W9126G22Q0040 Solicitation.pdf

W9126G22Q0040

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Request for Quotes (RFQ) Solicitation Number: W9126G22Q0040 Solicitation is issued by:

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, CT OFC RM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

PROJECT NAME: Boundary Line Maintenance Clearing, Marking, and Painting

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers USACE), Fort Worth District intends to establish a Single Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for non-personal serves to perform the services listed below in the description.

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

Steinhagen Lakes as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

Work shall be performed in support of the USACE Piney Woods Region located at 27.27 miles at Sam Rayburn & 4 miles at B. A. Steinhagen.

Periods of Performance will be one (1) twelve (12) month base period, and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

Maximum Contract Capacity: $1,000,000.00

The government reserves the right to limit and/or not respond to any further questions pertaining to this project received after July 5, 2022. Offerors should base their quotes on the information provided in the solicitations and all issued amendments thereto.

All answers to technical inquiries and questions are reviewed by the Contracting Officer prior to the response date.

Answers to technical inquiries may result in amendment(s) to the solicitation. If an amendment is issued, it will be posted on the Government Point of Entry website www.sam.gov.

2. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 220-07 (3 Aug 20). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement

(DFARS).

a. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation and a completed copy of the pricing schedule.

b. Offerors include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its offer.

c. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause.

d. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition

3. This acquisition is SET ASIDE 100% for Small Business.

4. PSC: S208 Housekeeping – Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services NAICS CODE: 561730, Landscaping Services SIZE STANDARD: $8.5 Million

5. System for Awards Management (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-7(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

6. Evaluation Information: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of price, past performance and technical approach and Understanding of the Work IAW 13.106-2(b)&(3).

Quote Content – The quote shall consist of the vendor information sheet. All quotation documents when printed shall fit on 8 x 11inch paper to include spreadsheets (with the appropriate page breaks). Ensure the quote is submitted in PDF format.

Quotes shall be responsive to and comply with the terms of the combined synopsis solicitation in order to be eligible to receive an award. All combined synopsis/solicitation requirements shall be addressed in sufficient written detail for the Government to determine if the offeror understands each aspect of the Government’s requirement. The offeror/quoter shall address each task separately and shall sufficient narrative and supporting data for each task. Lack of sufficient detail shall be considered sufficient cause for the quote to be determined unacceptable. Statements that the quoter understands, can or will comply with all specifications and statements paraphrasing the specifications or parts thereof, or phrases such as “standard procedures will be used” or “well-known techniques will be used” will be considered unacceptable. The Government will reject the proposal if determined to be materially non-responsive of that does not conform to the terms of the combined synopsis/solicitation.

Quoters that fail to adhere to the submittal requirements will be determined non-responsive and will be considered ineligible for award. To be eligible to receive an award, the quote submitted in response o the combined synopsis/solicitation shall consist of the contents required in the sub-paragraphs described below:

a. Technical: Specifications have been defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The vendor shall submit a technical quote that meets or exceeds all specifications identified in the PWS. (See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items).

Table 1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

b. Past Performance: The past performance evaluation results in an assessment of the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirement. The past performance evaluation considers each offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance of supplying the herbicide service that meets the contract requirements.

Recent or relevant work is defined as similar work in size and scope within the past four (4) years.

NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): The quoter is required to submit one (1) PPQ with an overall rating of satisfactory or higher to be considered eligible for award. Additional PPQs submitted for assessment will be discarded and not considered for evaluation. The Contracting Officer may use additional data obtained from any available sources such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and personal knowledge to assess the contractor’s likelihood of success in performing the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by those offerors’ record of past performance.

If for any reason, the contractor does NOT have recent or relevant past performance, the quoter is still required to submit a PPQ with a brief narrative explaining “No Recent or Relevant Past Performance”. In the case of a quoter without a record of recent or relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the quoter shall be determined to have unknown or (“neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable”.

Table 2. Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

A contractor’s past performance rating may be used at the Contracting Officer’s discretion to make an overall determination of the level of confidence the government has in the contractor’s capability to perform the service.

The Contracting Officer may determine that a “Substantial Confidence” or “Satisfactory Confidence” past performance rating is worth more than a “Neutral Confidence” past performance rating as stated in the evaluation

Adjectival Rating Description Substantial Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence Based on the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort

Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror' s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror' s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on. the offeror's recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

c. Price: A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) shall be submitted for this effort. The vendor will provide pricing for each line item listed in the attached Price Exhibit. The Government will evaluate all aspects of the price proposal for reasonableness. Proposals found to be unreasonable may be rejected on that basis. The Government will only award the required IDIQ if a pre-priced list of services fair and reasonable price can be obtained.

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-07, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes.

Quotes for this solicitation are due no later than (NLT) July 17 2022, by 10:00 AM CST.

Electronic copies of each volume shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Quotes submitted by mail or hand carried will not be evaluated. Proposals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of proposals. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

There are 10 general steps a vendor must follow in order to use PIEE application modules. A complete list can be viewed at the following site:

https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml#step5

For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the Fort Worth District Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via email to: m2swfpco@usace.onmicrosoft.com ONLY. The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer (Jamauh D. Winston) or the Contract Specialist (Mr. Allen Holmes) Allen.L.Holmes@usace.army.mil to use the alternate submission method. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item.

7. Submittals: Offerors must submit representation and certifications in accordance with the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Item (Accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov) or the vendor may verify their Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) is updated in SAM by checking “Yes” on the Vendor information sheet. The contract specialist will verify the quoters FAR & DFAR Reports are updated in SAM.GOV prior to determining the quoter responsive.

Submit the following in one PDF files in the response to the RFQ

a. Vendor Information Sheet,

b. Technical Approach and Understanding of Work (See Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items)

c. Past Performance NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (See Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation

– Commercial Items). Recent or relevant work is defined as similar work in size and scope within the past four (4) years. The Contracting Officer shall deem an offeror non-responsive if the offeror fails to submit a PPQ IAW 52.212-1(b)(10). If for any reason the contractor does NOT have recent or relevant past performance, they are still required to submit a PPQ with a brief narrative explaining, "No Recent or Relevant Past Performance. An Offeror that submits a PPQ that is deemed neither recent nor relevant will be treated as “NEUTRAL”.

d. Pre-Priced Bid Schedule & Task Order Schedule. Incomplete bid schedules will be rejected and the quoter will be deemed non-responsive.

e. Complete and return the provisions at 52.204-24, and 52.204-26

f. If applicable, acknowledge and return any amendments with your submittals.

g. Contractors that failure to adhere to the submittal requirements will be determined non-responsive and will be considered ineligible for award.

i. Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to responding to this solicitation. The NIST score is a responsiveness item. Bids/offers from contractors with a NIST score in SPRS will be considered responsive and evaluated/considered. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NON-RESPONSIVE and thus not evaluated/considered for award. * If the apparent awardee does not correct the omission by refusing to enter its NIST score within 14 days after the allotted time then it can be safely deemed “not responsive”.

Reference: 252.204-2019 - Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

Reference: 252.204-2020 - NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

See the Attached Quick Entry Guide to assists with entering NIST Assessment.

Contact Help Desk at (866)618-5988 for additional assistance

9. 52.237-1 SITE VIST

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Prospective offerors/quoters are required to contact the Contract Specialist via email to express their interests by 3:00 PM (CST) two business days prior to attending the site visit. Site visit attendees must provide the following information the Solicitation Number, Project Title, Name(s) of Individual(s) who will attend the site visit, Name of Company Represented, Phone Number of Company being represented. All attendees required sign attendance sheet.

Address:

CT POC:

Contact Info:

Email:

Conference:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sam Rayburn Project Office

7696 RR 255

West, Jasper, TX 75951

Allen L. Holmes 817-886-1035 Allen.L.Holmes@usace.army.mil

TBD; please contact above POC above for time and date

NIST SP 800-171

NIST SP 800-171 QUICK ENTRY GUIDE

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NIST SP 800-171 Quick Entry Guide SPRS Release V 3.3

1. NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Database: The purpose of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations.

This database contains data associated with NIST SP 800-171 Assessments.

2. PIEE Access: A “SPRS Cyber Vendor User” role is required to enter Basic Assessment information. Step-by-step PIEE Access Instructions can be found here.

https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Access_Instructions.pdf

3. SPRS Application Access: To Access SPRS, follow the below steps:

a. PIEE landing page: https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/

b. Click “log-in” and follow prompted log-in steps

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c. Select the SPRS Icon:

d. Select NIST 800-171 Assessment:

3.1 Creating a Header: A “Header” is required for each Highest Level Owner (HLO) CAGE. If a Basic Confidence Level header does not already exist for your HLO, it may be created by selecting “+ Create New HLO CAGE” from the Header View:

*Note: If you have SPRS access but do not see the create buttons, please confirm your “SPRS Cyber Vendor User” role has been activated in PIEE.

3.2 Header View: The header page only displays the HLO(s) for a company and will contain up to four rows per HLO, one for each Confidence Level (Basic, Medium, High Virtual, and High On-site). Basic is the only vendor self-assessed confidence level.

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NIST SP 800-171 Quick Entry Guide SPRS 3.3

*Note: CAGE Hierarchy is imported from the System for Award Management (SAM).

Contact your company’s CAGE hierarchy authority to have your data updated in SAM.

Updates typically flow to SPRS within 48 hours.

3.3 Detail View: From the header view select “View Details” at the Basic confidence level to view, enter, and edit assessment summary results associated with any CAGE within that HLO’s hierarchy (see arrow above, section 3.2):

3.4 Assessment Entry: Select “+ Add New Assessment” button within Detail View

(see arrow above, section 3.3), enter assessment summary results within the Enter Assessment Details page, and select “Save”:

*Note: The Assessment Methodology and System Security Plan should be completed prior to entering assessment summary results within SPRS.

*Note: Information related to each data field may be viewed by moving the cursor over the field title or column header.

3.5 Assessment Edit: The user may update as necessary to reflect the company’s current status. While viewing the NIST assessments in Details View (Section 3.3 above), click the pencil icon to edit assessment details.

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VENDOR INFORMATION SHEET

W9126G22Q0040 Boundary Line Maintenance Clearing, Marking, and Painting

COMPANY NAME

POC

(Last, First Middle)

ADDRESS

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

PHONE NUMBER MOBILE

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

EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________

Unique Identity NUMBER CAGE CODE NUMBER_______________

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

Signature Date

ATTACHMENT 1

NAVFAC/USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE (Form PPQ-0)

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

1. Contractor Information Firm name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNS Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

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

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

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

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

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

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

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

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

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

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

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

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

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

8. Client’s Signature:

NOTE: NAVFAC/USACE REQUESTS THAT THE CLIENT COMPLETES THIS QUESTIONNARIE AND

SUBMITS DIRECTLY BACK TO THE OFFEROR. THE OFFEROR WILL SUBMIT THE COMPLETED

QUESTIONNARIE TO USACE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL, AND MAY DUPLICATE THIS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION ON USACE SOLICITATION. CLIENTS ARE HIGHLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONNAIRES DIRECTLY TO THE OFFEROR. HOWEVER,

QUESTIONNAIRES MAY BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO USACE. PLEASE CONTACT THE

OFFEROR FOR USACE POC INFORMATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO

VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FEE BOUNDARY MAINTENANCE

CLEARING, MARKING, & PAINTING,

27.27 miles at Sam Rayburn & 4 miles at B. A. Steinhagen

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

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

Steinhagen Lakes as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Scope

1.2.1. The Contractor will be responsible for relocating the boundary line between Corps monuments within an approximate tolerance of six (6) inches. To expedite relocation of the boundary corners and line to be maintained, it is highly recommended the Contractor utilize a mapping grade (sub-meter) GPS unit, operating GIS software to download and display Government supplied GIS digital “shapefiles”, or “geodatabase features”, of all boundary corners and line segments to be maintained. Corps personnel have previously recorded all mapping grade GPS monument information, as well as and other applicable corner and line information, and will provide these digital files to the Contractor prior to commencement of boundary maintenance efforts. Once actual corners/monuments have been relocated by GPS, compass, and/or other field reconnaissance methods, the Contractor will then rely solely on Corps boundary monuments to relocate actual boundary line within required tolerance before clearing and painting operations, and will not rely on GIS/GPS representations or any other existing markings such as stakes, pins, old boundary paint, Government boundary signs, etc. In any case where line of sight cannot be obtained due to obstructions, the Contractor will still be required to locate the boundary line within six (6) inches. The Contractor will report in writing any missing or dislocated monuments at the next regularly scheduled meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

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

1.2.3. Government property lines shall be cleared of all vegetation to a width of five (5) feet on the Government side of the line to a stump height not to exceed three (3) inches. Clearing includes standing trees up to four (4) inches in diameter at breast height (DBH) and all downed logs up to

48 inches in diameter. Within this five (5) foot clearing corridor, branches will be trimmed to a seven (7) foot height clearance. Some boundary line has been fenced, in which case only vegetation growing within the fence will be cleared from both sides of the fence, and all vegetation five (5) feet on the Government side of the fence will be cleared. All woody vegetation will be cut from the fence, even if intertwined. An exception to this requirement will be made if the fence is constructed of net wire, in which case all vegetation on the Government side of the fence must be trimmed as close as possible to the wire without cutting the wire. If a fence is in complete disrepair, as determined by the COR, the boundary will be cleared as if it were not fenced. All overhanging vegetation will be cleared to a height of seven (7) feet. Where larger line trees are not available to mark and paint, trees of a diameter at breast height of four (4) inches or more will not be removed but branches will be trimmed to the seven (7) foot height clearance.

1.2.4. Brush and other debris from clearing operations will be removed from the cleared line on the Government side of the line and placed on adjacent Government property. This brush and other debris will be spread as evenly as practical and not stacked in high piles; brush and other debris will not be burned. All previously fallen debris, i.e. logs, tree limbs, etc., laying on or across the Government property line, will be completely cleared from the property line to a width of five (5) feet. Fallen trees with a trunk diameter larger than 48” are not required to be cut and moved off of the boundary line unless the contractor deems it necessary to get equipment by. In situations where the adjacent Government property is a road or regularly mowed right-of-way or park area, brush and other debris will be removed to the nearest unimproved area on Government property.

Alternate disposal areas must be approved in advance by the COR.

1.2.5. NO clearing will be performed on the adjacent landowner's side of the property line. A five (5) foot wide line will be cleared, where not already cleared and as otherwise specified in paragraphs

1.2.3 – 1.2.4, totally on the Government side of the boundary line. Contractor will exercise extreme care in cases where the boundary line is adjacent to a home site or developed lot. Pruning of any trees and shrubs (that may overhang the Government property line) is to be only what is essential to obtaining the necessary line of sight. The Contractor must report all negative or controversial contact with adjacent landowners to the COR in writing within one (1) workday.

Said written notification shall be separate from the Contractor's regular reporting.

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

1.2.7. Trees between corners shall be marked as follows:

1.2.7.1. REMOTE WOODED AREAS

1.2.7.1.1. Wherever possible, trees on or near (within 5 feet of) the actual boundary line (either side of the line) are to be marked every forty (40) to sixty (60) feet by blazing. The blaze must be clearly visible from each succeeding tree. Blazes shall be made by scraping the outer bark until the surface is smooth and tight, just outside the cambium layer. The blaze will then be painted ORANGE, and must be clearly visible from each succeeding marked tree. Paint shall be used without thinning, and applied liberally by brush. All blazes shall be eight (8) to ten (10) inches in height by four (4) to six (6) inches in width. All marking shall be approximately five (5) feet above ground level.

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

ORANGE.

1.2.7.1.3. Trees within five (5) feet of the boundary line shall be blazed on three (3) sides; fore, aft, and line side, and the blazes painted ORANGE.

1.2.7.1.4. Where there are not a sufficient number of trees (GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) to paint at least one tree of sufficient size every one hundred fifty (150) feet, a flexible WHITE boundary line post and a ORANGE metal "T" post (both supplied by the Government) will be placed together on the boundary line at one hundred fifty (150) foot intervals, so that no gaps between painted trees, ORANGE corner posts or WHITE line posts will be greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet.

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

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

1.2.7.2. HOUSING AREAS

1.2.7.2.1. Definition of housing area: Generally, an area that has been under-brushed and appears to be mowed fairly regularly, in reasonable proximity to a habitable structure (usually within line of site from the boundary line).

1.2.7.2.2. Wherever possible, trees ON or near (within 5 feet of) the actual boundary line (GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) are to be marked every sixty (60) to eighty (80) feet by blazing. The blaze must be clearly visible from each succeeding tree. Blazes shall be made by scraping the outer bark until the surface is smooth and tight, just outside the cambium layer. The blaze will then be painted ORANGE, and must be clearly visible from each succeeding marked tree. Paint shall be used without thinning, and applied liberally by brush. All blazes shall be approximately six (6") inches in height by three to four (3-4") inches in width. All marking shall be approximately five (5) feet above ground level.

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

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

1.2.7.2.5. Where there are not a sufficient number of trees (GOVERNMENT SIDE OF THE LINE ONLY) to paint at least one tree of sufficient size every one hundred (150) feet, a flexible WHITE boundary line post and a ORANGE metal "T" post (both supplied by the Government) will be placed together on the boundary line at one hundred fifty

(150) intervals, so that no gaps between painted trees, ORANGE corner posts or WHITE line posts will be greater than one hundred fifty (150). Flexible WHITE line posts will face the adjacent landowner's property, with a ORANGE metal "T" post placed just behind it.

1.2.7.3. PASTURE AREAS

1.2.7.3.1. Marking of available trees (if any) within five (5) feet of the boundary on either side of the line will be performed in the same manner as in wooded areas (paragraph

1.2.7.1.1 – 1.2.7.1.5 above). In all open areas where no such trees of sufficient size exist, one WHITE flexible boundary post and one ORANGE metal "T" post (both supplied by the Government) will be placed together on the boundary line at each one hundred and fifty (150) foot interval, in order to protect flexible WHITE boundary line posts with information decals from bush-hogging operations. Line posts must be placed in a straight line between corner monuments. Flexible WHITE line posts will face the adjacent landowner's property, with the ORANGE metal "T" post placed just behind it.

1.2.7.3.2. Each corner monument located in an open area subject to potential bush-hogging operations must have one ORANGE flexible post and one ORANGE metal "T" post placed together, in order to protect flexible corner information posts. Flexible posts with attached decals and anchors will be supplied by the Government. Metal "T" posts will also be supplied by the Government; all post drivers will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

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

(500) feet. Courses longer than five hundred (500) feet will require one (1) sign per five hundred

(500) feet, except when a subdivision adjoins Government property. When a subdivision adjoins Government property, one (1) sign per three hundred (300) feet will be required on all courses.

Any course less than fifty (50) feet in length will NOT require the placement of a sign along its length. All signs will be located six (6) to seven (7) feet above the ground level, and fastened with aluminum nails (2 ¼" long, 3/8" diameter head, supplied by the Contractor). Nails shall be driven at least 1 ½” deep (preferably in pine trees), but no more than 1 ¾” deep, to allow approximately ½” of the nail to stick out and allow for tree growth.

1.2.10. At each corner monument or corner pin NOT currently posted with a ORANGE post in GOOD condition, a ORANGE flexible post will be placed, within six (6) inches of the monument or pin, on the Government side of the line. Each of these posts will be driven into the ground a depth of approximately eighteen (18) inches, with the Corps decal facing outward to the adjacent property.

Where corner monuments are located in any open area subject to potential bush-hogging operations, one ORANGE flexible post and one ORANGE metal "T" post will be placed together, in order to protect flexible corner information posts. Flexible posts with attached decals and anchors will be supplied by the Government. Metal "T" posts will also be supplied by the Government; all post drivers will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

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

1.2.13. Contractor will exercise care in cases where the boundary line is adjacent to a home site, developed lot, or is controversial. Damage to trees and shrubs in these areas are to be only what is essential to obtaining the necessary line of sight. No equipment will be used that may damage residual vegetation or any cultural resources or that will disturb the ground in such a way as to cause soil erosion. Hand tools and power hand tools will be used to perform the clearing operation. All equipment must be approved by the COR prior to use.

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

1.2.15. Access to Government property where contract work is to be performed will always be available by water via contractor supplied watercraft. Pedestrian access will usually be available across adjacent Government property having public vehicular accessibility. However, vehicle access will not be available in close proximity to many contract work areas. Access across adjacent private lands, if required or desired, will ultimately be the responsibility of the Contractor. Although Federal Regulations generally prohibit the use of “All-Terrain Vehicles” (ATV’s), exception will be made to the successful bidder, provided that: (1) all such use is limited to work performed in fulfillment of Contract requirements, and (2) all such use is limited to Corps property. Permission for crossing adjacent private lands with an ATV must be obtained by the Contractor.

1.3. Period of Performance, Invoices and Partial Payments:

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

1.3.2. Field work must pass inspection, and maps must be updated with mileage completed before an invoice is approved for payment. Partial payments may be made for completed, COR-approved sections of boundary not less than four (4) total miles in length.

1.4. General Information

1.4.1. Quality Control. Within two (2) weeks of contract award, Contractor will submit to COR for review and approval a Quality Control Plan (QCP), in which he will detail methodology to be employed for ensuring all Performance Requirements are met in a timely manner. The contractor’s QCP will set forth the staffing and procedures for self-inspecting the quality, timeliness, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and other performance requirements in the PWS. The contractor will develop and implement a performance management system with processes to assess and report its performance to the designated government representative.

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

1.4.3. Government Holidays: The contractor is not required to perform work on the following days but

Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day may. The following is a list of Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Holiday Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.4.4. Hours of Operation: Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM;

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

1.4.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Sam Rayburn Project located North of Jasper, Texas and B. A. Steinhagen Project located Southwest of Jasper, Texas.

1.4.6. Type of Contract: The government will award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract

(IDIQ).

1.4.7. Estimated Maximum Extent of Ordered Work: Estimated MAXIMUM number of boundary miles to be maintained annually are one-hundred (140 miles at Sam Rayburn and 15 miles at Town Bluff) for the base year and each of the four option years.

1.4.8. Average Dollar Amount: The average dollar amount rounded to the nearest thousand spent by clin for the previous three years is shown in the table below. This amount is just an average. Actual dollar amount per clin could be higher or lower depending on budgeted amounts each year.

Line Item Description Average amount/Year 0001 Boundary Maint – Sam Rayburn $113,000 0002 Boundary Maint – Town Bluff $17,000

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

1.4.10. Security Requirements:

1.4.10.1.1. Physical Security:

1.4.10.1.1.1. Key Control. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas.

The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

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

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

1.4.11. Antiterrorism / Operation Security Requirements:

1.4.11.1. AT Level 1 Training: 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.

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

1.4.11.3. For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: 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.

1.4.11.4. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.4.11.5. Pre-screen candidates using the E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *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.

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

Contractors should have experience with this type of work, primarily related to boundary maintenance or surveying. All work must be strictly supervised on-site in order to insure compliance with the terms and conditions of this contract. When the Contractor cannot give personal supervision to the work, he must have an authorized supervisor on the work site at all times when work is in progress, available to receive instructions or questions from the COR. Said authorized on-site supervisor must be able to communicate fluently in English with COR.

Contractor must submit qualifications with the quotation.

1.4.13. Post Award…