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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

FT PECK VEGETATION & SOIL ASSESSMENTS

FFP

Year 1 - Period of Performance - Contract Award thru 23 May 2018 Assessment vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application. Vegetation sampling and analysis; Soil Sampling; Photo Plots, and Reporting FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG70668614

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG70668614

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0002 1 Job

OPTION FT PECK VEGETATION & SOIL ASSESSMENTS

FFP

Option Year 2 - Period of Performance - 24 May 2018 thru 23 May 2019 Assessment vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application. Vegetation sampling and analysis; Soil Sampling; Photo Plots, and Reporting FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG70668614

0003 1 Job

OPTION FT PECK VEGETATION & SOIL ASSESSMENTS

FFP

Option Year 3 - Period of Performance - 24 May 2019 thru 23 May 2020 Assessment vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application. Vegetation sampling and analysis; Soil Sampling; Photo Plots, and Reporting FOB: Destination

0004 1 Job

OPTION FT PECK VEGETATION & SOIL ASSESSMENTS

FFP

Option Year 4 - Period of Performance - 24 May 2020 thru 23 May 2021 Assessment vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application. Vegetation sampling and analysis; Soil Sampling; Photo Plots, and Reporting

0005 1 Job

OPTION FT PECK VEGETATION & SOIL ASSESSMENTS

FFP

Option Year 5 - Period of Performance - 24 May 2021 thru 23 May 2022 Assessment vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application. Vegetation sampling and analysis; Soil Sampling; Photo Plots, and Reporting

INSTRUCTIONS

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS

Antiterrorism (AT)/Operations Security (OPSEC)

This solicitation has AT/OPSEC provisions that were not in prior contracts for similar services before 2014. Please reference the Provisional AT/OPSEC Contract Clauses.

SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS:

This solicitation is being advertised on a best value basis. See reference FAR Clause 52.212-2 “Evaluation Commercial Items” for more information on the evaluation criteria

Please complete and return the following:

- The Standard Form (SF) 1449 pages where it was necessary to fill in information/price(s) and/or signature.

- The following documents necessary to evaluate the factors stated in Evaluation -- Commercial Items (FAR Clause 52.212-2):

1. Experience

2. Past Performance

3. Price

Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FAR Clause 52.212-3) or verify registration on SAM (see paragraph later in this document).

-Attachment 1 - Bid Sheet – Fort Peck Assessment of Palnd and Soil Community. Please fill out this exhibit and return with all of the requested documents outlined in this solicitation. Double click inside the attachment to enter your offer.

Please enter your CAGE Code in Block 17a of the SF1449 within the smaller block next to the word “CODE.” The company name and street address entered on the SF1449 should match the System for Award Management (SAM) entry for that CAGE Code.

Due date/time:

Quotations are due by 2:00 pm CST on 01 May 2017. Send your completed quotation package to the attention of

Katriena Ver Straete via email to: katriena.r.verstraete@usace.army.mil. Electronic responses are preferred over paper responses.

Please reference Solicitation Number W9128F-17-T-0035 on all correspondence.

Points of Contact (POC):

For contractual questions, contact Katriena Ver Straete at 402-995-2703 or at katriena.r.verstraete@usace.army.mil.

For technical or specification questions; contact Patricia Gilbert Ball, at 406-526-3411 or email patricia.l.gilbert@usace.army.mil. .

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO MANDATORY REGISTRATIONS, CODES, NUMBERS &

REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

System for Award Management (SAM):

What is SAM?

The System for Award Management (SAM) is combining federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. This consolidation is being done in phases. The first phase of SAM includes the functionality from the following systems:

* Central Contractor Registry (SAM)

* Federal Agency Registration (FedReg)

* Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)

* Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)

How will SAM benefit me?

The overarching benefits of SAM include streamlined and integrated processes, elimination of data redundancies, and reduced costs while providing improved capability.

SAM registration is required prior to receiving contract award. If you are not currently registered in SAM, refer to the website at https://www.sam.gov for information and instructions on how to register.

SAM Service Desk:

URL: http://www.FSD.gov (8am - 8pm Eastern Time) US Calls: 866-606-8220 International Calls: 334-206-7828

DSN: 809-463-3376

Do not delay returning a quote while processing your SAM entry.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

EFT is a mandatory requirement for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The successful offeror may be required to complete and return an EFT form unless the offeror has EFT information loaded in SAM.

NAICS Code:

This solicitation is being advertised under the North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) Code listed in Box 10 on Page 1 of the SF 1449. You must ensure this NAICS Code is incorporated into your current SAM profile if your company can provide the type of product or service applicable to this NAICS Code. Failure to have this NAICS Code in your current SAM profile may result in not being considered for award. NAICS Codes may be viewed at the U.S. Census Bureau website at http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics

Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS Number):

A DUNS Number is required for SAM registration. If you do not currently have a DUNS number, you may acquire one by linking to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) website at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. D&B’s Government

Customer Response Center (GCRC) phone number is 866-705-5711. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a DUNS Number, a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of your business.

DUNS Number assignment is free for all businesses required to register with the US Federal Government for contracts or grants.

If a DUNS Number does not exist for your business location, it can be created within 1 business day via the D&B website.

OFFEROR’S INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN AWARD:

CAGE Code______________________ DUNS Number ___________________ Tax Identification Number (TIN)______________________________ Company Name and Address:

(Should match SAM profile and Block 17a on SF 1449)

Point of Contact:

Name_______________________________________ Title________________________________________ Business Phone ______________________________ Cell Phone (if applicable)______________________ E-Mail______________________________________

State and Local Taxes:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exempt from paying state and local taxes per Title 4 United States Code 104-

107. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tax ID Number is 62-1642142.

Contractors performing services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not exempt from state and local taxes in transactions with vendors, suppliers or subcontractors.

In the State of South Dakota, there is an excise tax on the total gross receipts of all prime contractors and subcontractors engaged in realty improvement. Contractors shall include the excise tax in its quotation.

For information concerning the taxes contact: Sales and Use Tax Division, Capital Lake Plaza, Pierre, South Dakota. Telephone 605-773-3311.

Payments:

Payments will be made after receipt of a proper invoice or receipt of acceptable supplies or services, whichever is later. The contractor is required to include the contract number on all invoices so that receipt and payment for the item or service may be expeditiously processed.

Federal Legal Holidays:

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If a wage determination applies, the number of holidays specified on it has priority over this clause.

Insurance Required (Local Provision):

In accordance with FAR 28.306 Insurance Under Fixed-Price Contracts and FAR 28.306(b) Work on a Government installation, as contemplated by the Contracting Officer, the coverage specified in FAR 28.307 is the minimum insurance required and shall be included in the contract. The following coverage limits are required, at a minimum, for any work performed on a Government installation under this agreement.

Type Amount Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000 General Liability Insurance $500,000 per occurrence

And, when automobiles are used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Automobile Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $ 20,000 per occurrence

And, when aircraft is used in connection with performing the contract:

Type Amount Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability Insurance $200,000 per person Bodily Injury (other than passenger injury) $500,000 per occurrence Property Damage $200,000 per occurrence Passenger Liability Bodily Injury

$200,000 multiplied by the umber of seats or passengers, whichever is greater

And, when contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contracting Officer shall require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity insurance. The contractor is responsible for contacting the state for compliance with its workman’s compensation laws.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Assessment of Plant and Soil Community Following Herbicide Applications to Control Saltcedar (Tamarix spp) on Fort Peck Reservoir

Fort Peck Project, MT

Part 1

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide vegetation and soil assessment monitoring 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, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform vegetation and soil assessment monitoring and reporting as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 BACKGROUND: As part of the Fort Peck Project Invasive Species Management Plan, the U.S Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Peck Project, Fort Peck, Montana has scheduled aerial herbicide applications for Tamarix spp. (saltcedar) control on approximately 300 acres in Garfield and Phillips County’s on Fort Peck Lake, Montana.

Applications are scheduled for mid-July 2017. Research and monitoring will be conducted beginning pre-herbicide application as soon as contract is awarded and ending in 01May2022 at the Seven Blackfoot Drainage, Billy Coulee, and Armstrong Coulee areas of Fort Peck Reservoir.

Research and monitoring protocol details are provided below. Each site is extremely limited access and cell phone service. Travel to access these sites will be via boat and will be provided by the USACE including a captain. A satellite phone will be available for use by contractor if necessary. Additionally, the boat captain will be onsite assisting contractor with all data collection defined in this scope of work.

1.3 OBJECTIVES: To determine response to vegetation and soil community following herbicide applications to control saltcedar. The Contractor will assess vegetation and soil community and other characteristics at specified sites prior to herbicide application and post herbicide application.

1.4 SCOPE: Contractor will complete vegetation and soil assessment monitoring, studies and analyses. The data collected will be used to determine the impacts of management treatments in terms of vegetation abundance, species richness and relative species diversity. Soil analysis will allow us to monitor the effect of saltcedar (and saltcedar removal) on characteristics important for native plant growth. A Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) will not formally be provided by USACE. The Contractor will be required to prepare a short technical memorandum (1-2 pages) summarizing the sampling plan. All sampling protocols will adhere to Sampling Vegetation Attributes, Technical Reference 1734-4, Bureau of Land Management. Denver, Colorado. BLM/RS/ST-96/002+1730.

USACE can provide any GPS files to contractor upon request. USACE estimates a maximum of three field personnel necessary to collect field data. The USACE boat that will provide water based transportation cannot transport more than three (3) passengers. Total number of sampling sites are subject to change depending on environmental and lake level conditions but will not exceed total mentioned below. All GPS data collection will be processed by the contractor and in a datum and projection determined by USACE. The contractor will submit all shapefiles to USACE electronically. All field data collection will occur between 15June and 31July each year of the contract.

1.4.1. Vegetation sampling and analyses. There are three monitoring sites; Seven Blackfoot Drainage, Billy Coulee and Armstrong Coulee. At Seven Blackfoot Drainage, there will be fifteen 100 m transects parallel to the local topography (i.e., parallel to the lake shore or the stream channel). At Billy Coulee, there will be ten 100 m transects parallel to the local topography. At Armstrong Coulee, there will be five 100 m transects parallel to the local topography. Transects are to be randomly selected within defined areas and must be 100 m apart from each other. Total number of transect per site are subject to change depending on environmental and lake level conditions, terrain and density of saltcedar, but will not exceed total described.

Along each transect, the contractor will randomly place five 5 × 5 m sampling plots, within which of these plots the contractor will perform three different measurements. A) The contractor will count the density of saltcedar within these plots (or the area will be subsampled if the saltcedar density is too great), and record the status of each as live or dead). B) Every unique plant species present will be identified and recorded to compile a full species list for each plot. C) Within each 5 x 5 m plot the contractor will establish two randomly placed 1 m2 quadrats and estimate percent cover of each plant species present. Contractor will use the Daubenmire Cover Class Method to determine percent cover (contractor may substitute but must have approval by USACE). Once random sites have been selected by contractor, USACE will establish permanent plots at these locations for monitoring in future years. The contractor will also be required to collect GPS location for each random plot that is selected. In order to ensure timely completion of the field work, plant samples (plant pressing, etc.) can be completed by contractor for later identification back in the office. Vegetation sampling will be conducted no later than 30June annually throughout the contract period.

1.4.2. Soil sampling. The effects of saltcedar on soil, and the potential of treatments to modify soil conditions, is also of interest. The contractor will collect five soil samples at each of the 5 × 5 m plots along each transect.

Samples at each transect will then be mixed, bagged and labeled accordingly. Samples will be analyzed for pH, electrical conductivity, and base cations (Ca2+, K+, Na+ Mg2+), and the sodium adsorption ration (SAR) will be calculated. Contractor is responsible for collecting soil samples using standard soil sampling protocols and submitting those samples to an approved Montana lab for analysis. Once soil analysis results are complete, the information will be incorporated into each report. Soil sampling will only be collected in the base year (pre-herbicide application), Option year 1 (post-herbicide application) and Option year 4 of the contract period and will coincide with vegetation sampling.

1.4.3. Photo Plots. The Contractor will establish a minimum of 35 permanent photo plots during the base year of the contract prior to herbicide application. Permanent photo plots will not be allowed below the elevation of 2245msl. The Contractor will take pictures and document direction, time and GPS location each year monitoring is scheduled to take place. Photo Plot information will be annually throughout the contract period and coincide with vegetation and soil sampling. This information will be included in the annual reports and the final report.

1.4.4. Reporting. The contractor will provide a draft report presenting results of assessment and analysis from information gathered in the field no later than 15January each year of contract. USACE will be given a 30 day comment period. The final report will be provided to USACE by 1May2022. A sample report can be provided to contractor upon request to USACE.

The report will include statistical analysis of all data collected from the field. Contents of report will include: 1) Figures and Tables 2) Introduction 3) Objectives 4) Description 5) Hydrology (at time of data collection and application) 6) Methods 7) Monitoring Site Selection Summary 8) Pre and post-treatment Plant Assessments 9) Soil Analysis and Results 10) Herbicide Products 11) Treatment Schedule and Rates 12) Environmental Conditions 13) Additional Analysis if any (photo plots) 14) Results and Discussion 15) Conclusions and recommendations 16) References if any 17) Appendices

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be for five year period. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year – Award Date thru 23 May 2018 Year 1 – 24 May 2018 thru 23 May 2019 Year 2 – 24 May 2019 thru 23 May 2020 Year 3 – 24 May 2020 thru 23 May 2021 Year 4 – 24 May 2021 thru 23 May 2022

1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT: A tape measure, flagging and stakes for establishing random plots will be provided by USACE. USACE will provide buckets and soil sampling bags. USACE will provide one (1) soil sample probe. USACE will provide a satellite phone and portable radios for use by contractor while collecting field data if necessary. USACE will provide (1) Trimble GPS unit. USACE will also provide transportation on the lake to and from sites via a motorboat. USACE will provide

(1) motorboat Captain. The Captain is the projects Invasive Species Specialist and will also provide support in assisting contractor with field data collection, plant identification, soil sampling and photo plots.

1.7. LOGISTICS. USACE will pick contractor up at Devil’s Creek Recreation Area. Jordan, MT is the closest town with amenities such as fuel and food to Devil’s Creek and travel time is approximately 1 hour. Access road is not all weather. If rain occurs, data collection could be delayed by a few days. Boat travel time from Devil’s Creek to data collection sites does not exceed 40 minutes. The following are options where the contractor may acquire lodging:

1) Devil’s Creek Recreation Area is a small USACE campground with three camping sites, one shelter and one toilet. There is no water or electricity. Trailering a camper unit to this area can be difficult depending on road conditions.

2) Fellman’s Hotel on highway 200 and main, Jordan, MT at 1-800-337 1863 or 406-557-2209

3) Garfield Motel, 361 Main St, Jordan, MT at 406-557-6215

1.8. QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control (QC) program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. A draft of the Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be submitted for review and approval at the Post Award Conference. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor must receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the right to use whatever additional surveillance procedures it deems appropriate.

The Government reserves the right to change methods of inspection as deemed necessary.

1.9.1. Deficiencies: Performance deficiencies will be handled as follows:

a) Re-performance: If any of the work performed does not conform to contract requirements, the

Government may require the Contractor to perform the work again at no cost to the Government.

When the defect in work cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot be corrected in the specified time frame, the Government may, by separate contract or otherwise, perform the work and charge the Contractor any costs incurred by the Government that are directly related to the performance of such work. The actual cost includes, but is not limited to, labor costs including benefits, transportation, and materials.

b) Contract Deficiency Report (CDR). A CDR will be issued to the Contractor for any failure to perform. The CDR describes the deficiency or problem and will be discussed with the Contractor or his representative when it is issued. The Contractor shall provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. The Contractor's response shall identify the cause and corrective action taken and identify corrective actions. The COR will evaluate the Contractor's response and record the corrective action to be taken, which may include deductions in payment. Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the COR shall sign the form and the Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision or finding, the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review all CDRs issued; CDRs will also become a part of the permanent contract file.

1.10. HOURS OF OPERATION: The contractor may work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Any proposed changes to the work hours must be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.11. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work under this contract will be performed at multiple areas located within the Fort Peck Project on Fort Peck Lake with the following names:

Seven Blackfoot Drainage, Billy Coulee and Armstrong Coulee (see Technical Exhibit 3).

1.12. TYPE OF CONTRACT: This is a firm fixed price contract that the government will award based on a Best Value acquisition strategy.

1.12.1. Contractor Evaluation and Selection: Contractor selection will be made based on evaluation of experience, past performance and cost. Bidders are required to provide documentation of experience with this type of work or similar in nature within the past five years. Bidders are also required to provide three references that are willing and able to provide information regarding past performance for this type of work, or similar in nature.

1.13. PHYSICAL SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property accessible for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.14. KEY CONTROL: No keys are necessary for this contract and therefore will not be issued.

1.15. DAMAGE REPORTS: In all instances where Government property and/or equipment is damaged by Contractor employees, a full report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the TPOC within one work day of occurrence.

1.16. AT/OPSEC LEVEL: Background Level 1 - General Public Access Areas. The contractor will have access only to areas that are not restricted and the general public has unescorted access at the location(s) of the work to be performed. For this level, a background check of contract employees is not required.

1.16.1 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.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 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.

1.17. POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGSs: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. Meetings may be held via conference or webinar.

1.17.1. Project Tour Site Visit: Following Post Award Conference, COR and Contractor may do a tour of the facilities and discuss performance issues.

1.18. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS: Contractor will provide for approval at this meeting the following items:

a) Certificate of Insurance

b) List of Contractor Employees

c) List of Equipment to be used in performing contract

d) Quality Control Plan

e) Copy of Valid Driver License(s)

f) Technical memorandum (1-2 pages) summarizing the sampling plan.

1.19. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: The TPOC monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The TPOC is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The TPOC is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.19.1. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Patricia L.

Gilbert, Technical Point of Contact.

1.20. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the TPOC. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available 8:00 AM thru 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays.

1.21 HEALTH AND SAFETY: The following safety requirements are applicable to the work performed under this contract.

1.21.1. EM 385-1-1: Contactor shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in addition to the requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 dated 30 November 2014, and Occupational Safety and Health Standards found in CFR 1910 and applicable State and Federal Regulations. EM 385-1-1 may be reviewed at http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1- 1/tl.pdf, or at the Fort Peck Project Administration Building, 301 East Kansas Street, Fort Peck, Montana. Please look at Appendix A, paragraph 11 of EM 385-1-1 for an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for service and supply contracts.

1.22. Payment/Invoices: Contractor may submit invoices as tasks have been completed or monthly once work has been approved by the government. Invoices shall include Contractor name, contract number, number of hours worked for the month, and itemized list of services completed (See Sample Invoice Attachment 4/Technical Exhibit 4). Invoice must be signed and dated upon delivery to:

US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Peck Project PO Box 208 Fort Peck, MT 59223 Fax: 406-526-3593

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.4. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.5. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.6. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.9. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.10. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.11. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPOC). An employee of the U.S. Government who administers the contract. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Plan TE Technical Exhibit TPOC Technical Point of Contact

PART 3

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, tools, labor, and supervision required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 1.6 of this PWS. The Contractor shall furnish all consumable supplies and materials including but not limited to data collection sheets, camera, and Daubenmire frames. The contractor will be required to process all GPS data collected in the field. The contractor will be required to prepare and submit a short technical memorandum (1-2 pages) summarizing the sampling plan.

3.2 Transportation: The Contractor will provide land transportation to and from the job sites, including necessary fuel.

PART 4

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

4. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

4.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance requirements summary.

4.2 Technical Exhibit 2- Deliverables Schedule

4.3 Technical Exhibit 3 - Sample Invoice

4.4 Attachment 1 – Bid Sheet

4.5 Attachment 2 – Work Area Map

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall collect and process pre and post assessment plant and soil data

Collect and process vegetation information as per section 1.4.1 in PWS

Zero Periodic Surveillance/ Review of collected and processed data

PRS #2

pre and post soil samples

Collection of soil samples and processing lab results as per section 1.4.2 in PWS

Zero Periodic Surveillance/

PRS #3

photo point data

Collect photo point data and process as per section 1.4.3 in the PWS

Zero Periodic Surveillance/

PRS # 2.

Write annual reports

Compile information and write report as per section

1.4.4 in the PWS

Zero Periodic Surveillance/ Review of reports

PRS # 3.

Write Final report

Compile information and write report as per section

1.4.4 in the PWS

Zero Periodic Surveillance/ Review of report

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Certificate or proof of insurance.

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur to insurance coverage.

One (1)

Paper Hard Copy or digital

TPOC,

Administration Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

List of Contractor Personnel & Employees

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or digital

TPOC,

Administration Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

List of Equipment to be used in performing this contract.

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or digital

TPOC,

Administration Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

Quality Control Plan Initial, provide at Post Award Conference & updates within 5 days as they occur.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or digital

TPOC,

Administration Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

Technical memorandum (1-2 pages) summarizing the sampling plan.

Initial, provide at Post Award Conference and each time changes occur.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or digital

TPOC,

Administration Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

Payment Invoice with Name, Contract number, hours worked that month, and itemized list of services.

As line items are completed.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or

Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

Annual Reports As line item is completed.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or

Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

GPS Shapefiles As line item is completed.

One (1) Digital

Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

Final Report As line item is completed.

One (1) Paper Hard Copy or digital

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

Building, Fort Peck Project, 301 East Kansas, Fort Peck, Mt 59223

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 3

VEGETATION AND SOIL ASSESSMENT INVOICE

Date:

Contract:

Contract Period:

Total Hours:

To: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Patricia Gilbert PO Box 208 Fort Peck, MT 59223

From:

TOTAL LABOR

HOURS

INCLUDING

TRAVEL

1.1 Sampling Plan Memorandum Preparation

1.2 Plot Identification/GIS Work

1.3 Procure and Check Field Equipment

1.4 Field Planning and Meetings

2.1 Vegetation Survey/Soil Sampling

2.2 Prepping and Delivering Soil Samples to Laboratory

2.3 Office Identification of Collected Plan Species

2.4 Data Management

3.1 Review and Summarize Data

3.2 Data Analysis/Statistical Analysis

3.3 Preparing Draft Report

3.4 Prepare Final Annual Report

Task 2 ‐ Vegetation Survey/Sampling, Soil Sampling Field Work

Task 3 ‐ Reporting

Hourly Rate

Discipline

Tasks

Task 1 ‐ Planning/Preparation

Number of Hours

Total Cost

Approved by: _________________________ Date______________

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 23-MAY-2018 1 COE FT PECK PROJECT OFFICE

PATRICIA GILBERT

USAED OMAHACENWO-OD-FP

BOX 208

FORT PECK MT 59223-0208

406-526-3411 X4278

968609

0002 23-MAY-2019 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 23-MAY-2020 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 23-MAY-2020 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 23-MAY-2022 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(Sep 2006) -- Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification JAN 2008

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

(a) Definition. Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, as used in this clause--

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition in FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

(b) The Government suspends or debars Contractors to protect the Government's interests. Other than a subcontract for a commercially available off-the-shelf item, the Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract, in excess of $35,000 with a Contractor that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any executive agency unless there is a compelling reason to do so.

(c) The Contractor shall require each proposed subcontractor whose subcontract will exceed $35,000, other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item, to disclose to the Contractor, in writing, whether as of the time of award of the subcontract, the subcontractor, or its principals, is or is not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the Federal Government.

(d) A corporate officer or a designee of the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before entering into a subcontract with a party (other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item) that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment (see FAR 9.404 for information on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions). The notice must include the following:

(1) The name of the subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor's knowledge of the reasons for the subcontractor being listed with an exclusion in SAM.

(3) The compelling reason(s) for doing business with the subcontractor notwithstanding its being listed with an exclusion in SAM.

(4) The systems and procedures the Contractor has established to ensure that it is fully protecting the Government's interests when dealing with such subcontractor in view of the specific basis for the party's debarment, suspension, or proposed debarment.

(e) Subcontracts. Unless this is a contract for the acquisition of commercial items, the Contractor shall include the requirements of this clause, including this paragraph (e) (appropriately modified for the identification of the parties), in each subcontract that--

(1) Exceeds $35,000 in value; and

(2) Is not a subcontract for commercially available off-the-shelf items.

(End of clause)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples…