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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

CHEMICAL APPLICATION SERVICES

USACE FORT RANDALL PROJECT

399 POWERHOUSE ROAD

PICKSTOWN, SD 57367

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL.

1.A. Lawn Care & Vegetation Control: This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) service contract to perform chemical application services on lands administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project Office.

1.B. Noxious Weed Control: This is a Time and Material (TM) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) service contract to perform chemical application services on lands administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project Office.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall furnish all labor, utilities, materials, equipment, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform chemical application services as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property and services (Part 3). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.2. Background: Approximately 11,843 acres of federal land is administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project (see Attachment 3). Said land starts approximately two (2) miles downstream of the Fort Randall Dam near Pickstown, South Dakota and continues upstream along both riverbanks (including shoreline) of Lake Francis Case (Charles Mix and Gregory Counties) to the southern boundaries of the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Indian Reservations (Brule and Lyman Counties) approximately ten (10) miles upstream of Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Due to the vast distance between opposite ends (upstream vs. downstream) of said lands, the USACE Fort Randall Project has been split into two (2) primary management units (North Unit and South Unit) with the dividing line being the South Dakota Highway 44 Bridge (a.k.a. Platte-Winner Bridge). Noxious weed control and vegetation management are a component of our stewardship responsibilities.

1.3. Objectives:

1.3.1. Lawn Care: Kill all broadleaf vegetation via chemical application, kill all crabgrass via chemical application, promote turf health via balanced fertilizer/micronutrient application, and control insect damage via chemical application in designated areas of federal lands administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project and document (PAR completion) chemical application activities. Spot spraying and solid coverage will be the methods of chemical application.

1.3.2. Vegetation Control: Chemically treat (kill) all undesirable vegetation in designated areas of federal lands administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project and document (PAR completion) chemical application activities.

Spot spraying and solid coverage will be the methods of chemical application.

1.3.3. Noxious Weed Control: Survey (locate), document (GPS data collection and PAR completion), and chemically treat (kill) State of South Dakota designated noxious weeds (http://sdda.sd.gov/ag-services/weed-and-pest-control/weed-pest-control/sd-state-noxious-weed-declared-pest-list-and-distribution-maps/default.aspx) and County listed noxious weeds (http://sdda.sd.gov/ag-services/weed-and-pest-control/weed-pest-control/county-noxious-weed-pest-list-and-distribution-maps/default.aspx); primarily Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense), Common

Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus), Eurasian Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia esula), Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans), Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), and other identified weeds on federal lands administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project. Spot spraying will be the primary method of chemical application. Broadcast spraying will be the secondary method of chemical application only when large patches and dense clusters of weeds are encountered.

1.4. Scopes:

1.4.1. Lawn Care: The contractor shall perform chemical application services in designated areas (see provision 1.6.5.1.) of approximately 11,843 acres of federal land administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project. Services throughout the period of performance include 1) applying broadleaf, crabgrass, turf, and insect treatments, 2) documenting application activities by completing PARs, and 3) preparation and submittal of invoices for payment of services. The lawn care services to be performed will take place exclusively in the South Unit.

1.4.2. Vegetation Control: The contractor shall perform chemical application services in designated areas (see provision 1.6.5.2.) of approximately 11,843 acres of federal land administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project.

Services throughout the period of performance include 1) treating all undesirable vegetation via chemical application, 2) documenting application activities by completing PARs, and 3) preparation and submittal of invoices for payment of services. The vegetation control services to be performed will take place exclusively in the South Unit

1.4.3. Noxious Weed Control: The contractor shall perform chemical application services in designated areas (see provision 1.6.5.3.) of approximately 11,843 acres of federal land administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project.

Services throughout the period of performance include 1) proactively surveying designated areas for weeds, 2) documenting application activities by collecting GPS datasets and completing PARs, 3) treating weeds via chemical application, and 4) preparation and submittal of invoices for payment of services. The noxious weed control services to be performed will take place in both the North Unit and South Unit.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for three (3) years from date of award, unless terminated sooner. Depending on seasonal weather patterns, the annual spraying season typically lasts for seven (7) months (April thru October).

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control 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 requirements of this PWS. The details of the contractor’s quality control program shall be outlined and described in a quality control plan. The quality control plan shall be tailored specifically to the services to be furnished and shall be submitted at the pre-work meeting.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with Part 7 of this PWS. The evaluation is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The COR will be allowed at any time or place the contractor is on government property, to obtain a sample of the chemical for testing. If the contractor is found to be using a chemical off-label or a chemical not approved for use by the KO, the contract will be terminated and the contractor shall be held liable for any damages and pay for the completion of the contract by a different source. The COR will be allowed to observe and photograph all work activities conducted in completion of this PWS. The COR may inspect the work as the contract progresses. The contractor will not be paid for any work performed that is deemed defective to the COR. Any defective service(s) noted by the COR shall be corrected at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall be responsible to perform only that work specified within the PWS, and shall receive no compensation for any work performed that is not specified within the PWS. No government personnel will be allowed to assist the contractor with actual spraying activities or supervision of the contractor's personnel.

1.6.3. Weekends and Federal Holidays: The contractor is not allowed to perform services on weekends or federal holidays without prior authorization from the COR.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for performing chemical application services during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST), unless previously approved by the COR, Monday thru Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. 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.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed in designated areas of approximately 11,843 acres of federal land administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project, Pickstown, South Dakota 57367.

1.6.5.1. Lawn Care:

1.6.5.1.1. Broadleaf, Crabgrass, and Turf (Balanced Fertilizer & Micronutrient) Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Powerhouse (Irrigated) – 93,779 sq. feet B. Visitor Center (Irrigated) – 145,624 sq. feet

1.6.5.1.2. Crabgrass and Turf (Balanced Fertilizer & Micronutrient) Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

1.6.5.1.3. Broadleaf and Turf (Balanced Fertilizer) Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

1.6.5.1.4. Broadleaf Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Outside Maintenance Facility (Non-Irrigated) – 253,637 sq. ft.

B. Powerhouse (Non-Irrigated) – 72,817 sq. feet C. Powerhouse Additional #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 78,420 sq. ft.

D. Powerhouse Additional #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 47,116 sq. ft.

E. Powerhouse Additional #3 (Non-Irrigated) – 22,670 sq. ft.

F. Powerhouse Additional #4 (Non-Irrigated) – 33,225 sq. ft.

G. Visitor Center (Non-Irrigated) – 60,278 sq. feet

1.6.5.1.5. Insect (Grub) Control Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Downstream Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 2,872,885 sq. ft.

B. Downstream Dam Embankment Toe (Non-Irrigated) – 1,793,638 sq. ft.

C. Emergency Spillway Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 1,010,127 sq. ft.

D. Emergency Spillway Peninsula (Non-Irrigated) – 579,148 sq. ft.

E. Fort Randall Cemetery (Non-Irrigated) – 87,624 sq. ft.

F. Fort Randall Chapel (Non-Irrigated) – 174,992 sq. ft.

G. Fort Randall Parade Ground (Non-Irrigated) – 772,423 sq. ft.

H. Inner Loop – 1,352,461 sq. ft.

I. Inner Loop Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 588,770 sq. ft.

J. Outside Maintenance Facility (Non-Irrigated) – 253,637 sq. ft.

K. Ogee Embankment – 55,159 sq. ft.

L. Powerhouse (Irrigated) – 93,779 sq. feet M. Powerhouse (Non-Irrigated) – 72,817 sq. ft.

N. Powerhouse Additional #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 78,420 sq. ft.

O. Powerhouse Additional #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 47,116 sq. ft.

P. Powerhouse Additional #3 (Non-Irrigated) – 22,670 sq. ft.

Q. Powerhouse Additional #4 (Non-Irrigated) – 33,225 sq. ft.

R. Powerhouse Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 73,781 sq. ft.

S. Randall Creek East Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 25,397 sq. ft.

T. Randall Creek West Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 36,368 sq. ft.

U. Surge Tank Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 167,996 sq. ft.

V. Toe Road East Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 54,587 sq. ft.

W. Toe Road West Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 101,168 sq. ft.

X. Upstream Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 931,034 sq. ft.

Y. Visitor Center (Irrigated) – 145,624 sq. ft.

Z. Visitor Center (Non-Irrigated) – 60,278 sq. ft.

1.6.5.1.6. Insect (Webworm) Control Chemical Application (Spot Spray) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Powerhouse (Irrigated) – as necessary B. Visitor Center (Irrigated) – as necessary C. Operational/Wildlife Management Areas (Non-Irrigated) – as necessary

1.6.5.1.7. Insect (Emerald Ash Borer) Control Chemical Application (Basal Trunk & Foliage Spray) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Operational/Wildlife Management Areas (Irrigated/Non-Irrigated) – as necessary

1.6.5.2. Vegetation Control:

1.6.5.2.1. Pre-Emergent (Bareground) Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. A-Road (Non-Irrigated) – 118,729 sq. ft.

B. A-Road Lower Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) –12,417 sq. ft.

C. A-Road Upper Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 6,870 sq. ft.

D. Boneyard (Non-Irrigated) – 38,395 sq. ft.

E. Burn Pile (including earthen berms) (Non-Irrigated) – 62,707 sq. ft.

F. Fort Randall Cemetery Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 23,889 sq. ft.

G. Gregory County Pump House (Non-Irrigated) – 18,072 sq. ft.

H. Launch Area (Non-Irrigated) – 71,145 sq. ft.

I. Outside Maintenance Facility Equipment/Supplies Storage (Non-Irrigated) – 90,761 sq. ft.

J. Outside Maintenance Facility Overflow Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 5,963 sq. ft.

K. Outside Maintenance Facility Security Fence (Non-Irrigated) – 2,094 sq. ft.

L. Powerhouse Security Fence (Upstream) (Non-Irrigated) – 3,651 sq. ft.

M. Powerhouse Security Fence (Downstream) (Irrigated) – 1,265 sq. ft.

N. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 2,356 sq. ft.

O. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 3,020 sq. ft.

P. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #3 (Non-Irrigated) – 3,385 sq. ft.

Q. Switchyard (Non-Irrigated) – 231,158 sq. ft.

R. Target Hill Overlook Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 13,581 sq. ft.

S. Western Grove (Non-Irrigated) – 93,793 sq. ft.

1.6.5.2.2. Post-Emergent Chemical Application (Spot-Spray) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. A-Road (Non-Irrigated) – 118,729 sq. ft.

B. A-Road Lower Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 12,417 sq. ft.

C. A-Road Upper Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 6,870 sq. ft.

D. Boneyard (Non-Irrigated) – 38,395 sq. ft.

E. Burn Pile (including earthen berms) (Non-Irrigated) – 62,707 sq. ft.

F. Fort Randall Cemetery Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 23,889 sq. ft.

G. Fort Randall Cemetery Road (Non-Irrigated) – 16,652 sq. ft.

H. Fort Randall Chapel Parking Lots/Roads (Non-Irrigated) – 36,605 sq. ft.

I. Gregory County Pump House (Non-Irrigated) – 18,072 sq. ft.

J. Intake/Intake Bridge (Non-Irrigated) – 53,039 sq. ft.

K. Launch Area (Non-Irrigated) – 71,145 sq. ft.

L. Outside Maintenance Facility AC/Transformer Rock (Non-Irrigated) – 1,697 sq. ft.

M. Outside Maintenance Facility Compound (Non-Irrigated) – 107,900 sq. ft.

N. Outside Maintenance Facility Equipment/Supplies Storage (Non-Irrigated) – 90,761 sq. ft.

O. Outside Maintenance Facility Fuel Island Rock (Non-Irrigated) – 1,323 sq. ft.

P. Outside Maintenance Facility Oil/Water Separator Rock (Non-Irrigated) – 487 sq. ft.

Q. Outside Maintenance Facility Overflow Parking Lot (Non-Irrigated) – 5,963 sq. ft.

R. Outside Maintenance Facility Parking Lot/Road (Non-Irrigated) – 21,836 sq. ft.

S. Outside Maintenance Facility Security Fence (Non-Irrigated) – 2,094 sq. ft.

T. Powerhouse Lower Road (Non-Irrigated) – 28,162 sq. ft.

U. Powerhouse Road (Non-Irrigated) – 80,938 sq. ft.

V. Powerhouse Security Fence (Upstream) (Non-Irrigated) – 3,651 sq. ft.

W. Powerhouse Security Fence (Downstream) (Irrigated) – 1,265 sq. ft.

X. Powerhouse Upper Parking Lots/Roads (Non-Irrigated) – 136,769 sq. ft.

Y. Randall Creek Road East (Non-Irrigated) – 29,332 sq. ft.

Z. Randall Creek Road West (Non-Irrigated) – 34,681 sq. ft.

AA. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 2,356 sq. ft.

BB. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 3,020 sq. ft.

CC. Spillway Bridge Pull-Off #3 (Non-Irrigated) – 3,385 sq. ft.

DD. Spillway Drive (Non-Irrigated) – 69,876 sq. ft.

EE. Spillway Road (Non-Irrigated) – 19,051 sq. ft.

FF. Switchyard (Non-Irrigated) – 231,158 sq. ft.

GG. Tailrace Road (Non-Irrigated) – 68,426 sq. ft.

HH. Target Hill Overlook Parking Lot/Road (Non-Irrigated) – 33,231 sq. ft.

II. Toe Road East (Non-Irrigated) – 118,614 sq. ft.

JJ. Toe Road West (Non-Irrigated) – 174,984 sq. ft.

KK. Visitor Center Parking Lots/Roads (Non-Irrigated) – 47,919 sq. ft.

LL. Western Grove (Non-Irrigated) – 93,793 sq. ft.

1.6.5.2.3. Post-Emergent Broadleaf Chemical Application (Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. Fort Randall Cemetery (Non-Irrigated) – 87,624 sq. ft.

B. Downstream Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 2,872,885 sq. ft.

C. Downstream Dam Embankment Toe (Non-Irrigated) – 1,793,638 sq. ft.

D. Fort Randall Cemetery (Non-Irrigated) – 87,624 sq. ft.

E. Fort Randall Chapel (Non-Irrigated) – 174,992 sq. ft.

F. Fort Randall Parade Ground (Non-Irrigated) – 772,423 sq. ft.

G. Inner Loop (Non-Irrigated) – 1,352,461 sq. ft.

H. Inner Loop Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 588,770 sq. ft.

I. Emergency Spillway Peninsula (Non-Irrigated) – 579,148 sq. ft.

J. Ogee Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 55,159 sq. ft.

K. Powerhouse Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 73,781 sq. ft.

L. Randall Creek East Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 25,397 sq. ft.

M. Randall Creek West Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 36,368 sq. ft.

N. Spillway Drive Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 34,991 sq. ft.

O. Spillway Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 13,660 sq. ft.

P. Surge Tank Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 167,996 sq. ft.

Q. Tailrace (Non-Irrigated) – 174,082 sq. ft.

R. Tailrace Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 57,019 sq. ft.

S. Target Hill Overlook Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 33,524 sq. ft.

T. Toe Road East Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 54,587 sq. ft.

U. Toe Road West Road ROW (Non-Irrigated) – 101,168 sq. ft.

V. Upstream Dam Embankment (Non-Irrigated) – 931,034 sq. ft.

1.6.5.2.4. Post-Emergent Rip-Rap Chemical Application (Spot-Spray) shall be performed in the following areas at the direction of the COR upon issuance of a TO:

A. A-Wall Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 43,968 sq. ft.

B. Launch Area East Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 3,948 sq. ft.

C. Launch Area West Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 16,161 sq. ft.

D. Ogee Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 14,540 sq. ft.

E. Powerhouse Retaining Wall Middle Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 34,368 sq. ft.

F. Powerhouse Retaining Wall North Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 8,255 sq. ft.

G. Powerhouse Retaining Wall South Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 4,371 sq. ft.

H. Surge Tank Retaining Wall Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 28,715 sq. ft.

I. Switchyard Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 14,315 sq. ft.

J. Tailrace Fishing Pond Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 16,303 sq. ft.

K. Tailrace Lower Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 127,450 sq. ft.

L. Tailrace Upper Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 47,775 sq. ft.

M. Upstream Dam Embankment North Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 108,229 sq. ft.

N. Upstream Dam Embankment South Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 636,298 sq. ft.

O. Visitor Center Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 63,945 sq. ft.

1.6.5.2.5. Post-Emergent Aggregate Stockpile Chemical Application (Spot-Spray) shall be performed in the

A. Gregory County Pump House Aggregate Stockpile #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 5,561 sq. ft.* B. Gregory County Pump House Aggregate Stockpile #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 6,538 sq. ft.* C. Launch Area Aggregate Stockpile (Non-Irrigated) – 5,936 sq. ft.* D. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #1/Crushed Asphalt (Non-Irrigated) – 10,918 sq. ft.* E. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #2/Gravel (Non-Irrigated) – 310 sq. ft.* F. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #3/Gravel (Non-Irrigated) – 383 sq. ft.* G. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #4/Spalls (Non-Irrigated) – 6,005 sq. ft.* H. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #5/Chips (Non-Irrigated) – 1,242 sq. ft.* I. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #6/Concrete Millings (Non-Irrigated) – 6,389 sq. ft.* J. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #7/Spalls (Non-Irrigated) – 806 sq. ft.* K. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #8/Rip-Rap Windrow (Non-Irrigated) – 4,122 sq. ft.* L. Tailrace Aggregate Stockpile #9/Rip-Rap (Non-Irrigated) – 263 sq. ft.* M. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #1 (Non-Irrigated) – 17,912 sq. ft.* N. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #2 (Non-Irrigated) – 6,232 sq. ft.* O. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #3 (Non-Irrigated) – 1,876 sq. ft.*

P. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #4 (Non-Irrigated) – 5,868 sq. ft.* Q. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #5 (Non-Irrigated) – 6,522 sq. ft.* R. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #6 (Non-Irrigated) – 791 sq. ft.* S. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #7 (Non-Irrigated) – 5,319 sq. ft.* T. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #8 (Non-Irrigated) – 11,287 sq. ft.* U. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #9 (Non-Irrigated) – 3,556 sq. ft.* V. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #10 (Non-Irrigated) – 15,357 sq. ft.* W. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #11 (Non-Irrigated) – 20,725 sq. ft.* X. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #12 (Non-Irrigated) – 459 sq. ft.* Y. Western Grove Aggregate Stockpile #13 (Non-Irrigated) – 584 sq. ft.*

*Denotes square footage of the stockpile base (perimeter) at the ground surface only. Figure does not include the cubic yards (volume) of the stockpile height above ground level which the contractor is required to treat with chemical application in its entirety.

1.6.5.3. Noxious Weed Control:

1.6.5.3.1. Noxious Weed Control Chemical Application (Spot-Spray/Solid Coverage) shall be performed in the

A. Fort Randall WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 250 acres B. North Bay WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 160 acres C. Operational Areas WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 400 acres D. Pickstown WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 200 acres E. Randall Creek WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 250 acres F. Reservoir Shoreline (Non-Irrigated) – 3,691 acres G. Spillway WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 700 acres H. Tailrace WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 50 acres I. Target Hill WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 150 acres J. Visitor Center WMA (Non-Irrigated) – 50 acres

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award a FFP and TM SATOC service contract based upon the three

(3) evaluation factors listed below. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are equal to price.

1.6.6.1. Past Performance Factor: Contractor shall provide two (2) completed PPQ (see Attachment 1) for each work type (i.e. lawn care, vegetation control, and noxious weed control) from customers with whom the contractor has completed chemical application activities of similar size and scope to this contract within the past five (5) years.

1.6.6.2. Technical Factor: Contractor shall provide 1) a list of current equipment and staffing proposed to be used on this contract.

1.6.6.3. Price Factor: Contractor shall provide legible chemical info/formulations and prices for all line items on the enclosed bid schedule.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation 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 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 individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. Directions for background check are in paragraph 1.6.7.3.

1.6.7.1. Submit a complete, updated and signed, list of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel, including their titles and intended working hours, who will be working on site prior to start of work. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur.

1.6.7.2. Personnel Risk Assessment: A minimum of seven days prior to engaging in work submit, to the CO or Project POC, a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. The Contractor employee will only be allowed authorized unescorted physical access after the PRA is shown to and approved by the Government.

1.6.7.3. Authorized Unescorted Access Requirements: Perform a PRA on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. Costs associated with the execution of the PRA shall be at the expense of the Contractor. The content of the PRA is defined by the requirements as follows:

a. Criminal Check - Obtain a criminal background check, completed within the last seven years, on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. A minimum of a 7-year criminal background check with the state patrol office shall be performed from all states of residence and employment, for the past seven years. The COR through the KO will approve, disapprove, or revoke authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite as a result of the seven-year background check in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05 Enclosure 2.

b. Identity Verification - Contractor employees shall provide positive verification of individual identity prior to authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. Acceptable forms of identity verification are documents issued by a federal Government agency that include: the individual's photograph, name, and date of birth, such as a passport or military identification (ID) card. Additionally, a state issued driver's license or ID card is acceptable for identity verification.

c. The Criminal Check and Identity Verification shall be updated at least every seven years for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite.

d. Escort Requirements - Contractor personnel not cleared for authorized access to the Jobsite may be escorted by Government or Contractor personnel that have authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. All costs related to the escorting of non-cleared personnel shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Additional burden shall not be placed upon the Government to provide these escorts. Prior to access, coordination with the Project Security Officer is required, including but not limited to:

(1) Verification of identity with photo identification

(2) Name of escorting individual and verification of unescorted status

(3) Time of entry into the Jobsite

(4) Time exiting the Jobsite.

1.6.7.4. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property furnished for contractor use. The contractor shall be responsible for locking access/security gates behind him immediately upon ingress/egress. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying via phone the on-duty control room operator for every arrival and departure from the power-house proper. The contractor shall not enter or exit the premises prior to making contact with a “live” operator. At the close of each work period, government facilities (access/security gates) shall be secured.

1.6.7.5. Key Control: The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued to the contractor by the government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the quality control plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys to the KO.

1.6.7.5.1. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction of the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.6.7.5.2. The contractor shall prohibit the use of government issued keys by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.6.7.6. Lock Combinations: N/A

1.6.8. Special Qualifications: The contractor is responsible for ensuring 1) all personnel are a minimum of eighteen

(18) years of age, 2) all personnel involved with the application of chemicals possess and maintain a valid State of South Dakota commercial applicator license with category G (General), 1A (Agricultural Plant), 4 (Ornamental and Turf), and 7 (Right-of-Way) certifications during the period of performance, 3) all personnel involved with the operation of motorized vehicles on public roadways possess and maintain a valid United States issued operator license during the period of performance, 4) all motorized vehicles and equipment operated on public roadways are legally registered, licensed, insured, and meet all State and local laws, 5) all motorized vessels operated on public waters are legally registered, licensed, insured, and meet all State and local laws, 6) all personnel are trained and have working knowledge of the specific vehicles/equipment they will operate and tasks they are directed to perform, and 7) all personnel conduct themselves in a professional manner during performance of the work required.

1.6.8.1. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.6.8.2. 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.

1.6.9. Post Award Conference, Periodic Progress Meetings, & Coordination: The contractor shall attend any post award conference and progress meetings convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.505. The COR and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the COR 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. The contractor shall maintain daily coordination with the COR during the work week throughout the period of performance. The meetings and daily coordination shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects (QA) of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The

CORs for this contract are Mike Hubert (South Unit) at 605-487-7845, ext. 3222 and James Lindley (North Unit) at 605-734-6772.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: contractor, contract manager (if applicable), and alternate contract manager (if applicable). 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 KO. The contract manager and alternate contract manager shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contractor, contract manager, and alternate contract manager shall be available between 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST, Monday thru Friday, except on federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings.

1.6.11.1. Qualifications for all key personnel are: 1) full knowledge of the PWS, 2) working knowledge of GPS equipment and associated software, and 3) working knowledge of IT equipment (cell phone (calling and texting), computer (email) and associated software, scanner, and facsimile.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Personnel are not required to obtain and wear name badges. All personnel performing contract work requiring them to drive off-road will be issued an ORV permit by the COR at the pre-work meeting.

1.6.13. Contractor Travel: The contractor will be required to travel to and from their place of business or residence to designated areas (see provision 1.6.5.) of approximately 11,843 acres of federal land administered by the USACE Fort Randall Project to complete the requirements of this PWS.

1.6.14. Other Direct Costs: N/A

1.6.15. Data Rights: N/A

1.6.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest: N/A

1.6.17. Phase In/Phase Out Period: N/A

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. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE. An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. 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.

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

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

2.1.6. 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.

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

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

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

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

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

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 thru Friday.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

A-B-C Fire Extinguisher Classification AI Active Ingredient ANS Aquatic Nuisance Species CFR Code of Federal Regulations COR Contracting Officer Representative CST Central Standard Time EM Engineer Manual EFT Electronic Funds Transfer EPA Environmental Protection Agency FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm-Fixed Price FL. OZ. Fluid Ounces GPS Global Positioning System IDIQ Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IT Information Technology KO Contracting Officer LBS Pounds NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service ORV Off-Road Vehicle

OZ Ounces PAR/PARs Pesticide Application Record/Pesticide Application Records PPQ Past Performance Questionnaire QA Quality Assurance QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control ROW Right-Of-Way SATOC Single Award Task Order Contract SDS Safety Data Sheet SQ. FT. Square Feet T&E Threatened and Endangered Species TE Technical Exhibit TM Time and Materials TO Task Order USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture WMA Wildlife Management Unit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The government will furnish TO and QA.

3.2. Facilities: The government will not furnish any facilities to the contractor.

3.3. Utilities: The government will not furnish any utilities to the contractor.

3.4. Equipment: The government will not furnish any equipment to the contractor.

3.5. Materials: The government will furnish 1) CFR, Title 36 Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects pamphlet, 2) ORV permit(s), 3) USACE EM 385-1-1 entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, dated 01 March 2015 (electronic version); 4) task order priority list(s) of treatment area(s) (as necessary), 5) initial hard-copy PAR form (an electronic fillable copy is available upon request), 6) initial hard-copy invoice worksheet (an electronic fillable copy is available upon request), 7) area of avoidance lists (due to human activity or T&E species), 8) photo-copies of submitted invoices and PAR forms (upon request), 9) local emergency telephone phone numbers,

10) enlarged vicinity maps/aerial photographs (upon request), and 11) access gate key(s).

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall furnish all labor, utilities, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the required work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Secret Facility Clearance: N/A

4.3. Utilities: The contractor shall furnish his own municipal water source for tank mixing purposes. The contractor is not authorized to utilize raw (non-potable/untreated) water from Lake Francis Case or the Missouri River for any chemical application-related purpose under this contract other than to float his vessel (boat) when conducting chemical application services.

4.4. Materials: The contractor shall furnish all necessary materials, such as but not limited to, chemicals, insurance, permits, licenses, product labels, product SDS, work plan, accident prevention plan, QC plan, QC, record keeping, completed PAR forms, invoices, electronic GPS datasets, etc. to complete the requirements of this PWS.

4.5. Equipment: The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, such as but not limited to, vehicles, vessels, equipment, GPS equipment and associated software, IT equipment and associated software, tools, safety equipment, etc. to complete the requirements of this PWS.

4.6. Responsibilities: The contractor shall be responsible for complying with the following requirements when completing this PWS:

4.6.1. Equipment. Chemical application shall be accomplished by the use of ground spraying equipment only (on foot with hose reel and spray wand, motorized vehicle with spray boom/hose reel and spray wand, ORV with spray boom/hose reel and spray wand, or backpack/hand-carry spray unit). Aerial spraying is not authorized under this contract. Areas inaccessible by motorized vehicles/vessels (boats) will require the use of a backpack/hand-carry spray unit. Chemical applications on turf at the outside maintenance facility, powerhouse, and visitor center will only be accomplished on foot with hose reel and spray wand. The contractor shall not deviate from the aforementioned chemical application methods without prior approval from the COR.

4.6.1.1. Previously Used Equipment. The contractor shall clean all previously used equipment prior to bringing it onto USACE lands. The contractor shall ensure that the equipment is free of soil residues, plant pests (insects, regardless of lifecycle stage), noxious weeds, and plant seeds. The contractor shall consult with the local South Dakota USDA jurisdictional office for additional information and proper cleaning requirements/processes.

4.6.1.2. Vessels (Boats). The contractor shall comply with all State of South Dakota ANS laws and regulations (http://sdleastwanted.com/laws/default.aspx) for any vessels (boats) and equipment utilizing Lake Francis Case and the Missouri River.

4.6.2. Rules and Regulations. The contractor shall abide by all USACE regulations as listed in the CFR, Title 36.

Exceptions to these regulations may be made at the discretion of the COR. Off-road travel is restricted to the actual treatment area. An ORV permit shall be carried by the contractor and his personnel when completing the requirements of this PWS. At the discretion of the COR, additional ORV permits are available upon request. All ORV permits issued to the contractor shall be turned in to the COR upon completion of each annual spraying season.

4.6.3. Laws. The contractor and his personnel shall abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the purchase, transportation, storage, mix area, use, rinse area, equipment decontamination, and disposal of general and restricted use chemicals and chemical refuse/waste.

4.6.4. Licenses, Permits, and Insurance. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the government, be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, insurance, and for complying with all current federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, statutes, and regulations applicable with the completion of this contract.

Commercial applicator licenses shall be valid for the duration of the period of performance. Should a commercial applicator license expire at any time during the period of performance, the contractor shall immediately remove the affected personnel from chemical application activities until such time as he can show proof of a valid commercial applicator license. The contractor shall hold general liability insurance in the amounts specified in the clauses section of this contract, and show proof of such, before work activities can start. The insurance policy shall be valid for the duration of the period of performance and shall carry riders which cover drift, overspray and spills. Should the insurance policy term expire at any time during the period of performance, the contractor shall cease all chemical application activities on the last day of coverage until such time as he can show proof of insurance for the term covering the remainder of the period of performance.

4.6.5. Pre-Work Meetings. The contractor, upon receiving an "Order for Supplies or Services" from the USACE Fort Randall Project, shall contact the COR within two (2) business days after notice of award to schedule a date and time to conduct the pre-work meeting. At this meeting the COR and contractor shall discuss and mutually agree on the performance, requirements, and administration of the contract.