DRAFT_Solicitation_W9127N18R0019.pdf

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W9127N18R0019 12-Dec-2017

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

503-808-4618

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

02:00 PM 11 Jan 2018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W9127N9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

BROOKE L PATTERSON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W66QKZ63007800

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204-3440

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

X SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$7,500,000

NAICS:

561730

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

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W9127N18R0019

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

PROJECT TITLE: Grounds Services for Bonneville Lock and Dam Project

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W9127N18R0019

In order for an offer to be considered responsive, the Offeror shall submit the information listed in the checklist below. Failure to submit all the required information prior to the closing of the solicitation will result in the offer being nonresponsive.

Responsive Offer Submission Checklist Offeror’s Initials of Items Included in

Submission 1 Signed Standard Form (SF) 1449 – Blocks 17 and 30.

2 Signed Amendment(s), if applicable – SF 30 signed and dated in Block 15.

3 Bid Schedule: Unit, Unit Price, and Amount.

4 Contractor completed Certifications and Representations per FAR clause 52.212-3 (or https://www.sam.gov) and 52.204-7.

5 Factor 1 - Experience per FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Offers shall be submitted electronically to Brooke Patterson at Brooke.L.Patterson@usace.army.mil and Kathryn Newhouse at Kathryn.A.Newhouse@usace.army.mil by the date and closing time stated on Block 8 of the SF 1449.

The email subject shall state Solicitation Number - Project name - Company name (for example: W9127N18R0019- BON GROUNDS MAINTENANCE-COMPANY NAME). Any attachments shall also be named with the Solicitation Number - Project name - Company name (for example Attach1-W9127N18R0019-COMPANY NAME.pdf).

NOTE: If emails are larger than 10Mb the email may not be received. In those cases, using SAFE AMRDEC is recommended.

SAFE AMRDEC INSTRUCTIONS: Website: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe

The AMRDEC SAFE Application is used to send large files to individuals that would normally be too large to send via email. There are no user accounts for SAFE- authentication is handled via email. Everyone has access to SAFE, and the application is available for use by anyone.

1. The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe.

2. There are two options to proceed from the SAFE homepage:

DRAFT

https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Brooke.L.Patterson@usace.army.mil mailto:Kathryn.A.Newhouse@usace.army.mil https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe

• Proceed as CAC User - Select this option if you have a valid US DoD-issued CAC.

• Proceed as Guest - Select this option if you do not have a CAC.

3. After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

• Your Name - Your name;

• Your Email address - Your email address;

• Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

• Description of File(s) - Enter W9127N18R0019-COMPANY NAME.

• File(s) - Click the "Browse" button to select your file(s). You may add up to 25 files per package, so long as the total file size does not exceed 2GB;

• Deletion Date - Select the Maximum date for the package to be deleted from SAFE. The maximum

(which is also the default) is two weeks (14 days) from today;

• Provide an email address to give access to – Enter Brooke.L.Patterson@usace.army.mil and

Kathryn.A.Newhouse@usace.army.mil

• Grant access to these people - This is the list of people you have granted access to the package. To remove a recipient, highlight their name and click the "Remove" button;

• Caveats - Default is "None";

• Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

• Notify me when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

• Require CAC for pickup - Require the recipient to be logged in with a valid US DoD-issued CAC to download the file(s). Recipients without a CAC will not be able to download the package.

4. Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package. Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified. No additional action is required by CAC users.

5. After the package has been uploaded (and verified, if proceeding as a guest), each recipient will receive a link to the package download page as well as a password. These passwords are unique for each recipient (not the package), and will be disabled once SAFE detects that the user successfully downloaded each file within the package. Forwarding recipient and sender notification emails to anyone except the AMRDEC WEB Team is strictly forbidden.

SITE VISIT

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

a. Offerors 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.

b. An organized site visit has been scheduled for:

DATE: December 14, 2017 TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM, Pacific Time

Participants will meet at:

Bonneville Lock and Dam Security Office Interstate 84, Exit 40 Cascade Locks, Oregon mailto:Brooke.L.Patterson@usace.army.mil mailto:Kathryn.A.Newhouse@usace.army.mil

The Site Visit kick-off will be in the auditorium, post-Security Office check-in.

c. Site and Security Requirements: Due to security requirements, you MUST RSVP by noon Wednesday December 13, 2017 to attend. Hard hats and photo id will be required. Please observe 15 mph speed limit while on project grounds.

You MUST RSVP your attendance with the following information to Brooke Patterson via email at brooke.l.patterson@usace.army.mil:

1. Name

2. Company Name

3. Phone

4. Email

5. Date of Birth

6. U.S. Citizen (Y/N)

Due to time limitations, only contractor personnel who are us citizens will be allowed to attend the solicitation site visit. Contact brooke.l.patterson@usace.army.mil or 503-808-4618 should you have any questions in advance of the site visit. Individual site visits cannot be arranged, so please make every effort to attend this only opportunity to view the site of the work.

(End of provision)

BIDDER INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bid. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bid is a web-based program that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other bidders and answers by USACE. ProjNet-Bid can be accessed through ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/. To access the ProjNet-Bid website the first time:

1) Click the Bid tab.

2) Click Bidder Inquiry. (The Agency is USACE.)

3) Enter the following information for access:

• The Bidder Inquiry Key: ZC7Z43 - N6D83N

• Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (Required on first project only)

• Establish secret question and answer which will be used as a password. (Required on first project only)

4) For subsequent access, use your email address, the Bid Inquiry Key, and response to the secret question to access the ProjNet-Bid Module.

5) Submit questions or review questions and answers. A bidder who submits a question will receive an automated email notification that their question has been received. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

6) A specific step-by-step for POSTING YOUR INQUIRIES is available in the Reference link on the Contract Viewer.

7) For questions about the ProjNet-Bid, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428- HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central U.S. time zone). ProjNet-Bid questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

mailto:brooke.l.patterson@usace.army.mil mailto:brooke.l.patterson@usace.army.mil

No response will be posted to inquiries after the Close of Business on the third (3rd) business day preceding the solicitation due date. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bid prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless a solicitation amendment is sent out.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

TURF AREA MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bonneville Lock and Dam ground maintenance services, turf area maintenance to be performed from March thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

(Non-priced CLIN)

MILSTRIP: W66QKZ63007800

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W66QKZ63007800

NET AMT

0001AA 9 Months

SOUTH SHORE

FFP

FOB: Destination

0001AB 9 Months

ROBINS ISLAND

0001AC 9 Months

BRADFORD ISLAND

0001AD 9 Months

NORTH SHORE

0001AE 9 Months

JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

BEDS AREA GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bed area maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (Non-priced CLIN)

0002AA 10 Months

SOUTH SHORE

0002AB 10 Months

ROBINS ISLAND

0002AC 10 Months

BRADFORD ISLAND

0002AD 10 Months

NORTH SHORE

SUSTAINABLE AREAS

FFP

Sustainable area grounds maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. (Non-priced

CLIN)

0003AA 10 Months

SOUTH SHORE

0003AB 10 Months

BRADFORD ISLAND

0003AC 10 Months

NORTH SHORE

0003AD 10 Months

JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

0004 10 Months

PEST ID & CONTROL AREAS

FFP

Pest Identification and Control maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

000401 Funding Line Item for Oregon

(Non-priced CLIN)

000402 Funding Line Item for Washington

0005 10 Months

MONITOR GROUNDS & REMOVE DEBRIS

FFP

Monitor grounds and removal of debris maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

000501 Funding Line Item For Oregon

000502 Funding Line Item for Washington

TURF AREA MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bonneville Lock and Dam ground maintenance services, turf area maintenance to be performed from March thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

1001AA 9 Months

SOUTH SHORE

1001AB 9 Months

ROBINS ISLAND

1001AC 9 Months

BRADFORD ISLAND

1001AD 9 Months

NORTH SHORE

1001AE 9 Months

JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

OPTION BEDS AREA GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bed area maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

1002AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

1002AB 10 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

1002AC 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

1002AD 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

OPTION SUSTAINABLE AREAS

FFP

Sustainable area grounds maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. (Non-priced

CLIN)

1003AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

1003AB 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

1003AC 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

1003AD 10 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

1004 10 Months

OPTION PEST ID & CONTROL AREAS

FFP

Pest Identification and Control maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

100401 OPTION Funding Line Item for Oregon

100402 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

1005 10 Months

OPTION MONITOR GROUNDS & REMOVE DEBRIS

FFP

Monitor grounds and removal of debris maintenance services to be performed from

100501 OPTION Funding Line Item For Oregon

100502 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

OPTION TURF AREA MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bonneville Lock and Dam ground maintenance services, turf area maintenance to be performed from March thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

2001AA 9 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

2001AB 9 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

2001AC 9 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

2001AD 9 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

2001AE 9 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

OPTION BEDS AREA GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bed area maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

2002AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

2002AB 10 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

2002AC 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

2002AD 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

OPTION SUSTAINABLE AREAS

FFP

Sustainable area grounds maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. (Non-priced

2003AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

2003AB 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

2003AC 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

2003AD 10 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

2004 10 Months

OPTION PEST ID & CONTROL AREAS

FFP

Pest Identification and Control maintenance services to be performed from

200401 OPTION Funding Line Item for Oregon

200402 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

2005 10 Months

OPTION MONITOR GROUNDS & REMOVE DEBRIS

FFP

Monitor grounds and removal of debris maintenance services to be performed from

200501 OPTION Funding Line Item For Oregon

200502 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

OPTION TURF AREA MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bonneville Lock and Dam ground maintenance services, turf area maintenance to be performed from March thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

3001AA 9 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

3001AB 9 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

3001AC 9 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

3001AD 9 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

3001AE 9 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

OPTION BEDS AREA GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bed area maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

3002AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

3002AB 10 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

3002AC 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

3002AD 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

OPTION SUSTAINABLE AREAS

FFP

Sustainable area grounds maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. (Non-priced

3003AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

3003AB 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

3003AC 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

3003AD 10 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

3004 10 Months

OPTION PEST ID & CONTROL AREAS

FFP

Pest Identification and Control maintenance services to be performed from

300401 OPTION Funding Line Item for Oregon

300402 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

3005 10 Months

OPTION MONITOR GROUNDS & REMOVE DEBRIS

FFP

Monitor grounds and removal of debris maintenance services to be performed from

300501 OPTION Funding Line Item For Oregon

300502 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

OPTION TURF AREA MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bonneville Lock and Dam ground maintenance services, turf area maintenance to be performed from March thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

4001AA 9 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

4001AB 9 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

4001AC 9 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

4001AD 9 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

4001AE 9 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

OPTION BEDS AREA GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

FFP

Bed area maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

4002AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

4002AB 10 Months

OPTION ROBINS ISLAND

4002AC 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

4002AD 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

OPTION SUSTAINABLE AREAS

FFP

Sustainable area grounds maintenance services to be performed from February thru November in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. (Non-priced

4003AA 10 Months

OPTION SOUTH SHORE

4003AB 10 Months

OPTION BRADFORD ISLAND

4003AC 10 Months

OPTION NORTH SHORE

4003AD 10 Months

OPTION JUVENILE FISH MONITORING FACILITY (JFMF)

4004 10 Months

OPTION PEST ID & CONTROL AREAS

FFP

Pest Identification and Control maintenance services to be performed from

400401 OPTION Funding Line Item for Oregon

400402 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

4005 10 Months

OPTION MONITOR GROUNDS & REMOVE DEBRIS

FFP

Monitor grounds and removal of debris maintenance services to be performed from

400501 OPTION Funding Line Item For Oregon

400502 OPTION Funding Line Item for Washington

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

Grounds Services For

Bonneville Lock and Dam Project Multnomah County, Oregon and Skamania County, Washington

1.0 General Statement.

US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is soliciting for grounds maintenance services for the Bonneville Lock and Dam, located in Multnomah County, Oregon and Skamania County, Washington. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform grounds services as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Bonneville Lock and Dam’s philosophy is to use natural landscaping techniques to maintain the site to create a landscape that is healthy, resource-efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective to manage. The Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is the steward of the lands and waters at Corps water resources projects. The Corps’ Natural Resources Management Mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations.

This is a firm fixed price contract for a base year plus four option years to be exercised at the discretion of the Government. The period of performance for the base year will be 1 February 2018 through 31 January 2019. The following option year period of performances are outlined within the delivery/performance schedule of this requirement.

2.0 Definitions. Throughout this PWS terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in Section 5.0. The Contractor must re-perform all unsatisfactory work unless excused by the QAE.

Bonneville Lock and Dam (BLD): The destination of where the contract is to take place.

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officers Representative (COR): An individual designated in accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE): The Government employees responsible for checking Contractor performance. The QAE may also be the COR.

3.0 The Government will furnish:

The Government shall furnish without cost to the Contractor the following items to be used only in connection with the performance of the work:

• Employee parking

• Bonneville parking tag, identification badges, and access cards/keys

• Access to potable water and bathroom facilities

• Debris and invasive/noxious weed disposal sites

• If requested, the Contractor will be allowed to place an approved storage container within the project operations area near Tanner Creek in an area approximately 40’ x 15’

Contractor’s employees shall NOT operate Government-owned vehicles or other BLD project equipment.

4.0 The Contractor shall furnish:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform grounds services as defined in this PWS at Bonneville Lock and Dam in Multnomah County, Oregon and Skamania County, Washington.

Equipment shall be industrial grade and in good mechanical condition. The Contractor shall provide equipment list (make, brand, model, and current documentation of recent safety inspection for each piece of equipment) for approval 10 days after contract award and prior to commencement of services, or to be provided at the post award Pre-Work Meeting, whichever one comes first. The contractor is required to follow USACE 385-1-1 safety manual for all equipment.

Mowers shall be equipped with safety chains or other protective devices and used in a manner to prevent flying objects from striking persons or damaging property. All mowing equipment shall be accomplished with either a self-propelled, tractor mounted rotary or flail-type mowers, string trimmers, hand tools, and equipment as applicable to meet the performance outcome. Sickle-type mowers may be used only with prior written approval of the COR. Mowers shall have slides or turf-type wheels which prevent tearing or plowing turf. The Contractor shall have sufficient equipment available to mow each area.

Effective spark arresting exhaust mufflers shall be maintained on all power equipment used in performance of work under this contract.

All equipment shall be clean when it arrives at Bonneville Lock and Dam. Cleaned equipment must be free of clinging seeds, soils, vegetative matter, and debris that may harbor propagules of any plant. At times, masses of weed seeds may accumulate on machinery. Seed accumulations larger than a pint shall be disposed of in sealed bags and placed in an approved waste receptacle.

5.0 Performance Standards and Requirements (Also see Summary in Paragraph 6.0).

The Contractor shall maintain the grounds as indicated in “Maps of Grounds” in the Attachments listed in Section 10.0. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel, equipment, and material to adequately maintain the premises at an acceptable level as outlined in this contract. Work may occur between 0700 hours to 1700 hours on any of the days Monday – Friday. Work outside of this time frame shall be coordinated at least 24hrs in advance with the COR. The Contractor shall maintain these areas in accordance with these guidelines and shall abide by all Federal, State, and municipal regulations.

The following guidelines describe what is considered acceptable for intended services under this contract.

The Contractor, through innovation, technology, or other means, shall perform the necessary grounds maintenance services in order to meet the quality and performance standards at frequencies determined by the Contractor.

Beds: Areas containing colorful flowers, shrubs, trees, and historic plants. Beds are highly visible to the public.

Dead Plants: Vegetation/turf or parts of vegetation that are no longer exhibiting new signs of growth during the growing season.

Debris: Scattered remains of vegetation, wood, and litter.

Edging: Turf shall not exceed beyond the curb or sidewalk. The turf shall maintain a groove from the edge not less than 0.25 inches but no greater than 0.5 inches wide, and up to 1.0 to 1.5 inch deep channel to give a manicured and professional appearance.

Fertilizer: Any compound that is organic and approved by the COR in writing prior to use for BLD.

Grass Clippings: All grounds shall be free of all visible grass clippings after mowing/trimming.

Invasive/Noxious/Common Weeds: There shall be no visible invasive/noxious/common weeds in any plant/vegetation area.

Invasive/noxious/common weeds are any species that are non-native to the ecosystem under considerations and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic harm or harm to human health. Common noxious weeds include, but not limited to, poison oak, reed canary grass, yellow-flag iris, English ivy, sweet pea, scotch broom, common tansy, and Himalayan blackberry. Poison oak is a native plant but should be removed in areas accessible to the public due to the safety of visitors.

Manicured: To trim or cut evenly and closely.

Pest: The Contractor shall ensure that BLD servicing grounds are free of all pests during the period of performance of the contract using only natural, COR approved dissuasion methods.

Pests are defines as any insect, rodent, nematode, fungus, weed, or any other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life or virus, bacteria, or other micro-organism species negatively impacting the vegetation and grounds.

Professional Appearance: All BLD servicing areas shall be manicured, free of clumped grass clippings, trimmings, dead vegetation, and trash within turf and bed areas.

Roadway Safety: Contractors working along roadways shall wear personal protective equipment to include high visibility apparel and implement safety measures, i.e., signage, flashing lights, additional personnel and to protect themselves from danger or harm when working along roadways.

Sustainable Areas: These areas are intended for public viewing and wildlife habitat. The Contractor shall maintain these in a more natural state with a focus on removal of invasive species.

Trimming: The Contractor shall ensure all vegetation does not grow up/around/on any BLD service area light and sign posts, fire hydrants, through cracks, grated walkways, or any other structures within the service area.

Turf: For all manicured turf areas, the Contractor shall ensure the turf height is maintained between 1.5 inches and 3 inches at all times, and free of all debris and grass trimmings. All other general turf areas shall be maintained between 2-6 inches, and free of all debris and grass trimmings.

5.1 Turf Areas: 22.59 Acres, March - November

Turf areas are identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. The site is separated into individual areas called South Shore, Robins Island, Bradford Island, and North Shore.

Manicured turf areas are located at the entry way from Interstate 84 and in front of the BLD Project Office and Auditorium buildings. These turf areas shall be maintained in a professional appearance. This area falls within the Bonneville Historic District. Vegetation shall be maintained in a manicured appearance at a height not shorter than one and half (1.5) inches and not longer than three (3) inches. All turf may be mowed with professional quality mulching mower equipment. All visible debris shall be removed from manicured turf area. Visible grass clippings shall be removed or mulched after mowing so not to impede grass growth. Edging shall be performed to maintain a 0.25 to 0.5 inch wide and up to 1.0 to 1.5 inch deep channel where the turf is at the same level or extends above all sidewalks, concrete curbing, bed boarders, and slabs. Debris, visible grass clippings, and removed edging material shall be deposited at a location designated by the COR. Invasive/noxious/common weeds shall be removed and placed in the vegetation dumpster located on Bradford Island.

All other turf areas shall be considered general turf as identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0

- Attachments. Vegetation shall be maintained at a height not shorter than one and half (1.5) inches and not longer than four (4) inches. Grass clippings shall be spread evenly on mowed areas or mulched after mowing so not to impede grass growth. Contractor shall not leave grass clippings in rows or clumps.

Edging shall be performed to maintain not less than 0.25 inches but no greater than 0.5 inches wide, and up to 1.0 to 1.5 inch deep channel where the turf is at the same level or extends above all sidewalks, concrete curbing, bed boarders and slabs. All invasive/noxious weeds shall be removed and placed in the vegetation dumpster located on Bradford Island.

Trimming shall be performed around all trees, shrubs, sign posts, traffic control devices, and all public facilities which include, but are not limited to picnic tables, water hydrants, sidewalks, buildings, benches, playgrounds, fences, and outdoor displays. Trimming shall be accomplished concurrently with mowing with string trimmers or hand tools and shall match surrounding area grass heights. Trimming shall include the removal of vegetation from cracks in sidewalks, roadways, curbs, bed borders, through fences and under walkway gratings.

Hedges, shrubbery, and trees shall be trimmed to maintain natural appearance. Contractor shall ensure all hedges, shrubbery, and trees maintain clearances of at least 12 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions. Trees shall be limbed to a height of approximately 8 feet above pedestrian walkways. Dead plant material shall be removed to allow for new growth; removal of dead plants must be coordinated with COR. Extreme care shall be taken to not damage any of the above mentioned items.

Leaf blowers shall be operated in a safe manner and not disrupt normal Project operations. Contractor shall only use quiet type leaf blowers approximately 65 decibels on all facilities.

5.2 Bed Areas: 2.83 Acres, February - November

Bed Areas are identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. The site is separated into individual areas called South Shore, Robins Island, Bradford Island, and North Shore.

Manicured beds are located at the entrance way from Interstate 84, in front of the BLD Project Office, Auditorium, and visitor center buildings shall be maintained in a professional appearance. In these areas, extensive maintenance will be required. Beds will be prepared in spring and maintained to enhance and promote the flowering and growth of plants in beds. Trim, eliminate weeds, rake mulch, use approved organic fertilizer, and repair or replace damaged plants in beds and planter boxes/raised beds as identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. Hedges, shrubbery, and trees shall be trimmed to maintain clearances of at least 12 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions. Trees shall be limbed to a height of approximately 8 feet above pedestrian walkways. All dead plant material, leaves, debris, litter, and invasive/noxious and native weeds shall be removed from these areas and disposed of in an approved location by the COR.

The rose beds are of historical significance to the BLD Project. Rose bushes will be maintained to promote healthy and sustainable growth. Areas are indicated in the “Maps of the Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. Beds should be maintained in a weed free appearance. Contractor shall maintain Rose Beds to enhance flowering and growth of plants in beds.

The rest of the bed areas are general beds are identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. In these areas moderate maintenance will be required. Beds will be prepared in spring and maintained. Trim, eliminate weeds, rake mulch, use approved organic fertilizer, and repair or replace damaged plants as identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. Dead plant material shall be removed to allow for new growth; removal of dead plants must be coordinated with COR. All debris and invasive/noxious and native weeds shall be removed from these areas and disposed of in an approved location by the COR. Contractor supplied bark dust or pine straw may be left or added as it inhibits weed growth and promotes a natural appearance. Hedges, shrubbery, and trees shall be trimmed to maintain clearances of at least 12 inches from buildings, sidewalks, or other obstructions. Trees shall be limbed to a height of approximately 8 feet above pedestrian walkways.

5.3 Sustainable Areas: 6.94 Acres, February – November

Sustainable Areas are identified in the “Maps of Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. The site is separated into individual areas called South Shore, Robins Island, Bradford Island and North Shore.

Sustainable areas include a mixture of turf, trees and shrubs. Minimal pruning of shrubs to promote growth and maintain a healthy sustainable appearance. Vegetation shall be maintained at a height not shorter than two (2) inches and not longer than ten (10) inches. Invasive/noxious weeds shall be removed and placed in the vegetation dumpster located on Bradford Island. Natural debris may be left or added as it inhibits weed growth and promotes a natural appearance. Dead plant material shall be removed to allow for new growth;

removal of dead plants must be coordinated with COR. Trees shall be limbed to a height of approximately 8 feet above pedestrian walkways. Hedges, shrubbery, and vegetation shall be trimmed and maintained to not encroach over curbs and into roadways and walkways.

The Contractor shall exercise care as to not trim daffodils, located on Daffodil Hill east of the BLD Project Office to the Navigation Lock Visitor Center entrance, between February through May as to promote flowering of the daffodils.

At the Juvenile Fish Monitoring Facility, there is an area along the western fence line and south of the mowed area has been known to provide nesting area for waterfowl as indicated in the “Maps of the Grounds,” in Section 10.0 - Attachments. This area shall not be trimmed during April 1 through July 15, unless approved by the COR. The Contractor shall schedule activities in this location accordingly.

5.4 Perform Pest Identification and Control: February - November Bonneville Lock and Dam Project strives to be a pesticide free site. Contractor shall provide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that includes sustainable pest control strategies, but focuses on non-chemical controls, in order to maintain the natural ecology and health of a landscape. During performance of grounds services the Contractor will identify pests, plan, and perform pest control. The Contractor shall develop an IPM. The IPM plan will require approval by the COR prior to implementation within 10 days prior to commencement of services. The Contractor’s IPM plan shall establish the strategy and methods for conducting a safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management program. Treatment of pests that may damage any portion of grounds shall be in accordance with ER 1130-2-540, Chapter 3 Pest Control Program for Civil Works Projects (15 Nov. 96) and applicable federal and state regulations.

5.5 Monitor Grounds and Remove Debris: February - November

The Contractor shall perform general litter patrol in all areas. Responsibilities shall include monitoring grounds for debris, rodent habitats, and dead animals. Animal waste shall be removed from walkways and picnic pads. The Contractor shall police areas a minimum of 2 nonconsecutive days per week including before mowing. Contractor is responsible for clearing debris from roadways, drains, gutters, grounds, picnic areas and tables, sidewalks, and outdoor stairwells. The use of gas-operated leaf blowers is acceptable during times and locations approved by the COR. Recycling of natural debris as a ground mulch weed inhibitor and nutrient source will be done at the direction of the COR.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary.

6.1 To ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted, the Government will only pay for services received. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed per the PRS surveillance schedule.

6.2 These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Performance Objective

Performance Standards

Acceptable Quality Levels

Method of Surveillance

Validated Complaints

Maintain Turf Areas, Section

5.1 of PWS

Vegetation shall be maintained as specified in Section

5.1 of PWS.

95% of the individual area inspected meets specifications.

Periodic Inspections.

Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly.

1 per quarter

Maintain Beds, Section 5.2 of

PWS

Beds shall be maintained as specified in Section

5.2 of PWS.

95% of the individual area inspected meets specifications.

Periodic inspections.

Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly.

1 per quarter

Maintain Sustainable Areas, Section

5.3 of PWS

Sustainable areas shall be maintained as specified in Section 5.3 of

PWS.

90% of the individual area inspected meets specifications.

Periodic inspections.

Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly.

1 per quarter

IPM and Control, Section

5.4 of PWS

Develop and follow Contractor supplied IPM plan and provide control in accordance with Section 5.4 of

PWS.

90% of the individual area inspected meets specifications.

Periodic inspections.

Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly.

1 per quarter

Police Grounds for Debris, Section 5.5 of

PWS

Grounds will be free of debris as specified in Section

5.5 of PWS.

90% of the individual area inspected meets specifications.

Periodic inspections.

Weekly, Bi-weekly or Monthly.

1 per quarter

6.3 Surveillance. Periodic and 100% inspections by the COR, will serve as the surveillance methods. If the

COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will pass them on to the Contractor's Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for correction.

6.4 Quality Control. The Contractor, not the government, is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Contractor shall develop and submit their Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government approval within 14 days after contract award in compliance with the PWS. Once accepted, the QCP becomes a part of the Quality Control Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The QASP is made part of the solicitation, but not a part of the resultant contract. The QASP is not a contractual instrument and may be changed at the KO’s discretion. The Contractor then uses the QASP to guide and document the implementation of the required management and quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions-- Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. Non-conforming services shall be rejected.

6.5 Unacceptable Performance. When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the

Performance Requirements Summary, the QAE will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the Form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report. By initialing and dating the form, the Contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the KO.

6.6 The QAE will notify the COR and the KO of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

i. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

ii. Issue Cure Notice;

iii. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and / or

iv. Terminate the contract for Cause.

6.7 Correction of Non-Performance of Work. Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to insure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after non-compliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

6.8 Damages Caused by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractor or their employees. Particular care shall be exercised by personnel to ensure that trees and shrubs are not damaged by either mowers or string trimmers.

6.9 Interference with Government Operations. The Contractor and their employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

7.0 Security, Safety, and Environmental Requirements.

7.1 Security Requirements.

7.1.1 General.

The Contractor, before initiating the performance of work, shall provide the COR with a list of all employees who shall perform work under this contract. The list shall include the full name, aliases, social security number, and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any addition, deletion or change in employee work assignment within one day of such change. Upon completion or reassignment individuals are required to return access cards/keys to the designated COR.

The Contractor shall complete access request forms (to be provided after contract award), with all required documents for all employees, prior to them coming onsite. The forms shall be submitted to the COR or designated representative a minimum of three business days prior to arriving on-site. Many employees at the Bonneville Project work four 10‐hour days, so Friday should not be considered a business day for this purpose. Contractors cannot work onsite without an approved access request.

Any foreign nationals, including permanent citizens requesting access to the Bonneville Project, regardless of duration, must be approved by US Army Headquarters before initiating the Bonneville access request procedure. The COR will obtain the necessary documents from the Contractor. Please note the Foreign Visitor Authorization (FVA) process takes a minimum of 30 days. Contractor access requests will not be processed without an FVA.

7.1.2 Background Checks.

The Contractor shall be responsible for completing a background investigation of employees upon the initial report date. A Contractor or Contractor employee with a criminal record shall be immediately identified on an individual basis to the COR.

7.1.3 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training.

All Contractor employees, to include sub-Contractor 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 Sub-Contractor 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 Sub-Contractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html.

7.1.4 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

All Contractor and all associated sub-Contractor 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.

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).

7.1.5 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWatch, CorpsWatch, See Something, Say Something).

The Contractor and all associated sub-Contractors shall receive a brief/training 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 no later than 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

7.1.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Training.

All new Contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor and sub- Contractor employee to the COR, or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html.

7.1.7 Pre-Screen Candidates Using e-Verify Program.

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

7.1.8 Facility Access. Contractor employees…