B.08_21R0007_Amd#0004_01Mar2021.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation W9126G21R0007 Amendment#0004 - The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been revised to include a breakdow n of the acres per park location under PWS Section 1.4.1. Also see, PWS, Section 1.4.5. A copy of the revised PWS is included w ith this amendment.

The quote due date is being extended from 02 March 2021 10:00AM CST to 04 March 2021 10:00AM CST.

POC: Mrs. Daisy Ciarlariello, (817) 886-6592, Daisy.Ciarlariello@usace.army.mil

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, CT OFC RM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following have been added by full text:

Amd#0004

Performance Work Statement For

Mowing and Toe Ditch Cleaning Services At

Lake O’ the Pines, Texas Revised 01March 2021 (Added Text in Red for Amd#0004)

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Mowing, Trimming, Edging and Toe-ditch Cleaning 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 (KTR) who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1. Description of Services/Introduction: The KTR shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform the services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The KTR shall perform to the standards in this contract. A site visit of service areas is expected and must be coordinated with the Lake O’ the Pines Project Office prior to any acceptance of a bid.

2. Scope: The KTR shall provide all contract labor, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, quality control and non-personal services required to perform specified Park and Project mowing services, and toe ditch cleaning services at the Lake O’ the Pines Project. KTR's work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, and management necessary to accomplish the required specified services. KTR shall assure that all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract, all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations and/or written directives issued by the contracting o (KO) or their Representative.

3. Mowing: - The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform Park and Project mowing and trim grass, weeds, and tree/brush sprouts in the public use areas, and along access roads at the locations and as indicated by appropriate limits on the attached maps in the appendices. Unless indicated otherwise on the maps, mowing along access roads shall be performed over a distance of fifty (50) feet on each side of centerline; fifty (50) feet beyond limits of parking areas; fifty (50) feet beyond paved edge of boat ramps and boat ramp turnarounds, or to the tree line if it falls within the required fifty

(50) foot distance. The required fifty (50) foot distance includes ditches, back slopes, riprap, and bluff areas, which shall be cut with power or hand tools. Unless otherwise indicated on the attached area maps, mowing and trimming will be performed to the water's edge.

4. Natural Resource Mowing shall be generally defined as areas managed under natural resources and includes hunting access road mowing and food plot mowing.

1.4.1 Mowing and Trimming Requirements: Cut, trim, and mow grass to a height of not more than two and one half (2 1/2) inches or less than one and one half (1 1/2) inches in Park mowing; and not more than three (3) inches or less than two (2) inches in Project mowing. Amd#0002The approximate total acreage to be mowed is 520 acres. Amd#0002

Amd#0004

Area Description

Brushy Creek Park 57 Acres Shady Grove Park 11 Acres Overlook Park 15 Acres Buckhorn Creek Park 46 Acres Lakeside Park 110 Acres Hurricane Creek Park 17 Acres Johnson Creek Park - Campground 91 Acres Johnson Creek Park – Day Use 11 Acres Alley Creek Park - Campground 41 Acres Alley Creek Park – Day Use 9 Acres Oak Valley Park 2 Acres Mims Chapel Boat Ramp 1 Acre Lone Star Boat Ramp 6 Acres Cedar Springs Boat Ramp 3 Acres Pine Hill Boat Ramp 3 Acres Copland Creek Boat Ramp 1 Acre Oxidation Pond and Power Line ROW 7 Acres Dam Embankment 64 Acres Project Office and Power Line ROW 8 Acres Outlet Area 12 Acres Residence, Radio Tower, Storage Compound 5 Acres

All mowing and trimming activities should be uniform in cut; with smooth transitions between different mowing equipment areas; grass shall be mowed even throughout the mow areas maintaining the required height, if after mowing an area individual plants (stickups) or strips of uncut vegetation remain in the mowed area, the area will be re-mowed, even though it may be several days before the stickups or strips are visible. Mowing with tractor-mounted mowers will not be permitted within twenty (20) feet of any people, building, picnic/camping unit, camper hook-up, or under trees with low hanging limbs. All rocks and branches resulting from mowing operations must be removed from roadways. Limbs and other debris able to be removed by hand may need to be removed by the KTR prior to commencing mowing operations, short of requiring additional equipment. All rocks, branches, grass, dirt, or other debris resulting from mowing, trimming or edging operations shall be removed from all developed surfaces, including but not limited to sidewalks, impacts sites, picnic pads, etc.

1.4.2 Trimming Requirements: The KTR will be required to trim around guard rails, traffic counters, trees, shrubs, culverts, all signs, guard posts, posts and cable, boat ramps, parking lots, curb stops, rip-rap, fences, and any other natural or manmade objects that protrude above the ground line to such a height as to prevent passage of the larger mowing equipment over them without damage to the equipment or the object. The Government reserves the right at any time to plant additional trees and/or shrubs in any park or area which will require trimming as described above at no additional cost to the Government. Edging and trimming will be accomplished each time mowing is performed.

1.4.3 Edging Requirements: Edging will be accomplished with a gasoline or electrically operated edger capable of making vertical cuts a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch below soil level along all walkways and concrete curbs located within the mowing area, a weed eater will not be allowed for this function.

1.4.4 Toe Ditch Cleaning Requirements: The KTR shall be responsible for cleaning and removing all vegetation, dirt, sediment, trash, and any other debris from the concrete toe ditches below Ferrell’s Bridge Dam, Lake O’ the Pines.

Amd#0002The toe ditch is three sections of concrete ditch on the downstream side of the dam. The southernmost section is approximately 1000 feet long. The middle section is approximately 2200 feet long and the westernmost section is approximately 400 feet long. All of them are approximately 5 feet wide. Amd#0002 Special care shall be taken to ensure removal operations do not damage any appurtenant features, i.e. pvc/metal pipes, culverts, and/or concrete. All solid waste (non-natural debris) will be placed in a receptacle (dump trailer or equivalent). A disposal location will be provided in close proximity to the toe ditches for all debris removed.

1.4.5 Natural Resource Mowing Requirements: Natural resource mowing shall consist of mowing hunting access roads, food plots, or both. Four hunting access roads are located at Lake O’ the Pines in various locations. Food plots are numerous and vary in size from 0.2 acres to 5 acres. Amd#0004 An estimated total of 30 acres. Amd#0004 Detailed maps of the areas to be mowed will be provided to the contractor before mowing will begin. Mowing height shall be four inches to six inches (4”-6”). All fallen trees and limbs with a diameter of two inches (2”) or larger shall be removed from the mowed areas of the hunting access road or food plots.

5. Special Mowing and Trimming Requirements and Limitations:

1.5.1 Special Mowing and Trimming Requirements: Mowing with farm type tractor-mounted mowers will not be permitted within fifty (50) feet of any people, building, picnic/camping unit, camper hook-up, or under trees with low hanging limbs. Small riding mowers will be allowed to mow as close as necessary to all obstructions, provided said mowing does not cause any damage to public, private or Government property. If a camping/picnic unit is occupied by the public at the time of the scheduled mowing and trimming, the Contractor will inform the occupants of safety measures which need to be followed by the occupants to prevent any personal injury or damage to personal property. Any special equipment must be approved in writing by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) prior to use and shall be used in accordance with manufacturers recommendations at all times.

6. Task Orders: The Government’s obligation to pay and the Contractor’s obligation to perform shall be initiated through a Task Order. A task order authorizes the Contractor to mow any one or more of the designated areas. “Areas” are identified by Item Number on the Bid Schedule. The task order shall also state the number and sequence in which the parks or areas are to be mowed and any time limitations. If the task order includes multiple mowings in any single area or multiple areas, the Contracting Officer will designate the GQAR to determine sequencing and any time limitations.

1.6.1: The Government will award Task orders and the Contractor shall perform all services specified herein on awarded Task Orders. In some instances, work may not begin on any Task Order until the KO issues a Letter of Instruction. The Task Order Letters of instructions will indicate the line item quantity, location of treatment and period of performance. All payments shall be made based on line item pricing for the contract base and any option years, as submitted by the Contractor and accepted at contract award. Payment will not be made until minimum results have been achieved.

7. Mowing Frequency: The number and frequency of mowings required for each area will vary, due to environmental conditions and Project needs. No adjustment of the unit price will be made based on the number of actual mowings ordered. The Government is not responsible for the condition of the mowing area (grass height, etc.) at the time the contract or task order becomes effective. The Government reserves the right to request mowings in selected areas if the growth of vegetation warrants. The estimated number of mowings for Park and Project areas is as shown on the bid sheets.

8. Mowing Sequence: The Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) will furnish the Contractor a list showing the sequence in which each area is to be mowed. Completion of work and the Government’s quality assurance inspection schedule will adhere to this sequence. Unless otherwise approved by the GQAR all mowing and trimming required in an area identified on the bid schedule, once started shall be completed before starting mowing in another area. In all cases the Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel and equipment to complete the work within the required time limitation.

9. Period of Performance: Period of performance will be determined as each task order is issued under this contract.

1.9.1 A complete mowing would include all items listed on the bid schedule. The time limitation for a complete mowing is ten (10) days. All requested line items must be completed within ten (10) business days.

1.9.2 The time limitation for cleaning the toe-ditches is five (5) business days.

1.9.3 The time limitation for the LOP Natural Resource Mowing is five (5) business days.

1.9.4 All work will be started on the date specified in the task order. The starting and completion dates are critical in the performance of this contract.

1.9.5 The services provided under this contract shall be independent of all services provided under other contracts at these parks and projects at which the Contractor may receive award.

10. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.

The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site, and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.10.1 Damage to Trees: Landscape and Native Trees Values. 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, expressed in terms of circumference, is injured, the tree will be considered a total loss.

Table A – Landscape and Native Tree Values. Value of landscape and native trees used for assessing damages resulting from contracted mowing activities.

TREE DIAMETER

(INCHES)

VALUE ($)

(LANDSCAPE

TREES1)

VALUE ($)

(NATIVE TREES2)

MEASURED AT 12”

ABOVE GROUND

< 2 120.00 30.00

2 160.00 40.00

3 260.00 70.00

4 380.00 100.00

5 520.00 140.00

6 680.00 180.00

7 860.00 230.00

MEASURED AT 4.5’

ABOVE GROUND

8 1,000.00 280.00

9 1,200.00 330.00

10 1,450.00 380.00

11 1,750.00 430.00

12 2,100.00 510.00

13 2,500.00 600.00

14 2,950.00 710.00

15 3,450.00 830.00

16 4,000.00 970.00

1 Landscape trees are trees that have been planted or preserved to serve a specific landscape purpose such as screening, shade, flowering, fruiting, noise abatement, or visual aesthetics. Native trees are trees within the mowing area that have not been planted or preserved to serve a specific purpose.

11. Safety Requirements: Contractor shall develop and submit written detailed safety and hazard analysis plans 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. The plan shall show how the Contractor intends to perform mowing and toe ditch cleaning services in full compliance with the safety requirements set forth in the current EM 385-1-1, entitled "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", copies of which are available at the Lake O’ the Pines Project Office.

1.11.1 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 contractor’s program shall include hazard analysis and employee’s 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.

1.11.2 Safety Meetings: The Contractor shall hold a safety meeting with all employees prior to the start of each task order, at a minimum, and will notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) of location and time of each 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 GQAR.

1.11.3 Personal Safety Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel have access to, and are required to utilize, all necessary personal safety equipment as required by EM 385-1-1. 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.

12. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): If applicable, the Contracting Officer

Representative (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 (KO) 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 regarding 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 subsequent task orders. A COR will be appointed to any task order issued that is $150,000 and above. If the task order falls under $150,000 the lake’s Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) will be responsible for validating performance and authorizing payment.

13. Contractor Quality Control (QC): The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system. The Contractor’s quality control system must ensure that all work performed by the Contractor's organization is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirements of the contract. The QCP is to be delivered to the GQAR within ten days after contract award. After initial acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall be required to receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. The Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector (the individual responsible for quality control) shall verify contract conformance of all work performed, to include reviewing each work leader's daily activity report to ensure that it is legible, understandable, and complete, and to notify the GQAR of anything requiring immediate attention. The GQAR may request additional quality control personnel at any time the Contractor's work is in danger of nonconformance, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.13.1 QC Reports: The Contractor’s QC Inspector will submit daily QC reports to the

Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) prior to 9:00 a.m. each day for work completed the previous day. A Final QC Report shall be submitted to the GQAR at the end of each Task Order, certifying work was completed according to contract specifications and noting any exceptions.

14. Government Quality Assurance (QA): The term “Quality Assurance” refers to actions taken by the Government to insure the Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) system is functioning and effective, and that the Contractor is providing services which are in accordance with this contract.

1.14.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The Government shall evaluate the

Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). 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). The Government will monitor the Contractor's service performance using the random sampling method, the planned sampling method, and/or 100% inspection (by park; and/or area) method, as described in a separate "Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan". The Government reserves the right to alter or change the type of inspection plan at its discretion at any time.

1.14.2 Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR): The Government

Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) will inspect the work in each area as it is completed to ensure that the Contractors Quality Control Plan (QCP) is functioning and that all requirements of the contract have been satisfied.

1.14.2.1 The GQAR for this contract will be Kenneth House email:

kenneth.house@usace.army.mil, or (903) 293-6506

1.14.3 Quality Assurance Surveillance: Should it become necessary for the GQAR to perform re-inspections of defective work that was required to be redone, (due to failure of Contractor Quality Control System to locate and cure these deficiencies prior to the GQAR's initial inspection), there will be a re-inspection charge. This will be based on the Actual Government Cost at the Effective Hourly Rate. Cost for re-inspection will be taken based on the following examples.

EXAMPLE:

a. Re-inspection of one park is required. The re-inspection cost is made as follows:

(Effective Hourly Rate / 60 minutes) X Inspection Minutes = Cost

$20.00 / 60 x 45 = $ 15.00

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Type of Contract: The Government will award a fixed-price IDIQ.

2. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Lake O’ the Pines, Ferrells Bridge Dam Project, Jefferson, Texas

3. Location: Lake O’ the Pines is located on Big Cypress Creek at mile 81.2 above the mouth of the Red River, approximately ten (10) miles west of Jefferson, Texas. The reservoir is situated largely within Marion County, Texas, but extends into the adjacent counties of mailto:kenneth.house@usace.army.mil

Harrison, Upshur, Morris, Camp and Titus. All service locations 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.

4. Climate: The climate in Marion, Upshur and Morris Counties 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 100 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.

5. Soil Conditions: The Project has varying types of ground soil conditions. The topography of the area is generally rolling, hilly uplands with wide flat flood plains and terraces. Soils range from a shallow sandy loam to clay loam. Iron Ore is common in Marion and Upshur Counties on upland areas.

6. Hours of Operation: Normal working hours for the Contractor shall be between 7:00 A.M.

and 6:00 P.M. Any variation must be approved in advance by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) or designated representative.

7. Federal Holiday Statement: No work on site will be permitted on the following Federal holidays except in extreme cases and after specific approval by the GQAR.

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

8. Permits: 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.

9. Security Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all

Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

2.9.1 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.

2.9.2 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.

2.9.3 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.

2.9.4 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See

Something, Say Something). This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area.

Proposed language: "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."

2.9.5 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. Proposed language: "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.

2.9.6 AT Level I Training: This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area.

Proposed language: "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."

2.9.7 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: This standard language text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. Proposed language: "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."

2.9.8 For contractors who do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Proposed language: 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.

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 KO, GQAR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer (KO) 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.

11. Point of Contact Requirements: The Contractor shall provide to the GQAR a local telephone number and a point of contact for discussion of any contractual matters.

12. Communications: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor supervisory and quality control personnel have access to current, usable mobile cellular telephones for purposes of communicating with Government personnel.

13. Safeguarding Public Property: The Contractor shall cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding public property. The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting acts of vandalism, larceny, or pilferage to the GQAR as part of the Contractor's quality control reports.

14. Government Furnished Items and Responsibilities: N/A

15. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

2.15.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract.

2.15.2 Equipment: 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 GQAR for approval prior to commencement of services to ensure compliance with specifications.

2.15.3 Quality and Quantity of Equipment: The Contractor shall utilize a sufficient quantity and quality of equipment to accomplish the work within the time specified. If the Contractor is unable to accomplish work in accordance with the requirements of this contract within the times specified, the Contractor shall immediately obtain additional equipment necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract, at no additional cost to the Government.

2.15.4 Condition of Equipment: All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1- 1, Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. The GQAR may inspect required equipment and supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any individual, crew, or equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the GQAR. No such removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

2.15.5 Safety Inspections: The Contractor shall present all equipment to the GQAR for inspection whenever it is brought to the project. The Contractor shall notify the GQAR at least two (2) days prior to bringing equipment on site so that the time and place of these inspections may be scheduled. No equipment shall be used on the project prior to passing inspection. The GQAR may inspect equipment at any time it is operated on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be taken out of service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the GQAR.

2.15.6 Materials: The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials to perform work under this contract.

2.15.7 Sustainability

2.15.7.1 Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(a) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of bio-based products that are USDA-designated items, unless the product cannot be acquired-

(1) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule;

(2) Meeting contract performance requirements; or

(3) At a reasonable price.

(b) Information about this requirement and these products is available at www.biopreferred.gov.

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

2.15.9 Traffic Control: It shall be the Contractor’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 mowing operations. Caution Mowing Ahead signs shall be deployed in advance and behind mowing operations on roadways, when and where mowing is being performed. The Contractor will conform to all traffic and other regulations as found in Section 327, Chapter III, Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, available from the QA Should the Contractor 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.

2.15.10 Personnel: The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified services properly and efficiently within the time limits specified.

2.15.11 Identification of Contractor Employees:

2.15.11.1 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 (KO) 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 always wear the ID badge 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.

2.15.11.2 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.

2.15.11.3 When contractor personnel send e-mail messages from or to a

Government-owned computer, they shall include a signature block that includes their employer’s name and the employee’s full name and e-mail address.

2.15.11.4 Each of the requirements set forth in paragraphs a-c above, must be included in all subcontracts at any tier.”

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

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

2.15.14 Supervision / Quality Control: The Contractor shall give personal superintendence to this contract. Contractor shall appoint in writing, prior to commencement of first Task Order, subject to the approval of the GQAR, a minimum of one (1) Foreman/ Superintendent and one (1) Quality Control Inspector (QCI). The Superintendent will be present whenever work specified herein is being performed and have full authority and power to act for the Contractor on items pertaining to overall work performance, management, coordination, and supervision. This individual may also serve as the Quality Control Inspector, provided that their job performance in each category is maintained at a level acceptable to the GQAR. The Superintendent and QC Inspector will always be required to have a copy of the contract in their possession for referral concerning questions of Contractor responsibility.

2.15.15 Insurance: In accordance with FAR 52.228-5. 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: Hattie J. Henry, CESWF-CT-S, P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300 and one copy directly to the Project Office. The Contractor shall maintain, during the entire period of his performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance requirements:

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

2.15.15.2 Automobile: 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.

2.15.15.3 Workers Compensation: Worker's Compensation and

Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000.00 is required.

2.15.15.4 Endorsement: 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.

2.15.15.5 Note: It is recommended that the Contractor furnish a copy of the foregoing requirements to the 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.

2.15.16 Payment: Work performed under this contract shall be paid for at a per unit price, upon completion of each task order, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to complete all work as specified in herein. No payment shall be made until the work is completed, inspected by the GQAR, properly invoiced to the appropriate project office, and approved by the Lake Manager. The proper invoice shall include the Contractor’s name, address, contract number, line item numbers, quantities, line item price, and total price.

2.15.17 The GQAR may require that all work which fails to provide the desired results be repeated at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor will ensure that these defects do not recur. If the Contractor fails to rework the rejected areas or the defects are recurring, the Government may:

2.15.17.1 Perform the required services, by contract or otherwise, and charge the contractor any costs incurred by the Government that are directly related to the performance of such services.

2.15.17.2 Terminate the contract for default.

2.15.18 Pre-Bid Onsite Visit: In accordance with FAR 52.237-1 perspective Contractors are urged and expected to inspect the sites where mowing is to be performed, prior to bidding on this contract, in order to gain a better understanding of the magnitude of the work and the logistics involved.

2.15.18.1 The onsite visit will be determined after the solicitation is posted and held at the Lake O’ the Pines Project Office: 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, TX 75657.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide Mowing and Toe Ditch Cleaning services in accordance with PWS sections

1.4.1 & 1.4.4

The contractor provided Mowing and Toe Ditch Cleaning services in accordance with PWS section

1.4.1 & 1.4.4

Zero deviation from standard.

100% Inspection, conducted by the designated GQAR.

PRS #2.

The Contractor shall provide Quality Control Reports in accordance with PWS paragraph 1.13.1

The Contractor provided Quality Control Reports in accordance with PWS section 2.15.14

Zero deviation from standard.

Files Review

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies

Medium/ Format

Submit To

Safety Plan PWS paragraph

1.11

Submit within fifteen (15) days after award of contract and prior to beginning work

One (1) Hard Copy or Email

Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

Quality Control (QC) Plan

PWS paragraph 1.13

Submit within ten (10) days after award of contract and prior to beginning work

One (1) Hard Copy or Email

Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

Names of Superintendent and QC Inspector PWS paragraph

2.15.14

Prior to commencement of first Task Order and upon any change

One (1) Hard Copy or Email

Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

Local Phone Number and POC PWS paragraph

2.12

Prior to commencement of first Task Order and upon any change

One (1) Hard Copy or Email

Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

List of employees verified through

E-Verify PWS paragraph

2.9.5

Submit within three (3) days after award of contract and prior to beginning work

One (1) Hard Copy or Email

Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

Insurance Certificate (original)

PWS paragraph 2.15.15

Submit prior to beginning work

One (1) Hard Copy Contracting Officer, Ft.

Worth District, Contracting Division, Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CESWF- CT, Jamauh. Winston, P.O.

Box 17300, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Insurance Certificate (copy) PWS paragraph

2.15.15

Submit prior to beginning work

One (1) Hard Copy Lake O’ the Pines Project Office ATTN: Kenneth House 2669 FM 726, Jefferson, Texas, 75657 or Kenneth.house@usace.arm y.mil

Quality Control Reports

PWS paragraph 1.13.1

Daily QC Reports submitted by 9:00 the following day;

and Final QC Reports submitted upon completion of…