ the Pines, Jefferson, TX 75657. Incomplete quotes shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered or evaluated.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).

PROJECT INFORMATION:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform boundary line services as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Ordering Periods will be one twelve

(12) month base period, and three twelve (12) month option periods.

The historical award information may be obtained by searching Contract No. W9126G-13-D- 0003 in the FBO archived documents.

W9126G-17-T-0104

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Job FY17 & FY18 North Boundary Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide all the personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform Boundary Line Maintenance at Lake O' the Pines, and Wright Patman IAW the PWS.

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 17 thru 14 Aug 18

Mail Invoices:

Lake O' the Pines Project Office ATTN: Cody Hammer

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657-4635 (903)665-2336

POC: Jamauh Winston at (817)886-1077 Email: jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1001 1 Job OPTION FY18 & FY19 North Boundary Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide all the personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform Boundary Line Maintenance at Lake O' the Pines, and Wright Patman IAW the PWS.

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 18 thru 14 Aug 19

Mail Invoices:

Lake O' the Pines Project Office ATTN: Cody Hammer

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657-4635 (903)665-2336

POC: Jamauh Winston at (817)886-1077

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1002 1 Job OPTION FY19 & FY20 North Boundary Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide all the personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform Boundary Line Maintenance at Lake O' the Pines, and Wright Patman IAW the PWS.

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 19 thru 14 Aug 20

Mail Invoices:

Lake O' the Pines Project Office ATTN: Cody Hammer

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657-4635 (903)665-2336

POC: Jamauh Winston at (817)886-1077

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

1003 1 Job OPTION FY20 & FY21 North Boundary Maintenance

FFP

Contractor shall provide all the personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform Boundary Line Maintenance at Lake O' the Pines, and Wright Patman IAW the PWS.

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 20 thru 14 Aug 21

Mail Invoices:

Lake O' the Pines Project Office ATTN: Cody Hammer

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657-4635 (903)665-2336

POC: Jamauh Winston at (817)886-1077

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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.

EST MAX QTY

BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE BIDDING SCHEDULE

Wright Patman / Lake O' the Pines

EST

Line Description MAX U/M Unit Price Total Item QTY

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 17 thru 14 Aug 18

1 Boundary Maintenance - Wright Patman Lake 35 mile $_________ $_________

2 Boundary Maintenance - Lake O' the Pines 45 mile $_________ $_________

Total $_________ Ordering Period: 15 Aug 18 thru 14 Aug 19

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 19 thru 15 Aug 20

Ordering Period: 15 Aug 20 thru 14 Aug 21

Grand Total $_________

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

QUOTER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: _ 24 Jul 17, 09:00 a.m. CST POINT OF CONTACT: _Jamauh Winston_ Phone: (817)886-1077 Email address: CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil Furnish Copy To: jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil

Quotes shall be accepted via “EMAIL ONLY,” no fax, mail, express mail, or hands carry, “NO EXCEPTIONS.” EMAIL your proposal to: CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil Subject line of email must include the solicitation number and your Company Name

For additional help contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC).

Centers were created by Congress to assist businesses seeking to compete on federal contracts.

Services are generally free; however, a small fee may be charged for certain services. Please use website http://www.aptac-us.org/new/ to contact a center to assist you in the preparation for a federal contract, registering in SAM or other required systems.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) is REQUIRED to receive an award on all federal government contracts. Therefore, contractors are encouraged to begin this process sooner rather than later. If already registered, please ensure your registration is ACTIVE. The website to register with SAM is: www.sam.gov.

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) is REQUIRED. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a DUNS Number, a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of your business. DUNS Number assignment is FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants in the System for Award Management (SAM see below).

Click here to request your D-U-N-S Number via the Web. The website to obtain your DUNS number:

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform For technical difficulties, contact govt@dnb.com

ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS (ORCA)

allows contractors to complete a one-time certification and representations for your use on any solicitation. The website to complete ORCA is available at the System for Award Manager (SAM): www.sam.gov. The information previously maintained in CCR, FedReg and ORCA now is contained within the Entity Management area in SAM. Legacy EPLS information resides in the Performance Information area of SAM.

WAGE RATES: The Service Contract Act applies (see attached wage rates ).

Below is a checklist to assist you to ensure all the proper documents are returned for consideration on this solicitation. Only those items checked below as “required” must be returned

Required Contractor Item

Annotate unit and total costs on pages 3 thru 6. Example Total Cost Base Year

$100,000 then Unit Price: $100,000 and Amount: $100,000 same process for option year Unit Price and Amount

Complete Bid Schedule(s)

MAX QTY SCHEDULE

CHECK YOUR QUOTES FOR MATHEMATICAL ERRORS

DO NOT ROUND UP OR DOWN

CALCULATE UNIT AND TOTAL COSTS TO THE HUNDRETH POSITION.

Complete vendor information sheet or provide a document with similar information

Complete Clauses 52.212-3 ALT I, and 52.219-28, or confirm vendor’s ORCA is updated in SAM on the vendor information sheet.

You must have an active SAM registration prior to award

Send the Past Performance Questionnaire to a former employer or person who can vouch for your work capability or volunteer work.

Ensure former employer returns the form and references the solicitation number and Company Name in the email subject line. CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil & jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil

Scan all documents into a single.pdf file. PDF only authorized format

EMAIL your proposal to: CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil & jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil Subject line of email must include the solicitation number and Company Name.

**Please see clause 52.228-5 Insurance and Insurance MFR for insurance requirements.

Vendor Information Sheet

IN THE EVENT OF AWARD, ISSUE CONTRACT TO:

COMPANY NAME

POC

(Last, First Middle)

ADDRESS

(Number & Street) (City, State and Zip)

PHONE NUMBER MOBILE

(Area code and number) (Area code and number)

EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________

DUNS NUMBER CAGE CODE NUMBER________

SSN/TIN NUMBER or firm’s Tax ID Number (TIN) ______________________________

Vendor’s Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) are updated in SAM Yes No

52.237-1 SITE VIST

FAR 52.237-1 highly recommends potential offerors attend a site visit. Vendors must confirm their intent to attend a conference with the POC listed below prior to attending the event.

Address: Lake O’ the Pines

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657

POC: Cody E. Hammer Contact Info: (903)665-2336 Ext. 38 Email: cody.e.hammer@usace.army.mil

Conference: Wednesday, 19 Jul 17 @ 09:00 am CST

INSURANCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall furnish the original of his Insurance Certificate directly to the Contracting Officer, Fort Worth District, Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESWF-CT-S, P.O.

Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300 and one copy directly to the Lake and Project Office. The Contractor shall maintain, during the entire period of his performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance requirements:

Submit a copy of Insurance Certificate directly to:

Piney Woods Region US Army Corp of Engineers Lake O’ the Pines ATTN: Kenneth House

2669 FM 726

Jefferson, TX 75657-4635

Or email to: jamauh.d.winston@usace.army.mil Phone: (817) 886-1077 Fax: (817)886-6403

(a) Comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence. No property damage liability is required.

(b) Comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract in the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 per accident for property damage.

(c) Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 or in compliance with applicable State statutes.

(d) An endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer.

NOTE:

(1) It is recommended that the contractor furnish a copy of the foregoing requirements to his insurance company in order to assure that an Insurance Certificate is issued meeting the minimum requirements shown. The Insurance Certificate shall also show the contract number to which it applies as well as a brief description and location of the work.

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE (Form PPQ-0) CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNS Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain) Percent of Project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy) Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNARIE AND SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNARIE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATION. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER, QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

AFTER COMPLETION, PLEASE EMAIL TO: CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil Ensure the former employer references the solicitation number in the email subject line.

ADJECTIVE RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS TO BE USED TO BEST REFLECT

YOUR EVALUATIONOF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract. There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions.

The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the Government/Owner.

(U) Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract

Rating will be neither positive or negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

YOUR EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U

N

b) Ability to meet quality standards for technical performance E VG S M U

N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance.

E VG S M U

N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E VG S M U

N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U

N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U

N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes; responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U

N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and /or labor force?

E VG S M U

N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain qualified workforce to this effort

E VG S M U

N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines

E VG S M U

N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirement and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U

N

5. COST/FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agree price(s)?

E VG S M U

N

b) Contractor Proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back-up documentation, monthly status reports.

Budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) In the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

YES

NO

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

YES

NO

f) Have there been any indication that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

YES

NO

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To What extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements, regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project and personnel security requirements.

E VG S M U

N

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues)

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues)

E VG S M U

N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below)

YES

NO

d) In Summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

E VG S M

U N

AFTER COMPLETION, PLEASE EMAIL TO: CIV‐OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks.

Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk (Please attach additional pages in necessary):

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FEE BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE

CLEARING, MARKING, & PAINTING,

LAKE O’ THE PINES & WRIGHT PATMAN

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Boundary Line Maintenance Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to clear, mark, and paint portions of the Government line surrounding Sam Rayburn and/or Town Bluff Lakes 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

1.2.1. The Contractor will be responsible for relocating the boundary line between

Corps monuments within an approximate tolerance of six (6) inches. Contractor will rely solely on Corps boundary monuments and will not rely on any other existing markings such as stakes, pins, old boundary paint, Government boundary signs, etc. In any case where line of sight cannot be obtained due to obstructions, the Contractor will still be required to locate the boundary line within six (6) inches. The Contractor will report in writing any missing or dislocated monuments at the next regularly scheduled meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.2.2. Where monument(s) cannot be readily located, but have not been obviously displaced by shoreline erosion, the Contractor is required to search the area for buried or fragmented monument(s), including the use of Contractor supplied metal detector if necessary. Where siltation has covered the monument (or monument portions, in cases where monument has been damaged), soil overburden MUST be removed until Contractor is certain that the monument is indeed what is indicated. Where the Contractor is certain that a monument has been destroyed or removed, a flexible YELLOW post delineating the approximate boundary corner MUST be placed at the approximate spot where the monument should be. This point will be derived by means not less accurate than that of sighting the bearings with an accurate hand-held compass and measuring by tape from adjacent monuments on either side of the missing monument. The Contractor will report any dislocated monuments at the next regularly scheduled meeting with the COR.

1.2.3. Government property lines shall be cleared of vegetation to a width of five (5) feet and to a stump height not to exceed three (3) inches. Some boundary line has been fenced, in which case an area one foot (1) wide will be cleared on the private side of the fence and four (4) feet on the Government side of the fence.

All woody vegetation will be cut from the fence, even if intertwined. An exception to this requirement will be made if the fence is constructed of net wire, in which case all vegetation on the Government side of the fence must be trimmed as close as possible to the wire without cutting the wire. If a fence is in complete disrepair, as determined by the COR, the boundary will be cleared as if it were not fenced. All overhanging vegetation will be cleared to a height of seven (7) feet.

Trees of a diameter at breast height of four (4) inches or more will not be removed, but branches will be trimmed to the seven (7) foot height clearance.

1.2.4. Brush and other debris from clearing operations will be removed from the cleared line and placed on adjacent Government property. This brush and other debris will be spread as evenly as practical and not stacked in high piles; brush and other debris will not be burned. Previously fallen debris, i.e. logs, tree limbs, etc. up to twelve (12) inches in diameter, laying on or across the Government property line, will be completely cleared from the property line to a width of five (5) feet. Logs greater than twelve (12) inches in diameter, lying on or across the Government property line, may be left in place, as long as smaller protruding limbs are removed from the five (5) foot wide swath.

1.2.5. No equipment will be used that may damage residual vegetation or any cultural resources or that will disturb the ground in such a way as to cause soil erosion.

All-terrain vehicles, and other vehicles not precluded above, may be used on Government property for transportation of personnel and equipment. Hand tools and power hand tools will be used to perform the clearing operation. All equipment must be approved by the COR prior to use.

1.2.6. Absolutely NO clearing will be performed on the adjacent landowner's side of the property line. A five (5) foot wide line will be cleared, where not already cleared and as otherwise specified in paragraphs 1.2.2 – 1.2.4. above, totally on the Government side of the boundary line. Contractor will exercise extreme care in cases where the boundary line is adjacent to a home site or developed lot.

Pruning of any trees and shrubs (that may overhang the Government property line) is to be only what is essential to obtaining the necessary line of sight. The Contractor must report all negative or controversial contact with adjacent landowners to the COR in writing within one (1) workday. Said written notification shall be separate from the Contractor's regular reporting.

1.2.7. Where possible, two (2) witness trees at each corner shall be referenced by a ten

(10) inch “X” facing the monument, notched well into the outer bark, but not into the cambium layer, and painted YELLOW. In HOUSING areas, only one (1) "X" reference tree per monument shall be marked and will be placed on the GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY. All reference markings should be approximately two (2) to three (3) feet above ground level.

1.2.8. Trees between corners shall be marked as follows:

1.2.8.1. REMOTE WOODED AREAS

1.2.8.1.1. Wherever possible, trees on or near (within 5 feet of) the actual boundary line (either side of the line) are to be marked every forty (40) to sixty (60) feet by blazing. The blaze must be clearly visible from each succeeding tree. Blazes shall be made by scraping the outer bark until the surface is smooth and tight, just outside the cambium layer.

The blaze will then be painted YELLOW, and must be clearly visible from each succeeding marked tree. Paint shall be used without thinning, and applied liberally by brush. All blazes shall be eight (8) to ten (10) inches in height by four (4) to six (6) inches in width. All marking shall be approximately five (5) feet above ground level.

1.2.8.1.2. Trees actually on the boundary line shall be blazed fore and aft, and the blazes painted YELLOW.

1.2.8.1.3. Trees within five (5) feet of the boundary line shall be blazed on three

(3) sides; fore, aft, and line side, and the blazes painted YELLOW.

1.2.8.1.4. Where there are not a sufficient number of trees (GOVERNMENT

SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) to paint at least one tree of sufficient size every one hundred fifty (150) feet, a flexible WHITE boundary line post (supplied by the Government) and an ORANGE metal "T" post will be placed together on the boundary line at one hundred fifty (150) foot intervals, so that no gaps between painted trees, ORANGE corner posts or WHITE line posts will be greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet. Flexible WHITE line posts will face the adjacent landowner's property, with an ORANGE metal "T" post placed just behind it.

1.2.8.1.5. Where trees to be marked have been previously painted in another color by the adjacent landowner, blazing and marking performed under this contract shall be made just below the previous marking.

1.2.8.2. HOUSING AREAS

1.2.8.2.1. Wherever possible, trees ON or near (within 5 feet of) the actual boundary line (GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) are to be marked every sixty (60) to eighty (80) feet by blazing. The blaze must be clearly visible from each succeeding tree. Blazes shall be made by scraping the outer bark until the surface is smooth and tight, just outside the cambium layer. The blaze will then be painted ORANGE, and must be clearly visible from each succeeding marked tree. Paint shall be used without thinning, and applied liberally by brush. All blazes shall be eight (8) to ten (10) inches in height by four

(4) to six (6) inches in width. All marking shall be approximately five

(5) feet above ground level.

1.2.8.2.2. Trees actually ON the boundary line shall be blazed fore and aft, and the blazes painted YELLOW.

1.2.8.2.3. Trees within five (5) feet of the boundary line (GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) shall be blazed on three (3) sides; fore, aft, and line side, and the blazes painted YELLOW.

1.2.8.2.4. Where there are not a sufficient number of trees (GOVERNMENT

SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) to paint at least one tree of sufficient size every one hundred (150) feet, a flexible WHITE boundary line post (supplied by the Government) and an ORANGE metal "T" post will be placed together on the boundary line at one hundred fifty (150) intervals, so that no gaps between painted trees, ORANGE corner posts or WHITE line posts will be greater than one hundred fifty (150).

Flexible WHITE line posts will face the adjacent landowner's property, with an ORANGE metal "T" post placed just behind it.

1.2.8.3. PASTURE AREAS

1.2.8.3.1. Marking of any available trees within five (5) feet of the boundary on either side of the line will be performed in the same manner as in wooded areas (paragraph 1.2.9.1.1 – 1.2.9.1.5 above). Where no trees of sufficient size exist in open areas, one WHITE flexible boundary post and one ORANGE metal "T" post will be placed together on the boundary line at each one hundred and fifty (150) foot interval, in order to protect flexible WHITE boundary line posts with information decals from bush-hogging operations. Line posts must be placed in a straight line between corner monuments. Flexible WHITE line posts will face the adjacent landowner's property, with the ORANGE metal "T" post placed just behind it.

1.2.9. All paint shall be a good grade of boundary marking paint designed for a typical life of five (5) or more years. All paint shall be approved by the COR prior to use. Paint shall be used without thinning, and applied liberally.

1.2.10. Aluminum boundary signs (supplied by the Government) will be nailed to healthy trees just within the Government side of the boundary line, facing outward to the adjacent property. One sign shall be placed at every point where a woods road, improved road, or other public access point intersects the boundary line. At least one sign shall be placed at the approximate midpoint of each course (line between monuments) that is longer than fifty (50) feet, but less than five hundred (500) feet. Courses longer than five hundred (500) feet will require one (1) sign per five hundred (500) feet, except when a subdivision adjoins Government property.

When a subdivision adjoins Government property, one (1) sign per three hundred

(300) feet will be required on all courses. Any course less than fifty (50) feet in length will NOT require the placement of a sign along its length. All signs will be located six (6) to seven (7) feet above the ground level, and fastened with aluminum nails (2 ¼" long, 3/8" diameter head, supplied by the Contractor).

Nails shall be driven at least 1 ½” deep (preferably in pine trees), but no more than 1 ¾” deep, to allow approximately ½” of the nail to stick out and allow for tree growth.

1.2.11. At each corner monument or corner pin NOT currently posted with an ORANGE post in GOOD condition, a YELLOW flexible post will be placed, within six (6) inches of the monument or pin, on the Government side of the line. Each of these posts will be driven into the ground a depth of approximately eighteen (18) inches, with the Corps decal facing outward to the adjacent property. Where corner monuments are located in any open area subject to potential bush-hogging operations, one YELLOW flexible post and one ORANGE metal "T" post will be placed together, in order to protect flexible corner information posts. Flexible posts with attached decals and anchors will be supplied by the Government.

Metal "T" posts will also be supplied by the Government; all post drivers will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.2.12. Marker posts, boundary signs and other materials supplied by the Government shall be stored at the Sam Rayburn Project Office, and the Contractor will be responsible for requesting, signing for, loading and transporting these materials to the job site. The Contractor will be responsible for security of the Government supplied materials once he takes possession, and will be responsible for replacement of any material due to theft, damage or negligence. Contractor must supply all YELLOW paint, aluminum nails, post driver(s) and/or driving cap(s).

1.2.13. The Contractor shall keep a work record including segment and tract maps showing the date and area where the boundary has been marked/painted or remarked/repainted, distances covered, number of signs and posts used, any monuments missing, altered or destroyed, and any problems encountered. Each tract map shall show any road crossings or public access points signed, and approximate location of all signs placed on line courses. Contractor shall be responsible for updating the COR on work progress at regularly scheduled meetings, and for coordinating plans for upcoming work. Contractor shall notify the COR when a segment of boundary is completed and ready for inspection.

1.2.14. Contractor will exercise care in cases where the boundary line is adjacent to a home site, developed lot, or is controversial. Damage to trees and shrubs in these areas are to be only what is essential to obtaining the necessary line of sight.

1.2.15. Any encroachments on Government property noticed by the Contractor during his operations shall be documented, and reported to the COR at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Documentation shall include the date the encroachment was found, a brief description of the encroachment, and the location. No forms shall be provided by the Government for this requirement.

1.2.16. For assistance in estimation of possible material and labor costs, the following information is provided. In an average mile, Sam Rayburn’s boundary has approximately sixteen (16) monuments, nineteen (19) to twenty (20) boundary line signs, and three hundred twenty-four (324) linear feet per course (between monuments). In an average mile Town Bluff’s boundary has approximately six

(6) monuments, eleven (11) boundary line signs, and nine hundred twenty-four

(924) linear feet per course (between monuments).

1.2.17. Coordinates for all corner monuments have been recorded with a sub-meter GPS.

If desired by the contractor, these monument coordinates will be available in the form of a GIS shape file or digital spreadsheet.

1.3. Period of Performance:

1.3.1. Work completion date for each work order will be calculated from task order commencement date as follows - sixty (60) calendar days for the first ten miles, and 45 days for each additional ten miles thereafter.

1.3.2. Field work must pass inspection, and maps must be updated with mileage completed before an invoice is approved for payment.

1.3.3. Liquidated Damages: NA

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Control. RESERVED

1.4.2. Quality Assurance: 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. Government Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform work on the following days but may. The following is a list of Federal Holidays:

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: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 –

4:30; however with approval from the COR, contractor may work hours and days outside of normal working hours.

1.4.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Lake O’ the Pines Project located near Jefferson, Texas, and the Wright Patman Project located near Texarkana, Texas.

1.4.6. Access to Work Areas: Access to Government property where contract work is to be performed will always be available by water by contractor supplied water craft.

Pedestrian access is generally available across adjacent Government property having public vehicular accessibility. However, vehicle access will not be available in close proximity to many contract work areas. Access across adjacent private lands, if required or desired, will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Although Federal Regulations generally prohibit the use of “All-Terrain Vehicles” (ATV’s), exception will be made to the successful bidder, provided that: (1) all such use is limited to work performed in fulfillment of Contract requirements, and (2) all such use is limited to Corps property. Permission for crossing adjacent private lands with an ATV must be obtained by the Contractor.

1.4.7. Type of Contract: The government will award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite

Quantity contract.

1.4.8. Estimated Maximum Extent of Ordered Work: Estimated MAXIMUM number of boundary miles to be maintained annually are eighty (45 miles at Lake O’ the Pines and 35 miles at Wright Patman) for the base year and each of the three option years. NOTE: Mileage of each task order will consist of no less than 50% of boundary that has been maintained within the last 7 years and will not exceed more than 65% of boundary that has been maintained within the last 7 years.

1.4.9. Sustainability: Contractors are required to meet recycled content requirements as set forth by the EPA. Refer to https://www.epa.gov for more details, and utilize the search term “greener products” for a list of product categories. Contractors are also required to meet requirements of the Bio Preferred Program, refer to http://biopreferred.gov for a list of products and other resources, such products include, but are not limited to: garden hoses, compost and other materials as may be necessary based on requirements as listed in the PWS.

1.4.10. Security Requirements: RESERVED.

1.4.10.1. Physical Security: RESERVED.

1.4.10.2. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. 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.

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

1.4.10.2.2. 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. The procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.4.11. Antiterrorism / Operation Security Requirements:

1.4.11.1. CorpsWatch / iWatch Training: The contractor and all associated sub‐ contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally 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 project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. 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 five (5) calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.4.11.2. Pre-Screening of Candidates Using 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.

1.4.11.3. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: 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 individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.12. Special Qualifications: 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. Contractors should have experience with this type of work, primarily related to boundary maintenance or surveying. All work must be strictly supervised on-site in order to insure compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract. When the Contractor cannot give personal supervision to the work, he must have an authorized supervisor on the work site at all times when work is in progress, available to receive instructions or questions from the COR. Contractor must submit qualifications with the quotation. Contract will be awarded based upon the following criteria:

1.4.12.1. Per Unit bid prices

1.4.12.2. Past performance (quality, timeliness, complaints, etc.) on similar contracts.

1.4.12.3. Expertise/Prior experience with similar work

1.4.13. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

1.4.13.1. Upon award of contract, the successful bidder will be required to meet with the COR prior to the start of work for clarification of specific contract guidelines. A designated representative must be present to receive instructions or questions from the COR.

1.4.13.2. 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 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.

1.4.14. 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 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 or task order.

1.4.15. Contractor Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager 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. 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.

1.4.16. Identification of Contractor Employees: RESERVED

1.4.16.1. Identification of Contractor Employees in the Federal Workplace (Aug ’08):

1.4.16.1.1. The contractor shall provide each of its employees who will be involved in the performance of the contract, on a Government facility, with an identification (ID) badge. The ID badge shall clearly display the contractor’s name and the employee’s name and color photograph.

The Contracting Officer or his/her designee shall approve the ID badge before the commencement of contract performance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all contractor personnel wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract at a Government facility. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of their clothing and above their waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement. This requirement is in addition to any Government facility security provisions that require that a Government-issued security badge also be worn.

1.4.16.1.2. Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves to all attendees as a contractor employee before the commencement of meetings with Government or other contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall clearly and immediately identify themselves as a contractor employee when placing, answering or participating in telephone/VTC conversations with Government or other contractor personnel.

1.4.16.1.3. When contractor personnel send e-mail messages from or to a Gov-owned computer, they shall include a signature block that includes their employer’s name and the employee’s full name / e-mail address.

1.4.16.1.4. Each of the requirements set forth in paragraphs 1.4.12.1.1 – 1.4.12.1.3 above, must be included in all…