Herbicide and Pesticide Treatment Services 1_17_20.pdf

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Funded Amt:

BASE: HERBICIDE / PESTICIDE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake.

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 herbicide and pesticide treatment services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Minimum Guarantee of $2,500.00 is for Base Year only and will be met with award of Task Order #0001.

POC: Rochelle Ross (817) 886-1050, email: rochelle.ross@usace.army.mil

NAICS CD: 561730 ,

FSC CD: S208

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Funded Amt:

HERBICIDE / PESTICIDE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake.

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 herbicide and pesticide treatment services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

NAICS CD: 561730 ,

FSC CD: S208

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Funded Amt:

HERBICIDE / PESTICIDE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake.

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 herbicide and pesticide treatment services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

NAICS CD: 561730 ,

FSC CD: S208

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Funded Amt:

HERBICIDE / PESTICIDE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake.

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 herbicide and pesticide treatment services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024

NAICS CD: 561730 ,

FSC CD: S208

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

OPTION Funded Amt:

HERBICIDE / PESTICIDE

This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake.

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 herbicide and pesticide treatment services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Period of Performance: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

NAICS CD: 561730 ,

FSC CD: S208

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.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

PRE-BID VISIT - All prospective bidders are encouraged to make an onsite visit prior to placing a bid for this contract. Initial task order items will be marked for review. Site visits on 10 Feb @ 11:00 am at Lake O’ the Pines, 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, TX 75657, POC’s are Brad Grems, 903-650-6475 Cell, 903-665-2336 x 14 Office and Logan Lovelace, 903-838-8781.

Pervious awarded contract for this requirement is: W9126G-17-D-0012

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

QUOTE DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: SEE COVER PAGE

POINT OF CONTACT: Rochelle Ross Phone: (817) 886-1050 Email: CIV-OPS.Proposals@usace.army.mil & Copy furnish: rochelle.ross@usace.army.mil

Proposals will be accepted via “EMAIL ONLY,” no fax, mail, express mail, or hand carry, “NO EXCEPTIONS.”

Subject line of email must include the solicitation number.

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WAGE RATES: The Service Contract Act applies (see attached wage rates). Note: Does not apply to Contractors registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as Sole Proprietorships.

Herbicide / Pesticide Treatment Services Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lakes – Solicitation # W9126G20Q0037

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, reference number PANSWD-19-P-0000-006264, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and an additional written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF

THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97 and DFARS Change Notice 28 Dec 2017. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The successful offeror shall accept the binding order by written acceptance of the SF1449 prior to undertaking performance. This RFQ is issued as a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is 8 million dollars. The Wage Determinations below are applicable to this solicitation. All questions are to be submitted 5 days prior to closing date of this announcement (17 Jan 2020).

Wage Determination:

Marion County - WD 2015-5278 Rev No 14 Date of Rev 12/23/2019 Bowie County - WD 2015-5146 Rev No 10 Date of Rev 12/23/2019 Delta County - WD 2015-5274 Rev No 14 Date of Rev 12/23/2019 Place of Performance & Location(s):

Lake O' the Pines is located on Cypress Creek at mile 81.2 above the mouth of the Red River, approximately eleven

(11) miles west of Jefferson, Texas. The reservoir is situated largely within Marion County, Texas, but extends into the adjacent counties of Harrison, Upshur, Morris, Camp, and Titus. All parks except Cedar Springs and Lone Star Parks are located in Marion County. Cedar Springs and Lone Star Parks are located in Upshur and Morris Counties, respectively.

Lake Wright Patman is located on the Sulphur River approximately twelve (12) miles southwest of Texarkana, Texas. All parks on the north side of the Sulphur River are in Bowie County, and all parks on the south side of the Sulphur River are in Cass County.

Cooper Lake is located off State Highways 19 and 154 and Hopkins County Road 4795 and FM 1529, Cooper Texas.

See the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Bid Schedule Detail documents for additional information regarding performance locations. All prospective bidders are encouraged to make an onsite visit prior to placing a bid for this contract. Initial task order items will be marked for review. Site visits may be arranged by contacting the Lake O’ the Pines Project Office, phone number (903) 665-2336.

The proposed contract contains provisions for a One (1) year Base Period with four (4) – 1 year Option Periods, and the contract is anticipated to start 1 April 2020.

Unless otherwise specified in the proposed contract resulting from this solicitation, the Government is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at destination by the Government.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

LAKE O’ THE PINES, TEXAS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

HERBICIDE AND PESTICIDE IDIQ

1.0 GENERAL - This is a non-personal services contract to provide herbicide and pesticide treatment services at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake. 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 (KTR), 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, vehicles, materials, management, supervision, inspection, and other items and non-personal services necessary to effectively perform herbicide and pesticide treatment 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 herbicide and pesticide contract, consisting of herbicide and pesticide application for the treatment of nuisance or unwanted vegetation and insects at Lake O’ the Pines, Lake Wright Patman, and Cooper Lake. The KTR shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to effectively perform herbicide and pesticide services at the specified locations and to standards as defined in this Performance Work Statement. 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.

Specifications for herbicide and pesticide at Lake O’ the Pines, Wright Patman Lake, and Cooper Lake.

LAKE O’ THE PINES – JEFFERSON, TEXAS

Item No. Supplies/Services Location/Description Approximate Area/Length

Units

0001AA

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Rip-rap on embankment, spillway and outlet (upstream on dam and downstream at outlet and spillway)

31 acres Each

0001AB

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Rip-rap on shoreline, boat ramps, and jetties in recreation areas.

8 acres Each

0001AC

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Concrete toe drainage ditch 3.5 acres Each

0001AD

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

General areas of grass and weed control (Impact sites, beaches, playgrounds, etc.)

ft2

0001AE

Herbicide - Aquathol or similar.

Aquatic (hydrilla) treatment beach and high boat traffic areas acres

0001AF

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Road edges for grass and weeds, 12 inches both sides.

- Mile

0001AG

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Roadsides for broadleaf weeds and brush, 15 feet each side.

- Mile

0001AH

Pesticide – Advion, or similar.

Fire ant treatment, broadcast method. -acres

0001AJ

Pesticide - Over n' Out, or similar.

Fire ant treatment, broadcast method, all parks, 394 campsites, including 5 feet around perimeter.

14 acres Each

0001AL

Pesticide - Top Choice, or similar.

Argentine ant treatment, broadcast method. - 1 acre

0001AM Pesticide - Not specified.

General insect control in compound offices, restrooms, outbuildings and outlet tower.

10,274 ft2 Each

0001AN Pesticide - Not specified.

General insect control in recreation areas (restrooms, gate attendant buildings, etc.)

13,500 ft2 Each

WRIGHT PATMAN LAKE – TEXARKANA, TEXAS

Item No.

Supplies/Services Location/Description Approximate Area/Length

Units

0001BA

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Rip-rap of embankment, spillway (upstream and downstream), Shoreline.

132.5 Acres Each

0001BB

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant.

Concrete toe drainage ditch.

16,500’ by 2' to 9' wide Each

0001BC

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

General areas for grass and weed control. -ft2

0001BD

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Grass and weed control within 18" of transplanted trees in park areas.

5.5 ft2 Each

0001BE

Pesticide – Logic, or similar, granular.

Fire ant treatment, broadcast method -acres

0001BG Pesticide – Not specified.

Insect control, to include compound offices, restrooms and outlet tower.

7,940 ft2 Each

0001BH

Pesticide - Top Choice, or similar.

Argentine ant treatment, broadcast method. - 1 acre

COOPER LAKE – COOPER, TEXAS

Item No.

Supplies/Services Location/Description Approximate Area/Length

Units

0001CA

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Rip-rap on embankment, spillway, outlet conduit areas.

4.96 acres Each

0001CB

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Rip-rap along drainage ditches, structures, culverts and channels.

3.38 acres Each

0001CC

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

Guardrail, post and cable. 4.87 acres Each

0001CD

Herbicide – 64 oz./Acre Polaris and 64 oz./acre Trycera with surfactant

General areas of grass and weed control, including radio tower compound, repatriation area walkway and parking area, and walkway to observation deck.

- Job

0001CE

Pesticide – Logic, or similar, granular.

Fire ant treatment, broadcast method. -acres

0001CF Pesticide – Not specified Insect control, to Include office, restroom, siren building and outlet tower.

5547 ft2 Each

1.2.1 CONTROL REQUIREMENT - Applications shall result in a complete control of all noxious vegetation, and insects as specified in work orders under this contract, or to a control acceptable to project manager(s), but in no case should control be less than 90% effective in any task order item. Treatment control of some insects may be difficult to achieve, due to potential for re-infestation from outside of the treatment area. If satisfactory control is not achieved, within 15 days of treatment, the contractor will be notified of unsatisfactory results within 15 days after completion of initial treatment. The contractor shall provide re-treatments within 15 days at no additional cost to the Government. Re-treatments will be evaluated within 15 days of treatment at the 90% total control rate per task order item. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to Government and private property.

1.2.2 CLEANUP - All debris, trash, or other material resulting from the KTR’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.

1.2.3 PARK VISITORS – Due to the fact that the majority of facilities are reservable, individual work items may need to be skipped while they are occupied by park visitors.

1.2.4 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 KTR’s name, address, contract number, line item numbers, quantities, line item price, and total price.

1.2.5 SAFETY – 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.

1.2.5.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL - It shall be the KTR’s responsibility to furnish, maintain, and deploy all necessary traffic control barricades, warning and detour signs, and flagmen needed to caution and/or restrict vehicular traffic while performing services. Caution Mowing Ahead signs shall be deployed in advance and behind mowing operations on roadways, when and where mowing is being performed. The KTR will conform to all traffic and other regulations as found in Section 327, Chapter III, Title 36 of the Code of Federal regulations, copies available at the project office. Should the KTR use a developed camp area for overnight occupancy, all applicable regulations will be adhered to.

Vehicles and trailers will be parked in designated parking areas when not in use, and off road travel by vehicles other than tractors will be limited to loading/unloading and repair work.

1.2.5.2 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.

1.2.5.3 SAFETY PROGRAM - Work shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), EM 385-1-1 General Safety and Health Manual of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SWFOM-385-1-10, Fort Worth District Safety Program. The KTR’s program shall include hazard analysis and employee responsibility for providing a safe work place. The program shall also address indoctrination and training of employees responsible for providing and maintaining public safety during performance of work and responsibilities of employers for implementation of the program.

1.2.5.4 SAFETY MEETINGS - The Contractor shall hold a safety meeting with all his employees prior to commencement of work, and will notify the GQAR 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 GQAR prior to performing work.

1.2.5.5 PUBLIC SAFETY - Care shall be taken when applying herbicide and pesticide to avoid injury to workers, park visitors or damage to Government or private property. Occupied campsites shall not be treated. The Contractor shall prepare a list of occupied sites that were not treated on the first application. Safety measures shall be implemented to ensure safety of the public by minimization of spray drift and/or other means.

1.2.5.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - The KTR shall be required to furnish at no expense to employees, all necessary personal safety equipment such as face shields, hi-visibility safety clothing, eye goggles, rain suits, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and hard hats. All safety equipment shall meet all safety requirements as set forth in EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual and shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations at all times.

1.2.5.7 INJURY - The Contractor shall report all occupational injuries and illnesses, if any, to the GQAR 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 GQAR.

1.2.5.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN – The KTR shall develop and submit a written environmental plan within fifteen (15) days after award and prior to beginning work. This Plan shall indicate specific activities performed and precautions taken to avoid spills, environmental hazards, and hazards related to storage and disposal of the herbicides and herbicide containers. Upon completion of each delivery order the Contractor shall complete Eng Form 4768-R - Pest Control Data.

1.2.6 DAMAGED PROPERTY – The Contractor will inspect work areas at each location for damage and/or vandalism and will report such immediately to the GQAR. The KTR shall be responsible for restoring any Government property, facilities, or structures damaged by the KTR. 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 KTR 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 KTR will be realigned by the KTR at no cost to the Government.

1.2.7 DAMAGED TREES – The KTR is responsible for damages to non-target trees. Damages will be assessed in accordance with Table A: Tree Damage Valuation. Tree valuation is determined 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 4,580.00 2,290.00 20 5,010.00 2,500.00 21 5,440.00 2,720.00 22 5,880.00 2,930.00 23 6,310.00 3,150.00 24 6,742.00 3,370.00 25 7,170.00 3,590.00 26 7,590.00 3,800.00 27 8,020.00 4,010.00 28 8,420.00 4,210.00 29 8,820.00 4,416.00 30 9,210.00 4,610.00 31 9,590.00 4,800.00 32 9,950.00 4,980.00 33 10,300.00 5,150.00 34 10,630.00 5,310.00 35 10,930.00 5,470.00 36 11,220.00 5,610.00 37 11,480.00 5,740.00 38 11,720.00 5,860.00 39 11,930.00 5,960.00 40 12,110.00 6,050.00

1.2.8 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - All contracted work items designated per each TO shall be completed within time limitations with exception of the reasons listed in part 1.3 of the contract. Work items that are not completed for other reasons are subject to liquidated damages and re-procurement costs of the contract. Liquidated damages shall be assessed at the rate of $331.00 for each workday (compensating for QA and vehicle costs), which shall be subtracted from the contract or task order amount.

Incomplete work items may be procured by the Government, by contract or otherwise, and any costs directly related to the performance or execution of those services will be deducted from the KTRs invoice amount. Excess liquidated damages or failure to perform work may also result in termination of the contract.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - All work must be completed within thirty (30) days of TO date.

Exceptions may be given for adverse weather conditions, flooding, 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 KTR between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, except as approved in advance by the COR.

1.3.2 TIME LIMITATION - The Contractor shall commence all work as specified per delivery order within fifteen (15) days of notification by the Ordering Officer and complete work within fifteen (15) days of the start of application.

1.3.3 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS - Major federal holidays shall be observed by the KTR and no work on site will be permitted except in extreme cases and after specific approval by the QAR. Below is the list for major federal holidays and the KTR shall check with the project office for specific days that holidays are observed each year.

New Year’s Day – January Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January President’s Day – February Memorial Day – May Independence Day – July Labor Day – September Columbus Day – October Veteran’s Day – November Thanksgiving Day – November Christmas Day – December

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

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.1 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL/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 contract conformance of all work performed and to notify the GQAR of anything requiring immediate attention. The Contractor will complete a Daily Activity Report of duties each service day. The Contractor shall also note any irregularities in a remarks portion of the form. He or she will sign each form. The report will include the following information:

location/facility name, date, time, preparer, and service completed. He or she will note any irregularities in the remark’s column. All Daily Activity Reports will be turned in to the GQAR.

1.4.2 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.

1.4.2.1 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).

1.4.2.2 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.

1.4.2.3 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.

1.4.2.4 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 shall 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 (see REDUCTIONS, 1.4.3.5)

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 default. See 52.212-4

1.4.3 HOURS OF OPERATION - Office hours may vary and are approximately Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:45 pm.

1.4.4 FREQUENCY OF SERVICE – The frequency of services required under this contract are variable and dependent upon the needs of the project.

1.4.5 CLOSURES – This is a flood control project. Occasional retention of flood waters may inundate portions of the public use areas and other areas or access roads thereto being services under this contract.

The COR will notify the contractor as parks or areas of parks are closed as a result of flood waters. When flooding ends and water recede, the COR will notify the Contractor as parks or areas of parks reopen.

During the period of flooding, the Contractor will only be paid for actual work performed.

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

1.4.6.1 LOCATIONS

1.4.6.1.1 Lake O' the Pines is located on Cypress Creek at mile 81.2 above the mouth of the Red River, approximately eleven (11) miles west of Jefferson, Texas. The reservoir is situated largely within Marion County, Texas, but extends into the adjacent counties of Harrison, Upshur, Morris, Camp, and Titus. All parks except Cedar Springs and Lone Star Parks are located in Marion County. Cedar Springs and Lone Star Parks are located in Upshur and Morris Counties, respectively.

1.4.6.1.2 Lake Wright Patman is located on the Sulphur River approximately twelve (12) miles southwest of Texarkana, Texas. All parks on the north side of the Sulphur River are in Bowie County, and all parks on the south side of the Sulphur River are in Cass County.

1.4.6.1.3 Cooper Lake is located off State Highways 19 and 154 and Hopkins County Road 4795 and FM 1529, Cooper Texas.

1.4.6.2 CLIMATE

1.4.6.2.1 Lake O' the Pines - The climate in Marion, Upshur, and Morris 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 45.8 inches.

1.4.6.2.2 Lake Wright Patman - The climate in Bowie and Cass County, 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 45.00 inches.

1.4.6.2.3 Cooper Lake is generally mild with hot summers and cool winters. Hot temperatures in the summer with frequent rains throughout the year. Recorded temperatures range from 105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to the lower twenties and upper teens in the winter, with a mean annual temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The average length of the growing season is approximately 235 days. The annual precipitation averages about 35 inches per year.

1.4.7 TYPE OF CONTRACT - The government will award an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity service contract. Services will be accomplished when directed in writing by the KO. This directive will be in the form of a task order authorizing the KTR to provide services to any one or more of the designated areas.

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 KTR shall meet the following requirements.

1.4.8.3.1.1 All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

1.4.8.3.1.2 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." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

1.4.8.3.1.3 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.

1.4.8.3.1.4 Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.4.8.3.1.5 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 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.4.8.3.2 Identification of Contractor Employees - Identification of KTR Employees in the

Federal Workplace:

1.4.8.3.3 ID Badge - The KTR 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 KTR’s name and the employee’s name and color photograph. The KO or his/her designee shall approve the ID badge before the commencement of contract performance. It is the KTR’s responsibility to ensure that all KTR 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 KTR 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.

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

1.4.8.3.5 Correspondence - When KTR personnel send e-mail messages or written correspondence from or to the Government, they shall include a signature block that includes their employer’s name and the employee’s full name and e- mail address.

1.4.8.3.6 Applicability - Each of the requirements set forth in the above must be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

1.4.9 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (PERMITS) - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits and letters of certification.

The KTR 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.

1.4.10 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 name tags or shirts 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

1.5 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”.